This issue of ARCCO's e-bulletin contains the latest agendas along with travel and accommodation information and a handy checklist to assist you in planning for two action packed days in Toronto next week. We look forward to seeing all of the artist-run centres in Ontario represented at these events. Members' Forum on Monday, September 16 and AGM on Tuesday, September 17 in TORONTO. As directors of artist-run centres, we face a double challenge. As managers, we lack some of the resources that are available in other types of institutions, and as employees, we often lack the essential support systems, such as benefits and pensions, which are now taken for granted in most employment situations. The membership of ARCCO has asked for more opportunities to exchange information, discuss issues and develop solutions for common problems. To ensure that these meetings are productive, we have confirmed the participation of knowledgeable resource people and representatives of funding bodies who will present information and respond to our questions. You won't want to miss this valuable opportunity. arcco e-bulletin vol.1 #2 contents:
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+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ YOUR CHECKLIST [ ] CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE Please RSVP to the ARCCO office by email so we can plan for the appropriate number of participants. [ ] PRINT OUT THE ARCCO MEMBERSHIP AND REGISTRATION FORM The membership and registration form is included as an attachment for anyone who has not already filled it out. This is the same form that was attached to the last e-bulletin. [ ] PAY YOUR MEMBERSHIP & REGISTRATION FEE If you haven't already submitted the forms to the ARCCO office, then please bring the membership/registration form and a cheque with you. There will be a registration table where you can complete your registration when you arrive. Please note that the AGM is open to ARCCO members only. MEMBERSHIP FEES: Fees were due as of July 1, 2002 and all members are required to pay their fees prior to participating in these events. Please see the fee structure on the second page of the attachment. REGISTRATION FEES: A registration fee of $100 is to be paid by all member centres as agreed upon at the last AGM. The funds will go toward travel subsidy for members outside of Toronto. BOARD MEMBERS: All Board members, please note that you must pay the membership and registration fee to maintain the membership of your centre. [ ] APPLY FOR TRAVEL SUBSIDY Travel subsidy is available for ARCCO members only, for one representative per centre. The travel subsidy fund cannot exceed the total registration fees collected. ARCCO will aim for 100% reimbursement of eligible travel costs; however, it may be necessary to pro-rate at a lower percentage. There is no travel subsidy form. Please save your receipts for actual costs, i.e.: gas receipts for travel by car, economy air/train/bus travel and submit to ARCCO by mail after our meetings. Please note that this does not include in-town travel (buses, cabs, parking, etc.). The ARCCO mailing address is listed below. [ ] ARRIVE ON TIME We will start all events on time according to the following schedules. LOCATION Women's Art Resource Centre 401 Richmond Street West, Suite 122 Toronto, M5V 3A8 Phone # 416.977.0097 effect January 2005
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARCCO MEMBERS' FORUM Monday, September 16: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm AGENDA: 9:30 am: Registration & Sign In 10 am - 10:45 am: Economic Impact as an Advocacy Tool PRESENTER: Kelly Hill, Research Manager for the Ontario Arts Council Measuring the economic impact of your centre is one way to make your case to private and public funders, government representatives, and the community you serve. Kelly's presentation will provide useful tools for assessing your centre's economic impact, and will briefly touch on other helpful advocacy tools. 10:50 am - 11:35 am: Why You Need Health Benefits PRESENTER: Max Mahardi, Ontario Blue Cross A Power Point presentation will be given about Ontario Blue Cross. 11:40 am - 12:00: Dialogue the with IFVA/IMMA Greg Woodbury, Ontario Regional Director of IFVA/IMMA and Co-Manager of Charles Street Video Greg will cover the main objectives of the organization, and provide an overview of what they are doing now and the challenges they are currently facing in Ontario. 12:10 pm - 1:50 pm: LUNCH 2:00 pm - 2:40 pm: Spaced Out - Addressing the Crisis in Affordable Facilities PRESENTER: Sandra Tulloch, Arts Consultant for the Arts Facilities Group ARCCO is a participant in a cross-disciplinary group that has developed a proposal to establish a permanent fund to support capital projects for small and mid-sized arts organizations in Ontario. Sandra will discuss ways in which we can all participate in the upcoming advocacy campaign directed at all three levels of government. 2:40 pm - 3:10 pm: Let's Buy a Building ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION: Moderated by Gary Hall What is the feasibility of artist-run centres buying their own building with government funding so that operating grants could be directed towards better support for programming and administration? 3:30 pm - 4:05 pm: Conflict of Interest ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION: Moderated by Gary Hall There are several issues regarding conflict of interest which often arise in artist-run centres. What is acceptable in one centre may not be allowed in another. Legal and ethical issues will be discussed. 4:10 pm - 4:30 pm: The 2002 ARCCO Administrator Survey The survey will be distributed and a brief overview will be given by Jewel Goodwyn, ARCCO E.D. 5:00 pm: RECEPTION A reception will be held immediately following the forum to allow discussions to continue informally and to welcome all visitors to Toronto. Thank you in advance to the Women's Art Resource Centre for generously agreeing to host these events.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARCCO AGM and Funders' Forum Tuesday, September 17: 9:30 am to 5:30 pm AGENDA: 9:30 am: Registration & Sign In 10:00 am - 12:00 pm: ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The meeting, which will include all regular AGM business and a full agenda, will be handed out at the beginning. 12:05 -1:55 pm: LUNCH 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm: FACE TO FACE WITH FUNDERS 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm: Canadian Heritage Tracy Marsh, Senior Program Officer 2:50 pm - 3:35 pm: Ontario Trillium Foundation Jean Paul Gagnon, Province-wide Manager, and Jacqueline Powell, Regional Manager 3:40 pm - 4:30 pm: The Canada Council for the Arts François Lachapelle, Head, Visual Arts 4:35 pm - 5:20 pm: Ontario Arts Council Carolyn Vesely, Visual and Media Arts Officer, and Lisa Wörhle, Visual and Media Arts Associate Officer
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ SPECIAL HOTEL RATE ARCCO has blocked 20 rooms for members needing accommodation in Toronto at: The Quality Hotel Downtown 111 Lombard Street Close to Jarvis Street and Adelaide, a 10 minute cab or streetcar ride to Richmond & Spadina. RATE: $99 + taxes = $109 This includes queen size beds in most rooms, (please specify) and continental breakfast. Call 416-367-5555 to make a reservation. Refer to Group Number: 1570 Members must use their own credit card to hold their room and pay their bill in full at time of check-out. You must book by Friday, September 13 to receive this discount rate. (Note: ARCCO has set up a Corporate Account with Quality Hotel, which will allow members to use this flat rate year round. This will be discussed in more detail with our members at the AGM.)
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARCCO P.O. Box 44026, Market Tower Lane Postal Outlet 141 Dundas Street, London, Ontario N6A 5S5 email: jewel.goodwyn@sympatico.ca
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