In the fall of 1982 an ad appeared in the Roseburg News Review suggesting that all persons interested in forming a Quilters club meet at the Umpqua Valley Art Center. The ad was entered in the paper by Sharon Richter of the Art Center. In response, several ladies met for the first session September 16, 1982. After discussing plans and possibilities, it was decided to hold two (2) sessions, one (1) in the morning, and one (1) in the evening. Sharon helped us get started and suggested we set-up our own organization. Two (2) of the charter members, Cindy Nemec and Doris Cox were most helpful in leading out in our meetings in a very interesting and productive manner for the remaining months in 1982. As they couldn’t continue serving for various reasons, Nona Rossknecht volunteered her services as presiding officer until a president and other officers could be duly elected for the 1983-1984 year. Nona served from January until September 1983. We chose the name “Umpqua Valley Quilters Guild” as the name of our organization under which to operate. The evening meeting continued for approximately two (2) years. The groups then voted to disband as a Roseburg group and form a Winston-Dillard Quilters Guild. Later the Guild moved back to Roseburg. This Guild continues as a very active group, meeting twice a month.