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) before August 1^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 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 Update and next, then select how you want to pay your membership fee.
(See Payment Methods below for details.)

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 (see Payment Methods below), or by credit/debit card (see the Online Payment Help page).

Note: Your membership renewal status will remain "pending" until your payment has been received in full.

e-Transfer (Preferred)
- Click Invoice me during the renewal process to receive an invoice by email.
- Send the e-Transfer to membership@ottawavalleyquiltersguild.org.
- Be sure to specify Membership Fee for <your name> in the transfer comments section.
- Note: A password is not required for these transfers.
Cheque
- Click Invoice me during the renewal process to receive an invoice by email.
- Make out the cheque to OVQG and bring it to the Membership table at the monthly meeting.
Cash
- Click Invoice me during the renewal process to receive an invoice by email.
- Pay in cash at the Membership table during the monthly meeting.
Credit/debit card (Discouraged, as PayPal charges the Guild a service fee)
- Click Pay with credit or debit card during the renewal process.
- Follow PayPal's instructions. Important: If you don't want to provide your date of birth and occupation and create a PayPal account, disable the Save info & create PayPal account button.
- For additional assistance, see the Online Payment Help page.