Quilt guild???
10-16-2012, 11:45 AM
#42
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 605
Please go to the meeting. Odd things happen. Our guild e-mail was recently hacked and we all got odd stuff. In the proces of fixing things and maybe your e-mail was not recieved. You may be missing out on some wonderful friendships if you don't check it out. Wishing you only the best.
10-16-2012, 01:36 PM
#43
Super Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: kansas
Posts: 6,407
Absolutely just show up! Most guilds run on volunteer organizers and most of us don't want to spend too much time doing guild work instead of quilting! In our Guild, mail gets picked up at the PO box about twice a month, checks get deposited about monthly, the website is volunteer "mastered" and other jobs are too--when someone is out of town, busy with family, etc things may take awhile! And I doubt most Guilds are exclusive and require admission--so just show up and volunteer to get involved--maybe be that person to be contacted if interested in becoming a new member!
10-16-2012, 01:36 PM
#44
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 659
Go to the meeting, join and try it out for awhile. The first meeting I went to I didn't know anyone and I didn't feel welcome - the only one who spoke to me was a vendor I knew. The leadership has changed and I know more people now (from a class I take) and I am glad that I stuck it out. Reminds me that sometimes all it takes is a smile! Have fun!
10-16-2012, 05:44 PM
#45
Super Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Lumby, British Columbia
Posts: 2,769
I was contemplating becoming a member of the local quilt guild. Three weeks ago I sent them an e-mail as well as application and membership payment by snail mail. I heard nothing from them. Don't get me wrong, QB is great, but I would like to be a part of guild as well since no one I know quilts. Today is their meeting. What do I do? Can I just show up? I hope there are some experienced guild members here that can tell me if that would be OK. I am a patient person, but three weeks is a long time not to reply to an e-mail. What do you think?
10-16-2012, 06:54 PM
#46
Super Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Fox Valley Wisconsin
Posts: 1,920
I hope you went to the meeting! I am on the membership committee for my guild. I only get to the PO box 1x a month, others check it also, and bring to the meeting any mail for us. Deposits are done after the meeting for memberships received in the last month.As others have said, we are volunteers, and most of us work full time, plus have family obligations. I do think someone should have answered your e-mail. I always try to answer those within a couple of days. Sorry you haven't heard anything back from that. If you did go to the meeting, hope you were welcomed and enjoyed your evening.
10-17-2012, 05:29 AM
#49
Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Texas
Posts: 243
Yes, go to the guild and check it out. They might have a card waiting for you. But; don't say much; some guilds are run by bullies and if you say the wrong thing they will attack you. I am not trying to discourage you--there are alot of nice people in the guilds and helpful people that out weight the bullies. Just go slow and keep your ears open. It is alot of fun and they do alot if you don't ruffle feathers. My guild does not alow men; even if they quilt--bad news there! GO AND SEE!
10-17-2012, 07:25 AM
#50
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 368
Getting officers in our guild is difficult and we have lots of snowbirds, so it's possible that the membership officer is OT or hasn't even seen your request yet. I would go with a big smile and assume I was welcome. Have fun!
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