RNQG Board Position Descriptions

• collect information on topics of interest to Guild members;
• research speaker availablity, fees and other expenses (e.g., mileage, public transportation, meals, lodging);
• investigate possiblity of sharing expenses for out-of-area speakers and coordinate plans with other guilds; 
• prepare suggested schedule of progams and budget in cooperation with Officers of the Guild and present these for Board approval;
• negotiate contracts and arrange for any required advanced payments;
• provide copies of all contracts to Treasurer upon execution;
• select and book workshop locations;and
• establish workshop fees with approval of the Board.

Year 2:

• Distribute program information to Guild Members; 
• manage workshop sign-up and fees collection from participants;
• arrange speaker's transportation, housing and meals with Guild members, if needed;
• determine speaker requirements, (e.g., screen, slide projector, display tables, quilt racks) and communicate these needs to the facility staff prior to the meeting;  
• inform Treasurer prior to the meeting of amount of check required;
• write newsletter articles about upcoming programs;
• welcome and introduce speakers at meetings.