The Special Committees shall be BLOCK of the MONTH, CHALLENGE QUILTS, DOLL QUILTS, FAT QUARTER RAFFLE, HISTORIAN, HOSPITALITY, PREEMIE QUILTS, RAFFLE TABLE, SECRET PAL, SHOW and TELL, SUNSHINE and any committee appointed by the President and approved by the Board of Directors. Participation is open to members only except for Raffle Table. The President, with the approval of the Board of Directors, shall appoint all committee chairpersons. Special Committee chairpersons are non-voting members of the Board of Directors.

The term of office for Special Committee chairpersons shall be one (1) year.

A.     BLOCK of the MONTH COMMITTEE shall:

1.    this committee shall select suitable block(s) each month - distribute - accurate piecing instructions in the newsletter prior to the monthly meeting

2.    make a sample block

3.    collect the finished blocks for display during the Guild meeting

4.    hold a drawing among participating members at meeting

5.    keep a record of winners for the Guild year - ONE (1) win per Guild year

6.    provide a copy of the block pattern for the library

7.    winner shall provide the Guild with a finished block (bound/quilted) for placement in Guild collection

8.    winner is encouraged to participate for remainder of Guild year

 B.     CHALLENGE QUILT COMMMITTEE shall:

1.  this committee shall set the parameters - to include theme, pattern, color scheme, shape, size, form (wall hanging, wearable art, soft sculpture)

2.  distribute instructions and materials for project

3.  collect fees if required

4.  arrange for certificates/prizes/awards if part of challenge -- funded by Guild budget and/or merchant donation - categories established by committee

5.  challenge quilt calendar runs January to January in even year

6.  challenge quilts displayed at Quilt Show - odd year

C.     DOLL QUILTS COMMITTEE shall:

1.  small quilts donated to holiday toy drives (Salvation Army) for children's gift program

2.  measure: 18" x 18,,-~inimum to 28" x 28" maximum -- SQUARE

3.  need approximately 200 – 300 doll quilts yearly

4.  collected at Guild meetings throughout the year for December giving

5.  materials donated by Guild members - soft cotton and cotton/blend preferred

6.  maintain accurate number of quilts donated - report total to Guild secretary for inclusion in annual report

D.     FAT QUARTER RAFFLE COMMITTEE shall:

1.  participant brings any number of fat-quarters for monthly Guild drawing

2.  place name on raffle ticket - one ticket for EACH fat-quarter

3.  depending on number of fat-quarters - multiple winners are possible

4.  a theme for fabric may be selected for monthly drawing - announced at Guild meeting and/or in newsletter

5.  keep a record of winners for Guild year - ONE (1) win per Guild year

6.  winners are encouraged to continue participation after a win - placing a name other than their own on raffle ticket for remainder of Guild year

7.  fat-quarter measures 18" x 22"

E.      HISTORIAN COMMITTEE shall:

1.  keep historical record of Guild activities - photographs - news clips - newsletters - other noteworthy publicity

2.  keep additional historic record during Quilt Show year - photos of quilts featured quilter - opportunity quilt - quilt auction - special guests

3.  present to the incoming Officers (August) the record of Guild activities which must include minutes of the annual meeting (June)

F.      HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE shall:

1.  create a cordial, comfortable meeting place for all Guild meetings

2.  coordinate finger foods by volunteer sign-up - provide beverages

3.  coordinate potluck when designated as part of regular Guild meeting - provide beverages

4.  work with chairman of special event (workshop) to provide beverage for attendees - provide suitable meal for guest workshop presenter

5.  maintain a supply of paper products for serving

G.     PREEMIE QUILTS COMMITTEE shall:

1.  small quilts measuring 14" x 14" SQUARE

2.  gift to premature infants born at local hospitals

3.  all materials donated by Guild members - soft fabrics

4.  collected at Guild meetings throughout the year

5.  distribute upon request from local hospitals

6.  keep accurate record of number of quilts donated - report total to Guild secretary for inclusion in annual report

H.     RAFFLE TABLE COMMITTEE shall:

1.  an in-house fundraising activity

2.  items are donated, displayed at designated Guild meetings

3.  tickets are sold to members/guests/prospective new members

4.  number of tickets drawn for raffle items shall be determined by committee

I.        SECRET PAL COMMITTEE shall:

1.  develop a questionnaire for members interested in participating

2.  questionnaire available in September via newsletter and at meeting

3.  collect, match, and distribute to participating members - October

4.  maintain a record of each match - monitor response for optimum participation

J.       SHOW and TELL COMMITTEE shall:

1.  provide an opportunity to show and share quilts and quilt related items

2.  complete form available at sign-in desk for EACH item to be shared

3.  promotion of monetary sales/advertising outside of Guild sponsored activities is disallowed

K.    SUNSHINE COMMITTEE shall:

1.  when notified by the Board of Directors or the membership, send appropriate card or note to Guild member/family

2.  Memorial donation in an amount approved by the Board of Directors shall be sent in the name of a deceased member

3.  Redwood Empire Quilters Guild Fellowship Grant Fund at Humboldt Area Foundation is the Guild charity of choice