A look back at the history of Clark County Quilters!
June 7, 1974
A group of 8 women met at the home of Iva Lindsay to organize a quilt group. The founding members were: Sarah Lee, Joyce Ackley, Yvonne Uptmor, Iva Lindsay, Margaret Jones, Marilyn Knutson, Marji Hadley and Agnes Thulin.
The name chosen for the group was "Clark County Quilters" and anyone with an interest in quilting could join. The group would meet 4 times a year for workshops to make laprobes and bags for nursing home residents and crib quilts.
The first officers were: Joyce Ackley, President; Yvonne Uptmor, Vice President; Marji Hadley, Secretary; Margaret Jones, Treasurer.
The Clark County Quilters became incorporated as a non-profit organization with the state of Washington in October 1977. In the first years CCQ was very much a charity orientated organization. In addition to the projects mentioned above, the members were asked to make toys for the Salvation Army Christmas Toy Giveaway. In 1980 we started making doll quilts and blankets for them.
Dues started out at 25 cents a month. 10 cents was given to CCQ and 15 cents stayed with the small group. Membership rosters were proposed in March 1977. In 1982 they decided the covers from the previous year's membership rosters were to be reused. Members were to bring the old books to the meeting to have them switched.
Clark County Quilters Apple Tree Logo
Our logo was designed by Margi Hadley. The "Old Apple Tree" is a representation of the history of Vancouver and the first apple tree planted in the Pacific Northwest in 1826. The "Old Apple Tree" is still alive today. It was voted to become our official logo in October 1979 by the 9 members present. It was a good choice as it has definitely stood the test of time.
Quilt Shows and Raffle Quilts
The first quilt show was held March 14, 1975 at the P.U.D. building in Vancouver, WA. Admission was $1. and anyone over 60 was admitted free.
A pair of Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls donated by Jenny Pomeroy were raffled.
Each member was asked to bring 12 slices of bread made into sandwiches and also one other item such as pie, cookies or nutbread. Money from the food sales was to be given to Sarah Lee to help with the expenses of the Clark County History Quilt.
Members were asked to bring their own frames to display the quilts. In 1990 CCQ decided to allow machine quilted quilts at the show as space allowed.
The first raffle quilt was a Bi-Centennial designed by Marji Hadley in 1976.
Opportunity Quilts
1976 -- YWCA $1,546.68 |
The Opportunity Quilts, formerly know as the Raffle quilt, provided opportunities for someone to receive the quilt and provided funds for a local charity. The funds have been received by the following:
CCQ Building Fund
Former CCQ member, Beulah Hodgson proposed to CCQ that we start a building fund so that CCQ could acquire a place for our library, small groups to meet, etc. Beulah donated a Tulip Quilt and it was raffled with proceeds going to the building fund. ($1891) The "Penny Bag" was passed around at each CCQ meeting and members donated pennies and other change or bills with monies going to the building fund. "A mile of pennies is $844.80. In 1987 $650.63 was collected. The bulding fund grew to over $6,000. in three years. When it became evident that we would be unable to get and maintain a building of our own, it was voted to abolish the building fund and put the money into our general fund. Beulah's dream os a place of our own is part of the reason for CCQ's current financial well being.
Block Contest
The idea of a block contest was presented in 1985 by Glenna Brock. A committee would select the theme, give fabric and color suggestions and members could enter the contest. Guests at the quilt show would vote for their favorite blocks. The blocks were then used to make the next year's raffle quilt. In January 1988 it was voted to have a yearly pin made from the design of the winning quilt block from the Block Contest. The first pin was from Jinny Hidden's Fan Block.
Tabbards
In 1987 Tabbards were worn by CCQ members at the Quilt Shows and public demonstrations. They were a type of "uniform" that identified the members as part of the organization. For a couple of years the board members (Officers and Committee Chairment) were asked to wear them at the CCQ meetings to make them easy to spot by new members.
Block of the Month
The Block of the Month was started in 1987. Meralee Smith was the chairman. The numbers of blocks turned in at the meetings were:
June 1987 -- 133 blocks September 1987 -- 148 blocks May 1988 -- 105 blocks October 1988 -- 240 blocks October 1989 -- 140 blocks
Library
In 1986 CCQ had 26 books. Cabinets were purchased for our books in 1989. Prior to this, books had to be brought to the meetings by the Librarian. The library was at Jan Zavodsky's home for years.
Socks for Christmas
December 1989 was the first year we collected socks to be given to the needy. Previous Christmas activities included exchanging potholders, exchanging Christmas ornaments, and providing cookies for hospice patients.
Featured Artists Shows
Beginning in 1991 an individual or small group was selected for a "Featured Artist Show." The selected members were:
1991 -- Roberta Cook Joe Carson, Eric Gunson, Russell Lord, Jim Niles, Bradley Park, Gary Turner |
Quilt Challenge
The first CCQ quilt challenge was organized by Sandy Green in 1992. Each participant made five 6 inch blocks in their choice of pattern and fabrics. The blocks were then put into a bag and given to another participant to incorporate into a finished quilt. The second Challenge was organized by the three winners of the first challenge. The second year's challenge was "Nursery Rhymes" and there needed to be a 9-patch incorporated somewhere in the finished quilt.
President's Quilt
Outgoing President, Patti Chartrand, was the first President to receive signed quilt blocks as the group's gift of appreciation as she left office in 1992. Prior to this the CCQ board took up a collection to purchase a gift for the retiring President.
Retreats
The first CCQ Retreat Chairman was Susan Kelsey in 1994. The retreat was held every other year through 1998 and then became an annual event. In 2007 the retreat was changed to twice a year.
Places Where Our General Meetings have been Held
The Academy Community First Federal Bank |
Unsung Hero Award
The Unsung Hero Award was created by Syn Ferguson in 2008 using excess CCQ annual pins on an old lamp base. She decided to present the award to a CCQ Volunteer. Each month the award is passed on to another Unsung Volunteer Hero. Syn wrote a note about volunteers and how the award belonged to all of us in October 2013.
March 2010 - Sally LeRoy
April 2010 - Jenny Monbrod
May 2010 - Roberta Peterson
June 2010 - Marilee Klemmer
September 2010 - Nancy Tubbs
October 2010 - Lorraine Williams
November 2010 - Diane McDowell
December 2010 - Sandy Hollister & Susan Scott
January 2011- Maxine Kinne & Jan Savoren
February 2011 - Alene Kempton-Gragg
March 2011- no recipient
April 2011 - Bonnie Burns
May 2011 - Lin Hill
June 2011 - Bonnie Craig
September 2011 - Chris Gartin
October 2011 - Sue Lanz
November 2011 - Kathy Powell
December 2011 - Lorraine Spreadborough
January 2012 - Martha O'Neal
February 2012 - Dianne Kane
March 2012 - Sandra Miller
April 2012 - Linda Prichard
May 2012 - Marilyn Bevan
June 2012 - Marcy Shindler
September 2012 - Carolyn Nichols
October 2012 - Kathy Stonich
November 2012 - Bertie Bailey
December 2012 - Lys Leitner
January 2013 - Gayle Zachariasen
February 2013 - Nancy Jennings
March 2013 - Maxine Mueller
April 2013 - no recipient
May - Rosanne Hatfield
June 2013 - Judy Birdwell
September 2013 - Veterans in Stitches
October - Syn Ferguson
November - All CCQ Guild Members
March 2008 - Sharry Olmstead
April 2008 - Syn Ferguson
May 2008 - Jane Dudley
June 2008 - Gerri Thompson
September 2008- Cheryl Spalding
October 2008 - Nita Wells & Roberta Davis
November 2008 - James Niles & Russell Lord
December 2008 - Diana Cruz
January 2009 - Bev Herring
February 2009 - Jill Dykehouse
March 2009 - Linda Heglin
April 2009 - Val Pellens
May 2009 - Marie Wolfe
June 2009 - Terry Knott
September 2009 - Sharron Brainard
October 2009 - Beverly Woodard
November 2009 - Mary Arnold
December 2009 - Linda Reinert
January 2010 - Candy Mackey
February 2010 - Bonnie Burns
Lifetime Membership Award
1999 -- James Niles
2002 -- Erma Huff
2009 -- Bev Herring
2009 -- Nita Wells
2010 -- Jane Dudley
2011 -- Marilyn Bevan
2012 -- Marji Hadley
2017 -- Kathy Powell &
2017 -- Lorraine Spreadborough
2018 -- Sue Lanz &
2018 -- Diana Cruz
2019 -- Linda Heglin
Past Presidents
1974 Joyce Ackley |
Sunshine and Shadows
Remembering with fond memories our Clark County Quilters
1999 -- Breast Cancer Outreach $3,735.00
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2005 -- Mary Arnold, Chris Brunelle & Cathy Erickson Judy Oakes and Audrey Prothero 2018 -- Joanne Adams Roth |
First United Methodist Church Battle Ground Community Center Warehouse 21 Seventh Day Adventist Community Church |
2005-2007 Vallita Pellens 2018-2019 Linda Pritchard
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1990-1991 Pat Harte 1996-1997 Bev Herring |
Marlyn Pilliar -- 2014 Marian Schmitke – 31 Oct 2012 Carol Schneider – 22 Oct 2001 Jeffra Schultz-Andersen -- 21 Jun 2015 Billie Shinnick – 10 Mar 2011 Ruth Shipley – 1 Apr 2014 Ann Smiley -- 11 Apr 2018 Agnes Summerville – 4 Mar 2002 Virginia Tuttle – 17 Aug 2014 Yvonne Uptmor – 29 Jul 2009 Patty VanAtta – 30 Nov 2000 Alice VanVranken – 24 Jan 2008 Pat Varney – 5 Jul 2011 Marsha Vernon -- 23 Mar 2015 Alice Waide -- 29 Aug 2016 Cecelia Washenberger -- 11 Nov 2017 Rose Webster – 8 Apr 2011 Warren Whaley – 18 Jan 2003 Beth Winn – May 1994 Marjorie Wilks – 26 Dec 2009 Lynese Wood -- 25 Mar 2019 Jerry Yankovich – 21 Oct 2006 Eva Zortman – 4 Feb 2006
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Erma Huff - 15 Dec 2016 - Lifetime Member Pam Hunter – 10 March 2014 Gladys Hvass – 1 Nov 2003 - Past President Jewel Jeter -- 11 Apr 2018 Margaret Jones – Aug 1984 Merilee Klemmer – 29 Oct 2013 Sarah Lee – Nov 1980 Maryjo Lewis -- 30 Sep 2018 Ethel Lehman – 3 Sep 2006 Patricia Lindsay -- 4 July 2012 Kathy Stewart-Lovelady -- 22 Jun 2015 Tria Lyall – 19 Jul 2005 Louise Mair -- 19 Jan 2017 Luella Meier – 15 Dec 2002 Lillian Melloy – 20 Feb 2002 Jenny Monbrod -- April 2018 Jim Niles – 7 Nov 2015 - Lifetime Member Francine Oekerman – 26 Feb 2014 Ruth Olson – 14 Jan 1991 Martha O'Neal -- July 2018 Jean Pace – 5 Jan 1999 Nancy Peloquin -- August 2018
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Nora Aldridge – 30 Jul 1994 - Past President Garnet Benjamin – 5 Mar 2013 Judy Birdwell – 1 Jun 2014 Bernice Burgess – 1 Oct 2009 Mary Burr – Apr 1995 Marguerita Carden – 24 Nov 2007 Donna Carlson – 8 Nov 2015 Peggy Click – 1 Mar 2010 Mary Crockford – 16 Apr 2005 Veda DeColon – 22 Jul 2008 Mary Jo Ebel – 23 Sep 2005 Syn Ferguson - 9 Dec 2016 Marvelyn Fleer – 27 Feb 1993 Dora Jean Gasser – 22 Jun 2013 Rose Haldeman -- 13 Sep 2016 Marian Hallam – 8 Jun 2005 Pat Harte – 22 Sep 1998 - Past President Janice Harvey -- 19 Sep 2018 Doris Healy – 23 March 2013 Margaret Hedin – Past President Beverly Herring - 11 Jul 2016 - Past President - Lifetime Member Beulah Hodgson – 23 Feb 2002 Marguerite Honerkamp -- 26 Jul 2010 |