The mission of the Volunteer Guild is:

• Promote volunteerism in the Northwest Houston area by providing vital, on-going volunteer support for the Pearl’s educational programs
• Develop leadership potential and knowledge within its membership
• Further perpetuate the appreciation of fine art and the Pearl in the community.

Guild Bylaws

Guild Standing Rules

Become a Member

Committees

Meetings

Day Trips

Officers

Become a Member

Your guild membership includes special lectures at monthly meetings, invitations to guild only events, email updates on guild activities, and access to volunteers opportunities at the Pearl.

Annual Memberships are valid from August 1 to July 31. You can join at the following levels:

Active Member: $15

Dual Member: $23

Contributing Member: $30 (non-active)

For more information about joining the Pearl Guild, contact Membership Chair Irene Skor at 281.580.3420 or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Committees

As a part of your membership, you are invited to join a guild committee.  This is a great way to get involved in a project that reflects your interests. In a committee, you can meet new people, learn new skills, and give back to the museum and the community.

Day Trips

Plans and hosts day trips to Houston area galleries, museums, and other art-related venues.

Hospitality

Provides refreshments and decorations for Guild events.  Plans Fall Membership coffee, Holiday Luncheon, and Annual Spring Volunteer Guild Recognition Luncheon.

Membership

Welcomes new members, maintains the membership database, and handles membership renewals for current members. Recruits new members in various settings, including the Fall Membership Coffee.

Student Art Contest

Plans all aspects of the annual juried art competition for area students from 1st to 12th grade. Manages the occasional creation, promotion, and sales of publications, the proceeds of which benefit the museum.

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Meetings

Monday, September 27, 2010
Volunteer Guild Fall Membership Coffee
10:00am-12:00pm
Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts Lobby

Monday, October 25, 2010
Monthly Guild Meeting
9:30-11:00am
Northgate Forest Conference Room at the Pearl

Monday, November 15, 2010
Monthly Guild Meeting
9:30-11:00am
Northgate Forest Conference Room at the Pearl

Friday, December 3, 2010
Guild Holiday Luncheon
11:00am-1:00pm
Home of Wanda and Fred Pauling

Monday, January 24, 2011
Monthly Guild Meeting
9:30-11:00am
Northgate Forest Conference Room at the Pearl

Monday, February 28, 2011
Monthly Guild Meeting
9:30-11:00am
Northgate Forest Conference Room at the Pearl

Monday, March 28, 2011
Monthly Guild Meeting
9:30-11:00am
Northgate Forest Conference Room at the Pearl

Monday, April 18, 2011
Monthly Guild Meeting
9:30-11:00am
Northgate Forest Conference Room at the Pearl

May 2011
Annual Spring Volunteer Guild Appreciation Luncheon - Date and location to be announced

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Day Trips

The Guild Day Trip Committee organizes trips to area art attractions for guild members on a semi-monthly basis, according to the availability of the Harris County Precinct 4 buses.

Upcoming Day Trips

Wednesday, September 22

Trip to Museum of Fine Arts, Houston to see German Impressionist Landscapes and Ancient Nigerian Art

Contacts:

Judi Redilla - 281-469-3434 - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it      

Laura Barousse - 281-880-7728 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Thursday, October 28

Trip to the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft

Lunch at Treebeard's in The Cloisters, Christ Church Cathedral

Contacts:

Jane Egner - 281-444-1168 - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Beverly Johnson - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Officers

President Lenore Millspaugh
Vice-President Pat Wisniewski
Secretary Peggy Bacon
Treasurer Jane Egner

Members-at-Large
Katrina Hock and Vickie Reynolds

Board Members
Robin McMahon Communications
Darlene Boggs and Beverly Johnson Day Trips
Laura Barousse Student Art Contest

Doreen Levy Historian
Fran Hamel and Bonnie Dryden Hospitality
Irene Skor Membership
Lucy Abadjian Photographer

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