Committee Objectives

Bottles of Hope: Encourage and make available the opportunity for guild members to make “Bottles of Hope” for cancer patients (both guild members and in the greater community). Contact oncology departments in local hospitals and cancer centers and to plan “Bottles of Hope” events.

Budget and Finance: prepare and present to the guild membership an annual budget

Memorial Fund: oversee the implementation of this fund as stated in its mission statement

Library: the Librarian shall purchase and maintain a library of books, videos and periodicals on the subject of polymer clay and related subjects, and shall make the contents of the library available to members at the general meetings, Clay Days and retreats.

Membership: shall be responsible for membership, including preparing an annual membership roster and directory, collecting dues and keeping track of attendance at general guild meetings

Outreach: oversee outreach to guild members and the community

Programs: responsible for coordinating and setting up classes, workshop and round robins that are sponsored by the guild

Rules and Ethics and By-Laws: shall document rules and procedures adopted by the Guild; may suggest guidelines regarding ethical behavior expected of members including a code of conduct during guild meetings and events; and may review situations regarding violations of or problems concerning rules, ethics or Guild policy, with power only to recommend resolution, leaving any formal action to the Board. This committee shall periodically review the By-Laws and amend the By-Laws as deemed necessary with approval of the Board of Directors.