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Monthly Programs
The Brant
Heritage Quilter's Guild presents a program each month at the Guild’s
regular meeting. All are
welcome to attend and there is a $3.00 fee, payable at the
entrance, for non-members.
Programs
continuing for the duration of the season:
Block-of-the-Month
Each month the
guild offers a kit for a toonie ($2.00), which contains a block pattern
and a small piece of fabric. This year 2009/2010, the theme for the Block-of-the-Month will be TO BE ANNOUNCED. The
block is made up according to the directions and returned the following
month and a random draw is made from the names of the people who have
submitted a block. The winner
receives all of the blocks turned in and there is usually enough to put
together a full sized quilt.
This is a truly fun program
and a wonderful way to learn about quilting. One block at a time!
TheBag Lady's Program
The Bag Lady's program is a monthly challenge program
where members join for the entire year. In September, each person who joins
the program and pays the fee receives a ‘bag’ which contains a fat
quarter, instructions as to how the program works, and a one word
‘theme’. All the containers will have
different ‘themes’. The members
use a small bit of the enclosed fabric and any technique they wish to make
a block in the ‘theme’ subject. The containers are returned each month and each member gets another
container, and so on for 9 months.
At the end of the program in June, there is a random
draw and everyone who joined the program will receive a container and all the
blocks contained therein! It is
an exciting program and it is hoped that over the summer each person will
make up their blocks for show and tell in September!
Pre Meeting Mini Presentations
Almost every month (except when the presenter is
away), ½ hr. before the regular meeting begins, one of the members
presents a short ½ hour demonstration on some quilting technique. It’s always a surprise and there is
usually a handout covering the topic. These mini presentations begin at 7:00 PM sharp and are held
upstairs in the Church parlour. The regular monthly meetings begin at 7:30 PM
MONTHLY
PROGRAM MEETINGS beginning at 7:30 PM
Planned Programs
September 2009 to June 2010
September - Patti Carey from Northcott with her trunk show "Working with Focal Fabrics"
October - Rosemary Makhan from Burlington with her trunk show.
"Brown Bag Challenge Reveal" from over the summer - quilts to be returned to originator of the fabric.
UFO Jackpot Challenge for this year - Registration September, October & November Meetings
November - "Christmas Ornament - Make & Take"
Speaker from Nova Vita
December - Christmas Potluck Dinner A to L - Savory M to Z - Sweet
"Chinese Auction" - Bring your items to donate for sale
January - Trunk show by Guild Member Kay Boyd
February - "Learn More Applique" 4 Groups with 4 types of applique - different levels
March - To Be Announced
April - Chair Sale (Sewing items, mainly quilting, magazines, etc.....)
Library Sale
May - Peggy Kwan with her trunk show "Cheater Panels"
June - "Sweet & Savory" Potluck finger foods. Grantham Books, UFO Jackpot Challenge Draw
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Brant Heritage Quilters’ Guild Annual Spring Retreat – April 9, 10, 11th, 2010
Kiwanis Club of Brantford, Apps Mill
335 Robinson Road
Brantford, Ontario
REGISTRATION FORM
Bring completed to the November Guild meeting for sign-up.
Registration starts as soon as the doors open.
Name:_______________________________________________________________
Address:______________________________________________________________
Phone No. (home) ______________________ (business)_______________________
Contact Person (in case of illness) ____________________Phone No._____________
Dietary Requirements (if any – be as specific as possible) _______________________
Workshop Choice – please Circle your choice. (Please give an alternate for UFO choice).
- Deborah Beirnes – Scrap Magic
- Judy Eckhardt – Crazy Quilting and Beading for Beginners
- UFO (limited space) Alternate ________________
Payment Method – Circle One (Cheques made payable to BHQG – Spring Retreat 2010)
- Full payment in Nov. $200 Non members $225 includes guild membership fee.
- Three post dated cheques – Nov. $100, Jan. 1/2010 $50, Feb. 1/2010 $50.
CANCELLATION POLICY: 50% of amount paid will be refunded for cancellations received in writing at least 30 days prior to the Retreat. Written requests for cancellation must be received no later than March 12th, 2010 by Sue Baldauf, mail or email.
NO refunds will be made after this date. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE.
Accommodations
Please note that accommodation could be up to 4 persons to a room with 2 bunk beds depending on how many choose to stay overnight.
Are you staying overnight ? - on Friday night? ( yes no ) - on Saturday night? ( yes no )
Do you need any special accommodation considerations? Please give details.
_____________________________________________________________________
Rooms will be pre-assigned. If you wish to be with someone(s) please specifiy.
_____________________________________________________________________
Shall we order lunch for you on Friday, April 9, 2010? ( yes, no )
I hereby release the Brant Heritage Quilters’ Guild from any damages to personal property, theft, or personal injury while I am attending this retreat.
Signature
Date___________________________
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BRANT HERITAGE QUILTER'S GUILD
Member Recognition Program
Purpose
This Member Recognition Program seeks to identify guild members who consistently make a positive contribution to the success of the Guild through building confidence, fostering innovation, sharing knowledge, going beyond expectations, participating in and being supportive of the programs offered by the Guild, providing leadership and being active in other areas that make the Guild a better organization.
Building Confidence
- interacts positively and constructively with others
- collaborates well with others
- maintains the self-confidence and self esteem of others
- helps build working relationships
- other _________________________________________
Fostering Innovation
- looks for ways to do things better
- anticipates opportunities to effect change in a beneficial way
- encourages others to think creatively
- other_________________________________________
Sharing Knowledge
- does not hesitate to share knowledge of quilt techniques at every opportunity
- shares personal knowledge and experience in order to ‘teach’ others
- encourages a ‘learning’ atmosphere
- other__________________________________________
Going Beyond Expectations
- is always prepared to help in any way
- carries out tasks beyond the expectation
Participating in and Supporting Guild Programs
- continues to participate in ongoing activities of Guild
- encourages new membership
- seeks out members and encourages them to participate
- other_____________________________________
Provides Leadership
- takes on tasks without reservation
- leads by example
- shares knowledge and expertise with others
- provides mentoring and coaching to others
- other_________________________________________
Other
- motivates others to be the best they can be
- demonstrates exceptional commitment to the Guild
- promotes the Guild and impacts positively on its reputation in the community
- is quick to recognize and appreciate other members for the tasks they take on
- other_______________________________________
Members will be recognized with a Certificate of Recognition and a specially prepared plaque at a special ceremony in the month of May (Quilt Month) each year. Persons awarded the Certificate and Plaque will be featured in a news release.
The President and Vice President will make the selection from amongst the nominations submitted. There may be more than one award presented in any fiscal year should the President and the Vice-President deem appropriate. Nominations not selected will be encouraged to resubmit another time.
Requests for Nominations will be posted on the website and all members will be encouraged to put together a nomination. The nominations should not be ‘popularity’ nominations but persons who embody the criteria as set out above.
Historical Records
It will be the responsibility of the Membership chairperson to maintain an historical record of all nominees who are selected for a Recognition Award
Other Recognition Programs
Canadian Quilters Association - Teacher of the Year Award
Canadian Quilters Association - Dorothy McMurdie Award
Local Guild members may be eligible for the above noted awards. Complete information and nomination forms are available for download at www.canadianquilter.com
You are encouraged to examine the criteria for these prestigious awards and to nominate a member of the Brant Heritage Quilt Guild when it can be demonstrated that the member fits the criteria.
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BRANT HERITAGE QUILTER'S GUILD
Nomination Form
Member Recognition Program
Name of Nominee:________________________________________________________
Address:________________________________________________________________
Town/City:______________________________________________________________
Phone: _________________________E-Mail:_________________________________
Nomination Submitted By:________________________________________________
The Nominee must have been a paid up member of The Brant Heritage Quilter's Guild for at least two years. At least two, or more, written references must accompany the nomination.
Submit the completed Nomination Form along with a short essay about the Nominee, and why you are nominating this candidate for special recognition by the Guild. Please support the nomination with examples of any of the criteria mentioned in the Introduction to the Program.
Nominations must be received no later than March each year.
Mail to: Brant Heritage Quilter's Guild, P.O. Box 24025 Brantford, Ont. N3R 7X3 with the envelope marked “Nomination” or hand to any member of the Executive in a sealed envelope marked “Nomination”.
Approved: Executive Committee
September 2009
Reviewed:
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SNEAK PREVIEW
Brant Heritage Quilter's Guild
U.F.O. JACKPOT CHALLENGE – September, October, November 2009
(Creative Ongoing Projects)
The Objective of this U.F.O. Jackpot Challenge is to encourage our membership to finish/complete those u.f.o. projects that have been languishing in the closets and sewing rooms for a very long time.
If you were not at the May meeting, you will want to know about the upcoming jackpot challenge for next year!! We’ve decided to give you a sneak preview in June.
This project will provide an incentive to everyone. It works like this:
1. During September, October and November 2009, any member will be able to register whatever U.F.O. projects they plan to work on. Each item can be registered with the Program Registrar, Bonnie Greenwood, for a toonie per item. The toonie will be paid in when you register your u.f.o.’s
2. Each time a member completes a registered U.F.O. and displays it during show and tell at a guild meeting before June 2010, your name will be entered in a draw and the lucky person whose name is drawn in June 2010 will receive the entire jackpot in cash!
The more projects you complete, the more chances to win. What an incentive!
So let’s get those projects registered and completed for a chance at the jackpot!!
Now, here’s the best part. We have decided to let you get a head start and will begin registering U.F.O.’s at this upcoming June meeting. Remember that if you’ve won the block-of-the-month squares – that becomes a U.F.O. When you get your “Bag Lady” blocks in June, that too becomes a U.F.O. Did you start another project last month? That is now a U.F.O.
Take some digital pictures of your U.F.O.’s, print on regular paper and bring along to the June meeting (along with your toonies) and register early!!! You can work on them over the summer break and get a head start on winning the JACKPOT!!!
There will be lots of ‘official’ registration forms at the June meeting.
Any questions? Call Kay Boyd at 519-753-7542 or kay.boyd@sympatico.ca
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Brant Heritage Quilter’s Guild
Registration Form
U.F.O. Jackpot Challenge September 2009 – June 2010
Please Complete This Form and present to the Program Chair along with a toonie ($2.00). The form will be retained in a binder and when you have shown each of your completed U.F.O. projects at a Show & Tell up to and including June 2010, your name will be entered in a draw for the proceeds of all U.F.O. monies collected. Your name will be entered once for each registered and completed U.F.O. project. In other words, register and complete three U.F.O.’s and your name will be entered three times. The more U.F.O.’s you complete, the greater your chances of winning the jackpot!!!
Name: __________________________________________
Phone #: ________________________________________
Email Address: ___________________________________
Provide a brief description of your U.F.O. Project
When (approximately) did you begin this project?
Please provide your estimate of how much of the project has been completed.
‘i.e.: Is it ½ done? o Is it ¼ done? o Is it almost complete? o
Registered – Date: ______________________________________
Registration Completed by: (Name of person accepting registration)
Signature of Registrant: __________________________________________________________
Item Completed and showed at Show & Tell on:
Date: __________________________________________
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