Ottawa Valley Quilters Guild

MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL

This page provides information about renewing your OVQG membership for the 2026-2027 Guild year.

What You Need To Do

To renew your membership you must update your membership profile, then pay the annual membership fee.
You can either renew your membership online or renew in person. Details are provided below.

Members must complete the renewal process (including payment) by July 31^st to guarantee their continued membership in the OVQG. If not, their place may be given to a new applicant.

May 1^st	Start of membership renewal for the 2026-2027 Guild year. All current members will receive a "renewal notice" email.
June 1^st	Members who haven't renewed will receive a "renewal reminder" email.
June 30^th	Deadline for membership renewal payments.
July 5^th	Members who haven't renewed will receive a "membership has lapsed" email. Lapsed memberships can still be renewed, but the member no longer has access to members-only web pages and to members-only discounts for workshops.
August 1^st	Members who haven't renewed will receive a "membership has expired" email, and their membership will be archived. Archived memberships can only be renewed with the approval of the Membership co-ordinator. (Note: Approval cannot be given if the Guild's membership cap has been reached.)

This is the recommended method, as you can do it at anytime from the comfort of your home.

Go to your online membership profile, either by logging in to the OVQG website or by clicking the Renew your membership button in any renewal email you received.
(See the Website Help page if you need assistance with logging in.)
Click the blue Renew until 01 Jul 2027 button to start the renewal process.
(This button is not available until May 1^st.)
Review and update your membership information as needed.
(There are several new fields in the profile that you must fill in.)
Click either the Pay online button or the Invoice me button to select your method of payment.
(This changes your membership status to "pending", and you can no longer cancel the renewal.)
If you choose to pay online, your renewal is complete once your payment is successful.
(See the Online Payment Help page if you need assistance.)
If you choose to receive an invoice by email, your renewal is complete once payment is received.
(See the Payment Methods section for details about available payment methods.)

Your membership can be renewed in person at the May and June monthly meetings.

Go to the membership renewal notice or renewal reminder emails you received, then download and print the Membership Application (PDF).
Fill out the application form and bring it to the Membership table at the monthly meeting.
Make your membership payment by cash or cheque at the meeting. Alternatively, you can pay by e-transfer (as outlined on the application form), or by online payment (see the Online Payment Help page).

Pay online by clicking the Pay online button on your invoice, or by logging in to your profile on the OVQG website. (See the Online Payment Help page if you need assistance.)
Send an e-Transfer to membership@ottawavalleyquiltersguild.org. Be sure to specify Membership Fee for <your name> in the transfer comments section. (A password is not required for these transfers.)
Make out a cheque to OVQG and bring it to the Membership table at the monthly meeting.
Pay with cash at the Membership table at the monthly meeting.

Please note that your membership renewal status will remain "pending" until your payment has been received in full.