Our Officers

In April of each year we have nominations for elections of officers that are voted on at our May meeting for the upcoming craft year. Our craft year runs from September 1 to August 31. Those officers and their duties are:

• President - 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, counter-sign all checks, and appoint all committees not otherwise provided for in the By-laws.
  
• First Vice-President - performs the duties of the President in the latter's absence, and shall act as Program Chairman to be responsible for a yearly program.
  
• Second Vice-President - 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.
  
• Third Vice-President - is in charge of Communications including the newsletter and other related functions.
  
• Secretary - 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.
  
• Treasurer - Must be bonded, shall recieve 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.
  
• Craft Show Chairman - 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.
  
• Hospitality Chairman - works with hostesses at the monthly meetings to set up refreshements members bring to enjoy at the end of the meeting. Also, supervises clean-up afterwards.
  
• Sunshine Chairman - sends cards to members who are ill, or sympathy cards if required.
  
• Librarian - maintains and purchases (per budget) books, periodicals, and other related materials for members to borrow on a monthly basis pertaining to various crafts.
  
• Directors - serves as advisors and carry out duties required by the President. There are both one and two year term directors.
  
• Publicity - includes any and all advertising involving Erie Guild of Craftsmen for their shows.
  
• Historian - receives all Erie Guild of Craftsmen memorabilia and organizes it in scrapbooks for future reference.