GOVERNANCE
The Yellowknife Guild of Arts and Crafts is a society incorporated under the Societies Act (Northwest Territories) and is registered as a charity pursuant to the Income Tax Act (Canada). The Guild is operated entirely by volunteers and is managed by a board of directors elected by members at our annual general meeting in May of each year.
GUILD CONSTITUTION Our Constitution sets out the objects of the Guild, which include the following:
| GUILD BYLAWS Our Bylaws govern the operations of the Guild and address matters including the following:
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GUILD POLICIES
The Guild's policy manual is currently under review. Individual policies which have been reviewed and updated include the following:
Guild Membership
Classes and Workshops
Pottery Studio Access and Fees
Fibre and Mixed Media Studio Access and Fees
Access by Child Members
Participation in Sales
Refunds for Classes and Workshops
Visits and Use by External Groups
Charitable Donations
Clay and Glaze Purchases
Instructors
All questions concerning Guild policies should be directed by email to the board member responsible for policy and procedure at ykguildwebsite@gmail.com.
| Position/Responsibilities | Name | Email Address |
|---|---|---|
| President | Georgina Williston | yellowknifeguild@gmail.com |
| Vice-President (Sales) | Wendy Stephenson | yellowknifeguild@gmail.com |
| Vice-President (Sales) | Isabelle Duclos | yellowknifeguild@gmail.com |
| Treasurer | Kelly Moore | yellowknifeguild@gmail.com |
| Secretary | Claire Mennell | yellowknifeguild@gmail.com |
| Communications (Email/Social Media) | Andrea Korpel | yellowknifeguild@gmail.com |
| Communications (Newsletter) | Kim Lemky | yellowknifeguild@gmail.com |
| Fundraising | Rosie Taylor | yellowknifeguild@gmail.com |
| Pottery Representative | Rachel Makohoniuk | yellowknifeguild@gmail.com |
| Pottery Class Convenor / Studio Access Coordinator | Yewon Kang | yellowknifeguild@gmail.com |
| Pottery Class Convenor / Studio Access Coordinator | Melanie Desjardins | yellowknifeguild@gmail.com |
| Mixed Media Representative | Pat Moore | yellowknifeguild@gmail.com |
| Mixed Media Class Convenor | Cayley Thomas | yellowknifeguild@gmail.com |
| Policy / Website / Membership and Registration | Cynthia Levy | ykguildwebsite@gmail.com |