Committee Descriptions

Advertising and Publicity

Duties: 
  • Solicit advertising for newsletter.
  • Work with newsletter committee as needed.
  • Publicize MKG meetings and events.
  • Update website as needed.

Community Projects

Duties: 
  • Contact local organizations to schedule collection of items.
  • Advertise needs to MKG members.
  • Gather donations.
  • Distribute donations.
  • Keep records.

Facilities

Duties: 
  • Arrange and secure speakers’ needs.
  • Work with Advertising & Publicity and Newsletter Committees as needed.
  • Confirm photo and/or videotaping permission with speakers.
  • Arrange and deliver (or delegate) speaker introduction and/or book signing.

Vender Liaison:

  • Work with facility regarding room setup.
  • Arrange door prizes.
  • Secure vendors for MKG meetings.

Hospitality

Duties: 
  • Welcome members.
  • Facilitate new member sign-ups.
  • Staff Knit Aid area.
  • Plan and facilitate May fashion show.

Knit-In

Duties: 
  • Secure:
    • Location.
    • Vendors.
    • Meal menu.
  • Door Prizes:
    • Secure and wrap door prizes including name/address of donor.
    • Prepare name tags and names for door prize drawing.
    • Arrange a distribution area and team.
    • Determine any other door prize drawing needs.
  • Registration:
    • Gather registrations, make assignments, and send out confirmation notices.
    • Staff registration table.
    • Prepare event packet for each registered attendee including an event survey form.
  • Facilitate flow of people from one place to another.
  • Determine room needs and setup for each including registration area and other non-teaching areas.
  • Arrange and secure speakers needs including any pre- or post-event needs (lodging, transportation, etc).
  • Appoint a vendor contact for before and during the event
  • Collaborate with Communications & Newsletter Committees to share event information

Library

Duties: 

Library Chair:

  • Physically organize library materials.
  • Perform annual inventory with assistance from Librarian.
  • Responsible for storage of library holdings and other MKG property.
  • Set up and tear down library for MKG meetings.
  • Assist librarian as needed.
  • Review library contents and discuss with the board any items suggested for removal.
  • Assist acquisitions chair with selection of new materials.

Librarian:

  • Keep records – track inventory and check-in/check-out records.
  • Assist library chair with annual inventory.
  • Send reminders to members who have checked out items before each meeting.
  • Provide updated inventory lists at meetings for members to reference as needed.
  • Provide updated inventory lists for MKG website as needed.
  • Review library contents and discuss with the board any items suggested for removal.

Acquisition:

  • Review library holdings and upcoming speaker schedule, then make recommendations for purchasing new materials.
  • Send out request for bid to MKG advertisers and place orders.
  • Responsible for acquisition budget.

Membership

Duties: 
  • Prepare and distribute name tags.
  • Prepare and provide membership cards.

Newsletter

Duties: 
  • Prepare newsletter and distribute to members in a timely manner.
  • Work with the board and committees or individuals as needed to secure newsletter content and mailing needs.
  • Publicize MKG meetings and events.
  • Publish meeting minutes and financial report.

Special Events

Duties: 
  • Plan and prepare:
    • Stitches bus trip
    • January Holiday Party
    • UFO (Unfinished Objects) Retreat
    • Knitting Safari
    • May Fashion Show/Potluck
    • Library exhibit and other exhibits as needed
    • Knit-Out for Knit In Public Day
    • Other special events as needed

Meetings: Doors open 5 pm, KnitAid 5 pm, Meeting 6:30 - 8:30 pm
2nd Monday of each month (September-May)

Bishop O'Connor Center
702 South High Point Road
Madison, Wisconsin