The Edmonton Folk Music Society is a not-for-profit society registered under the Societies Act of Alberta that is dedicated to presenting and promoting folk music in all its diversity in Edmonton and Alberta. The Festival is a unique organization. For more information, go to Structure. Members of the Society are all active volunteers who have demonstrated their involvement in and commitment to the Festival.
How Do I Become a Member of the Society?
After you have completed two years as a volunteer, you can apply to become a member of the society. Application with fees must be submitted and accepted prior to the AGM each year which is normally early in April. To be approved, volunteers must be volunteers in good standing. Member fees are currently $20 per person or $30 per family; membership goes from Feb 1 to Jan 31 each year. For further information about terms of membership, please consult the Folk Festival Bylaws, available at the office.
The Society has an elected nine-person board that sets operating policy and hires the Producer. Board members, elected from the membership, therefore, have in-depth knowledge of Festival operations and strong commitment to ensuring its success.
Current Board Members
CHAIR CLAUDE WITHERLY
VICE CHAIR TERRY PRINCE
TREASURER CAM MCCORMICK
SECRETARY BOB MEYER
DIRECTOR JENNIFER BARRETT
DIRECTOR FRANK FRENCH
DIRECTOR CHRIS MARTIN
DIRECTOR FRED MANN
DIRECTOR IAN MURDOCK
The Board has a number of working committees that involve Society members year-round to develop and deliver a variety of plans to improve the Festival.
AUDIT-- A standing committee of the Board, the committee is responsible for financial oversight of the Society
ENDOWMENT FUND MARKETING-- A standing committee of the Board. The committee is responsible for making recommendations to the Board regarding marketing the Endowment Fund.
GRAPHIC IMAGE-- A standing committee of the board, the Graphic Image Committee works with the graphic designer to develop an annual image for approval by the Board.
POLICY-- A standing committee of the board, the committee reviews and recommends festival policies as directed by the board.
MEMBER SERVICES-- A standing committee of the board responsible for communication between board and members, organizes member meetings, and assesses and maintains member involvement.
VOLUNTEER-- A standing committee of the board, Assists the Manager of Volunteers, makes policy recommendations about volunteer matters, and reviews disputes involving volunteers.
If you wish to contact the Board of the Edmonton Folk Music Festival Society, you can do so
a) in writing: Box 4130,
Edmonton AB, T6E 4T2
b) by phone: call (780)429-1899; be prepared to leave a message as board members are volunteers
c) in person: you can leave a message at 10115-97A Avenue, Edmonton AB
d) by fax at (780) 424-1132