Structure of the ASG

Neighbourhood Groups

A Neighbourhood Group consists of five or more members who are accessible to each other by distance and who meet regularly to sew and learn from each other. Sharing of knowledge is the key to Neighbourhood meetings, its main purpose being to encourage sewing in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Each Neighbourhood Group has an elected leader, the Neighbourhood Coordinator, who represents the group at the regional level.

Regions

The main purpose of a Region is to co-ordinate and support the Neighbourhood Groups of neighbouring areas. Therefore, ideally a Region would have two or more groups. Working as a larger body, the Region is able to hold special events and communicate through the Regional newsletter, thus bringing all the Regions and Neighbourhood Groups closer together.

The Regional Board consists of: the Regional Organiser, who is either appointed by the National Office or is elected by the regional members; Treasurer, who is elected by the members; and the Neighbourhood Co-ordinators. Further positions which may be appointed are outlined in the Guild's Handbook.

National Board

The National Board guides the direction of the Guild to the members’ wishes. The positions held on the National Board are voluntary and are elected annually at the Annual General Meeting. The current Board members are listed in each quarterly newsletter.