Guild Committee Opportunities: 2010/2011

This is your opportunity as a member to contribute to the Guild's policy, operations and success through nominating for a position on the Quilters' Guild Committee or as a coordinator of a sub-committee Each year all committee and sub-committee coordinator positions fall vacant however the incumbents in the following committee positions will not be re-nominating due to having served the maximum three year term on the committee or due to changes in their lives:

• Vice President
• Membership Secretary
• Sponsorship & Publicity

Please take time to read the information about each position and consider nominating. All committee or sub-committee positions can be challenged. A vote will be taken should two or more members nominate. The closing date for nominations is 1 October 2010. (The AGM is on 16 October 2010 at Burwood.)  Download a nomination form.

VICE PRESIDENT

• Assist and deputise for the President when necessary
• Arrange Workshops or Special Lectures as opportunities arise and promote such activities in the Template
• Manage the Scholarship Program
• Host the social part of the Guild bi-monthly meetings
• Attend Judging Day and set-up day of the Annual Quilt Show (if available)
• Be available for duty at the Quilt Show
• Prepare quarterly reports for the Template

SPONSORSHIP/PUBLICITY OFFICER

• Seek Sponsors for Sydney Quilt Show
• Liaise with President and Exhibition Sub committee to create Quilt Show categories and allocate sponsorship appropriately
• Prepare full documentation (spread sheet) when Show sponsorship finalised
• Prepare all prizes for presentation at the show and ensure distribution to the winners
• Seek door prizes for general meetings
• Keep comprehensive and complete records of Sponsor contacts and logos.
• Attend Judging Day and set-up day of the Annual Quilt Show (if available)
• Be available for duty at the Quilt Show
• Seek publicity and advertisers for the Guild
• Liaise with Template Editor and Treasurer to provide advertising and invoicing information for the Template
• Prepare press releases for the Guild as required 

MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY

• Keep all members records updated
• Print Labels for envelopes every three months for Template to be sent and make sure labels are on envelopes.
• Make sure Membership List is kept updated in Office
• Send Information Letters and Templates to all new Members
• Keep filing under control
• Attend all Committee Meetings and Burwood Meetings and be organised to give report
• Keep the week of the quilt show clear as with the Office Manager you are responsible to run the Membership Desk
• Also be available to help with Quilt Show Judging Day, Set up Day and the Take Down.