ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - 6pm Tuesday 18 April 2023

Chris Huet | Endorsed by Emma Batchelor

MARION is a vital organisation for writers in the ACT, uniquely supporting an under-recognised part of the arts. The centre has successfully become a digital organisation and now faces challenges in a tight funding environment. To continue providing its essential services, MARION needs to find broader sources of funding, embrace online programs and think creatively. As a current board member and the Secretary of MARION, I’ve contributed my commercial experience running a business, not-for-profit experience engaging partners, and creative experience as a spoken word artist. Using this know-how, I’ve helped MARION develop its strategy and complete grant and funding applications.

Jacqueline de Rose-Ahern | Endorsed by Deb Stevens

I am an international award-winning author, creative coach and recipient of the 2017 Anne Edgeworth Fellowship. I served on the MARION board previously. I work in international affairs and hold a Masters in International Development. My vision for MARION is for it to continue its trajectory as the leading organisation for writing in the ACT region, with a strong focus on advocacy, community outreach and inclusion. Through opportunities for aspiring, emerging and professional writers, the organisation can augment the industry, nurturing and inspiring those it serves, breaking down barriers, enabling meaningful collaboration within the region and across the creative arena.=

Zoya Patel | Endorsed by Emma Batchelor
I would be honoured to serve on the Board of Marion, to contribute my skills and expertise to driving this exciting new chapter for the organisation. I have been writing and creating on Ngunnawal and Ngambri country since the early 2000s, and have a history of driving the growth of Canberra's literary community. I was the Editor-In-Chief of Lip Magazine (which was founded in Canberra) from 2010 - 2014, and also founded literary journal Feminartsy which operated in Canberra from 2014 - 2019. Through both of these appointments, I nurtured numerous writers and published hundreds of pieces. I am a twice-published author, and have experience at a national level, including as a Judge and Chair of the Stella Prize in 2020 and 2021, and also as a Judge in the NSW Premier's Literary Awards in 2022. I have a decade of experience in marketing, communications and fundraising, and can bring these skills to serve Marion. 

Voting procedure

Voting will occur online. The Chair 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.

GOOGLE MEETS
How to access the online MARION AGM

All current MARION members who confirm attendance will receive an email before the day of the AGM containing details on how to log in to the Google Meets meeting on 18 April. If you have not received this by 16 April please ensure your membership is current and check your email spam filters. If you are unable to find the details please contact operations@marion.ink before COB on 17 April.

Only Financial Members of MARION are eligible to Vote.

AGM Meeting Agenda

1. Welcome and apologies

2. Minutes of the 2022 AGM

3. 2022 Reports
   -       Directors Report
   -       Chair’s Report
   -       Treasurer’s Report

4. Appointment of auditor for 2023

5. Election of new board members

6. Appointment of new constitution

7. Any other business

Attending and voting at the AGM

Please email your RSVP to ceo@marion.ink with the subject line Attending AGM by Monday 17 April 5pm.

Members will be asked to vote for the 4 vacant Board Director positions  at the AGM. Additionally, office-bearing positions for nomination will include:

• Deputy Chair

• Treasurer

• Sectary

• General Board Member

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 need to renew membership or wish to join you can sign up HERE and we’ll send you the 2023 AGM confirmation email. 

We strongly encourage you to familiarise yourself with Google Meet prior to AGM.