Passionate about culture? Want to support Folklorama’s Board and Committees?
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COMMITTEE APPLICATION PROCESS
Folklorama has six (6) standing committees comprised of volunteers that are dedicated to bringing people together by sharing ethno-cultural experiences and education. Applicants must be in good standing of a current Folklorama organization or performing group or be registered as a Folklorama individual member. Time commitments vary by committee but all are essential to supporting Folklorama’s year-round activities and processes.
Applications for the 2025 – 2026 term are due to the Folklorama office by Thursday, March 27, 2025. Terms will begin in April 2025, with number of meetings varying by Committee.
To learn more about Folklorama’s Committees, please go to the link HERE.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: APPLICATION PROCESS
Each year during and after the Festival, Folklorama’s Nominating Committee begins the important process of recruiting individuals to serve on Folklorama’s volunteer Board of Directors. Applicants must be in good standing of a current Folklorama organization or performing group or be registered as a Folklorama individual member. Please note that current Pavilion Coordinators are ineligible to apply for a position on the Board during their corresponding Festival term.
Serving on the Folklorama Board takes time and commitment but is a rewarding experience that provides support for Folklorama’s year-round governance functions. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older with a strong commitment to Folklorama’s mission and vision, found HERE. Leadership, integrity, organizational and time management skills, community development, and a positive, professional demeanor are vital qualities of Board members. Experience in governance boards and not-for-profit organizations is preferred.
Applications for the Board closed as of Wednesday, December 11, 2024. The 2025 – 2026 Board of Directors will be elected at the March 20, 2025 Annual General Meeting, with Chairs being selected in April 2025
If you have any questions about becoming a Board or Committee member, please contact: Richele Philippot, Executive Assistant by email: [email protected] or by phone: 204-982-6214.
FOLKLORAMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2024-2025
President and Chair, Steering and Governance – Kim Ly
Chair, Licensing Committee – Deborah Bowers
Chair, Finance and Audit Committee – Peter Parboji
Chair, Review Committee – George Wong
Immediate Past-President and Chair, Nominating Committee – Richard Reif
Directors
Tes Aiello
Tamar Barr
Althea Gederon
Debbie Hirsch
Surekha Joshi
Calvin Loi
Bridget Peterson
Susan Shortill