The email could have went to the spam folder and they accidentally deleted it.
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The email could have went to the spam folder and they accidentally deleted it.
If your talking about Smithtown Stitchers, just go to the meeting. They probably didn't pick up the mail yet and the person who got the email might not be the same person, who goes to the PO Box. I was a member for about 15 yrs. from 1992. Like you I had no friends who quilted, so I joined. Back then I found it kind of clicky. For the first 2 or 3 yrs. I went monthly and sat by myself. I'm a very friendly person, I always offered to help, smiled and said hello. It took many years to feel like I belonged. I hope things have changed, since then. It's nice to have like minded "friends" to hang out with and learn from. I learned alot from the Guild, the alway had BOM, a donation quilt or the show quilt to learn from. Where do you live? I'm in Yaphank over by South Haven Park. It's always nice to meet new quilters. ;->
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!
By all means, go! Most guilds let you attend one meeting as a guest anyway, and since you've already sent in your dues, you're officially a member, although they're probably holding the check until you've been to your first meeting.
Make sure you talk to the membership person when you arrive.
Pat H
Carencro LA
I would go..at least this way you will get to see what they are like!! Also gives you time to cancel your check if you don't like them!!
You'd be surprised at the number of people that don't check their emails but once in a while. Plus they may have recently changed officers and your stuff hasn't gotten to the right person yet. Just go.Originally Posted by Tashana
Also, Take a project or two for show & tell! That is an ice breaker and you will feel comfortable and welcome by doing so. Have fun!
Sandyn
Sandygirl
Janome 9900 / Janome 9700 / Janome Decor 3050 / Janome 1100D serger
Singer Centennial model (inherited from my late, fav aunt!)
Excellent suggestion!
Wendy
I know our guild has a PO Box that only gets checked once a month (day before the meeting) - this might explain the delay.
Guilds are fully manned by volunteers, some more tech savvy than others. We are in transition in both guilds from one set of officers to another and even membership is in transition. Please do not expect them to be as organized as a business and show some patience with your potential fellow guild members.
I have never joined without going to one or a couple of meetings as a guest to see how the "flow" feels and whether the group does the kinds of things i am interested in. I am now the logo chairperson in one and hospitality in another. Working my way up from the bottom.
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