Silver Doll-ers September 18 meeting

In attendance Sandy, Linda, Di, Lynn, Mary, Barbara, Angie, Dottie, Micki, Jeri and Iris.  Guest Jaine Vaughan and Charlie Johnson (the bead lady). 
Sandy has program and brought tins for everyone to paint so we did that before meeting so they were dry.  Charlie mentioned a feather boa group and decided they would meet on Oct 6 with E mail to all members. Discussed Business cards for the Silver Doll-ers with Micki and Maryanne to do design of cards; asked if anyone else would like to help. No permanent location on cards as we move around; check blog spot for info of next meeting.  Lynn will bring samples and face of mascot if we want to use on cards.  Update for doll judges for quilt show needs to be put in program; this will be the main topic for next meeting.
Maryann sent a suggestion of going dark for the summer months and that was discussed and decided that many like it full time. If you can make it, do so and if you can't see you the next month.
Talked about elimination of dues like Art Quilts and E Belles do, and go on a pay as you go as far as classes you would like to take with no pressure to pay or stay for program. 
Money was originally collected to pay for mailing of the newsletter which we no longer do.Suggestion to use for our Christmas party and then pay as you go. We will be voting on this next month. 
We will need money to have business cards printed up. 
By-laws will need to be changed. 
Mary told of her computer problems and will be resolved in the next couple of weeks.  Jaine and Charlie introduced.
Thank you for those who participated in the Desert quilter's retreat centerpieces. 
Charlie talked about her space at Nellis AFB which charges 25% of the sales to show dolls or other things there. 
Mary said there were 99 people at the DQ retreat.  The donated batting for McDonald house resulted in 30 quilts being donated.  You can see pictures of them on the Internet. 
Roster was sent around again to be sure there were no corrections.
Jeri volunteered to house Wendy when she comes to teach and it can be either clay or cloth but she is not here May, June or Sept or Oct.  Sandy said Wendy was very expensive and maybe we could go to Piece makers to have class.  Coming from Canada and could be around  $800 to have her come here.
Maureen has Doritt coming March 5 & 6 and Sandy read the by-laws that people would have to sign up and make deposit for the class at that meeting and those not at the meeting would have to send deposit with someone to save them a space.  Her class is very reasonable and address any questions to Maureen. 
Next meeting at Bobby house; we will be making the leaf baby and she will send out supply lists.
Discussed about Christmas party: what date is best for all; decided to have it on Fri Dec. 17 and then where would it be fun to have it. Micki said she would use her influence to have it at Garfield's or Bellagio cafe if possible. 
Names were passed out to those who would like to participate in the doll pin exchange. 
Lynn posted newsletter very nicely done. and will send out form for members to fill out.
Elections will be in November.
Mary received a check from DQ and it was decided to divide it up among those who participated in the challenge.
Many wonderful show and tell items:  Jeri took knom class from Maureen and finished it to show.  Also ornaments that her made with trims from Diane.  Dottie showed her doll from Patti Colea patters and told us how she used the tea juice dyes and washed the color out to get the perfect shade.  Barbara showed purses she is making. Mary shared the beautiful tassells she made. and beaded doll.  Lynn shared the wedding purse she is beading with the watermelon print inside.  Di dimensional doll from liquor cup and straws.
Micki wanted to know if we wanted to have a meet and greet at her home and how many would come that far with the class being the next day. It was decided not to have it as it was unclear just when she would be here. 
Meeting adjourned with lunch and program thank you Sandy.
Respectfully  submitted
Iris