We Want You to Volunteer With Us!

 QUILT CANADA 2016

is coming to Toronto.  Be part of the Organizing Team!

Venue:  The International Centre, 6900 Airport Rd, Mississauga, ON

Dates:  June 15 – 18, 2016

For Quilt Canada 2016, the Board decided to take a new approach to planning this national event.  We hired a Conference Coordinator to manage the logistics of securing adequate space in Toronto, near the airport, booking the workshop teachers and the vendors for the merchant mall.  Now comes the most important part -- organizing the quilts and all the other details!

We are looking for your assistance in filling the very important roles listed below.  You will become part of the Organizing Committee who, along with the Board of Directors, will be Hosts of the Conference.  Please consider being part of the committee to make Quilt Canada 2016 the BEST CONFERENCE EVER!

We need strong candidates for these Key Positions: 

National Juried Show Coordinator                           Concurrent Shows Coordinator

 Volunteer Coordinator                                               Publicity Coordinator

Workshop Coordinator Assistant                                            Merchant Mall Coordinator Assistant

Logistics Coordinator                                                   Signage Coordinator

Tours and Events Coordinator

Job Descriptions:  Are available on the CQA/ACC website under Events.  http://www.canadianquilter.com/events/quilt-canada-2016-jobs.php.  You can participate in the Organizing Committee via email and electronic conferencing but will be needed on site for the conference.  (Accommodation will be available when necessary.) The time commitment for each position varies and is listed in the descriptions.

The CQA Conference Coordinator, Liz Thompson will work with all Coordinators and Assistants to make this one of the best Quilt Canada Conferences yet! 

To indicate your interest please complete the form below and send with:

1. A letter outlining your previous volunteer positions held in quilting and non-quilting organizations; your skills and abilities applicable to this position; and the reasons you are interested in this position.

2. The name, phone number and e-mail (if available), of two work or volunteer experience references that would be able to confirm your skills in relation to the position requested.

Name ________________________________________________

Address_________________________________________________________

Town/City_______________________ Province______ Postal Code____________

Phone ______________________________ E-mail_____________________________________

Are you a CQA/ACC Member:  yes_______  no  _______.

Do you belong to a Guild):  yes__________  no  _______

Position requested ______________________________

Send by Sept 30, 2015 to: president@canadianquilter.com or Linda Schmidt, 802-2275 Atkinson St., Penticton, BC V2A 8R7