RAGS TO RICHES CLOTHING DRIVE

We will be holding the 1st Annual Rags to Riches Clothing Drive April 20th-24th.

1. To help the recently unemployed get back on their feet
2. To help people realize that they too deserve a second chance
3. To show that we as human beings truly care about the well-being of other human beings.


We need your new, used, or even really used clothing. Whether the tags are still on or the sleeves are ripped off we will take it! Any garments that cannot be donated will be broken down, revamped (into handbags, wallets, belts, accessories, you name it), and sold through the student store a the Art Institute of Raleigh/Durham. All proceeds from the sale of these revamped items will go to The Freedom House as well. This is a super easy way to spring clean your closets and the best way to gain some life points.

Contacts will pick up these clothes if desired of you may drop off at the Art Institute of Raleigh/Durham


Please be sure these garments are washed, and if you are trying to donate undergarments, thanks but no thanks.

This is a great cause, definitely check out the website: http://www.rtpnet.org/freedom/


Thanks Again Everyone!

April 14th Meeting

We mainly went over the new contract.
Here is the rough draft:

As a member of the Moda Guild Fashion Organization of the Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham, you are required to understand and uphold certain expectations throughout the year.

• To remain a member of good standing, you are expected to:

• Complete a minimum of 1 philanthropic event as well as 1 organization sponsored event per quarter.

• Attend at least one event that Moda Guild is involved with per semester.

• Moda Guild Fashion Organization Meetings will be held Each Tuesday at 5:00pm.

• Continue to stay updated daily through the Moda Guild Facebook group and blog.

• By joining Moda Guild Fashion Organization at the Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham, you are expected to attend ALL events that you decide to sign up for. When our members fail to show up at an event without prior notification of their absence, our Moda Guild Fashion Organization loses its credibility with the community. The lack of event attendance by our members lets down the people we commit to helping and the other members of the organization. If you are unable to attend an event, you must notify the board at least 48 hours before the event. If you fail to notify the board of an absence from an event your status will become inactive for the remainder of the quarter. Membership may be reinstated only at the beginning of the following quarter. Dues will not be refunded upon a membership revocation. It is highly discouraged to miss an event, so please only sign up for events that you are positive you will be able to attend. If each individual commits to these items, he/she will remain a member of good standing. We feel confident that these guidelines will help us grow as individuals and as an organization. We look forward to continuing to grow together in service to our community.

Along with staying dedicated and involved in community events, participation in at least one philanthropic event per quarter is required. The same standards for participation in organization sponsored events will apply to philanthropic events as well.

Moda Guild Fashion Organization meetings will be held every Tuesday of the quarter at 5:00pm. Times and dates are always subject to change. Meetings are very crucial to being involved in this organization, so a minimum of three absences will be required. Exceeding the three absences will result in membership revocation.

One way to stay updated with organization events and cancellations will be through the Moda Guild Facebook page, as well as the blog. It will be very important to check the status of this Facebook page each day to be sure you are reminded of changes/additions, etc.

Sincerely,

Your 2009 Moda Guild Fashion Organization Officers

April 7th Meeting

AGENDA


Roster

Mission Statement:
The mission of Moda Guild Fashion Organization is to promote teamwork and encourage our members' awareness of the ever-changing, rapid base of the global fashion industry. Our goal is to assist all members in acquiring skills necessary to obtain entry-level posentry-level positions in the fashion industry job market, through hands-on experience.


Core Values:
Interpersonal Communication
Leadership
Teamwork
Discipline

Motto:
Vita, Amore, Foggia

Recap on Charleston Fasion Week
Lindsey leaving : (


Upcoming Events

• Clothing Drive - Freedom House (co-ed). April 20th-24th.
• Rethread
• Southern Womens Show - April 24-26th. Mandatory meeting on Thur. April 23rd at 1:30 (Rehersal from 2-8). Friday Show: 10-8; Saturday: 10-7; Sunday:11-5. Jim Graham Building, 1025 Blueridge rd, Raleigh, Nc, 27601
• Art to Wear - NCSU @ Reynolds coliseum on Thursday, April 23rd at 7:20.
  More info at ncsuarttowear.com
• Raleigh Fashion Week - Thursday, May 14th -16th
• Strut 09 - May 16th. More info at www.strut09.com
• Charlotte Fashion Week - Thursday, September 10th through 12th.
• Headdress design - Sandy
• Holiday events - Halloween, Xmas, etc...
• Fundraisers - Drag queen car wash?
• Durham Bulls Jersey Design - DUE mid May

Becoming an Organization

• Bank account for funds
• Donations, Sponsors, cash flow
• Start affiliating ourselves with other fashion clubs; i.e. NCSU, Merideth, etc...
  
• Dues
• Contract
• Member attendance
• Member Commitment
• Moda Guild Positions
• Faculty involvement
• Ad developement
• LOGO