We hold nominations at our April Meeting and elections in May, with officers taking position at the start of the new year (September)

Our officers and their duties are:

1. President – Ken Thompson
   
   president@erieguildofcraftsmen.com
   
   Presides at all meetings to direct and guide, enforce the rules, carry out the will of the members by a majority vote, must be bonded, countersign all checks, and appoint all committees not otherwise provided for in the By-laws.
2. First Vice-President / Programs – Tom McLaren
   
   programs@erieguildofcraftsmen.com
   
   Performs the duties of the President in the latter’s absence and shall act as Program Chairman to be responsible for a yearly program.
3. Second Vice-President / Membership – Robin Keller
   
   membership@erieguildofcraftsmen.com
   
   Acts as Membership Chairman and supplies new members with complete information concerning the Guild – consisting of By-laws, Membership Lists, and other information. Also, keeps record of sign-in sheets at the meetings and the number of meetings members attend to qualify for shows. Collects yearly dues from members.
4. Third Vice-President / Communications (Newsletter) -Vicki Shreve
   
   communications@erieguildofcraftsmen.com
   
   In charge of Communications including the newsletter and other related functions.
5. Secretary – Kathy Vorse Dickinson
   
   Keeps records, including minutes of regular monthly meetings and Board Meetings, Committee Appointments, and Officers List. Keeps a file of all organization papers and discharge whatever additional secretarial duties that may be necessary.
6. Treasurer – Kathy Alexander
   
   treasurer@erieguildofcraftsmen.com 
   
   Must be bonded, shall receive all moneys, including dues collected by the Second Vice-President, make deposits, and pays out money with the authority of the Board for craft shows, advertising, and other necessary functions of the Guild. Co-signs checks.
7. Craft Show Chair – Robin Keller
   
   erieguildcraftshow@gmail.com
   
   Collects signed contracts and moneys from members and does floor plans for the shows. Works with contact people to make reservations for craft shows at designated locations and vendors for food services at the show. Also, oversees all subcommittees to organize and run the craft shows smoothly.
8. Hospitality Chair people –  OPEN POSITIONS
   
   Works with hosts at the monthly meetings to set up refreshments members bring to enjoy at the end of the meeting. Also, supervises clean-up afterwards.
9. Sunshine Chairman – Alice Fuhrman
   
   Sends cards to members who are ill, or sympathy cards if required.
10. Directors –
    
    Kathy Stuyvesant and ONE POSITION OPEN (2-year) and
    
    ONE POSITION OPEN (1-year)
    
    Serves as advisors and carry out duties required by the President. There are both one- and two-year term directors.
11. Publicity Chair – Franki Krugger
    
    publicity@erieguildofcraftsmen.com
    
    Includes any and all advertising involving Erie Guild of Craftsmen for their shows.
12. Craft Auction Chair – Dolly Salas
    
    Collects items for Craft Auction and runs the auction at the Fall Craft Show.
13. Historian – OPEN POSITION
    
    Keeps records of the history of the Guild.
14. Webmaster – OPEN POSITION
    
    webmaster@erieguildofcraftsmen.com
    
    Ongoing programming and maintenance for Guild website.
15. Social Media Chair – OPEN POSITION
    
    Implement the Guild’s Facebook Social Media marketing, including photos and event updates.