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Janice Gouldthorpe, Executive Director, (585) 244-1730, (email)
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Board Connections Position |
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Board members must be enthusiastic about our mission, able to serve on one or more committees such as Personnel, Finance, Development. Board members must agree to assist with annual activities such as Dinner Auction, events, annual appeal, youth programs and artist openings. Board members who have skills in areas such as fund raising, volunteer management, arts and connections to the community are welcomed. Following is information regarding board member expectations.
ROLE OF A BOARD MEMBER
The Genesee Center for the Arts and Education seeks Board Members with a strong commitment to support its various programs, who are willing to work in a tangible fashion to contribute to the viability of the Center.
Our Mission: At the Genesee Center for the Arts and Education, we believe that a positive art experience can change a person’s life. We are a community-based not for profit that educates, encourages and inspires all people to create and enjoy the visual arts.
Terms of Office
** 2 years
** May serve 3 consecutive terms (6 years total)
** May reapply after one-year hiatus
Requirements:
** Become a member of the Center at the $100 level or make a $100 donation during your orientation meeting.
Meeting Attendance:
** Attend all monthly meetings (or communicate inability to do so to the Board President prior to Board Meeting)
** 3rd Wednesday of every month at 7 pm
** Usually last approximately 2 hours
Financial Contributions:
** Contribute to the Annual Appeal with at least a $10 donation
** Contribute or solicit donations for the Center or Center events in the amount of $500 annually
Event Participation:
** Attend at least one opening or event for each program (Pottery, PABA, Darkroom), per year
** Attend the Annual Evening with the Arts Dinner Auction
** Attend the Studio 789 Youth Photo Club Program final exhibit and graduation ceremony at City Hall
Expectations:
Meeting and Event Participation:
** Be available for occasional special meetings or Planning Sessions
** Serve on or chair at least one committee of personal interest and/or expertise (Personnel, Development, Nominating, Marketing, Finance, Building); this requires an additional 3-5 hours of time commitment per month
** Volunteer to assist with the programs or in the Office
** Actively participate in our two major fundraisers (Annual Appeal and Dinner Auction) by selling tickets, bringing in donations, volunteering at the event, promoting the event, selling ads for the event, etc.
** Support other program-related fundraisers as time and interest allow
Actively solicit
** Volunteers for committees, jobs around the Center
** New GCAE members
** Dinner Auction invitees and donations for the event (corporate sponsorships, business donations)
** Annual Appeal and other contributors
** New Board Members
Support the Genesee Center Galleries
** Attend openings
** Volunteer assistance
** Purchase items
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English |
| Arts and Culture: |
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Visual Arts
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