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
Meet our Executive. Updated roles as of the October 2022 Annual General Meeting in Charlottetown PEI
Linda AlderdicePresident 2022-2024 and Chair of the Heritage Rug Registry Committee
Paula KinnyVice President 2022-2024
Ann JonesPast President 2022-2024
Donna FlemmingTreasurer 2022-2024
Faith StollSecretary 2022-2024
Frieda PerryThe Loop Magazine Editor
Shirley JoycePublicity Director
Kathryn HansonMembership and Website Director
Ann Marie HarleyArchivist
Ruth DowningRug 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
Donna MacRuryCape Breton
Jean PurdyColchester
CumberlandVACANT
Chris Hay / Ruth DowningDartmouth
Joan MacfarlaneFundy
Gail FeethamHalifax
Shirley JoycePictou / Antigonish / Guysborough
Krista TaylorNew Brunswick
Paula KennyPrince Edward Island
Katherine DawsonYarmouth