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| Chandler Guild Table of Twelve - (l. to r.) First row: Jim Salmons, Kathy Carlson, Carol Winters, Richard Roth, and Scott Belbeck. Center: Gwen Heimer. Back row: Kerry Bell, Debbie Williams, Brian Bock, Kelvin Morgan, Brandi Larson, and Melanie Throne. [ Click for larger image. ] |
"The election of the Table of Twelve is a milestone in the evolution of the Chandler Guild." said Mike Richards, founder of the Guild who will serve as the tie-breaking 'thirteenth vote' on the Table. "With election of the Table by the Guild's Congress delegates, we have handed off leadership from myself and the ad hoc organizing team to the Guild community itself. This is an energetic, passionate and skilled group. All members of the Chandler Guild have every reason to be pleased and encouraged that Guild leadership is in good hands."
Four members of the Table of Twelve are from Iowa, the center of the soy wax candle Universe; Kerry Bell, Kathy Carlson, Kelvin Morgan, and Melanie Throne. Two members live in Minnesota; Scott Belbeck and Brandi Larson. The remaining six members are; Brian Bock of West Virginia, Gwen Heimer of Indiana, Richard Roth of Colorado, Jim Salmons of Montana, Carol Winters of Wisconsin, and Debbie Williams of Ontario, Canada.
Congratulations to each member elected to the first Table of Twelve. We'll be adding expanded coverage to help you learn more about the Table's members. Expect bio profiles and brief 'platform' statements from each member in the days ahead.