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Volunteer Activities with CQC

CQC cannot function without a dedicated group of volunteers to plan monthly meeting speakers and locations, plan and present quilt shows, document quilts throughout the state, provide trained quilt judges for various events, and much more. The following is a list of current committees and their functions. Participation on multiple committees is encouraged. If you would like more information about any of these committees, please click here to see the list of committee chairs and their contact information.

Capitol Quilt Show: Held in odd numbered years. Secure Capitol permission, collect, store, photograph and return quilts to owners, hire crew to hang quilts.

Competition: Provide judges for quilt shows, county fairs and other exhibits as requested. Training for judges is available.

Exhibits: Locate places to have exhibits. Collect and hang quilts. Assist local groups with exhibits if asked.

Hall of Fame: Receive recommendations of members for induction into Hall of Fame. Make selections according to bylaws.

Heritage: Prepare an annual scrapbook to record the heritage of CQC, including copies of the CQC newsletter, newspaper clippings, programs of related events, and photographs, etc.

Historical Documentation: Document quilts, take photographs and record oral history of quilts in different cities and towns. The goal is to document every quilt in Colorado, both old and new.

Hospitality: Procure facilities for regular meetings in different cities throughout Colorado. Distribute door prizes at meetings.

Library: Maintain, transport and distribute books and other resource material owned by the Council. Set up and staff a table at regular meetings.

Membership: Receive all membership forms and dues for the CQC members. Maintain files on computer. Provide member information upon request. Prepare and print annual roster. Staff sign-in table at regular meetings. Prepare and distribute new member packets, including CQC pin.

Newsletter: Publish 11 issues a year. Committee includes mailing subcommittee, reporters, proof readers, photographer, block of the month.

Newsletter Advertising: Solicit shops/businesses to advertise in the newsletter. Send monthly advertising material to each advertisers.

Nominations: Provide list of candidates for each office at August meeting. Count ballots and present results at October meeting.

Outreach: Receive recommendations to honor people who have made a significant contribution to quilting. Make selections according to bylaws.

Photography: Photograph all CQC show and tell, related events, archival preservation of photos, and display photo albums at meetings.

Program: Plan programs for general meetings and workshops. Contact teachers/lecturers, arrange for needs of same, and introduce at meeting. Involves contracts, transportation, accommodations, and meals.

Property: Maintain storage unit(s). Transport quilt racks, audio system and other items needed to meetings. Set up and take down same.

Publicity: Prepare a notice/flyer of each month's meeting.
Mail to newspapers in the locale of meetings and to shops that advertise in the CQC newsletter.

Quilt-A-Fair: Raises funds to support CQC. Numerous
sub-committees like quilt show, registration, publicity, demonstrations, auction, admissions, and hospitality.

Quilt Colorado: In even numbered years, plan this educational event which features classes and lectures with national and Colorado teachers, a merchants mall, and quilt show.

Quilts of Colorado Show: Coordinate entries, location, and judging for the annual CQC sponsored judged show in Colorado Springs.

Raffle Quilt: Oversee making a quilt each year.

Raffle Quilt Tickets: Sell raffle tickets. Proceeds go to programs.

Retreat, Spring and Fall: Locate site and arrange for guest artist(s), both with Board approval. Plan weekend activities and accept registrations from members.

Scholarships and Grants: Receive and review requests for funds. Make report to Board with recommendations.

Volunteer Recognition: Receive and compile volunteer recognition forms. Order and distribute recognition pins.

Ways and Means: Sell CQC items at regular meeting.
Staff table at meeting. Procure items to sell that benefit the members.