October 2021

Refreshments & time to mix n mingle and purchase tickets for birthday baskets and monthly raffle and to sign up for SSQG T-shirt orders.

Call to order and comments were made by President Gail McLain.

Program was presented by Penny Willingham of Hometown Quilts of Hogansville, Ga. Program *Quilts of Valor* Penny explained the program and provided guidelines of the program to Honor our Veterans. She provided completed quilts to illustrate these amazing quilts, a very heartwarming program to honor the men and women who served our great Nation during wartimes.

Brenda Bannister welcomed new members and they shared their quilting experiences. Brenda Bannister and Denise Fortson explained the Ice Breaker game *Make a Block* All the ladies joined in completion of this fun project. The *Blocks* were presented to the group, the ladies enjoyed sharing their masterpieces.

Robyn Shreve presented and explained the *WIP Program* which will begin in January 2022.

The *BOM* was well received by the members as numerous beautiful and creative blocks were turned in for October. Robin Shreve then submitted Block #2 for November *Robyn’s Goose Chase*

*Show and Tell* was presented by ladies with amazing, creative quilts and projects and enjoyed by all.

Drawings for the monthly gift basket and birthday gift baskets were done.

Reminder of November meeting *Last Minute Christmas Gifts and Decor Round Robin*

Meeting adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Suanne Lawson
Secretary