The Ocean Waves Quilt society was formed on April 1, 2000 and was incorporated under the Societies Act of Nova Scotia on April 16, 2001, with #3055890.
Purposes:
- to promote quilting as part of the culture of Cape Breton
- to establish quilting as part of the economic development of the Island
- to network with other quilting groups
-to encourage workshops in the art of quilting
-to promote quality workmanship in the process of quilting
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:are the governing body which manage, control and direct the affairs and property of the Society to their by-laws and shall have powers necessary to carry out the purposes as outlined.
There are 16 volunteer members on the board. An executive consisting of: Chair, Vice-chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Membership, Hospitality, Special Events, Web-site, and Newsletter chairpersons. Anyone from the general membership can volunteer to serve on a committee. The specific duties of each member of the Executive are outlined in a binder which will become the property of the Board member for the duration of their office and then returned to the Society.
ANNUAL MEETING: The annual meeting shall be a full day of quilting activities held during the month of April, at a location offered by a quilting group who are hosts for the event. Other Board meetings are open to the membership when there is an activity planned that is of interest to quilters. Recently AGM's are held in a central location and organized by the executive.
MEMBERSHIP FEE: $10.00. Membership is unlimited and is open to anyone who supports the work of the Society. Membership to the Society can be had by submitting your name, address, phone#, e-mail, fax# to the membership chairperson or have any member pass it on for you. You may show up at a meeting and pay your membership at that time.
NEWSLETTER: The Society publishes a Newsletter four times a year which is distributed to every member. The Newsletter reports on minutes of the Board Meetings, events taking place, special reports, features and whatever a member wishes to make known.(subject to editing, of course)
Purposes:
- to promote quilting as part of the culture of Cape Breton
- to establish quilting as part of the economic development of the Island
- to network with other quilting groups
-to encourage workshops in the art of quilting
-to promote quality workmanship in the process of quilting
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:are the governing body which manage, control and direct the affairs and property of the Society to their by-laws and shall have powers necessary to carry out the purposes as outlined.
There are 16 volunteer members on the board. An executive consisting of: Chair, Vice-chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Membership, Hospitality, Special Events, Web-site, and Newsletter chairpersons. Anyone from the general membership can volunteer to serve on a committee. The specific duties of each member of the Executive are outlined in a binder which will become the property of the Board member for the duration of their office and then returned to the Society.
ANNUAL MEETING: The annual meeting shall be a full day of quilting activities held during the month of April, at a location offered by a quilting group who are hosts for the event. Other Board meetings are open to the membership when there is an activity planned that is of interest to quilters. Recently AGM's are held in a central location and organized by the executive.
MEMBERSHIP FEE: $10.00. Membership is unlimited and is open to anyone who supports the work of the Society. Membership to the Society can be had by submitting your name, address, phone#, e-mail, fax# to the membership chairperson or have any member pass it on for you. You may show up at a meeting and pay your membership at that time.
NEWSLETTER: The Society publishes a Newsletter four times a year which is distributed to every member. The Newsletter reports on minutes of the Board Meetings, events taking place, special reports, features and whatever a member wishes to make known.(subject to editing, of course)