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I.O.L.I. is a non-profit organization dedicated to the study and preservation of all types of laces. Our goals include teaching and promoting lacemaking and lace identification. As part of our mission, we also encourage educational programs for public benefit, such as lacemaking demonstrations and exhibits of lace collections. I.O.L.I. has members located through-out the world with the greatest concentration in the United States.
I.O.L.I. is a non-profit organization dedicated to the study and preservation of all types of laces. Our goals include teaching and promoting lacemaking and lace identification. As part of our mission, we also encourage educational programs for public benefit, such as lacemaking demonstrations and exhibits of lace collections. I.O.L.I. has members located through-out the world with the greatest concentration in the United States.
The International Organization of Lace, Inc. (I.O.L.I.) was founded in 1954 under the name Old Lacers. In 1959, our name was changed to National Old Lacers, and in 1970 the name was changed to International Old Lacers, Inc. Our current name began in August 2012.
The International Organization of Lace, Inc. (I.O.L.I.) was founded in 1954 under the name Old Lacers. In 1959, our name was changed to National Old Lacers, and in 1970 the name was changed to International Old Lacers, Inc. Our current name began in August 2012.
I.O.L.I. is currently active in 24 countries, with over 1,100 active members. All types of lace are created, collected and preserved by our members.
I.O.L.I. is currently active in 24 countries, with over 1,100 active members. All types of lace are created, collected and preserved by our members.
I.O.L.I. Board & Committee Members
I.O.L.I. Board & Committee Members
Board Members
Board Members
President Belinda Belisle
Vice President Lynn English
Recording Secretary Heather Norris
Corresponding Secretary Susan Merritt
Treasurer Debra Michael
Membership Chair Clarissa Brandwine
Librarian Heather Norris
Bulletin Editor Liz Redford
Historian Maria Provencher
Logo/Supply Items Mary Mangan
Handbook Editor Hope Fountain
Parliamentarian Linda Knott
Convention Admin Chair Amy Groff
Convention Finance Coordinator Nancy Razzino
Education Chair Ruth Buck
Grants Chair Dawn Podsiad
Proficiency Program Chair Louise Colgan
Registered Agent Laurie Masten
Regional Directors
Regional Directors
USA Eastern Azhar Ibrahim
USA Southern Courtni Andrews
USA Central Donna Bennett
USA Northwest Marilee McQuarrie
USA Southwest Megan Larson-Fortin
USA Northern Pam Crouch
Canada Mary DeGrow
Europe Louise West
Rest of the World Christine Beswick
Other Appointed Officers
Other Appointed Officers
G Suite Admin Julie Enevoldsen
Website Manager Rachel Gruber
I.O.L.I. Regions
I.O.L.I. Regions
US EASTERN REGION
US EASTERN REGION
Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, West Virginia, and Delaware
US SOUTHWEST REGION
US SOUTHWEST REGION
Utah, Nevada, California, Arizona, Hawaii, *Panama
US CENTRAL REGION
US CENTRAL REGION
North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, New Mexico
US NORTHERN REGION
US NORTHERN REGION
Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Missouri, Kentucky
US SOUTHERN REGION
US SOUTHERN REGION
North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Florida, Puerto Rico, *Brazil
US EASTERN REGION
US EASTERN REGION
Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, West Virginia, and Delaware
EUROPEAN REGION
EUROPEAN REGION
Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, *Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Malta, Slovenia, *South Africa, Spain, Netherlands, United Kingdom
CANADIAN REGION
CANADIAN REGION
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, NW Territories, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
REST OF THE WORLD
REST OF THE WORLD
Australia, Japan, New Zealand
* indicates a country placed in a region which best fits their time zone or support group
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