EQ8 Electric Quilt Bee
2025-05-24 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Frankie Powell’s Home

Patriotic Bee
2025-06-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Braswell Memorial Library, 727 N Grace St, Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Busy Bees
2025-06-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Imperial Centre For The Arts & Sciences, 344 Falls Road, Rocky Mount, NC, 27804, United States

Cutting Corners Bee
2025-06-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-18 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Braswell Memorial Library, 727 N Grace St, Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Guild Business and Programs
2025-06-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Imperial Centre For The Arts & Sciences, 344 Falls Road, Rocky Mount, NC, 27804, United States
AGENDA
SOCIAL/SIGN IN: 9:00 to 9:30 AM
WELCOME: 9:30 AM
Participants in the Applique Challenge will submit their quilts.
MINUTES OF THE PREV. MONTH APPROVED AS PUBLISHED IN THE NEWSLETTER

MOTION TO APPROVE & 2ND

TREASURER’S REPORT APPROVED AS PUBLISHED IN THE NEWSLETTER

MOTION TO APPROVE & 2ND

BIRTHDAYS: Mary Jones, Florence Latham, Kathy Lewis, Debbie Nivison, Sarah Oberlin, Gloria Speight
Committee Reports- Short summaries

Outreach – Katherine Saunders
Sunshine and Shadow – Nancy Knapp
Library – Martha Blount and Maryann Rettino
Newsletter – Michele Carpentier
Facebook – Jennie Wright
Bee Keeper – Pam Smith
Programs – Leadership Team
Public Relations – Harvey Sopher, Lin Varney
Website – Harvey Sopher

OLD BUSINESS

Bio Forms to Sarah Wade/Michele Carpentier
Sign up for greeter and/or bringing coffee

NEW BUSINESS

Mystery Quilt Block – Nadia
Nomination/invitation to volunteer for committee positions and leadership team.
Address member concerns regarding being able to hear speakers. Suggestions: 1-all members who make a report come to the front, 2- the leadership team member who is running the meeting will ask the presenters to wait until all are quiet before starting, 3- reminders of how well sound travels from the back of the room.
Lori Mann will present examples of Foundation Paper Piecing in anticipation of kicking off the challenge in July.

SEW AND TELL- Reminder to refrain from talking while members are sharing their quilts.
BREAK- Members will vote on applique challenge entries.
MEMBERSHIP REPORT
DRAWINGS

Happy Hoopers Bee
2025-06-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Frankie Powell’s Home

Sew Social Bee
2025-06-28 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-07-26 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-08-23 09:30 - 12:00 | Imperial Centre For The Arts & Sciences, 344 Falls Road, Rocky Mount, NC, 27804, United States

EQ8 Electric Quilt Bee
2025-06-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Imperial Centre For The Arts & Sciences, 344 Falls Road, Rocky Mount, NC, 27804, United States

Guild Business and Programs
2025-07-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Imperial Centre For The Arts & Sciences, 344 Falls Road, Rocky Mount, NC, 27804, United States
TRPQG AGENDA JULY 12, 2025
SOCIAL/SIGN IN: 9:00 to 9:30 AM
WELCOME: 9:30 AM
MINUTES OF THE PREV. MONTH APPROVED AS PUBLISHED IN THE NEWSLETTER

MOTION TO APPROVE & 2ND

TREASURER’S REPORT APPROVED AS PUBLISHED IN THE NEWSLETTER

MOTION TO APPROVE & 2ND

BIRTHDAYS: Shirley Baker, Erin Brown, Michele Carpentier, Lisa Clark, Pat Lesnewski, Rosemary Toedter

Committee Reports- Short summaries
Outreach – Katherine Saunders
Sunshine and Shadow – Nancy Knapp
Library – Martha Blount and Maryann Rettino
Newsletter – Michele Carpentier
Facebook – Jennie Wright
Bee Keeper – Pam Smith
Programs – Leadership Team
Public Relations – Harvey Sopher, Lin Varney
Website – Harvey Sopher

OLD BUSINESS

Bio Forms to Sarah Wade/Michele Carpentier
Sign up for greeter and/or bringing coffee

NEW BUSINESS

Mystery Quilt Block – Nadia
Nomination/invitation to volunteer for committee positions and leadership team.
Address member concerns regarding being able to hear speakers. Suggestions: 1-all members who make a report come to the front, 2- the leadership team member who is running the meeting will ask the presenters to wait until all are quiet before starting, 3- reminders of how well sound travels from the back of the room.

Kick off of Foundation Paper Piecing Challenge
Tutorial on measuring and attaching borders by Duane Carpentier
SEW AND TELL- Reminder to refrain from talking while members are sharing their quilts.
BREAK
Presentation by Jessie Smith, owner of the new quilt shop in Nashville, scheduled to open soon
MEMBERSHIP REPORT
DRAWINGS

Happy Hooper's Bee
2025-07-19 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Frankie Powell’s Home

Guild Business and Programs
2025-08-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Imperial Centre For The Arts & Sciences, 344 Falls Road, Rocky Mount, NC, 27804, United States
TRPQG AGENDA AUGUST 9, 2025
SOCIAL/SIGN IN: 9:00 to 9:30 AM
WELCOME: 9:30 AM
MINUTES OF THE PREV. MONTH APPROVED AS PUBLISHED IN THE NEWSLETTER

MOTION TO APPROVE & 2ND

TREASURER’S REPORT APPROVED AS PUBLISHED IN THE NEWSLETTER

MOTION TO APPROVE & 2ND

BIRTHDAYS: Jinx Abernathy, Kathy Bass, Carolyn Batts, Carol Christman, Marth Creech, Pricilla Dees, Teresa Garrett, Nancy Knapp, Paula Loges, Joan Mayo, Barbara Myers, Frankie Powell,
Pat Riemeschneider, Pam Smith, Harvey Sopher, Ann Ward-Fuchs
Committee Reports- Short summaries

Outreach – Katherine Saunders
Sunshine and Shadow – Nancy Knapp
Library – Martha Blount and Maryann Rettino
Newsletter – Michele Carpentier
Facebook – Jennie Wright
Bee Keeper – Pam Smith
Programs – Leadership Team
Public Relations – Harvey Sopher, Lin Varney
Website – Harvey Sopher

OLD BUSINESS

Bio Forms to Sarah Wade/Michele Carpentier
Sign up for greeter and/or bringing coffee

NEW BUSINESS

Mystery Quilt Block – Nadia
Nomination/invitation to volunteer for committee positions and leadership team.
Address member concerns regarding being able to hear speakers. Suggestions: 1-all members who make a report come to the front, 2- the leadership team member who is running the meeting will ask the presenters to wait until all are quiet before starting, 3- reminders of how well sound travels from the back of the room.

SEW AND TELL- Reminder to refrain from talking while members are sharing their quilts.
MEMBERSHIP REPORT
DRAWINGS
BREAK
Workshop with Lee Monroe

Guild Business and Programs
2025-08-29 09:00 - 12:00 | Imperial Centre For The Arts & Sciences, 344 Falls Road, Rocky Mount, NC, 27804, United States
TRPQG AGENDA SEPTEMBER 13, 2025
SOCIAL/SIGN IN: 9:00 to 9:30 AM
WELCOME: 9:30 AM
MINUTES OF THE PREV. MONTH APPROVED AS PUBLISHED IN THE NEWSLETTER

MOTION TO APPROVE & 2ND

TREASURER’S REPORT APPROVED AS PUBLISHED IN THE NEWSLETTER

MOTION TO APPROVE & 2ND

BIRTHDAYS: Donna Allen, Lucy Freeman, Rosalyn Ryers, Lin Varney, Sarah Wade
Committee Reports- Short summaries

Outreach – Katherine Saunders
Sunshine and Shadow – Nancy Knapp
Library – Martha Blount and Maryann Rettino
Newsletter – Michele Carpentier
Facebook – Jennie Wright
Bee Keeper – Pam Smith
Programs – Leadership Team
Public Relations – Harvey Sopher, Lin Varney
Website – Harvey Sopher

OLD BUSINESS

Bio Forms – We want to get to know you! Give those to Sarah Wade or Michele Carpentier.
Sign up to be a greeter or provide coffee

NEW BUSINESS

Mystery Quilt Block – Nadia
Induction of new Leadership Team – Ramona
Please remember that this is a space where sound travels and when you’re talking others around you are trying to hear what’s going on at the front of the room…especially during Sew & Tell.

SEW & TELL
MEMBERSHIP REPORT: Jinx Abernathy
BREAK: Snacks & Social
DRAWINGS
Tar River Piecemakers Quilt Guild History
GAMES with Nadia

Guild Business and Programs
2025-10-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Imperial Centre For The Arts & Sciences, 344 Falls Road, Rocky Mount, NC, 27804, United States
TRPQG AGENDA OCTOBER 11, 2025
SOCIAL/SIGN IN: 9:00 to 9:30 AM
WELCOME: 9:30 AM
MINUTES OF THE PREV. MONTH APPROVED AS PUBLISHED IN THE NEWSLETTER

MOTION TO APPROVE & 2ND

TREASURER’S REPORT APPROVED AS PUBLISHED IN THE NEWSLETTER

MOTION TO APPROVE & 2ND

BIRTHDAYS: Bernadette Bladl, Martha Cianos, Paige Davis, Jean Doyle, Marilyn Hooton, Billie Howell, Mandy Jackson, Joyce Kirby, Lori Mann,
Committee Reports- Short summaries

Outreach – Katherine Saunders
Sunshine and Shadow – Nancy Knapp
Library – Martha Blount and Maryann Rettino
Newsletter – Michele Carpentier
Facebook – Jennie Wright
Bee Keeper – Pam Smith
Programs – Leadership Team
Public Relations – Harvey Sopher, Lin Varney
Website – Harvey Sopher

OLD BUSINESS

Bio Forms – We want to get to know you! Give those to Sarah Wade or Michele Carpentier.
Sign up to be a greeter or provide coffee

NEW BUSINESS

Mystery Quilt Block – Nadia
Announce upcoming QOV things for November
Please remember that this is a space where sound travels and when you’re talking others around you are trying to hear what’s going on at the front of the room…especially during Sew & Tell.

SEW & TELL: Fall Quilts and More
MEMBERSHIP REPORT: Jinx Abernathy
BREAK
DRAWINGS
Scandinavian Star with Nadia

Patriotic Bee
2025-11-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Englewood Presbyterian Church, 100 S Englewood Dr, Rocky Mount, 27804, United States
Program: Preparing for the Quilts of Valor Presentations.

Guild Business and Programs
2025-11-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Imperial Centre For The Arts & Sciences, 344 Falls Road, Rocky Mount, NC, 27804, United States
TRPQG AGENDA NOVEMBER 8, 2025
SOCIAL/SIGN IN: 9:00 to 9:30 AM ** REMINDER VETERANS WILL BE ARRIVING
QUILT OF VALOR CEREMONY: 9:30 AM
MINUTES OF THE PREV. MONTH APPROVED AS PUBLISHED IN THE NEWSLETTER

MOTION TO APPROVE & 2ND

TREASURER’S REPORT APPROVED AS PUBLISHED IN THE NEWSLETTER

MOTION TO APPROVE & 2ND

BIRTHDAYS: Susie Crumpler, Julie Green, Thelma Hill, Penny McClure, Ramona Orzell, Mary Selecky, Jennie Wright
Committee Reports- Short summaries

Outreach – Katherine Saunders
Sunshine and Shadow – Nancy Knapp
Library – Martha Blount and Maryann Rettino
Newsletter – Michele Carpentier
Facebook – Jennie Wright
Bee Keeper – Pam Smith
Programs – Leadership Team
Public Relations – Harvey Sopher, Lin Varney
Website – Harvey Sopher

OLD BUSINESS

Bio Forms – We want to get to know you! Give those to Sarah Wade or Michele Carpentier.
Sign up to be a greeter or provide coffee

NEW BUSINESS

Mystery Quilt Block – Nadia
Christmas Party – Potluck
Please remember that this is a space where sound travels and when you’re talking others around you are trying to hear what’s going on at the front of the room…especially during Sew & Tell.

MEMBERSHIP REPORT: Jinx Abernathy
DRAWINGS
SEW & TELL – Time permitting

Busy Bees
2025-11-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Englewood Presbyterian Church, 100 S Englewood Dr, Rocky Mount, 27804, United States
Program: Adventures at the Sylvan Bird Park & Bird Project
Bring an existing bird project that you’ve done

Happy Hooper's Bee
2025-11-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Frankie Powell’s Home
Program: Free Standing Lace Ornaments

Sew Social Bee
2025-11-22 09:30 - 12:00 | Imperial Centre For The Arts & Sciences, 344 Falls Road, Rocky Mount, NC, 27804, United States
Bring your UFO’s, or any project you’d like to finish or
just come chat and see what projects are being worked on.
