kaylfordsollimo

That $20,000 is a huge red flag IMO - especially if that guild is classified as a non-profit. Does the IRS know?

Geri B

We are considering raising from 20 to 25. We are very small- less tan 100 and having guest speakers of worth is sometimes $500. So needless to say not much of that. We have not had great luck with quilt raffle as fundraiser. We need to infuse some activities into our group......we do some charitable but nothing massive...but I think be ause we are small it is not easy....new officers so maybe a lite will go on somewhere

carolaug

The guild fees I have no problem with...what I had a problem with is that they want you to sign up to volunteer for this and that....working full time I do not want to be volunteering for stuff...I would rther pay more for dues.

milikaa1

Nothing , we have 10 in our group now, it is a blast.

purplefiend

$30 per year. I feel that we get a good deal for what we pay. We get good speakers and classes.

quiltingshorttimer

our guild dues are $30--but we get 12 of the opportunity quilt raffle tickets and we get to keep the $10 from the sale of those so really just $20. The purpose behind that is to get everyone to sell at least $10 worth of tickets. Our dues and tickets support monthly program (some by members, some by regional or national speakers); backing/batting for charity quilts, our yearly quilt show, several door prizes at meetings, birthday fat quarters, twice yearly potlucks, almost monthly "sewing events" or classes. Some of our classes are taught by members (some of those who are certified teachers) some by outside teachers. Plus we have about 18hours of beginners classes that can be taken repeatedly and also an intermediate level class too. I think it's a great "deal", have lots of fun. We hae 2 meetings--evening and daytime/month. And as far as a small group "running things" as some of you mentioned, with 160 members not everyone is real active, but there is opportunity for anyone interested to get involved.

Sandygirl

Our guild would not allow anyone to attend as a guest for too many meetings. They need to prorate the dues. Easy math.
Sandy

quiltmom04

Ours is $25. Part of that goes to having the chairs set up at our meeting site. There was quite a brouhaha over a $5 hike in dues to cover this. But what it did, besides having our chairs set up , is stop all the begging for help before the meeting and the guilt trips abou who always does it. $5 well spent, as far as I'm concerned!

bearisgray

Funny - sort of - how people can moan and groan about an increase from $20 to $25 per year - and will spend more than that much going out for one dinner.

BellaBoo

Not many guilds are incorporated. No state or federal tax to deal with. It's just a budget for the group no matter how much is in the bank account. You'd be surprised how many leave a good amount to their guild in their will. That is how many guilds get a big bank balance. My guild has received several thousands over the last few years from deceased members.