Marys River Quilt Guild
About Marys River Quilt Guild
Marys River Quilt Guild is a community of quilting enthusiasts whose purpose is to encourage and promote the art of quilting. Our mission is to bring together individuals who have a shared passion for quilting, and to present various activities and programs that will pique the interest of our members. We welcome everyone to join us, whether as a member or simply as an attendee at our meetings.
Our Guild
Marys River Quilt Guild is a place where quilters come together to share their passion for the art of quilting. We are a community of like-minded individuals who are dedicated to promoting and preserving the craft of quilting. Our guild provides a space for quilters of all levels to come together to learn, share, and inspire each other. We offer a wide range of activities and programs for our members, including workshops, lectures, and events. Our goal is to create an environment where every member feels welcome, and where we can all learn and grow together as quilters.
The People Who Make our Guild Happen
Each board member is elected by the members of the Mary's River Quilt Guild and serves a two-year term. Elections are held during the November meeting each year.
President - Theresa Valentine
Vice-President - Lisa Ullmer
Treasurer - Marcia Gilson
Secretary - Jo Casselberry
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Committees
Challenge Quilts
Chair: Judy Juntunen, Debbie Garvin, Stephanie Smith, Karen Gottschlich
Selects annual challenge and fabrics, signs up members to participate; arranges for judges, and organizes display of entries and at October meeting
Hospitality
Chair: Barbara Gordon and Izzie Elliot
Sets up meeting room: greets guests and encourages members to wear their badges
Chair: Joyce Loper; Izzie Elliot
Maintains the guild's library in the Museum annex; makes new purchases of books and equipment; prepares material for check out; keeps library records.
Program/Workshops
Chair: Marcia Gilson; Glenda Gassner, Jan Fenwick
Plans and conducts the program portion of each monthly meeting; organizes workshops, demos and other training.
Marketing
Chair: Kelly Clark
Markets the raffle quilt, arranging for ticket sale venues, signs up members to sell tickets.
2023 Raffle Quilt
Chair: Cindy Graff
Organize the creation of the 2023 Raffle Quilt. This quilt helps to make a donation to the Benton County Historical Museum for use of the museum auditorium and annex.
Round Robin
Chair: Cindy Graff
Organizes the Round Robin program. Invites members to join, sets up groups, and arranges for meetings.
Quilting Friends (formerly Secret Sisters)
Chair: Jan Andrews
Quilt-related events and discussions.
Service
Chair: Lynn Grube
Mancy Anderson, Linda Jewett, Louise Muhl, Yvonne Thomas, Lisa Ullmer, Wendy Engelking, Andy Chiappisi, Cynthia Janes, Dawnell Tingey, Gene Newburgh, Linda Meyer, Marc Kemper, Tina Withrow-Robinson
Makes quilts for distribution to community members and organizations in need.
Website
Chair: Beth Rietveld
Maintains the website.
Meet Our Board Members
Our guild is made up of a diverse group of quilters, each with their own unique style and approach to quilting. Get to know some of our members below:
Theresa Valentine
Guild President
Theresa has been interested in quilting since watching her grandmother quilting. She has been a member of the Guild for over 20 years and has served on numerous committees. She enjoys the fellowship and friendly atmosphere of the Guild.
Lisa Ullmer
Vice President
Lisa ia a charter member of the Guild and has held many offices and worked on several committees. She enjoys traditional quilt patterns, although machine quilting is her go-to for getting UFOs done. She loves to learn new techniques. Lisa's quilts are made for friends, family and for her own enjoyment. Through the Guild she has made many life-long friendships.
Marcia Gilson
Treasurer
Marcia is a charter members of the Guild and has held several positions over the years. She enjoys making traditional quilts for herself, family and friends.