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Which officer ballots would you like to be included on? *

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Chairperson

Vice-Chairperson

Business Secretary

Treasurer

None - Member at Large

Please mark the skills and/or interest you bring to our board:

Reading Financials

Human Resources

Administration

Community Service

Policy Development

Public Relations

Campaign Planning

Membership Growth

Business Management

Capital Fundraising

Promotional Fundraising

Outreach/Advocacy

Leadership Development

Real Estate

Information Technology

Strategic Planning

Education/Instruction

Marketing/Social Media

Accounting

Grant Writing

Nonprofit Experience

Law/Legal Issues

Banking

Web Design

Event Planning

Performing Arts Education

Performing Arts Experience

Time Commitment: Board meetings are held once a month (plus an annual AGM) for 2-3 hours. Each board member is also expected to serve on a committee that would generally meet quarterly for 2-3 hours. In addition, board members may be required to produce one of the eight shows in their 2-year term (all main stage shows must have an active board member as producer). Board members are expected to work front of house for at least one performance of each of eight main stage shows in their two year term, and volunteer for at least one main stage show in a full-time capacity (sets, costumes, lighting, sound, direction, music direction, etc) per year. Finally, board members are asked to attend 4-6 special events throughout their two year term. Can you reasonably commit this amount of time?

Yes

No

Term *

Members of the Board of Directors hold office for a two-year term starting from the Annual General Meeting.

Mission *

I am responsible for the stability and development of Quick As A Wink Theatre Society. As a member of the Governing Board of Directors, I pledge to help carry out the mission of the Association.

Budget Responsibility *

I am responsible to review, approve, and monitor the annual budget. (Information on this is available in the Board App introduction, starting at http://www.qaaw.ca/intro001)

Fundraising *

I am responsible to take an active role in fundraising for the organization. Along with my other board members I accept the responsibility of meeting the annual fundraising goals as established in the budget.

Legal Expectations *

I am responsible to understand the legal aspects of the organization and to ensure proper insurance coverage and policies are established and to monitor implementation of these policies. (Information on this is available in the Board App introduction, starting at http://www.qaaw.ca/intro001)

Commitment *

I understand that board service will involve a commitment of my personal time, talent, and energy.

Committees *

I will be active on one or more committees.

Attendance *

I understand that my attendance at board and committee meetings in crucial to the progress of the society and will commit to be present at least 75% of the time. I understand that failure to attend 75% of board meetings may result in my removal from the board.

Operations *

I understand that the day to day operation of the society is the responsibility of the production teams and the committees and the board members.

Confidentiality *

I agree to keep confidential any sensitive information shared at board or committee meetings, or in conversations with staff, volunteers, or other board members.

Teamwork *

As a member of the society board, I pledge to carry out this agreement to the best of my ability and to trust and encourage my fellow board members to do likewise.

Financial Records *

The QAAW board will see that see that all the necessary financial and other records of QAAW required by law or by QAAW bylaws are kept properly and that these records will allow me to make sound fiscal decisions which ensures the society's financial health.

Reporting *

The QAAW board will see that see that statistical and analytical reports on membership, programs, and services of QAAW a current to aid board members in making informed policy decisions.

Confirmation *

These responsibilities I accept in good faith as a member of the Quick As A Wink Theatre Society Governing Board of Directors.

Duty of Care *

I have read the Duty of Care expectations above. I understand my obligations, in terms of Duty of Care, as a governing board member and I agree to fulfill those duties. (Information on this is available in the Board App introduction, starting at http://www.qaaw.ca/intro004)

Fiduciary Duties *

I have read the Fiduciary Duties expectations above. I understand my obligations, in terms of Fiduciary Duties (Duty to Act Honestly, Duty of Loyalty, Duty of Diligence, Duty to Act in Good Faith, Duty to Exercise Power, Duty of Obedience, Duty to Avoid Conflict of Interest), as a governing board member and I agree to fulfill those duties. (Information on this is available in the Board App introduction, starting at http://www.qaaw.ca/intro004)

Child and Family Services *

I understand that non-reporting of suspected child abuse is a provincial offense. I understand that, as a governing director, I may be held liable where employees, volunteers, or other directors fail to report suspected child abuse and where child abuse occurs as a result of the societies failure to properly monitor employees, volunteers, or other directors.

Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Report *

I understand that my position on the governing board of directors of Quick As A Wink Theatre Society is dependent on an updated and clear criminal record check and an updated and clear Child Abuse Registry check. I agree to apply for and obtain these checks within 30 days of my appointment to the board of directors.