President's message
Dear Manitoba Prairie Quilters,
On behalf of the members of Manitoba Prairie Quilters, our heartfelt sympathy is extended to our President, Sue Bruning, on the recent death of her father. We continue to keep her in our thoughts and look forward to her return.
Anita Chapman, Founding Member, Alpha House Project and Board Member, Alpha House Foundation spoke at our April 4, 2008 meeting. She shared the humble beginnings of Alpha House Project and the continued vision for continued support to women and children living in abusive situations. Alpha House is a long-term housing (second-stage housing) where women and their children can live in a safe and secure environment for up to nine months. During that time, specific programs are in place to help both the mother and child(ren) rebuild their life and confidence to be able to move out on their own and continue with their lives. Currently the safe house, consists of seven apartments along with office and program space. Currently they receive provincial funding to operate the programs, however, there is a need for continued financial support in order to maintain the building, suites and furnishings that are needed when residents move in. The fundraising arm of the project has been reactivated as Alpha House Foundation. One of the main fundraisers is an Annual Dinner, which will be held November 6, 2008 at Hotel Fort Garry. To find out how you can help or for more information, contact Alpha House Project (982-2011).
By now the International Guild Day would have taken place on April 5, 2008 with an exchange with the North Star Quilters Guild in Grand Forks. We will be thinking soon about planning International Guild Day 2009 which MPQ will host. If you are interested in working on this project, please contact any member of the executive. There has been a long history of this exchange and we hope to continue our international connections next year and for many years to come.
Our quilt show is underway April 11-13, 2008. Plan on attending. There will be quilts from so many talented quilters, mini demos, raffles and an area to purchase handmade articles as well as so much more! This is opportunity to see the fine craftsmanship of quilters of Manitoba Prairie Quilters. Refer to the link on the website regarding Quilt Reflections 2008 and plan on attending.
At our May meeting the Treasure Chest raffle will be held. Please bring in new or gently used items to be organized in bins for raffling. Please no magazines. All of the kits for President’s Challenge have been distributed.
A reminder that the two 12” squares are to be returned by June 14, 2008. That will be our last meeting until start-up in September and look forward to seeing many of you at this meeting. Guests are always welcome at our meetings.
This is provided in the absence of Sue Bruning, President by: Faith Anderson
1st Vice-President
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