c.a.s.e. Membership | c-a-s-e-inc

c.a.s.e. membership policy

c.a.s.e inc has been growing in size and scope over the last few years and finds itself in the happy position of needing to revise its membership policy due to increased requests from local artists to become involved.

Following discussion by the c.a.s.e. committee, it was decided the best way to be inclusive and dynamic as a group and still stay manageable as a working committee, was to create two tiers of membership:

1. active membership (max 12 people)

2. support team membership (unlimited number)

1. c.a.s.e. active membership to make up the c.a.s.e. committee

Active members are voted in annually at the AGM, a maximum of 12 people.

Active membership consists of

5 x executive members with voting rights:

president
vice president
secretary
treasurer
public officer

2 - 7 ordinary members with voting rights:

between 2 & 7 more people who actively participate in c.a.s.e. meetings and initiatives (see responsibilities/roles/advantages below)

c.a.s.e. active member responsibilities

to uphold the principles of c.a.s.e inc as outlined in the charter
to have a passion for fostering creativity and opportunities in the local arts community
to be active in achieving the aims of the group in line with the c.a.s.e. mission
to commit to attend c.a.s.e. meetings*
to be willing to use email to participate in group discussion & decision making
to have the ability to access and use IT facilities such as google drive
to be able to work harmoniously within a team
to pay $2 membership annually at AGM

* Life overtakes us all and c.a.s.e. inc. understands members may not be able to attend every meeting. However, if more than two consecutive meetings are missed the member may be requested by the active committee to step aside to the c.a.s.e. support team. This will allow a support team member with more availability to join the active membership at that time, either temporarily or permanently, depending on the situation. When the retiring c.a.s.e member is able to commit more time to c.a.s.e. again, they can reapply to join the active membership either straight away or when there is a place, depending on what was arranged.

c.a.s.e. active member roles

executive roles as defined in charter
media officer - Instagram, Facebook, and others
mail chimp coordinator
website coordinator
postcard show coordinator
Art in the Pub coordinator/s
art grants coordinator as needed
coordinator/s for future c.a.s.e. initiatives as they arise
all members to support c.a.s.e. initiatives & coordinators as requested/needed

c.a.s.e. active member benefits

the knowledge that you are supporting the creative arts in the Northern Rivers Region through your active commitment to c.a.s.e. initiatives
the opportunity to participate in a dynamic & inclusive group of practicing artists
the opportunity to create & participate in exhibitions organised by the active c.a.s.e. membership.

2. c.a.s.e. support team

Support team applicants may have their name added to the c.a.s.e. support team database at any time once approved by the active members.

a database of people who have expressed an interest in supporting c.a.s.e. when there are no c.a.s.e. active membership places available
this list can be used to fill active membership vacancies if they arise
support team members do not attend committee meetings or have voting rights

c.a.s.e. support team member responsibilities

to uphold the principles of c.a.s.e inc as outlined in the charter
to have a passion for fostering creativity and opportunities in the local arts community
to be active in achieving the aims of the group in line with the c.a.s.e. mission
to commit to attending c.a.s.e. meetings when invited
to be willing to use email to participate in c.a.s.e. business when invited
to have the ability to access and use IT facilities such as google drive
to be able to work harmoniously within a team

c.a.s.e. support team member roles

to support the c.a.s.e. active members in carrying out c.a.s.e. community creative arts initiatives as requested when extra help or skill base is needed

c.a.s.e. support member advantages

the knowledge and recognition that you are part of a community of artists supporting the creative arts in the Northern Rivers Region through your active commitment to support c.a.s.e. initiatives when needed
Involvement in c.a.s.e activities at peak times.
Potential to become an active member in the future.
No membership fees.

Nov. 2019

click here to download membership policy doc.