Our People
It takes a lot of hard-working, passionate people to run the RHGNS. We are comprised of a variety of committees, directors and teachers that span the country. These are the people that help keep our membership of over six hundred strong.
Executive Members
The current executive was elected at the AGM in October 2019 and will hold office until the AGM in October 2021.
Ann JonesPresident 2019 - 2021
Barbara HimelmanVice-President
Linda AlderdicePast President and Chair of the Heritage Rug Registry Committee
Terry MillsSecretary
Connie PettigrewTreasurer
Frieda PerryThe Loop Magazine Editor
Shirley JoycePublicity Director
Kathryn HansonWebsite Director
Lil GruntzMembership Director
Yvonne GravesFairs & Exhibitions
Ann Marie HanleyArchivist
Ruth DowningTeachers Branch President
Rug School Director
Regional Directors
Our committees help keep things running within the organization.
We couldn’t do it without these outstanding people leading their teams!
Debbie TuckerAnnapolis Valley 2020-2022
Joan MacKenzieCape Breton
Tanya McNuttColchester
Barbara HimelmanCumberland
Helen MacMillanDartmouth
Joan MacfarlaneFundy
Martha MeschinoHalifax
Debbie SmithSouth Shore
Katherine DawsonYarmouth
Dorice TaylorNew Brunswick East
Paula Kenny and Gale MorganPrince Edward Island
Jane WilePictou / Antigonish
Krista TaylorNew Brunswick West