​The meeting was opened by Diane Warner, SVP President, at 1:02 PM

Members present: 16 Guests: 0

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REPORTS:

Secretary Report:  Approval of April 14, 2026 Minutes - A motion was made by Emily Davis to approve; Kathy Livingston seconded.  The motion was passed by members.

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Treasurer Report: Ron Lower, Treasurer, reported SVP balance for April 2026 is $1,581.34.  Emilie Wright motion to accept; Kathy Livingston  seconded; and all members accepted.  Ron Lower asked for those that worked/volunteered at EQF and would like to get the reimbursed $10 EQF entrance fee, to give him their name and he would have cash to give them at June meeting.  A motion was made by those working/volunteering at EQF to pass on receiving this payment.  Joan Youman motioned to pass this action; Nickie Relyea seonded; and all accepted.

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Historian Report:  Kathy Livingston said SVP April minutes were posted but she had taken many pictures so will post them later or put a link to see these pictures.

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Sunshine Committee:   Marlene Laraway had no news.  Always let her know if you do. It was heard that Sharon Vrooman was ill.

OLD BUSINESS:

Empire Quilt Fest (EQF): Betsy Macomber stated that the SVP vendor ribbons at the EQF show were very good!  Ruth Veley said our ribbons were the best; all agreed.  Thanked Kathy Livingston for organizing the making of ribbons along with all members that helped making them.

Schoharie Free Library:  Diane Warner reminded members that set up at the Schoharie Library is June 4 at 10:30 AM.  And take down is June 25 at 10:30 AM.  Members are asked to submit any small or medium quilt item; please submit an item or two.  Reminder quilts/items will be displayed till June 25.

May 16, 2026 Workshop: Held this Saturday; 10-2; at church hall.  Kathy Livingston will demonstrate on how to do Folded Star Table Topper.  Have your 10"-10 1/2" center quilted before class.  Bring sewing machine, fabric glue or glue stick, and prairie points (5 rows, 16 prairie pts for each row).  And Ron Lower will be demonstrating Disappearing 9-Patch Block. Also bring machine and multiple 5" squares; Ron said he would be bring extra 5" squares that he has.

Placemats:  Reminder, if you do some, they will need to be turned in at October SVP meeting.  Pattern/style is up to you; can check your computer for designs.  Hopefully we will get 100 and 100 from the PDG guild if they so want to participate.  The Garden Club has asked for 200, if possible.

NEW BUSINESS:

New Members: Discussion was held about ways to interest new members to SVP.  One, newspaper announcement.  Kathy Livingston has template for local paper should someone want to handle.  Two, possible flyers or SVP cards (Ruey Schell has made cards with both SVP & PDG on them) to set out at shows, around the area and upcoming Schoharie Library Quilt/Flower show.  Getting speakers to attract quilters per Deb Steup.  Possibly setting up a "Outside Activities Committee" for handling this task.  Diane Pindar working on bus trips to quilt show.  Deb Steup was inquiring about an overnight bus trip to a Maine quilt show (interested let Deb know).  Kathy Livingston suggested having a speaker thru Zoom to be held at church hall.

Upcoming Quilt Shows:  VT Quilt Show, June 18-20, 2026 South Burlington, VT (at Double Tree Expo Center)

Catskill Mt. Hall of Fame (CMHOF) Quilt Show, Sept. 12-13, 2026; at Carriage House behind the Jay Could Memorial Reformed Church, Roxbury.  Registration sheets: deadline Aug. 14, limit 2 quilts per entry, 6" sleeve, label on bottom left side looking at back of quilt, drop off Sept. 11 at Carriage House behind church in Roxbury, need SVP raffle basket for show, and Sharon Vrooman has rack to display quilts.

Autumn Inspiration Quilt Show at Proctors, Schenectady, Oct. 3-4, 2026, $10

CMHOF Picnic, July 13, 2026 (Held yearly the 2nd Monday of July).  If you want to participate, you can make a Square & Star pattern 12-1/2" block, off-white background (can find pattern on Cache Website).  Kathy Livingston & Emily Davis mentioned they will not be there this year (they usually put quilts up around the pavilion to display).

NAME TAG DRAWING:  Mike Warner

SHOW AND TELL:

Joan Youman - 2 quilts made with 2" squares

Kathy Gorczyca. - at a Cairo retreat, made a bag (with small quilt squares) and a Radiant Star Quilt (small)

Emily Davis - Disappearing 9-patch quilt and a Sleeping Bat pattern Quilt

Nickie Relyea - Disappearing quilt that someone left on free table

Deb Steup - Wearing T-shirt with "Make Quilts, Not War"

Kathy Livingston - Collage wallhanging with hummingbird

Ron Lower - 3 Squares & Star Blocks (for CMHOF picnic)

Emilie Wright - Squares & Star Block done by Barb Haverly

PROGRAM:  Betsy Macomber discussed how she long-arm machine quilts; and shows ones she has done.  A very informative program; thank you Betsy!

MEETING ADJOURNED:  2:55 PM

Next Meeting:  June 9, 2026 - Pot Luck: Soups & Salad & Desserts (please bring your own setting & drink; coffee will be supplied and small water bottles).  Will be our last meeting till September. 

OH>>>bring something "odd" that you may have in your sewing room to share with others.

Minutes submitted by Stephanie Liddle, Secretary

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Link to Photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/KrzxV2APeVky72G38