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National Council

The different committees within the Guild are made up of representatives from every Guilds Togther. Each committee is chaired by a convener and the National Council is chaired by the National Convener.

The National Council is responsible for the development of policy, relating to other Church councils & committees, appointing a General Secretary, overseeing the work of constituent committees & working groups and participation in consultations for the Scottish Parliament (and response to immediate issues).

Meet the Leadership Team

Rae Lind

National Convener

Christina Paterson
Stirling and Clackmannanshire Guilds Together

The National Convener chairs the National Council, helps develop policy and oversees the finances of the Guild and supports the General Secretary and staff.

Renee Riddell

National Vice Convener for North East with responsibility for Events

Renee Riddell
Perth and Kinross Guilds Together

Responsible for ensuring National Council involvement in all of the Guild's major national events and inputting on smaller, local events. Renee also supports Guilds Together groups in the North East of Scotland.

Kay Coull

National Vice Convener for South East with responsibility for Resources

Kay Coull

Lothians Guilds Together

Responsible for advising the National Council on resources such as the theme and discussion guide, service outlines and other resources appropriate for the running of the Guild. Kay also supports Guilds Together groups in the South East of Scotland.

Margaret Dundas

National Vice Convener for West with responsibility for Communications and Marketing

Margaret Dundas
Glasgow North Guilds Together

Responsible for advising the National Council on publicity materials such as the newsletter, annual report, and displays, and for the marketing of promotional items. Margaret also supports Guilds Together groups in the West of Scotland.

Morag Duncan

National Vice Convener for North with responsibility for Outreach

Morag Duncan
Lewis Guilds Together

Responsible for liaising with the Guild's representatives on the Church's other councils and committees. Also assists the National Council in monitoring progress of the six current projects in its Project Partnership Scheme. Morag also supports Guilds Together groups in the North of Scotland.

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