Our volunteer Board Members are responsible for setting the overall direction of the MBA and ensuring we continue to develop, support and advocate for band in our province. For questions about MBA governance, or becoming a board member, please contact any member of our Board at board@mbband.org

​

​Matt Abraham (chair)

Justine Burke

Cheri Foster

Pete Meechan

Chloé Plamondon

Jennifer Shead

​

Call for Board Nominations

​

The Manitoba Band Association is seeking nominations to join our Board of Directors as of our Annual General Meeting on October 10, 2023.

 

Members of the Board should be committed to operating under the Carver Policy Governance board model, adhering to the duties and responsibilities of a Board Member as outlined in the MBA’s Governance Policies document, and attending at least four board meetings per year. In order to begin staggering the start dates of Board positions, all returning Board members will be nominated for a one-year term (fall 2023 - fall 2024) while all new Board members will be nominated for a two-year term (fall 2023 - fall 2025).

 

Members of the Board must also be committed to fulfilling the MBA’s Ends policies, which read as follows:

 

The culture of Manitoba communities and the province as a whole is enhanced by band music; it is a vehicle of expression and a source of joy that improves the quality of life of all who experience it.

 

Within the provincial boundaries of Manitoba it is equally important that:

• Band is accessible to all (and that quality band music opportunities are available).

• Communities and individual lives are enriched by band music.

• Band inspires creativity that celebrates our diverse population.

 

As a provincial organization, we are seeking nominations from all geographic areas of Manitoba, as well as nominations which reflect the breadth of the membership of the MBA (community band members, private instructors, music industry leaders, music educators, etc.). One or more of the following skills would be an asset:

• Communications

• Finance

• Inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility planning

• Legal

• Human resources

 

For more information about the MBA Board or the nomination process, please contact the Nominating Committee at nominatingcommittee@mbband.org . To nominate yourself or another individual, please fill out the form HERE. The deadline for applications is September 23, 2023. Nominations will not be accepted from the AGM floor. All applications will be reviewed by the MBA Nominating Committee. 

​

​