Board

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 operations.

An information evening for those interested in joining Folklorama’s Board of Directors will be held each year. The 2023 Information Session was held on Monday, November 21, 2022.

To nominate yourself or another member for the Folklorama Board of Directors please submit a Nomination Form and all required documents by Wednesday, January 4, 2023:

 

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 very rewarding and satisfying experience.

To apply to be a Committee Member, interested individuals are required to submit a completed application.

For the 2023-2024 season, please submit the Application Form and all required documents by Thursday, March 30, 2023:

If you have any questions about becoming a Board or Committee member, please contact:

Monica Lowe, Senior Executive Support
[email protected]
(204) 982-6214

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