NQA Membership

 

As the NQA incoming President-elect and new member of the NQA Leadership Team, I have been impressed with the generosity and creativity of the women and man who work tirelessly to design and implement the infrastructure that keeps NQA strong and attractive to quilters across the US and around the world.  These people come from the membership of NQA and have chosen to step forward and lead this organization for a time to keep it strong and growing.  Many of them have served NQA well and it’s time for them to move on to other adventures, both within NQA as well as elsewhere.  This means that we need others to step forward and continue in their footsteps.  It’s time for YOU to consider what you can do to serve NQA and to volunteer to lead in the roles where NQA needs you.  NQA is only as strong as its members and those among us who choose to serve the organization and its membership.  Please look at the Leadership Team positions that will be opening for the 2012-2014 term and consider applying for one of these positions.  Talk to the current officer in that position (check website for name and contact information) or contact me, Ruth Pollow, President-Elect for further details. 

 

 

The NQA Nominating Committee is currently seeking candidates for the following Board positions.  All positions are for a two year term, beginning in September 2012.  If you are interested in Board Positions, please send a resume/bio to the NQA Nominating Committee.  Include a letter signed by the nominee indicating his/her consent to serve in the position.

Send this to the NQA office:
P.O. Box 12190

Columbus, Ohio 43212-0190

All nominations must be received by January 15, 2012.  All potential candidates will be contacted by a member of the Nominating Committee.  Candidates will be announced and the ballot will be published in the spring issue of The Quilting Quarterly.

Vice-President

The principal duties of the Vice-President are to oversee public relations efforts for the Association and to oversee activities of the organization pertaining to the retention and growth of membership.  The Vice President works with all standing Committee Chairs to see that all NQA programs and services are promoted fully both internally and externally.

Treasurer

The principal duties of the Treasurer are to maintain the proper books of accounts, present financial reports, prepare and present the annual budget, and oversee the handling of monies and investments of the Association.  This includes activities involving audits and state and federal tax responsibilities.

Secretary

The duties of the Secretary are to keep minutes of all Board meetings, conference calls, and the Annual Meeting; record official elections results and votes of the Association and the Board of Directors; and handle official correspondence for the Association.

The candidate should have:

·        Good note-taking, spelling, communication, writing, and organizational skills

·        Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Word

·        Ability to attend Board Meetings and the Annual Show

 Nominating Committee

This committee consists of five elected members for a two year term.  The principal duty of the Nominating Committee is to select a single list of nominees for offices of the Association and members of the Nominating Committee as provided in the bylaws of the Association.

 The following appointed positions are also open.  Contact Ruth Pollow directly if you are interested in these positions.

Member Services

The duties of the Member Services Chair is to implement actions to promote membership growth, to maintain communications with members, and to oversee all facets of the Association membership, working closely with the Chapter Services Chaihr.

Grant Program/Outreach Chair  

The principal duties of the Grant Progam/Outreach Chair is to publicize the Grand Program, manage grant applications and selections, coordinate the Little Quilt Silent and Live Auctions at the Annual Quilt Show, facilitate long range planning activities and promote NQA in the greater quilting community and among the general public.

 

  

Calling all members and chapter members – remember to show us your quilts!  From November 1 to December 31, just go to http://nqaquilts.org/member-spotlight/upload and follow the instructions.  All you need is a digital photo of your quilt and a paragraph about it and you.  It really isn’t hard to do, I promise!

Our regular Member Spotlight will resume in January with Wendy Butler Berns of Wisconsin in the Spotlight.  There are still a few months to fill in 2012, so if you or someone you know is interested in being our featured quilter for a month, please contact me at memberservices@nqaquilts.org .

Please remember to check your membership expiration date.  Hint – it is on your Quilting Quarterly label just above your name on the right.  You can renew on line now, so go to www.nqaquilts.org , hop over to the Membership area and renew from the comfort of your own home!