This group shall be known and designated as the Grimsby Celebration Choir.
To provide an opportunity for people to sing.
To foster new friendships.
To raise money through concerts for charitable organizations within the community.
To bring joy through music in the form of sing-outs to the community, i.e. retirement and nursing homes.
Each Grimsby Celebration Choir member is assured of a safe and positive environment in which to sing.
Each
Grimsby Celebration Choir member must abide by the safety guidelines
and conduct as described in the Policies & Procedures section.
Distributed music and binders belong to the Grimsby Celebration Choir and must be returned when a member leaves the choir.
Every member must be in good standing and is required to pay annual membership and monthly dues.
The
amount of these fees will be reviewed and approved by the membership at
the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in September or a Special Meeting
if necessary.
All Members of the Board of Directors (Board) are unpaid volunteers.
The Board consists of the Executive and Committee Directors, as follows:
The Executive includes:
The Committee Directors consist of:
Librarian
Sub-committee:
Membership Director
Sub-committee:
Public Relations Director
Sub-committees:
The Board may appoint a replacement for the above to serve until the next AGM should they be unable to complete their term.
The Board of Directors positions are described in Section 1, Subsections 1 - 6 of the By-Laws of the Grimsby Celebration Choir.
The Board Members have voting rights. There must be a quorum of at least
4 of 6 voting members. Committee and Sub-Committee members may be
invited to attend a Board of Directors Meeting but are non-voting.
All Board positions will be reviewed and open to the general membership
every two (2) years. If more than two (2) people are interested in a
position, an election may be held.
Those holding a position on the Board may remain until voted out, removed for cause, or choose to leave.
The fiscal year end for the choir shall be July 31.
A review of this Constitution will be done every two (2) years.
No
alterations shall be made to the Constitution unless a notice of motion
is given three months prior to the Annual Meeting, at which time it may
be approved by a two-thirds(2/3) vote of the members present. A copy
shall be given to each member. Proxy votes may be allowed.
A
review of the Administration will be done annually with a two (2) week notice
given to choir members to allow them to offer input and/or be involved
with the review process.
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