would you like to join the board of move through life?
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Would you like to join the Board of Move Through Life?
… become part of the world of dance … sharpen your professional skills … contribute to a vibrant & growing community
… make a difference
Move Through Life invites experienced professionals who believe in lifelong dance to nominate for the Board of Management.
What isMove Through Life?
(MTL)
What is MTL?
A not-for-profit, membership-based association founded in 2004 that is concerned with promoting lifelong participation in dance.
What is MTL?
Our vision is to inspire & enable adults to dance so they are physically, creatively, mentally & socially active throughout their lives
What is MTL?
We are a leading provider of dance training, performance & choreographic opportunities for adults in South Australia.
What is MTL?
Our values include:•active participation throughout life•building community via inclusion•inventive artistic expression•professionalism•positive lifestyle choices•challenging perceptions•goal orientated
What is MTL?Artistic vision - to be recognised in SA as a key dance company known for its:
• high quality work• creativity• commitment to ongoing artistic and
technical development of its dancers• commitment to contributing to the arts in
SA by employing independent artists as teachers, mentors, advisers and choreographers
• nurturing culture, and• commitment to encouraging
lifelong participation in dance.
What is MTL?
Move Through Life:• is listed on the Register of
Cultural Organisations (ROCO)• has Deductible Gift Recipient
(DGR) status• has Tax Concession Charity (TCC)
status
people, programs, funding
People
MTL is made up of passionate & talented people, including:
• Board of Management• Artistic Director / General Manager• Associate Artistic Director (volunteer)• Performing Company
(choreographers & dancers)• Artistic Advisory Group• Dance teachers• Class participants• Volunteers
People
Jo McDonaldSecretary,Artistic Director, General Manager
Conference Coordinator, Kumwuki / Big Wave, National Regional Arts Conference, Country Arts SA
President, Ausdance SA
Lia CocksChair
Director, UrbanTech FinanceDirector, Children’s Republic
People
Renee Feltrin
Treasurer & Board Member
Assciate, Bretnalls SA
Tania WestoodDeputy Chair
Senior Project Officer, Complex Case Management Program, Health Service Integration, Adelaide Health Service
People
Deb LongBoard Member
Business Development Manager & Program DirectorDW Bottomline Pty Ltd
Kyra HerzfeldBoard Member
Marketing Manager, Country Arts SA
People
Kirsty DuncanAssociate Artistic Director
Graphic Designer, Constellation Wines
Louise Durrans
Class Coordinator
People
Artistic Advisory Group
Katrina LazaroffCarol Wellman KellyBillie Cook
PerformancesMajor productions
• Illuminate 2012 (August 2012)• Two Points of Reality (March 2012)• Illuminate 2011 (September 2011)• Black Coffee (March 2009)• mOcean (March 2007)• Singles (Jul 2006)• 123 (Aug 2005)• eMerge (Oct 2004)
PerformanceCommunity performances
• Marion Celebrates Festival (biennial)
• Marion Learning Festival (annual)
• Ausdance Rundle Mall performances (biannual)
• Charles Sturt Christmas Event (2001 & 2012)
• World AIDS awareness day (2009)
Illuminate 2012201216-18 August
Shining a light on 6 new contemporary works by MTL choreographers
Three performances
Two Points of Reality201210-11 March
A fly on the wall perspective of the world of a person experiencing dementia
Two performances
Illuminate 2011201123 & 24 September
Shining a light on 6 new contemporary works by MTL choreographers
Three performances
Black Coffee2009Fringe Festival6, 12-14 March
Fully caffeinated dance in fifties jazz club brew
PartnersCharlie Horst Jazz Orchestra
Four performances
mOcean2007Preview 10 MarchFringe 29-30 March
Dance, film and surf art
PartnersJasmin McAllister (film)Nev Deboar (surf art exhibition)
Four performances
Singles13-15 July 2006
Single, short snippets of contemporary dance, live music and filmPartnersEmily & Thom Combe (music)Jasmin McAllister (film)
4 performances
12312 & 13 August 2005
4 choreographers, 4 pieces, each built around solos, duos and trios
2 performances
eMerge9 October 2004
An emerging company and a performance that merged artforms
PartnersNeve (music)Raw Studio (photographic exhibition)
2 performances
TrainingWeekly class program• Beginners & advanced
• Contemporary, ballet & jazz
Workshops
ChoreographyMove Through Life supports choreographers through:
• Provision of dancers & rehearsal space
• Work in progress presentations (WIPs)
• Mentoring
• Peer Support
• Advice from an Artistic Advisory Group
FundingMove Through Life has no recurrent operational funding, but is funded by:
• Membership fees• Class fees• Ticket sales• Annual financial contribution from
company dancers/choreographers• Fundraising• Sponsorship• Donations
FundingMove Through Life has received grant funding from :
• Arts SA• The Office of Recreation & Sport• City of Marion• Natural Resource Management
Board (Awareness & Engagement Grants)
• Fosters Community Grants
The Way ForwardWe will continue to:
• expand our class program in an incremental manner
• provide support & opportunities for choreographers
• present an Illuminate season each year to roadtest new work
• Encourage choreographers to develop their work beyond Illuminate
• Celebrate our 10th anniversary in 2014• Stage a major production in 2014 based on
the model used for Black Coffee in 2009
Board Role(refer to board charter)
Board Role
• Ultimate accountability and authority over the organisation
• Governance of the organisation• Mission is to optimise the
organisation’s performance and ensure compliance with legal requirements
Responsibilities
• Planning• Marketing• Financial
management• Legal
compliance• Fundraising
• Advocacy• Human
resources• Monitoring• Self
assessment
Election & Term
• Elected by members at AGM• Term is two years• Once term is expired, can stand
for re-election• No limit to number of terms• Directors are encourged, but not
required, to be members of MTL
Directors’ Responsibilities
• Attend and participate
• Pre-reading• Complete
tasks• Accept
assignments
• Know MTL• Attend events• Secure
support• Advocate
Insurance
•Public liability insurance•Professional indemnity insurance
At this stage, MTL does not have Directors’ and Officers’ insurance as it has been deemed unnecessary, but this is reviewed annually
Board Meetings
• When: Tuesday evenings• Frequency: every 6 weeks• Duration: 2.5 hours (6-8.30pm)• Venue: 143 Henley Beach Road,
Mile End
Board Meetings
Meeting papers: • agenda circulated 1 week in
advance by email• minutes circulated within 1 week
of meeting
How to nominate
How to nominate
Board members are usually elected at the AGM held in August, but can also be co-opted by the Board at any time.
How to nominate
If you would like to discuss your interest further,please contact Jo McDonald, General Managerto arrange a meetingMobile 0402 070 021Email [email protected]
How to nominate
If you’ve decided to nominate:• Review the MTL Board Charter and Code of Contact
www.movethroughlife.org.au/governance)
• Download and complete the nomination form www.movethroughlife.org.au/boardnoms.htm
• Send your nomination to [email protected]
• or PO Box 875, Brighton SA 5048
Move Through LifePO Box 875, Brighton SA 5048
mobile 0402 070 [email protected]
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