Originally Posted by Shelbie

Showcase the talent within. So often we think we have to have a guest speaker from quite a distance to have a good program and it just isn't so. We have incredibly talented members within our guilds. Have a member's night and invite 2 or 3 members to present a mini trunk show. You will be amazed at what some of your own members have accomplished and haven't shared with the guild. It's even more interesting if they can show quilts right from the beginning of their quilting up to the current time. Our guild has enjoyed these nights more than bringing in another speaker. Quite often these evenings lead to requests for a workshop led by one of our own presenters to share some of these skills.