How much do you pay for yearly membership in your quilt guild?

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06-13-2013, 08:32 AM

#91

kaylfordsollimo

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Join Date: Aug 2011

Posts: 2,065

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Originally Posted by skothing

Quilt guilds each highlight different parts of quilting.. Guilds are really specialised now days . My church guild is wonderful and gives 50 some quilts away each year. Twelve ladies do miracles and it is free . My professional guild charges $25. This group has authors, designers, and accomplished professional ladies it is a very creative group. Lots of retreats and pro speakers.My newest group is a country guild. Mostly farmers , housewives , teachers, retired ladies and the most fun group. I really enjoy this group most the dues $12. Each group is special in its own way. I have a problem with one group having a bank account of $20,000. Our bills run about $2,000. I believe it is a temptation to someone not honest to have this much in reserve.

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

06-13-2013, 02:50 PM

#92

Geri B

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Join Date: Jun 2011

Location: Illinois

Posts: 9,018

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Originally Posted by kathdavis

Our dues are $25 a year and we have around 100 members. We have a monthly speaker, an annual quilt show, a raffle quilt that we are encouraged to sell raffle tickets for every year, charity quilts, and a lot of fun. It is definitely worth the $25.

Since guilds are usually non-profit, I don't understand why some have such high dues, especially the big guilds, unless they have to pay a lot for the meeting venue.

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

06-13-2013, 04:37 PM

#93

carolaug

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Join Date: Sep 2010

Location: Behind my sewing machine

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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.

06-13-2013, 06:41 PM

#94

milikaa1

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Join Date: Nov 2010

Location: Running Springs, Ca

Posts: 1,568

Nothing

, we have 10 in our group now, it is a blast.

06-13-2013, 07:09 PM

#95

purplefiend

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Join Date: May 2010

Location: Round Rock,Texas

Posts: 6,135

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

06-13-2013, 07:25 PM

#96

quiltingshorttimer

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Join Date: Aug 2011

Location: kansas

Posts: 6,407

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.

06-14-2013, 03:06 AM

#97

Sandygirl

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Join Date: Apr 2011

Location: Midwest

Posts: 5,051

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Originally Posted by shrabar

the dues here is $12 even if you join in june you still have to pay $12 then another $12 in Jan. I don't think it is right maybe that is why so far I haven't paid I might wait till Jan. to join

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

06-14-2013, 06:30 AM

#98

quiltmom04

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Join Date: Jan 2009

Location: PA

Posts: 2,879

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!

06-14-2013, 06:35 AM

#99

bearisgray

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Join Date: May 2008

Location: MN

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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.

06-14-2013, 07:46 AM

#100

BellaBoo

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Join Date: Jan 2009

Location: Front row

Posts: 14,646

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.