Advocate. Connect. Develop. Celebrate.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - 6pm Thursday 7 April 2022

After another turbulent year navigating the COVID-19 Pandemic, ACT Writers is excited, with the support of our members, partners and our resilient arts community, to have emerged in a strong position. Our mission is compelling and clear, and we have a significant responsibility to fulfil as the leading organisation of writing-based culture in the ACT. In 2022 we will launch out new business plan for 2023-2027 and we are excited to continue actively listening and engaging with those we support, serve and work with.

Our priorities are providing sustainable, high quality services that: advocate for, connect, develop and celebrate writers in the ACT region. To help us be an even more effective organisation and leader in the ACT Arts ecology, we are looking for suitably qualified people to join our board.  We would love to hear from you if you understand what it means to balance a creative arts practice with the commercial practicalities of maintaining a livelihood. We are specifically seeking a person with the necessary experience to take lead of the fundraising subcommittee. A range of other backgrounds, including experience with grant applications, , events, finance, human resources and the law, are also in-demand. 

Nomination details

To nominate for a position on the board, please email ceo@actwriters.org with your relevant qualifications. Please also provide a 100-word statement on your eligibility for the position, vision for the organisation and an ACT Writers member who endorses your nomination. 

Section 13.1B of the ACT Writers Centre Constitution stipulates that all nominations must be received 14 days before the Annual General Meeting. We encourage anyone interested to apply for a position on the Board, particularly if you have experience in fundraising and philanthropy, financial management, not-for-profit law, and not-for-profit business management. 

Nominations close 9am AEST Thursday 24 March 2022

The ACT Writers Centre Board welcome nominations from all members or independents who would like to contribute to a dynamic and creative not-for-profit organisation.  The Board particularly invites individuals who have the following interest or experience:

-       Fundraising and sponsorship experience

-       Philanthropy engagement experience

-       Financial management and experience

-       Not-for-profit law and community organisation experience

Voting procedure

Voting will occur online. The Secretary will call for votes, and a link will be provided with information about each nominee. Please select one candidate as your first preference, then another as second preference, and so forth. These votes will be tallied, and a record will be kept.

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How to access the online ACT Writers Centre AGM

All current ACT Writers members who confirm attendance will receive an email before the day of the AGM containing details on how to log in to the Zoom meeting on 4 April. If you have not received this by 5 April please ensure your membership is current and check your email spam filters. If you are unable to find the details please contact operations@actwriters.org before COB on 5 April.

AGM Meeting Agenda

1. Welcome and apologies

2. Minutes of the 2020 AGM
   2021 Reports
   -       Directors Report
   -       Chair’s Report
   -       Treasurer’s Report

3. Appointment of auditor for 2022

4. Election of new board members

5. Any other business

Attending and voting at the AGM

Please email your RSVP to ceo@actwriters.org with the subject line Attending AGM by Monday 5 April 5pm.

Members will be asked to vote for the 5 Board Director positions that will be declared vacant at the AGM. Additionally, office-bearing positions for nomination will include: 

• Chair

• Deputy Chair

• Treasurer

• General Board Directors x 2

Connect with other writers in our community and have your say on who runs the leading organisation for writing-based culture in the ACT. We hope to see you there!

If you are a current member of ACT Writers and have not received your Zoom Meeting ID and Password please CONTACT us as soon as possible with your return contact details and we will be in touch to confirm membership and provide you with access details. If you need to renew membership or wish to join you can sign up HERE and we’ll send you the 2022 AGM confirmation email. 

We strongly encourage you to familiarise yourself with Zoom prior to AGM.