Application for Board of Directors

FolkMADS is thriving thanks to our wonderful dancers and musicians, the energy and enthusiasm of our volunteers, and the growing number of people who have discovered our weekly dances, and our special dance events including the Sage Assembly, FolkMADness Dance Camp, Boo Camp, and more.

Do you have an interest in helping FolkMADS to continue to thrive? If so, please consider joining our Board of Directors. Our Directors make the crucial decisions that help our organization function. Come join the team! 

How do I join the Board and how long would I serve?

  • To join the Board of Directors, simply complete the Statement of Candidacy located at the bottom of this page by Thursday December 7 @ midnight. 
  • Directors serve a two-year term.

When would my term start?

New Directors will serve two years, from January 2024 to December 2025.

What would be required of me as a member of the Board?

The requirements for becoming a Director are:

  • An interest in promoting the purpose and mission of FolkMADS, to promote community awareness of and participation in traditional folk music and dance
  • Membership in FolkMADS, and
  • A willingness to attend at least half of the board meetings.
  • Agreement to NM FolkMADS Dancer Code of Conduct.
  • Participation on a committee to help us run smoothly.

Download the full Board Member Commitment Form.

When will Elections be held? 

Online voting will be held from 12/8-12/23
In-person voting will occur at the following dances:

  • Albuquerque contra dance on 12/7
  • Santa Fe contra dance on 12/14
  • Albuquerque second Sunday English country dance on 12/15

Don’t hesitate! Submit your candidacy now by completing the Statement of Candidacy form at the bottom of this page now. 

FolkMADS would like to extend a big THANK YOU to our board members who will be completing their two-year term from January 2023 to December 2024:

  • Caitlin Bannan, Current President 
  • Will McDonald 

And also a THANK YOU to our Board Members who were elected last year for the 2024-2025 terms and are continuing to serve on the FolkMADS Board: 

  • Mark Cashion, Current Vice President 
  • Robin Gurule, Current Treasurer 
  • Roger Landes, Current Secretary 
  • Jim DeVore 
  • Lewis Land 

We’d also like to THANK the folks who have long supported FolkMADS, and who are now serving on our Advisory Council:

  • Lisa Bertelli
  • Deb Brunt
  • Erik Erhardt
  • Nancy Ford
  • Sol Lederman
  • Marjorie Mullany

I am happy to answer any questions you may have about joining the FolkMADS Board of Directors. Please feel free to contact me at info@folkmads.org

Sincerely,
Caitlin Bannan
2024 FolkMADS President

 

Candidate Call for Board of Directors – 2025 & 2026 Term

  • Please give us your email so we can be in touch if necessary.
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  • This helps all the members. We’re a community where many of us know others by face but not name. This will help voters identify you.
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  • If you would like to run for the board we need a statement from you, several sentences or a paragraph or two, telling voters (the FolkMADS membership):

    What is your interest in running for the board?

    What is your vision for FolkMADS?

    What are a few initiatives that you would like to champion for improving the organization?

    Why should members vote for you?

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