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The Champlain Valley Quilters' Guild of New York was founded in
1984.
There are currently over 160 members.
Monthly meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month (September -
June) at the Bailey Avenue School, 50 Bailey Ave., Plattsburgh, New York. Map of 50 Bailey Ave Plattsburgh, NY 12901-1445, US
Membership
$20.00 Annual membership fee (September - August). Payment can be made at
the monthly meeting or sent to the Chair of the Membership Committee: Linda
Maltzan, P.O. Box 455, Lewis, NY 12950.
Checks should be made out to: Champlain Valley Quilters' Guild.
Membership cards are distributed at the September meeting, if you are unable to
attend and wish to receive your membership card, include a Self Addressed
Stamped Envelope along with your payment.
Current Officers (2008-2009)
President: Lorene Forttrell
Vice President: Kay Kern
Secretary: Karen Nichols
Treasurer: Donna Crowningshield
Guild Activities
Monthly newsletter (Carolyn Tyndall) - all members receive the monthly newsletter (no newsletters
in July and August).
Block of the Month (Sarah Elmendorf) - Block of the month projects are available for purchase at
the guild meetings, instructions are in the newsletter.
Show and Tell - All members are encouraged to bring show and tell items to the
guild meetings.
Guild Library (Lisa Raino) - The guild library has a collection of over 400 quilting books and
patterns available to guild members at the monthly meetings. Members can check
out up to 3 books a month, 5 books during the summer break (July-Aug). All materials must
be returned the following month. There is a $1 late fee for all overdue
items.
Challenge Project (Carole Meier) - Each year a new challenge project is offered
to the guild. Projects are displayed and
awards presented at the May meeting.
Brown Bag Challenge (Kitty Stygles) - For 2008-2009 in addition to the regular challenge the guild will offer the 'Brown Bag' challenge again this year.
Classes/Workshops (Kathy Russell) - A variety of classes and workshops are offered. Check the
Calendar page for details on current and upcoming class. Evening classes are $8,
full-day classes are $15. If you are interested
in teaching a class or have ideas for a class or workshop you would like to see
offered contact: Kathy Russell.
Community Outreach (Sandy Thornton) - The committee coordinates the collection
of quilts and other items for distribution to a variety of groups, causes and
service agencies including the Cancer Center, nursing homes, women's shelters,
and international aid groups.
Quilt Show (Debbie Patnode) - Held once every 2 years (in odd numbered years). See Quilt Show
page for details.
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