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:

  • provision of community education in arts and crafts
  • encouragement of appreciation of creative activity and production of arts and crafts
  • encouragement and assistance of members in pursuit of individual artistic development
  • cooperation with other organizations with similar objectives

Download Guild Constitution

GUILD BYLAWS

Our Bylaws govern the operations of the Guild and address matters including the following:

  • membership categories
  • rights and obligations of members
  • conduct of meetings
  • election of directors
  • roles and responsibilities of directors

Download Guild Bylaws

GUILD POLICIES

The Guild has recently completed a comprehensive review and updating of its policies.  Individual policies currently in effect are available through the links below.  All questions concerning Guild policies should be directed by email to the board member responsible for policy and procedure at ykguildwebsite@gmail.com.

2024-2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 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



Yellowknife Guild of Arts and Crafts
113 Kam Lake Road, Yellowknife, NT  X1A 0G3
867-920-4573
yellowknifeguild@gmail.com

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