Shirley Mento inducted as new president of Belknap Mill Quilters Guild

LACONIA — Shirley Mento was recently inducted as the new president of the Belknap Mill Quilters Guild. Past President Jean Vallaincourt passed the gavel to Mento at a meeting held earlier this month at the Community Church.

Vallaincourt led the guild successfully through its 34th year, which saw a series of excellent speakers and class instructors featured at meetings, stimulating members' creativity and expanding their skills. A highlight was the quilt show, which had record attendance. Also under Vallaincourt's guidance, with the assistance of Guild member Michelle Plourde, was the development of the new website bmqg.org.

The Guild meets the second Wednesday of every month at the Conference Center at Lake Opechee Inn and Spa. A social time at 6:30 p.m. precedes the meeting at 7 p.m. Non-members are welcome.

CAPTION: Belknap Mill Quilters Guild Past President Jean Vallaincourt (left) passes the gavel to Shirley Mento, recently inducted as new president. In the background is the Raffle Quilt, a drawing for which will be held at the upcoming Quilt Show. Tickets are now available for purchase by contacting a Guild member. (Courtesy photo)