This is a notice of the Quickdraw Animation Society
Special General Meeting

Thursday March 11, 2010 at 6:30 pm

The meeting will take place at QAS Headquarters
351 – 11th Avenue SW Calgary

Attention all Quickdraw Members:

The Quickdraw Board of Directors is calling a Special General Meeting for March 11, 2010, to:
-Appoint new board members
-Gain volunteers for Quickdraw’s committees
-Encourage important member feedback on Quickdraw’s new initiatives.

All members are invited to attend to nominate and elect new board members.  

We are looking for board members who are:
-Working artists and/or animators to contribute a creative voice to the board
-Interested in adding to the creative initiatives at QAS, including as committee chairs
-Able to attend monthly meetings and events as a representative of Quickdraw Animation Society

To nominate yourself or anyone else from the Quickdraw community please email programming_(at)_quickdrawanimation.ca

The SGM will take place Thursday March 11, 2010 at 6:30pm, and your attendance is important as we need enough members to vote and this is your opportunity to express your views.  The meeting will also include a Board update on the general status of QAS. Also, keep posted for a special screening announcement to follow the meeting!

We look forward to seeing you then.

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Can't attend, but would like to vote?

If you cannot attend the SGM, but would still like to vote, a proxy can vote for you.  You need to print and sign the attached proxy form, and have your stand in bring it to the SGM.  Both you and your stand in must be active Quickdraw members (for at least 30 days prior to the SGM).

 Download Proxy PDF

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Call to Renew Membership Status

To vote your membership must be active!

Members who would like to have voting status for the SGM must ensure they hold current/active membership for 30 days before the SGM.  Come in to QAS, or call 403-261-5767 to confirm if your membership is active, and renew your membership by Tuesday, February 10th to ensure your voting status!

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YAP - Youth Animation Project: a program for community action through animation
involving 16 participants between the ages of 15-30. For 20 weeks you’ll
work as a team to create animations on issues related to youth, social
action and the environment. Quickdraw Animation’s 2010 program welcomes
all youth, including immigrant youth, Aboriginal youth, street-involved
youth and others who face barriers to employment.

TO APPLY, YOU MUST BE:

- Between the ages of 15 and 30
- Experiencing barriers to employment
- Not attending school full-time
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
- Not in receipt of Employment Insurance
- A good team player and open to tackling issues that
  bridge youth, social action and the environment

WHAT YOU GET:

- Full-time minimum wage employment & completion bonus
- Experience in animation, video production and editing
- Consultations in career development

WHAT YOU NEED TO PROVIDE:

- A letter of application describing your reasons for applying,
  your work and school experience and how this project is
  important to your future
- Optional: support material, such as a resume, art work
  (photographs, slides, writing, videos, etc.)
- Send or drop off your application to:

QUICKDRAW ANIMATION

201 - 351  11 AVENUE SW

CALGARY AB T2R 0C7

T: 403-261-5767

E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

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A small part of the huge 4'x24' mural created by artist and animator

Chris Melnychuk for Quickdraw's 25th Anniversary.

Come on down and see the entire mural located in the Quickdraw lobby!