Membership Contacts
Membership
Sheila Johnson sheila@sheilajohnson.com
Charities
Pam Losely plosely@yahoo.com
Linda Kaup ljkaup@gmail.com
Billie Barbour bjbarbour@hotmail.com
Quilts of Valor (military service quilts)
Membership in the Virginia Star Quilt Guild is open to anyone 18 years of age and older. Membership dues are $25.00.
The membership term is 12 months from May 1 – April 30. Each member receives a membership card, guild roster and a copy of the By-Laws.
Annual dues $25 for May 1 to April 30 and $12.50 from November 1 to April 30.
Two ways to pay the dues: by check, or online.
By Check. Send your check, made out to Virginia Star Quilters, to VSQ, POB 1405, Fredericksburg, VA 22402
Online using PayPal (you don’t need a Paypal account!) (see below at bottom of the page)
The monthly newsletter is sent via e-mail. It contains birthday greetings, announcements, details about upcoming events, and other information!
Meetings
General meetings are held once a month.
Old and new business is discussed, announcements are made, and ideas are presented.
Show and Tell.
Share your finished (and unfinished) projects with fellow guild members!
Snacks.
Socialize with fellow members! Members volunteer to provide snacks, drinks, and ice.
Programs.
Programs consist of speakers, demonstrations, classes, trunk shows, community projects, and occasionally quilt-related games. The topic is published in the newsletter along with any supplies/homework required. Participation is not mandatory, but is encouraged.
Other Guild Activities
The Annual Quilt Show.
Planning for the show begins a year in advance in the summer. There are several categories, including one for the yearly theme and one for quilts under 40″ in diameter.
Charity Quilts.
Baby quilts for the NICU at Mary Washington Hospital.
Lap quilts for the Rappahannock Area Agency on Aging.
