Origins

In September 1989, the idea of a statewide quilt organization was presented at the Michigan Quilt Conference in Lansing, MI. Jane Duvall chaired the steering committee of twenty enthusiastic members. Through their efforts, the Michigan Quilt Network was created. With the purpose of advancing the art of quilts and quilt making, through education, communication and preservation, MQN officially began its journey in 1991. The organization is a nonprofit group with IRS 501(c)3 status.

The Governing Board

Board members are elected from each of the five MQN regions and serve three year terms. Member’s terms are staggered to ensure continuity of governance.

Executive Board
President- Judy Graczyk
Vice President- Sandra Gordon
Treasurer- Barbara Meppelink
Secretary- Kay Gaines

Board Members
Region 1
Sandra Gordon
Alice Johnson
Ann Maclean

Region 2
Judy Graczyk
Sherrie Jaqua
Kay Gaines

Region 3
Betty Marsh
Nona Simnitch
1 Vacancy

Region 4
Barbara Mepplink
Carla Nienhuis
1 Vacancy

Region 5
Judy Baker
Ana Mastroianni
Joan Cole

Committee Chairs
Education/Preservation- Carl Gordon
Governing Rules- Sandy Gordon
Historian- Betty Marsh
Membership- Nancy Ehinger, Carla Nienhuis
Public Relations and Webmaster- Ann Maclean
Regional Leadership- Alice Johnson
Volunteers- Ana Mastroianni
Michigan Quilter’s Link Editor- Sherrie Jaqua