| ORGANIZATION STATEMENT OF PURPOSE |
| Standing Committees of NVBS |
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NVBS is an organization made up of like-minded artists, craftsmen and interested individuals engaged in promoting the history, cultural influence, and creative value of beads and beading techniques to enlighten and benefit the general public. NVBS is operated exclusively for charitable, social, cultural, and artistic purposes as defined by section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. |
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| HISTORY |
| The Northern Virginia Bead Society (NVBS) was founded in 1992 by Ms. Lorraine Morton. The organization has grown to a current membership of 175 members. The purpose of the Society is to encourage the appreciation and creation of visual arts through beads and specialized beading techniques. The goal of the Society is to provide education about beads and beading techniques while fostering within the organization, a network of fellowship, instruction, and exchange of ideas. |
| SO.....WHAT ELSE DOES NVBS DO?? - We host an annual BEAD AND JEWELRY SHOW in October - We publish a quarterly electronic NEWSLETTER - We host WORKSHOPS with renown Bead Artists - OUR Workshops are OPEN to the Public! Would you like to help? WE ACCEPT DONATIONS FOR ALL OF OUR OUTREACH PROGRAMS Click here for our donation form for your taxes. |
| NVBS supports a variety of Charitable OUTREACH Projects each year educating the public about beading techniques and history: Girl Scouts of America & Rachel's Women's Center ......as well as several public service projects enriching the lives of others through jewelry ownership: Dress for Success -- Suited for Change -- Diva Project |