This section is a collection of guides, templates and samples to be used as reference when creating your organization's documents. Additional guides and samples can also be found in the print edition of the Community Arts Tool Kit.
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Basic Guide for Arts Facility Development |
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Deciding Whether Your Community Needs a New Facility
As cultural activities develop in a community the need for additional facilities often becomes increasingly apparent. If space in your community is frequently booked, you may want to determine what type of additional space is required.
Here are some possible methods for facility development:
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This is intended as a sample document only and NOT for practical use.
The name of the Society is: Community Arts Council
The purpose of this society shall be to increase and broaden the opportunities for residents of the Community Arts Council to enjoy and to participate in cultural activities, and shall include the following activities:
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 11, 2005
The Green Grass Jazz Band performs at the Arts Centre during North American Tour
Anytown, BC...The Anytown District Arts Council is pleased to present the world renowned Green Grass Jazz Band. The group will perform at the Arts Centre on August 11, 2002 starting at 8:00 PM. This group of seven talented jazz musicians will perform two hours of jazz favourites and originals. Special guest Saxophone Wizard, JJ Jazzy Jones will join the group for this performance.
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Sample Travel Expense Claim Policy |
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A sample policy to be adjusted to suit your organization's needs.
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Community Arts Council Sample Constitution for Starting a Not-for-Profit Organization |
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1. The name of the Society is __________________________________________
2. The purpose of the Society shall be to enhance the quality of life in _______________ by promoting the arts and culture and to increase and broaden the opportunities for the residents of ______________ to participate in and enjoy cultural activities and shall include:
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Sample Conflict of Interest Policy |
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All staff, volunteers, and board members must scrupulously avoid conflicts of interest, potential and actual, or perceived conflicts of interest, between the interests of the [Organization] on one hand, and personal, professional, and business interests on the other.
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This template should be amended to suit the needs of your organization -- it should be viewed as a series of suggestions, not something to be used verbatim.
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