The first thing you need to do is to get at least two more guild members to help you plan the program. This shouldn't be just the VP's job as the sucess of your guild year really hinges on the program. With 50 members you need a balance of speakers and hands on meetings. Canvas other local guilds to network with them and perhaps share a couple of top rated national speakers. That really helps to cut down costs for smaller guilds. Ask your members for speaker suggestions and book your speakers well in advance. Always have a back up plan in case of a last minute speaker concellation (it does happen!). You probably have some very talented members in your guild. Use them! If one can't do an entire presentation have 2 or 3 smaller presentations. A round robin (move every 10 minutes) tip or demonstration meeting works well too. Demos might include cutting techniques, quilt as you go etc. A quilt night featuring a particular quilt block or quick strip quilt using 2 1/2" strips for a special community project quilt makes for a good meeting night too. We had members bring a few yellow and blue strips, constructed nine patches and make three full size quilts and we have a guild of a similar size. There are endless possibilities. Keep it fun and varied, enlist some help and you'll have a great year.