2026 CHALLENGE PROPOSALS
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GOT A FUN IDEA FOR A CHALLENGING PROJECT FOR OUR MEMBERS?
THE BOARD IS ACCEPTING PROPOSALS AT THE JULY 12, 2025, Board MEETING
10:15 am
Tuscany Conference Room
Henderson Hospital
1050 W. Galleria Dr., Henderson, NV
We ask that you be present to answer any questions the Board may have about your proposal.
WHAT IS THE CHALLENGE?
Each year, the Board solicits proposals from the membership for the Annual Challenge. The Challenge is based on a theme with specific rules. It may include a piece of fabric or another object or embellishment that must be included in the final piece. An estimated budget must be included in the proposal to assist in determining the cost of the packet for each participant.
Participation is restricted to DQN current members (they must be a member at the time they both purchase and turn-in their submission).
The entries can fall into any of 8 categories:
100% pieced
100% applique
Mixed- combination of pieced, applique and/or embroidery
Circle Group - any entry submitted by a DQN Circle and designated as such
Group - any entry worked on by 2 or more DQN members done separate from a specific DQN Circle
Off the Wall - any entry that is not a traditional bed or wall quilt, i.e., clothing, table runner, home dec, bag, doll, etc.
Small- any small quilt between 12" to 24" or 20" square; includes miniatures.
First entry - first time entry in the Challenge by a current member
The items are displayed at the Summer General Membership Meeting where members vote on their favorite in each category. Ribbons are awarded to the First and Second Place winners (if there are less than 5 entries in a single category, there is only a First Place winner). And a gift certificate valid at several local and online quilt shops is awarded to the First Place winners.
It's a mini quilt show with amazing interpretations of a single theme.
Participation is restricted to DQN current members (they must be a member at the time they both purchase and turn-in their submission).
The entries can fall into any of 8 categories:
100% pieced
100% applique
Mixed- combination of pieced, applique and/or embroidery
Circle Group - any entry submitted by a DQN Circle and designated as such
Group - any entry worked on by 2 or more DQN members done separate from a specific DQN Circle
Off the Wall - any entry that is not a traditional bed or wall quilt, i.e., clothing, table runner, home dec, bag, doll, etc.
Small- any small quilt between 12" to 24" or 20" square; includes miniatures.
First entry - first time entry in the Challenge by a current member
The items are displayed at the Summer General Membership Meeting where members vote on their favorite in each category. Ribbons are awarded to the First and Second Place winners (if there are less than 5 entries in a single category, there is only a First Place winner). And a gift certificate valid at several local and online quilt shops is awarded to the First Place winners.
It's a mini quilt show with amazing interpretations of a single theme.
HOW TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL
- Complete the Proposal Form (note include Link here)
- The proposal should describe the Challenge in detail and include the rules for participants.
- Include an estimated budget of actual costs which should include the costs for purchasing any fabric or embellishments included in the packet; printing of the rules, instructions and entry form; envelopes to distribute the packets; any other potential costs.
- Send your completed proposal form to Jeanne Spala, [email protected] by June 30 2025.
- Come to the July 12, 2025 Board meeting at the time and location above to present your proposal to the Board and answer any questions they may have. If you feel a sample is required, please bring it with you.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PERSON WHOSE PROPOSAL IS ACCEPTED
- Order items required for each packet and submit receipts to the Treasurer for reimbursement. These purchases may be coordinated to have the purchases charged directly the the DQN credit card.
- Prepare the individual packets for distribution; number them for tracking. Note: packets are priced set by the Board. It is dependent on the actual cost of items distributed in them. At a minimum, the fee is $5.00. Goal is to sell 100 packets.
- Sell packets at various Guild events including all General Membership Meetings and the Quilt Show. Additionally, visit the Circles to present the concept and sell packets.
- Maintain a list of those purchasing packets by the number on the packet.
- Follow-up with all those who have purchased packets at least 3 weeks’ prior to the date of the event to confirm how many are planning to submit a finished item and the category for the submission.
- Prepare the voting ballots for the membership; estimate having at least 150 available at the Membership meeting.
- You may Chair a Committee of members to assist with checkin, hanging, vote counting, and takedown at the General Membership Meeting where the Challenge takes place or work with the Volunteer Scheduling Manager.
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