AGS Launches Virtual Guild
July 01, 14
“Originally, the intention of the Guilds was a way for our members in remote areas to have a meeting, albeit virtually,” said Laura Stanley, chair of the International Guilds. “We quickly realized that with the breadth of educational topics we can offer, though, members of our traditional guilds might also want to attend these virtual meetings.” She added that GoTo Guilds will not replace AGS’ traditional guild meetings. AGS currently has 32 Guilds –including an international Commonwealth Guild, which also meets virtually. The organization said its Guilds bring the spirit of the annual Conclave to their local jewelry communities with quarterly meetings, featuring networking and educational speakers covering a range of topic such as gemology store security and digital marketing.