Leadership

2026 Executive Board

  • Presides at meetings of the membership, Executive Committee and the Board of Directors
  • Is an ex-officio member of any and all committees established by OPK, with the exception of the Nominating Committee
  • Assures that all business and legal concerns of OPK are properly addressed, and the membership duly informed
  • Assures redundancy of critical information throughout the organization
  • Has co-signing authority and equal access with the Treasurer to all OPK bank accounts
  • With the advice and consent of the Executive Committee, appoints all standing and ad hoc committees
  • Is authorized to sign any and all communications between OPK and The Knitting Guild Association
  • Holds the second key to any storage units rented by OPK
  • Assists the President and presides over meetings in the absence of the President
  • As Chairperson of the Program Committee, makes all necessary arrangements for educational presentations at monthly meetings throughout the year, the number of which and the budget for which to be determined by the Executive Committee
  • Regularly conducts surveys of and collects evaluations from the membership to ascertain preferences for future programming
  • Presides over meetings in the absence of both the President and Vice President
  • Records, prepares and submits minutes to the Executive Committee of all proceedings of meetings of the membership, the Executive Committee, and the Board of Directors
  • Reads minutes of previous meetings at Executive Committee and Board of Directors meetings as requested
  • Keeps all minutes in electronic format for ten years
  • Assures that any OPK correspondence received by written or electronic means is properly addressed and/or forwarded in a timely manner
  • Signs official OPK documents when requested
  • Records and disseminates other pertinent information at the request of the Executive Committee
  • Receives, records, deposits and disburses all money, including but not limited to dues, expenses, grants, bequests, and donations
  • Along with the President, has equal access to all bank accounts, with one signature required on checks under the amount of $1000.00, and both signatures on checks over the amount of $1000.00
  • Oversees the use of all credit cards and electronic monetary exchange methods for OPK
  • Keeps correct and complete books and records of OPK’s financial activities
  • Presents a detailed financial statement of the current financial condition at all meetings of the Executive Committee, Board of Directors and Membership meetings as required
  • Creates the annual budget to be presented to the Executive Committee for approval prior to its subsequent presentation to the membership at the November annual membership meeting
  • Creates the annual financial report from the prior year to be presented at the January monthly meeting
  • Arranges for an audit if the Executive Committee requires it
  • Makes OPK’s tax-exempt letter available to those making purchases for OPK
  • Sends a written letter to all donors acknowledging a cash or non-cash donation
  • Arranges for an appropriate meeting facility for club meetings and events
  • Arranges for and oversee the use of any storage units rented by the club
  • Oversees the stewardship of all donated non-cash material goods, and their dissemination at meetings and events as determined by the Executive Committee
  • Records payment of and collects dues from the membership, promptly forwarding funds to the Treasurer as necessary
  • Arranges for and oversees a greeting table at all Membership meetings
  • Greets and orients attending guests, track their visits, and collects fees as dictated by the guest policy set forth by the Executive Committee
  • Reports to the President and Secretary the number of members and guests attending at each Membership meeting, and raffle winners as applicable
  • Conducts follow up communications with guests and delinquent members as needed
  • Keeps and updates a list of all membership information as needed, to be disseminated to the general membership semiannually, or as dictated by the Executive Committee
  • Collaborates with the Marketing Chair to create various communication materials helpful to the Membership, such as guides, name tags etc., as well as marketing pieces for potential new members
  • Conducts a Membership Drive annually or at the request of the Executive Committee
  • Creates the newsletter based on input from the Board of Directors
  • Emails/mails the newsletter the first of the month
  • Sends out meeting reminders to members as needed
  • Emails/mails the approved Membership Directory and other documents to new members as directed by the Membership Chairperson or the Executive Committee
  • Contacts newsletter advertisers to renew their ads when needed, and forward ad payments to the Treasurer
Charity Chairs
Left to Right: Catherine Dysinger, Barbara Moore, Pauline Comeau, Sheri Karobonik, Cathy Dingell, Nancy Slutter

Charity Chairs

Catherine Dysinger, Navajo Nation Schools
Marilyn Craig, Project Linus
Barbara Moore, Seamen’s Church Institute & Operation Support Military Heroes
Nancy Slutter, Chemo Caps
Georgiann Schwetz, Kids’ Closet
Sheri Karobonik, Flowing Wells Schools

Board Positions

  • Facilitates a warm and hospitable atmosphere for all at OPK functions and events
  • Secures committee members as needed to fill the requirements of this position
  • At each monthly meeting, asks membership for volunteers to bring goodies for next meeting
  • Provides refreshments for membership meetings, workshops, and all other functions as required

 

  • Posts photos from meetings and events to the OPK Facebook page with narrative; obtains member permission before posting their image
  • Puts monthly meeting information on FB page the weekend before the monthly meeting
  • Generates “New Member of the Month”; As new members join, asks that they fill out a one-page questionnaire;  feature the new member on the OPK Facebook page and in the newsletter; includes a photo of the new member with their permission
  • Collects yarn, knitted item, and knitting supplies donations from donors contacting OPK via email, website, or other means; makes contact with donors and arranges donation drop off
  • Fills out and gives a Donation Form to donor for tax purposes; if necessary, arranger for Treasurer to write donation receipt letter
  • Stores and brings yarn stash to (selected) monthly membership meetings
  • Accepts knitted items for Charity efforts
  • Coordinates annual Yarn Stash Sale
  • Maintain and create new content for the OPK Website
  • Maintain OPK on-line services including yarn sale and membership payments, Zoom membership, website hosting, and email
  • Assist Board Members with the creation and production of print media such as signs, brochures, and forms
  • Interface with the host venue for internet, PA, and projector use
  • Advise Board on purchases and maintain and manage OPK technology assets such as a laptop computer, A/V equipment, and accessories