The ABC Doll Club

The ABC Doll Club is a doll collecting club based in Australia. The club generally focuses on Barbie dolls and other 1/6 scale fashion dolls. The intention of the club is to share doll collecting news and resources, as well as liaise with doll manufacturers and sellers to provide a fair and informative relationship with the doll collecting community.

History
The Club has been around for close to two decades. It originated from a small group of collectors in Melbourne and has grown to include members nationwide and a few internationally.
Naming Controversy
The club recently changed its full name from Australian Barbie Club to the ABC Doll Club to keep in line with Mattel's regulations regarding its trademarks. However, while operating under the former name, the club had always respected Mattel's ownership of the term "Barbie" and officially referred to itself as "ABC". The new name now reads as the abc of doll collecting, although its goals and intentions remain the same.

Club Structure and Membership
The club is headed by a group of office bearers who have varying roles in contributing to the running of the club. Paying members receive a regular newsletter as well as discounts from corporate member stores and the opportunity to meet up with other members, including invites to conventions. Members are generally adult collectors above the age of 14 and are accepted from all around the world.

Office Bearers' Roles

President
The President's many roles include liaising with the company Mattel and to oversee the running of club activities.

Secretary
The Secretary processes the membership applications & enquiries and replies to club correspondence.

Treasurer
The Treasurer manages all financial affairs for the club.

Editor
The Editor compiles the bi-monthly newsletter.

Archivist
The Archivist keeps a copy of all newsletters for record keeping and to distribute to members wishing for a back copy.

Webmaster
The Webmaster manages the club website.

State/Regional Coordinators
The State/Regional Coordinators organise get-togethers in their region. Currently there are events planned within the following States and Territories - ACT, NSW, SA, Victoria and QLD. No events have been organised for the NT, WA or Tasmania at the moment.

Charity Contributions
Recently the club took part in a collaboration of the creation of a OOAK doll for the charity Starlight Foundation.

International Involvement
The club has also taken part in the International Doll Community in various activities. In 2007, a collaboration with the NY OOAK Doll Artists Ninimomo was undertaken to create the Australian themed doll for that year.

Media Appearances
The club has appeared on the ABC program Collectors on the 13th June 2008 and 3rd August 2007.

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