FOLKLORAMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2023-2024
President
Bridget Peterson
Chair, Review Committee
Tes Aiello
Director
Tamar Barr
Chair, Licensing Committee
Deborah Bowers
Director
Althea Gederon
Director
Debbie Hirsch
Director
Surekha Joshi
Director
Kim Ly
Chair, Finance and Audit Committee
Peter Parboji
Director
Susan Shortill
Director
Matthew Sobocan
Director
George Wong
Immediate Past-President and Chair, Nominating Committee
Richard Reif
BOARD NOMINATION PROCESS
To become a member of the Folklorama Board of Directors, a successful nominee must be an Individual Member of the Folk Arts Council of Winnipeg Inc. (Folklorama) in good standing or an individual in good standing of a nominating Organizational Member. Current Pavilion Coordinators are ineligible to apply for a position on the Board during the corresponding Board term.
Serving on the Folklorama Board takes time and commitment, but the role can be a rewarding experience because the Board provides support and direction to Folklorama’s year-round governance functions.
Board nominations for the 2024 – 2025 term are closed as of Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Please contact Richele Philippot, Executive Assistant to learn more about the Board of Directors.
MEET & GREET / INFORMATION SESSION
On November 7, 2023, Folklorama’s Nominating Committee hosted a casual Meet-&-Greet / Board & Committee Information Session for members interested in running for the Board of Directors or applying to sit on a Committee. Please contact Richele Philippot, Executive Assistant in Fall 2024 to register for the next session.
COMMITTEE APPLICATION PROCESS
Folklorama is grateful to its many member volunteers and appreciates your interest in supporting the organization as a Committee Member. Please note that there can be a significant time commitment required by those serving on Folklorama Committees, however, it is a gratifying and satisfying experience.
To apply to be a Committee Member, interested individuals are required to submit a completed application.
For the 2024-2025 season, please review the following documents, complete the online Application Form, and submit all required documents by Thursday, March 28, 2024:
If you have any questions about becoming a Board or Committee member, please contact:
Richele Philippot, Executive Assistant
[email protected]
204-982-6214