Kingwood Area Quilt Guild announces 2010-11 officers
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The Kingwood Area Quilt Guild has elected new officers for the 2010-11 fiscal year. They are Lish Croes, president; Elma Lynn Young, first vice president – membership; Sue Creaney, second vice president – programs; Mary Jean Murphy, third vice president – programs; Janan Pitta, treasurer; Paula Byrd, recording secretary; and Janetta Rodriguez, corresponding secretary.
