Annual General Meeting
For those of us who sit on the Board of Directors this is apparent every year as we watch those who have worked with us leave to pursue other paths. We wonder who will replace them, and hope that new members will step forward. For just as the theatre would not be alive without all the creative, technical, production and front-of-house volunteers who craft the magic of each show, so it will not be alive without board members who devote their time to the theatre itself. The Board conducts the ongoing business of the theatre – budgets, grants, policy – and, we get to be involved in the choice of the season for the playhouse, which is perhaps the most fun part of our task.
During the discussion panels which were held as part of our 50th Anniversary Footlight Festival, we heard that members appreciated personal contact if they were going to be asked to volunteer. We will endeavour to do this as we ask people to step forward and stand for vacant board positions this year. If, however, we miss you, and you are interested in any of the board positions, please do contact our Past-President, Tim Marriott, at danieltimothymarriott@gmail.com.
Some Little Known Facts about the Board of Directors and how you become a Board Member:
- Every position, with the exception of the Artistic Director, is based on a one-year term. Sitting Board Members can put their names forward for a second or succeeding term if they wish to continue in the post, and if there is no other nomination for that position they will win by acclamation and continue for another year. However, if there is more than one person nominated for a position, it is the responsibility of the members at the AGM to vote, and determine which person will hold that position.
- Nominations for positions must be directed to the Past-President or Nominating Committee before the AGM. No nominations from the floor are allowed during the AGM.
- You should ensure that you have somebody’s permission before you nominate them.
- The Board Member’s names and contact information are all available from the Administrator at walterph@telus.net. If you are interested in any post, the incumbent will be more than happy to meet with you or discuss the duties and roles of that post over the phone or by e-mail.
An Informal Part
After the AGM, please stay to mingle and enjoy refreshments and snacks.
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