RCMPI is governed and operated by an elected Board of Directors.
The Board members for 2023/2024 are:
The Board is responsible to the company members to ensure RCMPI is a viable organization that meets its mandate. This has meant a much greater emphasis on fund-raising in recent years as well as outreach programs to try to raise awareness of the company's activities in the community.
All Board members are volunteers who give their time and talents towards the boards efforts. The Board generally meets monthly. All RCMPI members are welcome to attend board meetings and can contribute to discussions on a non-voting basis.
The Board members for 2023/2024 are:
President
Jen Barson
Vice-President
Jane Martin
Treasurer
Erin Corstorphine
Secretary
Jeff Perkins
Directors
Amy Estill,
Tom Gould,
Julie Hubbard
Gary Roche,
Jen Rodrigues,
Catherine Weddell
The Board is responsible to the company members to ensure RCMPI is a viable organization that meets its mandate. This has meant a much greater emphasis on fund-raising in recent years as well as outreach programs to try to raise awareness of the company's activities in the community.
All Board members are volunteers who give their time and talents towards the boards efforts. The Board generally meets monthly. All RCMPI members are welcome to attend board meetings and can contribute to discussions on a non-voting basis.
Constitution
The Board of RCMPI is governed by the company Constitution and the company By-laws.Constitution/Articles of Incorporation
Current By-Laws (updated April 2015)
RCMPI Policies (updated January 2018)
COVID Policy (updated January 2023)
Committees
The Board has several active committees that form recommendations for the Board. Any member of RCMPI can be a full member of a committee. Involvement in a committee can be an excellent way to contribute to the administration of RCMPI. If you would like to be involved in any committee or want to have input, please contact us and we'll give you all the information you need to contribute.Artistic Direction Committee
Chair: Jeff PerkinsThe Artistic Direction committee is responsible for providing recommendations to the board for the artistic mandate of the company. This committee makes recommendations for show choices and nominates candidates for show direction.
Nomination Committee
Chair: Gary RocheThe nomination committee is responsible for recommending, in accordance with criteria outlined in the Selection Criteria section outlined in our constitution, names of potential Directors of the Board to be elected at the Annual General Meeting. The composition of the Committee shall be as follows: Up to five (5) Board members and preferably chaired by the Past President and including the Vice President. The nomination committee shall meet at the call of the President or the Committee Chair.
Social Committee
Chair: Jane MartinThe social committee is responsible for the planning and execution of membership-based events as well as for the general communication with the membership that is not carried out by the publicity committee. The committee is charged with keeping the membership engaged and active within the company.
Current Committee Members: Elona Love, Jennifer Manzo, Stephen O'Connell
Facilities and Resources Committee
Chair: Tom GouldThe Facilities and Resource Committee is mandated with maintaining company assets and analyzing the needs of the company for facility space for rehearsal, storage, set building, and performances.
Current Committee Members: Jeff Perkins
Inclusivity Committee
Chair: Jen BarsonThe Inclusivity Committee is responsible for ensuring that the company is inclusive in all areas of our organization.
Current Committee Members: Tracy Cain, Jay Lee
Publicity Committee
Co-Chair: Catherine Weddell, Erin CorstorphineThe Publicity Committee is responsible for seeking out and creating engaging advertising for the company and its productions in a variety of ways, including print, online, radio, and social media.
Fundraising and Sponsorship Committee
Chair: Gary RocheRCMPI receives about 70% of its revenues directly from ticket sales for shows leaving a significant challenge to ensure the viability of the company. RCMPI receives funding from a variety of sources including members, local businesses, and local government. This committee is responsible for spearheading fundraising initiatives and grant applications.
Current Committee Members: Jane Martin, Jennifer Harrison, Julie Hubbard.
Finance Committee
Chair: Erin CorstorphineThe Finance Committee is mandated with managing company bank accounts and expenses.