International Rep and DCoI Rep Applications

Mary Hunter (DCoI Rep) and Loretta O'Brien (International Rep) will have served 5 years on the Executive Committee next year. To ensure an uninterrupted continuation of these representative positions, the IPS are now looking for people who would be interested in volunteering to fill these vacancies.

Applications are invited from members who would like to be considered for the posts below:

International Rep (Job description):
Rep. will represent the IPS at the European Quilt Association (EQA) AGM in Birmingham.
Liaise with the other countries in the EQA.
Write a regular report for the newsletter.
Help to promote quilting throughout Europe........(any decisions should go through the Executive Committee)
The Rep. will have the responsibility of organising occasional invited exhibitions, and the annual EQA stand at the Festival of Quilts.
Languages not a necessity.
Some computer skills required.
People skills required and have ability to work with a team.
Applicants should have over 3 years membership of the IPS and should have served on an IPS committee to gain experience and knowledge needed for the post.

Design and Crafts Council (DCoI) Rep (job description):
Attend the AGM and other meetings of the Design & Crafts Council
Attend the AGM and other meetings of GANS
Liaise with the DCoI regarding grants and education
Keep IPS members informed of activities of the Design & Crafts Council by an occasional article in the newsletter.