The new year at the guild is underway and it is time to renew your memberships! We’d love to receive your membership forms and fees within the next few weeks so that we can include you in the annual membership directory. The directory goes to print at the beginning of November, so we’ll need to have your information by then. If you have questions about membership, please contact the Membership Coordinator, Felicia Lo at <membership@gvwsg.com>

June 1st not only brings us the very first taste of summer, but a reminder that the new membership year at the GVWSG is beginning. Please bring your cheques (or cash) for $25 to the June meeting in order to receive uninterrupted membership enjoyment.

Starting in June 2008 we will be encouraging those members who get their newsletters by post to switch to email. Here are some great reasons:

• It saves your Guild money. Printing the newsletter on high quality stock, putting it in a non-standard-sized envelope and mailing it is an expensive process, one that is subsidized by your Guild.
• Newsletters are easy to file for future reference if they’re on your computer. When you receive your newsletters, save them into a newsletter folder and they’ll always be there for your reference.
• Colour photos of Show & Tell and events are an added bonus for email newsletter recipients.
• This goes without saying: it’s better for the environment.

This doesn’t mean that you can no longer receive your newsletter by mail. If you don’t have a computer, or really would rather receive a mailed newsletter, then specify this on your membership application form. We’ll be happy to continue to send your newsletter to you.

Either way, join us for another year of great workshops, inspiring programs, enviable show & tell, and great camaraderie.

Membership Chair (soon to be skived off to another person)
GVWSG Greater Vancouver Weaver’s and Spinner’s Guild