MEMBERSHIP UPDATE Ronna Anders and | have assumed organizing the membership list, benefits and relaned activities. We have added information including email addresses, and are catching up at last with new members, It has taken some time but we are finished. With the up-to-date list, we have tabulated, counted and located members. How many from the Interior, the North, the Islands, Vancouver Island, the Mainland, and out-of- country? We have found that there are 15 guilds and clubs, from North Peace to Richmond, Amowsmuth in Parksville to groups in the Thompson Valley. There are hundreds of povers affiliated with these local Guilds. The Guild encourages you to support your local organization and raise awareness in your area, We thought it a good time to remind everyone and potential new members about membership benefits. There are ADVANTAGES FOR GUILD MEMBERS including: «the Newsletter, 10 a year. [tis growing bigger and better with feature articles, techno tips. workshop info, member news and more + member submissions to the newsletter including features, studio sales, exhibitions, etc. + free classified advertisements in the newsletter * personal web page for a nominal sum of $10 * represented by the Guild's excellent website * discounts and priority registration for local and international workshops * socials and demonstration evenings, How Do They Do That? * special events such as the Clay Olé in June * participation in Guild group exhibitions in the Gallery of BC Ceramics * participant in Spring Made of Clay sale and exhibition * participant in Made of Clay at Christmas * scholarship opportunities * access to lounge, resource centre, und extensive library of books and journals * 10% discount in Gallery all year + 25% discount at the Christmas Party * group insurance programs As amember, you have opportunities to network with other potters, exchange informa- tion, learn new techniques and share in activities. The BCPG was created to be a supportive, enjoyable, and edifying venture; the more so with your pantiicipation and endorsement, The Guild wants to make potters more visible and counted; to advocate for more knowledge about ceramics; to encourage governments and corporations to support potters and recognize the BCPG as a vital organization. To accomplish this, the Guild invites you to jon. Every potter matters. Debra Slow BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2001-02 Ronda Green President Maggi Kncer Vice-president 604.921. 9888 604. 929.3206 604.54), 2249 604.939.3141 4.921.7550 seanderijbm pet Barbara Toohey Secretary Rosemary Leavitt Treasurer Ronna Ander Wembership Lewis Krzyerkowski OM.986.4920 Debra Sloan Membership 604,736,5039 Jim Stamper Workshops 604.450.4602 + = Potters Guild of British Columbia CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS Deadline August | City of Kelowna Public art competition $70,000 The commission is for a free standing work located at Water Street and Bernard Avenue in downtown Kelowna, Briefs at www.cily kelowna.be.ca or hardcopy, file #T01-43, for $25 from Pur- chasing Division, City of Kelowna, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna, BC, WY 1J4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Robin Hopper I Membership Update 2 Board of Directors 2 Call for Submissions 2 Joan Back 3 Lesley Lloyd 3 Guild Workshop: Hopper = $ Tozan Wood Fire Fest 6 Exhibitions 6 Techno Tip 7 A Matter of Clay Ex 7 International Competition 7 Gallery Ex Submissions Gallery Sales Submissions 9 Gallery Exhibitions Volunteer Activities ah Member News 0 Made of Clay, Christmas Il Communication Cmtte 12 Gallery Contacts 12 Gallery Hours 12 Workshops in Mexico 12 September Deadline Wednesday August 8 Submit material to the Guild office or email direct to the editor Letia Richardson July/August 2001