GVQC Mission Statement Motto: Help One Another The mission of Genesee Valley Quilt Club is to promote quilting through exhibitions and charitable activities within the community. To that end, GVQC is to: • encourage and promote the art of quilt making. • continue to improve our skills and knowledge. • promote an appreciation of fine design and workmanship. • preserve our heritage and traditions. • use our skills to serve the community. Club Organizational Structure Genesee     Valley     Quilt     Club,     Inc.     is     an     all     volunteer organization.      The   teams   that   manage   the   club   activities   are the Executive Committee and the Board Of Directors.  The   Executive   Committee   consists   of   five   (5)   club   members, President,   Vice   President,   Treasurer,   Recording   Secretary, and   Membership   Chair.      They   are   responsible   for   the   day   to day operations of the club.  The   Board   Of   Directors   has   thirteen   (13)   members   which include    the    five    sitting    officers    (Executive    Committee), seven    (7)    at-large    members,    and    one    (1)    Past    Executive Committee   Officer.      The   function   of   the   Board   is   to   oversee the   long-term   direction   of   the   club   in   accordance   with   the constitution and bylaws of the club. All   positions,   except   the   Board   Chairperson,   are   voted   on by   the   membership.      The   Board   Chairperson   is   elected   by the   Board.      Though   term   length   varies,   elections   are   held once   a   year   in   April   with   officers   and   new   Board   members assuming    their    duties    in    May    immediately    following    the induction ceremony. GVQC   was   incorporated   in   2000   and   is   a   501   (c)   (3)   non- profit public benefit corporation.

Member of QCNYS - Quilters Consortium

of New York State, Inc.