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Who: Marie-Lynn Hammond with Tom Leighton
When: 8pm, March 19, 2011
Where: Westboro Masonic Hall, 430 Churchill
Listen to: Not Another Benefit (http://www NULL.marielynnhammond NULL.com/benefit NULL.mp3)
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by Lynn Stevenson
Who else could make socks seem so salacious? Cedric Smith is larger than life and over the top – with his arm in a cast and high on medical morphine – he added his amazing voice and huge personality to the unique musical conversation that is David Woodhead’s Coffee House Confabulation. “Spirits of Rasputin! Spirits of Raaaassputin!!!” bellowed Smith. In frigid Ottawa – home of “Winterlewd“… “Women shall be raaaavished. There will be VODKA!”
Anyone unfamiliar with the singular blend that is the Confabulation became quickly aware this would be a very different evening – a night indeed to remember. For there was not only Cedric Smith – actor, performer, poet extraordinaire and the multi-talented David Woodhead on fretless bass and various other instruments, but stylish Doug Wilde on keyboards and the simply wonderful Anne Lindsay on violin. Continue reading
Last Sunday, 16 members were called to order at 2:15pm by A/GM Lynn Stevenson for our first ever Annual General Meeting. Eight members were also represented by proxy. That meant two thirds of the entire membership were represented. What followed was a thoughtful and reasoned discussion around the resolutions and recommendations that will shape our organization in the coming years. We followed Roberts Rules Revised, as well as a bunch of old folkies could, under the careful guidance of our Secretary, Edgar Schmidt. The meeting was adjourned shortly after 5pm.
Lynn’s opening remarks, Retrospective on an Amazing Year, provided a thorough and impressive recap of the past year. It is a non-stop list of achievements and events. If you weren’t there, it’s on the home page of the website for all to read. Edgar’s excellent minutes are also on the website in the Members area (you’ll have to log on to see them). Those who attended should review it for accuracy and report any factual errors by replying to this email.
Here is a brief run down of some of the decisions taken:
A number of other items were passed to the board for consideration (read the minutes!). Also, tributes and appreciation of the First Directors, and in particular, the contribution of George Laing were expressed. The consolidated By-laws will be posted on the website in the Members area as soon as they are ready.
Following the AGM, the new board held its first meeting where it elected Hollis Morgan as President. The board also concluded that the office of vice-president was a necessary backup to the president and appointed Pat Moore as Vice-president. The board members decided that Hollis and Mark Evenchick would serve the required two year terms with the rest of the board serving one year terms. Mark Evenchick was confirmed as Treasurer for another term, as was Edgar Schmidt as Secretary. The search is now on two fill the roles of Volunteer Coordinator and Assistant Coordinator.
Other roles confirmed were Chris White in the new role of Organizational/Community Liaison (with a view to obtaining support in various ways from other businesses and organizations) and Kate Morgan as Artistic Director. Kate will be able to draw support from past AD’s as well as from Chris.
There were a number of other administrative issues dealt with as well and, once they are approved by the directors, the minutes of will posted to the members area of the website.
The only sad part of the day was there wasn’t enough time to jam!! The discussions were well thought out and many members needed more time to express their views. Next year, we need to plan a real party. How about an hour or so of business followed by a pot-luck supper and an open stage? That sounds like The Spirit to me.
See you at the David Woodhead show on Saturday.
Cheers,
Hollis Morgan
President, Spirit of Rasputin’s
by Lynn Stevenson
Welcome to our first Annual General Meeting! It is hard to believe that just over a year ago – we had our official launch on February 7th, 2010 with Lynn Miles at the Elmdale Tavern. So much has happened with our organization since then – we all have so much to be proud of!
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Hey Folks – Get ready to “confabulate!”
| Spirit of Rasputin’s Arts Society’s First Directors and charter members leave office on February 13 when the not-for-profit corporation’s members elect a new board of directors for 2011 at their first Annual General Meeting. All the members, and the incoming board, express our sincere appreciation for the efforts and achievements made by our first board of directors during our fledgling organizational months. The first directors provided the guidance, credibility and substance necessary for the Spirit of Rasputin’s volunteers to develop the necessary connections and respect across the local and regional folk music scene to fulfill our mandate. Continue reading |
The Board of Directors of The Spirit of Rasputins Arts Society invites all members to the first Annual General Meeting of the Corporation on Sunday, February 13, 2011 between 2pm and 5pm at the Westboro Masonic Hall, 430 Churchill Ave (at Byron) in Ottawa. Continue reading