NQA Membership

There are many benefits to becoming an official Chapter of National Quilting Association, Inc. We are here to serve you as a body of quilters and the following are ways that we perform that task.

• Access to insurance coverage during your quilt show to cover both the quilts and personal liability.
   
• Specially printed ribbons may be purchased for use at your Chapter's quilt show. Ribbons available are 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Honorable Mention, Viewer's Choice, and Best of Show. Cost is $1.00 each for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Honorable Mention ribbons and $5.50 each for Viewer's Choice and Best of Show Rosettes. Ribbons are available only to active NQA chapters.
   
• A copy of THE QUILTING QUARTERLY magazine for your library.
   
• An opportunity to share your activities or special programs and network with other chapters and members through THE QUILTING QUARTERLY.
   
• A free announcement for your chapter's quilt show in THE QUILTING QUARTERLY magazine and in the List of Events on this website.
   
• An official Charter and Seal
   
• A copy of the Bylaws of NQA
   
• Other sale items listed in THE QUILTING QUARTERLY
   

Appoint or elect an NQA Chapter Coordinator. The liaison position should be a permanent office which does not change with each change of chapter officers. This will allow for continuity in meeting NQA responsibilities.

Duties of the Coordinator:

• Make available to the chapter all correspondence received from NQA.
   
• Keep the chapter members informed of NQA-sponsored activities.
   
• Keep an updated file on all NQA programs and services and make the information available to the chapter members.
   
• Handle the annual chapter renewal and submit to the NQA office updated information when chapter officers change.
   
• Send to the NQA office the chapter newsletter and information to the current NQA Chapter Coordinator.
   
• Provide newsworthy items, photographs, and updated material to the editor of THE QUILTING QUARTERLY for possible inclusion.
   

• Fill out a Chapter Membership Form (PDF) and mail to NQA.
  • It is desirable for the chapter to have 100% NQA membership. It is required for the chapter to have at least five (5) members who belong to NQA.
     
• Chapters shall pay an biennial (every two years) renewal fee of $45 to remain an active chapter in good standing.