Berks
Quilters
Guild
Join Us
Why Join Our Creative Circle?
We are a community-based organization dedicated to honoring the rich heritage of American quilting through education, inspiration, and connection. When you join us, you’re not just joining a club—you’re entering a supportive and inclusive environment where you can:
Learn & Grow: Explore new techniques through our dedicated programs and .
Get Inspired: Showcase your own work and draw fresh ideas from our talented roster of members.
Find Your Community: Connect with local enthusiasts who share your passion for the craft.
How to Get Started
Becoming a member is simple and low-pressure. To join:
Attend a monthly meeting to see what we're all about.
Meet our Membership Chair, who collect your information for our roster and share our welcome packet of information.
Yearly Dues are $25 and payable by cash or check.
Address
Bern Evangelical Lutheran Church
820 West Leesport Road, Leesport, PA 19533
Contact Us
Full Membership
Any person, aged 18 and above, interested in quilting may become a member. To be a voting member in good standing, the member must have paid dues, and fulfilled other obligations as outlined below:
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Attend a minimum of 3 meetings per Guild year,
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Pay annual dues on time (due December 31st), and
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Participate in one or more of the following activities per year: Serve as Guild officer Participate in a community service project/silent auction Serve on a committee Work at the Guild quilt show Participate in the raffle quilt (not including ticket purchase)
Associate Membership
Current voting members may at any time elect to become an Associate Member by giving notice to the Membership Chairman.
Associate members may receive the newsletter; may only attend two meetings per year; may attend workshops, field trips, and other activities if space permits; and may participate in the quilt show. Associate membership does not include the right to vote or to participate in the lending library, block-of-the-month, or challenge.
An associate member may request to be reinstated to full membership without being put on the waiting list. Should this request exceed the membership limit, no new members will be taken into membership from the waiting list until such time as the membership falls below the capped number.
Junior Membership
Junior membership is open to youths ages 8 to 18. Dues are $5 annually and fund Junior Quilters Program activities. Each youth must have an adult sponsor who is an active member of the Guild. This program is run and organized by its adult members.