These are brief descriptions of the roles of the Board and other Committees.
If you are interested if any of these roles please speak to that member for more details.
Chair of the Board (formally known as President)
The Chairman leads the Board of the Quilters Guild, ensuring that the Board fulfills its governance, strategic, and oversight responsibilities. They facilitate Board meetings, guide the development of policies and priorities, and act as a bridge between the Board, officers, committees, and the membership.
Vice Chairman
The Vice Chairman supports the Chairman in leading the Board, helps ensure continuity of leadership, and steps in to fulfill the Chairman’s duties when the Chairman is unavailable. The Vice Chair often plays an active role in strategic planning, committee oversight, and assisting with governance and member relations.
The Treasurer
The Treasurer is a key elected officer of the guild responsible for managing its finances, maintaining accurate records, budgeting, and reporting to both the Board and the general membership. The Treasurer ensures financial transparency, compliance, and that funds are used appropriately to support the guild’s mission and activities.
The Secretary
The Secretary is responsible for maintaining accurate records, handling correspondence and ensuring that the Guild meets its legal and procedural obligations. They support smooth Board and membership operations by documenting decisions and keeping minutes of Board meeting.
Education Director
The Education Director oversees planning, organizing, and delivering all educational programs (courses, workshops, classes) offered by the Guild. They ensure the guild’s learning offerings align with member interests, available resources, and educational standards. They collaborate with the Website Director regarding product offerings and course dates.
Program Director
The Program Director is responsible for planning and coordinating the Guild’s monthly meetings and speaker programs. This includes selecting, engaging, and managing guest speakers or presenters, ensuring meeting content is relevant and interesting to members, and handling all logistical and communication aspects related to these programs. They collaborate with the Website Director and Social Media on dates and promotions.
Membership Director
The Membership Director manages the relationship between the guild and its members. This person oversees member recruitment, retention, communications, and ensures that members feel welcomed, informed, and connected.
Members-at-Large
The Member‑at‑Large is a general board member who does not hold a specific officer role, but contributes to the governance, decision‑making, and operations of the Guild. They represent the broader membership, serve flexibly on committees or tasks, and support the board wherever needed.
Communications Director
The Communications Director is responsible for maintaining social media accounts, co-ordinating e-news content and promoting Guild events and activities. This role requires collaboration with all Directors of the Guild.
Website Director
The Website Director keeps and maintains the EQG Website. This includes:
- Updating the individual pages on a monthly basis so that it is current.
- Preparing new pages as and when needed.
- Maintaining the Education Workshops page with current courses.
- Taking photos at the members meeting and preparing them for use on the website.
- Updating the Show and Share page on a monthly basis.
- Keeping the Calendar that is linked to the website, up to date and current.
- Assist Quilt Fever with administration.
- Maintaining a stock of General and Learn to Quilt brochures used for publicity of the guild.
This role requires collaboration with all Directors of the Guild.
Director: Comfort Quilt Liaison
The Comfort Quilt Liaison provides a liaison between the Comfort Quilts Coordinators and the Board.
Studio C Chatelaine
The Chatelaine is responsible for fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment at Studio C for all members, especially newcomers. They serve as the first point of contact, ensuring that members feel informed, supported, and connected within the guild community.
Comfort Quilt Coordinator
The Comfort Quilt Coordinator leads the Guild’s charitable quilting initiatives, organizing the creation and distribution of quilts and other handmade items to individuals and organizations in need. This role fosters community engagement and ensures that the guild’s outreach efforts are impactful and well-organized.
Block of the Month Convenor
The BOM Convenor is responsible for organizing and overseeing the guild’s monthly block-of-the-month program. This includes selecting patterns, providing instructions, coordinating participation, and facilitating the collection and distribution of blocks, fostering creativity and community engagement among members.