Tucson Modern Quilt Guild
November 13, 2025 – Minutes
Location: Tucson Jewish Community Center
3800 E. River Road, Tucson Arizona 85718
Members attending via Zoom: 0
Meeting rung to Order at 6:31 pm by Chris Patrick.
Election of Vice President: Chris reported that Betsy Wycislak had been nominated to serve
as Vice President in 2026 and asked whether any other members were interested in standing
for election to that post. There being no other nominations, upon motion and second, the
members unanimously elected Betsy as Vice President for 2026.
President’s Opening Comments: Chris summarized several items.
(1) The 2026 Executive Board will be:
Ken Harry, President
Betsy Wycislak, Vice President
Suzanne Shema, Secretary
Joe Mason, Treasurer
Suzanne Sabin, Membership
(2) Standing Committee changes for 2026: Katherine Kenward and Ann Weber will take
over Programming/Education. Many thanks to Michele Vaughn for her 2025 leadership.
(3) December 4 will be the annual holiday party and gift swap. Members were asked to put
unwrapped gifts in brown paper bags, along with a card with the gift-giver’s name. This
process is to keep the gift exchange moving along and still make it fun (but not take 2
hours to finish). She said the Guild would provide party treats (e.g., cookies) so
members need not bring them.
(4) December Show and Tell will be limited to items to be gifted in December.
(5) Chris reported there is still no signed contract with JCC for 2026 but we have been
assured that we are on the 2026 schedule.
QuiltCon Quilt Update: Kathy Mack reported on the status and next steps for the quilt.
Secretary’s Report: Suzanne Shema said the October minutes have been posted to the
Guild’s website and Facebook page.
Treasurer’s Report: Joe Mason reported: Savings: $1,199.40 and checking: $10,741.87
including retreat money and $4,199.87 not including retreat money.
Membership Report: Suzanne Sabin reminded members that 2026 dues are payable at end of
2025.
Quilting for Others: Ann Weber collected quilts and dog beds.
Zoom Sew Day: Rita Hipwood will open the Zoom Sew Day for Saturday, November 15 at
10:00 a.m. Chris will send a notice and Zoom link via email.
Program Coordinator: Michele Vaughn discussed upcoming workshops: (1) Sarah Quigly will
lead part 2 of the Triangle Scrappy Rug at the Cactus Quilt Shop Sit and Stitch session on Dec
2, 5:30 pm; and (2) Ice Dying at the Archer Center in early 2026 (date TBD).
Website Committee: Mary Bellin distributed cards for Show & Tell.
Stash Coordinator: Sue Bond brought quilt kits to be completed and collected blocks made
from Focus Fabrics.
Social Media: James Hodges informed members to contact him if they are having difficulty
getting into the Guild’s Facebook page.
Retreat 2026: Betsy Wycislak reported that retreat prizes were coming in from vendors and that
payment was due today for the 2026 retreat.
Show and Tell
Upcoming events:
Demo Days Virtual Sew Days Sew Days at Archer Center* Sew Day at
Cactus Quilts
Dec 2, Triangle
Scrappy Rug at
Cactus Quilts
Saturday after our
monthly meeting.
Nov 15
1st Monday of each month
3rd Wednesday
Last Saturday
Wed, Nov 19
Sat, Nov 29
Mon, Dec 1
Tues, Dec 2,
5:30-7:30 pm
at Cactus Quilts at Oracle & Rudasill
*Sew days at Archer Center, 1665 S. La Cholla Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85713 from 10 am to 2 pm.
Bring a project and your sewing machine. Bring your lunch or a snack.
Meeting adjourned at 7:44 pm.
Next Meeting, Dec 4, 2025 – 6:30 pm at Jewish Community Center
2025 Board Members
President- Chris Patrick at President@Tucsonmodernquilts.com
Vice President – Ken Harry at Vicepresident@Tucsonmodernquilts.com
Secretary – Suzanne Shema at Secretary@Tucsonmodernquilts.com
Treasurer – Joe Mason at Treasurer@Tucsonmodernquilts.com
Membership – Suzanne Sabin at Membersip@Tucsonmodernquilts.com