Dear
Piecemakers,
Dear
Piecemakers,
Last month I wrote to you about looking ahead, the anticipation of the future. Now, however, is a time for me to look back over my last two years as your president and say thank you to all of you.
These two years have been successful years for the guild, and although I wish I could take all the credit, I can’t. I chose board chairwomen who, I knew, would take pride in their positions and do the very best job they could. I tried not to interfere with them, and unless they approached me with a problem, I trusted them to do what they were appointed to do.
As it turns out, I wasn’t wrong in that philosophy: Betsy and her Comfort Quilt committee exceeded all expectations with the number of comfort quilts they, along with so many of our members, made and donated; Lynne and Janet and their committees ran one of the best quilt shows we’ve ever had; JoMarie booked outstanding speakers and teachers. These are just a few examples of my outstanding board and their accomplishments. Believe me, everyone on my board helped to make my job easier. And all of your support made everyone else’s job easier.
But it wasn’t always a smooth journey. When Trumbull Library could no longer accommodate us because of our size, we searched for a new location and could find only Jesse Lee. I knew it would have its disadvantages—parking, walking uphill to the entrance, and no stage. But they were willing to set up and take down chairs and tried to accommodate us at every meeting. However, it didn’t take more than a few meetings to realize that Jesse Lee was too small. We’d have to start looking again.
Along came Calvary, thanks to Donna, our new president. It’s been a president’s dream: easy access, comfy chairs, a large room, and a stage. I hope it will be our home for a long time.
And so I say goodbye as your president, but I will never say goodbye to the guild. I’ve made so many new friends, I’ve been inspired by your quilts, and I’ve learned enough to last for years to come. You’re a warm and wonderful group of women, and I know you’ll give Donna and her board your full support.
Marge Ragozzino