Region 5 AmbassadorsCanadaStephanie Baldwin
United KingdomFrances Silverman
The NetherlandsMarina Brito de Campos I started quilting in 2008 and I love it so much. It combines so many of my interests. One of wich is modern art. Since I retired from my job as a schoolprinciple I became a board member of the Dutch Quiltersgilde. I have set up Quiltersgilde MQG and, with a small commity, we organise Meet and Greets and exhibitions. I also give lectures on modern quilting. One of my goals is to promote modern quilting and make more people aware of its possibilities. I hope to reach all of the Dutch modern quilters.
GermanyDaniela O'Connell The first time I've seen and touched a quilt was in 2013 during my honeymoon in the US. Back home I've taught myself how to sew and quilt. As an architect I'm drawn to modern aesthetics, fresh colours and bold designs. I became a member of the MGQ to be part of the modern quilt movement and have access to the many resources the MQG has to offer. I am one of many individual members in Germany and I'd like to connect us, bring us closer together and encourage members to establish local guilds as they provide community and friendship, education and so much fun.
Region 5 Ambassadors ProgramRegion 5 of the MQG spans the entire world, other than the United States. As a result, it presents a number of unique coordination challenges for the Region 5 board member related to language, culture, and time zone differences (to name a few). In an attempt to address some of these challenges, we have developed a new program to provide more representation throughout Region 5. The Region 5 Ambassadors Program will be available to any country with over 50 total members (including both local guild and individual members). When a Region 5 country has more than 50 members, a call will be put out in the MQG monthly newsletter to solicit applications to be that country’s Ambassador. At this time, the following countries qualify for the Ambassadors Program:
Responsibilities of the Ambassadors will include,
Please note that because this is a new project, responsibilities will be adjusted and further developed with the help of the first Ambassadors, working in conjunction with the Region 5 MQG board rep and the staff of the MQG. The goal is for this to fill a need, so that need will be further assessed and the role refined as the project is in practice. The process for someone to become a Region 5 Ambassador for their country is to submit an application when the call is made. This call will be posted in the MQG newsletter. Requirements are only that someone be a member who lives in that country, have access to internet and video chat capabilities, and is able to work in both English and the official language(s) of the country. Applicants are considered using a points system based on the replies to the application questions. If multiple people apply to be an Ambassador in one country, the point system will determine who the Ambassador is. At the discretion of the MQG, interviews of applicants may also be conducted to confirm the information provided in the applications. The Region 5 board member will decide in the event of a tie. The MQG may choose not to appoint an Ambassador for a country if no qualified members apply. The initial term for an ambassador will be two years. At the end of each term a new call will be made to membership to solicit interest in applying for the ambassador role. There is no limit to the number of terms a member may hold. Apply Now |