Originally Posted by PMY in QCA-IL
Our guild has a get-together with new members for about 15 - 20 minutes before meetings, usually a member of the board heads this up. We tell about the guild, what is currently going on, and try to answer any questions. This at least gives new members a person to come to with questions or concerns. (At least we used to do this - this changes with each new board, but it's a nice thing to do.)
Our guild has a welcome get together once a year for the new members. The some of the offices and someone representing the specialty groups explain what they are about and the type quilts they make. They also invite anyone who is interested to join them. (Some of he groups are closed due to size and meeting places.)
I like your idea about the quilt get together to meet the visitors and new members too,