Communications Volunteer Needed The Potters Guild of British Columbia is seeking an individual to fill the volunteer position of Communications Chair. The job deseription is as follows: * collect and forward newsletter material submitted for publication to editor * assemble information regarding Guild activities, members’ links, gallery exhibitions, and special events for website, up load and maintain information on bepotters.com respond to emails from members relating to newsletter and website attend Board meetings, set policy with Board for newsletter and website * coordinate other Committee submissions for newsletter and website publication * compile Communications Committee Annual Report for AGM * track expenditures for website, newsletter, domain name renewal and internet server Rachelle Chinnery will be stepping down from this position in September, and we are seeking a Volunteer to take her place. To discuss the position, please call Rachelle at 604.874.8518. Membership Fee Update At the annual meeting of the Potters Guild of British Columbia a new membership fee structure was approved (see enclosed membership form). New rates are effective June 1] for all new and renewing members. Memberships (new and renewals) must be accompanied by a completed membership form. The forms are available at the Gallery. If you are calling in your membership to the Gallery, the staff will walk you through the questions on the form, All information will be used for communication and networking by the Guild. Directory, First Night, Membership Packets and more Membership Madness It is a Auge task, but somebody has to do it!! So if you would like to really get to know everybody in the Guild on a first name basis, join the Membership Committee. Here is what we have on the go: Membership Directory Your Guild networking tool. (Sept 2003) Membership Information Packets Everything you need to know to get active within the Guild, (Summer 2003) New Membership flyer Telling others about the Guild, First Night Special welcome information sessions held at the Gallery foral] new members (renewing members are encouraged to come also) on exhibition opening nights — informal coffee session with Board members, Watch for more information. Newsletter articles on you and other members. Tell us your story. Participation Opportunities List Big and small volunteer opportunities to help the Guild grow, Membership Outreach Join the committee to make this happen. Unfortunately without you, these activities cannot happen call or email today! Call Joan 604.435.9458 or email 2 Potters Guild of Bntish Columbia Newsletter Newsworthy Potters To the question about who determines the content of the be potters newsletter, the answer is simple; it's the membership. Potters, sculptors, handbuilders and throw- ers alike can all contribute. Itis true that many of us are pen shy. We are more confident with a lump of clay than pen and paper. Although we'd prefer lo sit at the wheel than at the desk, it is important to share stories with fellow pot- ters. Everyone is interested in your story — don’t think otherwise. You can submit an article of 100 wards or as long as 400 words. We want to hear about latest techniques, undertakings, ex- hibitions and techno tips. Include some interesting images to liven up the pages and spark interest in the reader. This is your newsletter! Share your news! Email the . Sead images electronically or mail to the Guild office (address on page 12). Communications Canunittee Table of Contents David Roberts Profile 1 Communications Committee Volumeer Position zZ Membership Fee Update 2 Newsworthy Potters a Guild Events 3 Made of Clay 2003 Report 3 President's Report 3 New Board 3 NWCF Fundraising Dinner 4 ClayLines 4 Keith Rice-Jones Exhibition in Gallery of BC Ceramics 5 More ClayLines 7 Too Good for the Shard Pile 12 Important Contacts I2 New Gallery Hours 12 Classified 12 Newsletter Submission Deadline is the 8th of the previous month, Send to Guild, address on page 12 or