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• A business [or other organization] wants to put our members on its mailing list. Can we provide them with our membership list or email addresses?

  No. However, it is okay to let members know of the offer so those who want to provide the information voluntarily may do so at their own initiative.

• A local organization wants to invite our chapter members to a program. Can we provide them with our membership list or email addresses for mailing purposes or provide mailing labels?

  No. EGA membership lists can be used only for EGA purposes. However, you can offer to address the envelopes for them, or to forward the invitation to your members.

• Are back issues of Needle Arts available?

  Yes, available back issues may be purchased here or by calling EGA headquarters at 502-589-6956.

• Are there any options available to those who can’t pay online?

  While paying online with a credit card or Paypal is the easiest and preferred method of payment, we understand there are situations in which this is not possible. Members who can’t renew or pay online can send a check directly to EGA Headquarters at 1205 East Washington St Suite 104, Louisville, KY 40206 along with […]

• Are there restrictions on when the teacher could offer items for sale?

  At chapter or region classes selling should not take place during class. However, before or after class, during a lunch break, or other convenient time is acceptable. At National Seminars selling is allowed only at the Merchandise event.

• Are there specifications regarding articles, photography, and other items to be submitted?

  Yes. Submission guidelines can be requested from the embroidery editor, and are also available in the Document Downloads page (under All Categories, select Needle Arts).

• Can a chapter have additional elected officer positions, such as vice president(s), membership coordinator, and region representative?

  Yes. A chapter can have as many additional elected officers as desired, but should avoid including a position it is not going to fill.

• Can a chapter or region do a bylaws review before the scheduled year?

  Yes, if there is a need. For example, if a chapter/region wishes to make several significant changes throughout its bylaws, or needs to incorporate a number of amendments which had been made since the current bylaws document was adopted, the chapter/region may schedule a bylaws review out of cycle.

• Can a chapter set up its own scholarship in memory of someone, or for another reason?

  Yes.

• Can a teacher sell merchandise in connection with a program/seminar/workshop?

  Yes, in accordance with established policy/procedures, and as described in any written contract with the teacher.