With our AGM coming up very soon we are pleased to let you know we currently have eleven nominations to the committee. Nominations are still open so can be sent in, and nominations can be taken form the floor on the day. The committee can have up to ten people including the Office bearers  ie President, Secretary & Treasurer. Other roles and jobs to be done include; Minute Secretary, Exhibition co-ordination, Archivist, Newsletter Editor, Coordinator of Professional Learning and Development, Cosy Kiwi Kids coordinator, Website & Social media, Communications and marketing…..to name a few. With an exciting work program moving forward there are plenty of jobs to do. Being part of the committee is a great opportunity to develop your own skills, meet new people and make new friends while focusing on something you are passionate about…and having lots of FUN along the way…so please put your hand up if you are interested.

Further details and RSVP’s for the AGM can be found here

See below the current nominations  – New nominations will be added as they come to hand.

Julia Arden nominated by Catherine McDonald

Committee experience – Waimak Arts Council and Ashley Green Group (in the 90s); Cecilian Singers (chair 91-96 and committee 96-2013). IT experience – googles, docs, photoshop, database etc. Graphic design – level 1. Enthusiasm for art and quilts

Marilyn Denton-Giles nominated by Donna Cumming

I have been a sewer and quilter for many years and have been a teacher for 10. I have been a convenor of several quilt shows, co-convened a quilters retreat for 127 national and international quilters. I love the buzz and excitement of being able to share and to grow my organisational skills within a team. Whilst I have carried out a wide range of roles on committees, I especially enjoy and excel at organising sponsorship. I feel I would be an asset on the AQ committee bringing in a range of skills. I also feel it would be an exciting time for AQ as this national body is going forward in leaps and bounds all for the good of NZ quilters.

Mary Culver nominated by Catherine McDonald

I am a lover of textile and fibre arts, who enjoys quilting, machine embroidery, and mixed media projects.

I have been a member of the Aotearoa Quilters committee member for the past two and a half years contributing ideas, taking responsibility for the Aotearoa Quilters website and Face Book page, and the role of minute secretary. I am a founding member of NANZQ/Aotearoa Quilters, a current member of Rose City Quilters, and previous member of Pinestream Quilters. I have convened Coast to Coast in Wellington, been involved on various organising committees over the years.

In my professional life my background is in Occupational Therapy and I strongly link involvement in activity with health & wellbeing – in my case anything involving fibre, textiles, art or craft activities. Currently I work as a Manager in a government organisation. In both these roles I have developed management skills and the ability to work with a wide variety of people, valuable skills for Aotearoa Quilters.

My vision for Aotearoa Quilters is that it will continue to be an exciting and strong organisation that supports the ongoing development of quilting and textile art and craft in New Zealand, relevant and useful to the New Zealand quilting community, and a preserver of New Zealand quilting history.

Donna Cumming nominated by Liz McKenzie

I have been on the Calico Xmas/Festival of Quilts committee for 4+ years mainly as merchant convenor, so I am used to being a team player but within that having responsibility and organising a team of my own. I am a details person; I enjoy seeing the big picture and breaking it all down to (¼ inch square) bite size steps .I enjoy doing the mundane and repetitive task and making sure everything is of a high standard. Negative – I am not a sales person and will not tell you what you want to hear.

Felicity Ellison nominated by Bobby Duncan

I’ve been quilting on and off for over 30 years. I enjoy the process and seeing my work being appreciated by family and friends. I am a very good all-rounder, willing to help with most things. I have an interest in the history of the NZ quilting scene. A Q has a small archive which I am keen to build on. 

Ruth Lewis nominated by Shirley Sparks

I am a member of Rainbow Quilters in Rotorua (president 2009-2014 and still on the committee). Convenor of our biennial quilt show ‘Quilts from the Rainbow’ and co-founder of the Bay of Plenty regional day which is held in Rotorua each year with different clubs hosting.

Liz McKenzie nominated by Natalie Murdoch

I have been quilting for 13 years and have exhibited in UK, Canada, USA, Australia and NZ. I believe I have the skills, knowledge and commitment to be an asset to AQ. My working background is in administration, event organisation and accounts. I have been involved in many organisations as both a participant and administrator at local through to national level as a committee member, secretary, treasurer, club captain and president (sports, schools, craft, tour guide and speaker). I have very strong computer skills using the following programmes regularly in our own business – Word, Excel, Pagemaker, Facebook, skype, Corel 12, Photoshop, NZA Gold, Cashbook 2000& Godex label printing). Other interests include working with Guide and Assistance Dogs and food (both cooking and eating)

Natalie Murdoch nominated by Catherine McDonald

I made my first quilt in 1982 and taught my first class in 1992 and have taught at 13 symposia. I have been on the AQ committee for two+ years writing the monthly newsletters and organising two Professional Development seminars. Was a foundation member of the national association. I was the convenor of Quilt Auckland, the 2005 symposium and prior to that was on the Calico Xmas committee for 4 years in the 90s. At various clubs I have been president, secretary, education officer over the past 26 years. I take great pride in the progress AQ have made recently and would love to stay on for the exciting future.

Judi Schon nominated by Alison Laurence

Have been sewing since I can remember but a quilter for the last 10yrs. I am first and foremost a long-arm quilter. A member of the Auckland Quilt Guild, convenor of the Festival of Quilts for 5 years and convenor of Auckland Quilt symposium 2019. Previously, in professional life a team leader & customer services for Countrywide, National and ANZ banks. Presently part-time pharmacy technician and quilt for clients at home. Am a great people person, have ok computer skills but can learn new tricks. Like to make the table wider not higher when dealing with people.

Shirley Sparks nominated by Valda Sutton

A quilter for 20+ years. Regularly exhibit my work and enter challenges. Have been a member of NANZQ/AQ since 19…? Planned layout and hanging of several exhibitions including The Great New Zealand Quilt Show. Tutor in both quilting and dressmaking. Worked with merchants at several quilt shows. Quilt/dressmaking is my passion and I get much pleasure in sharing my skills.

Marie Williams nominated by Catherine McDonald

I am a hobby quilter, enjoy this. I have been treasurer for AQ since 2014. The association was struggling at that time and I have been part of the team that has rebuilt to present standing. AQ uses MYOB for its accounting and I have had to completely learn this and other IT skills on the way.