Region Directors
The Region Director communicates information from the National EGA to all Chapters within the Metropolitan Region. Communication is through the Metropolitan Region newsletter (Metropoll), emails, and social media. The Region Director also communicates with other Regions to help strengthen EGA, Chapters and Regions. They represent the Metropolitan Region as a Director on the EGA National Board of Directors. The Region Director is responsible for Region activities, such as Seminars and Exhibits. The Region Director will assist with the formation and closing of Chapters and ensure that current Chapter officer lists are maintained and distributed at least annually.
Past Region Directors
- Jane Tate, Long Island Chapter, 1st Acting Regional Representative (1976-1977)
- Sue Clough, Westchester Chapter (1977-1982)
- Jane Gabriels, New York Capital District Chapter (1982-1984)
- Thespina Pungerchar, Garden State Chapter (1984-1988)
- Penny Berman, Pocono Mountain Chapter (1988-1992)
- Bonnie Miller, Pocono Mountain Chapter (1992-1995)
- Jane Gordon, Fairfield Chapter (1995-1998)
- Helena Dittmar, Manhattan Chapter (1998-2003)
- Gloria Lennon, Garden State Chapter (2003-2008)
- Mary Coyle, Mid-Hudson Chapter (2008-2011)
- Maria Hall, Skylands Chapter (2011 – 2014)
- Susan Roe, Skyllkill Chapter (2014 – 2017)
- Marge Kelly, Skylands Chapter (2017 – 2020)
- Maria Hall, Skylands Chapter (2020 – 2026)
- Christene Thurston, New York Capital District Chapter (2026 – present)
Past Region Seminars, Exhibits & Retreats
EGA National Seminar was hosted by the Metropolitan Region:
- 1978. It’s a Wonderful Town. New York, NY. Adela Busch, Manhattan Chapter, Seminar Chair.
- 1987. Autumn Splendor. Parsippany, NJ. Penny Berman, Morris Chapter, Seminar Chair. First seminar sponsored by any Region.
- 2003. Stitchers in the Rye. Rye, NY. Jane Gordon, Fairfield Chapter, Seminar Chair.
- 2022. Broadway Bound New York, NY. Janice Meyers, Monmouth Chapter, Seminar Chair.
Region Historian
This Region History webpage was created to share significant events, awards and recognitions of our Metropolitan Region members. This history includes Chapter formation and ending dates, past Region Directors, and information on significant Region events and awards. If you have any information, pictures, or stories about the Metropolitan Region, please contact Kim Gates, Suffolk Chapter (kimlgates@gmail.com).
Let me know if you have any information on these topics:
- MET Chapters (year formed/dissolved)
- Past Region Directors
- Past National Leadership Roles (MET Members)
- Past Region Gold Thread Awards
- Past National Gold Thread Awards (MET Members)
- Past National Awards & Recognitions (MET Members)
- Past Region Events & Seminars (including National Seminar sponsored by MET)
- Past Region Exhibits
- Region Fun Facts
Stay tuned for history updates!