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The format of the Quilt-a-Thon will be changing this year. Rather than one large get-together, we will instead hold Quilt-Till-You-Wilts, which is similar to a mini-Quilt-a-Thon. The Quilt-a-Thons of years past were very labour-intensive to plan, organize, set up and prepare for. And it seemed to be the same small core group of people who were tasked with the job. The Quilt-Till-You-Wilt is easier to organize, mainly because it is a smaller venue, and because each is hosted by a different Friends' Group. It is usually held in the same location where the Friends' Group meets, so the physical requirements of, for instance, having enough electrical outlets, is usually not a problem, nor is setting up and taking down tables and chairs, etc. The Quilt-Till-You-Wilt still unites people to work together to achieve our goal of making as many quilts as we can in the one day. But at the same time, it does not overburden the volunteers who had consistently taken on the monumental task of planning and organizing the Quilt-a-Thons of years past. And, given the phenomenally positive response that we have received to our Youth Programme, we will begin holding the Quilt-Till-You-Wilts in the new year. We recognize that some people cannot attend a Quilt-Till-You-Wilt during the week, and we plan to hold one during the winter on a Saturday. Additional information will be posted on our website once we have a location secured, so please check back. Top
We are thrilled that almost $5,000 was raised during Rabbi Bulka's radio telethon on May 15. This means another 150 people will receive quilts they may otherwise not have received. Listeners heard about the work of Victoria's Quilts Canada from a number of perspectives: from quilt deliverers, youth program representatives, and from people who perform a myriad of administrative functions in the organization. They spoke of the positive effects of contributing to their communities' well-being, and the sense of gratitude they experienced. Victoria's Quilts Canada greatly appreciates Rabbi Bulka's participation in the fundraiser. As well, we would like to thank the Congregation Machzikei Hadas in Ottawa for their assistance and for the use of their facility. Rabbi Bulka's radio program, Sunday Night with Rabbi Bulka, airs from 9:00 to 11:00 p.m. on 580 CFRA. Top
We are very pleased to welcome a new branch to the VQC family, in Waterloo/Wellington. The branch, with the tag line “Because we care” may just be getting off the ground, but they already have quilts ready to go in their cupboard. The branch is looking forward to tapping into the enormous quilting community in the area to supply the quilts they will be delivering. The Waterloo/Wellington Branch can be reached at Waterloo@victoriasquiltscanada.com Across the country, our first branch in British Columbia, formerly called the Sunshine Coast Branch, has relocated to Victoria, British Columbia. The new Victoria, BC Branch is being led by co-chairs Chris Magel and Elaine Crossley. They can be reached at Victoria@victoriasquiltscanada.com . With more branches being opened in communities across Canada, the number of quilts made and distributed within that community will also increase. And the funds that would have been spent on mailing the quilts from the National Office or another branch can be redirected into producing more quilts. Congratulations, and welcome, to Waterloo/Wellington, our 27th branch! And Victoria Branch, keep up the good work! Top
Three winning tickets were drawn on December 4 for this year's raffle quilts.
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We’re really proud of our fundraising efforts this year. The bulk of our proceeds come from donations from individuals, either by cheque, or through the United Way, or online, through the Canada Helps website But our fundraising efforts brought in several large contributions. Here’s a brief listing (in rounded numbers):
We would like to offer a very sincere thank you to all our corporate sponsors, individual donors and our dedicated volunteers. It is your generosity and commitment to your community that sustains our efforts and enables Victoria’s Quilts Canada to continue its very important mission. Top
Oh, we had a great time at our annual fashion show, held on Saturday, October 31 at the Barrhaven United Church. We munched on the wonderful desserts served with coffee, tea and drinks, and drooled over the offerings at the silent auction. But the best part was seeing the wonderful fashions for fall and winter, presented by Joanne’s of Westgate Mall. There was something for everyone – classic styles for daytime, glamour for evening, and a radical outfit, modelled by Betty Giffin, for the uncompromising free spirit! All the models were members of Victoria’s Quilts Canada. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Joanne, our Mistress of Ceremonies, who pulled the fashions together, and provided a running commentary on them all. And thank you to our models, who strutted their stuff with great courage. Our thanks also to those who brought the many wonderful desserts. The ticket sales and silent auction raised almost $1400, which will enable Victoria's Quilts Canada to purchase the supplies necessary to continue making quilts. Plans are already underway for next year’s show. We look forward to seeing you there! Top
115 more people will receive quilts as a result of the very successful Quilt-a-Thon held on Saturday, October 16, at the Church of the Nazarene in Kanata, Ontario. Eighty-five participants sewed, ironed, pinned and tied, and had a great time doing so. There were several changes in the format this year which resulted in more quilts being finished more quickly, and at a lower cost. Participants also brought their own lunch, which enabled us to reduce the registration fee to only $5.00 as opposed to $15.00 last year. Drinks, fruit and vegetables, dessert, and the obligatory chocolate, were all available throughout the day, much of it donated by various enterprises. A big thank you goes out to the 85 people who donated their time and effort in making the Quilt-a-Thon a continuing success. And, we cannot forget the organizers of the event, and our sponsors, who donated goodies for the day. The Quilt-a-Thon offers an opportunity to learn lessons from one year to the next in organizing and participating in the day’s proceedings. Each year, we try to apply those lessons in order to improve the experience – to make it more productive and meaningful to participants. During 2011, additional changes to the format will likely be made, so be sure to check back to hear the latest news. |
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