Our History

Big Red Quilter’s Guild began in May 2014 with a small but dedicated group of quilters. Through our shared interests our mission is to ensure textile and needle arts continue for future generations through education and promotion of all quilting styles, including traditional, modern and art quilting.  We hope you spend some time browsing our web site to learn more about our group and how you can become involved!

October 2022 – October 2023

Board Members
President – Kris Kennedy
Vice President – Barb Sucher
Secretary – Nancy Yetman
Treasurer – Barb Slikkers
Membership – Bridget Morel
Programs – Barb Bredemeier and Beth Wright
Publicity – Kay Solsbury

Non-board Volunteer Positions
Charity Quilt Committee Chair – Kathy Ryzenga
Facebook – Janet Haines, Bridget Morel
Photographer – Linda Slusar
Webmaster – Janet Haines
Retreat Committee – Barb Bredemeier, Betsy Muir, Kris Kennedy, Nora Slikkers

October 2021 – October 2022

Board Members
President – Kris Kennedy
Vice President – Barb Sucher
Secretary – Lorelle Eberly
Treasurer – Karen Keip
Membership – Bridget Morel
Programs – Barb Bredemeier and Beth Wright
Publicity – Carol Vinnedge

Non-board Volunteer Positions
Bee Keeper – Barb Schippa
Charity Quilt Committee Chair – Kathy Ryzenga
Facebook – Janet Haines, Bridget Morel, (photographer open position)
Webmaster – Janet Haines
Retreat Committee – Barb Bredemeier, Betsy Muir, Kris Kennedy, Nora Slikkers

October 2019 – October 2021

Board Members
President – Betsy Muir
Vice President – Kris Kennedy
Secretary – Lorelle Eberly
Treasurer – Karen Keip
Membership – Bridget Morel
Programs – Carole McLean & Nora Slikkers
Publicity – Carol Vinnedge

Non-board Volunteer Positions
Bee Keeper – Barb Schippa
Charity Quilt Committee Chair – Kathy Ryzenga
Facebook – Janet Haines, Bridget Morel, Ann Prins (photographs)
Refreshment Coordinators – Barb Bredemeier
Webmaster – Janet Haines
Retreat Committee – Barb Bredemeier, Betsy Muir, Kris Kennedy, Nora Slikkers

October 2018 – October 2019

Board Members
President – Barb Bredemeier
Vice President – Betsy Muir
Secretary – Lorelle Eberly
Treasurer – Kris Kennedy
Membership – Janet Haines
Programs – Kathy Ryzenga and Barb Sucher
Publicity – Carol Vinnedge

Non-board Volunteer Positions
Bee Keeper – Barb Schippa
Liaison with Beechwood Church – Pat Navis
Sew-In  Set-up – Pat Navis
Program Committee – Kris Kennedy, Dee Dee Hanson
Facebook – Sally Leep, Ann Prins (photographs)
Refreshment Coordinators – Vicky Gray
Webmaster – Janet Haines

October 2017 – October 2018

Board Members
President – Barb Bredemeier
Vice President – Betsy Muir
Secretary – Sally Zenas
Treasurer – Becky Stevens
Membership – Janet Haines
Programs – Kathy Ryzenga and Barb Sucher
Webmaster – Janet Haines
Publicity – Carol Vinnedge

Non-board Volunteer Positions
Bee Keeper – Barb Schippa
Liaison with Beechwood Church – Pat Navis
Sew-In  Set-up – Pat Navis
Program Committee – Kris Kennedy, Dee Dee Hanson
Facebook – Sally Leep, Ann Prins (photographs)
Refreshment Coordinators – Sarah Howard

October 2016 – October 2017
President – Pat Navis
Vice President – Barb Bredemeier
Secretary – Sally Zenas
Treasurer – Becky Stevens
Membership – Sally Leep
Programs – Kathy Mueller
Website – Janet Haines
Bee Keeper – Barb Schippa

October 2015 – October 2016
President – Pat Navis
Vice President – Barb Bredemeier
Secretary – Barb Schippa
Treasurer – Vicky Gray
Membership – Sally Leep
Programs – Kathy Meuller
Website – Janet Haines (February2016)
Bee Keeper – Barb Schippa

September 2014 – October 2015
President – Janet Steinke
Vice President – Marie Yutendale
Secretary – Barb Schippa
Treasurer – Vicky Gray
Membership – Char Litwinski
Programs – Barb Walsh

Founding Members/Exploration Core Team

May 2014 – September 2014
Linda Chambers
Sally Leep
Janet Steinke
Barb Walsh
Barb Schippa
Ruth Busccher
Jody Reitsma
Vicky Gray
Jeanne Kendrick
Cynthia Lindsley
Carmen Plott