Annual General Meeting
Our 2011 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place Thursday May 12, 7:00PM EDT at Deluxe Postproduction (424 Adelaide St. E, Toronto) for the following purposes:
1. To elect directors for the ensuing year.
2. To appoint Fruitman Kates as auditors for the ensuing year.
3. To transact such further and other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.
Everyone is welcome to attend the AGM; however, voting for the Board of Directors is restricted to Full members.
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Keynote Presentation | Susan Annis
Executive Director
Cultural Human Resources Council (CHRC)
WIFT-T is pleased to welcome Susan Annis, Executive Director of the Cultural Human Resources Council (CHRC), as keynote presenter at our 2011 AGM.
Susan will speak on recommendations identified in the recently-released Cultural Sector HR Study—notably those related to the film and television, broadcasting, and digital media industries—and those that are taking shape in CHRC’s Study on the Impact of Emerging Digital Technologies in the Cultural Sector.
She will also talk about CHRC’s specific undertakings in the film and television industry, such as the development of Set Safety and Set Etiquette standards.
WIFT-T Board Announces Nomination Slate
The WIFT-T Board of Directors is pleased to support the nomination of the following candidates for election to the Board:
Jade Raymond, Managing Director, Ubisoft Toronto Inc.
Joanna Webb, Senior VP Programming, CTV
The slate was developed after soliciting input from the WIFT-T membership. Only WIFT-T Full members are eligible to serve on the Board.
The Board is pleased to support the nomination of the following Board members for the second year of their first term:
Victoria Ha, Partner & Producer, Stitch Media
Samantha McWilliams, Legal Counsel, CBC
Edith Myers, Managing Director, Pinewood Toronto Studios
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The Board is also pleased to support the nomination of the following Board members for the first year of a second consecutive term:
Mary Bredin, Vice President, Guru Studio
Prentiss Fraser, Vice President, Head of Sales, eOne Television International
Maureen Judge, President, Makin’ Movies
Muriel Solomon, VP Marketing Strategy, Specialty, Shaw Media
Diane Williamson, President, Digital Wizards Inc.
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Finally, the Board supports the nomination of the following Board members for a final year of their second consecutive term:
Gaye McDonald, Brand Partnership Consultant, Branded Entertainment Management
Kara Russell, Solicitor, Kara Russell Law
Akhaji Zakiya, Business Manager, Digital Programming & Business Development, CBC
Madeline Ziniak, National Vice President, OMNI Television
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The Board would like to thank the following directors who have completed their terms:
Wanda Bradley, Director of Sales, NBC Universal Television Distribution
Bonnie Brownlee, International Communications Consultant
Susan Ross, Partner, ISM Access
A sincere thank you to outgoing WIFT-T Chair Susan Ross who has served the maximum five-year term, including three years as Chair. The WIFT-T Board and staff thank Susan for her invaluable leadership and wish her all the best with her upcoming projects.
The election of the 2011 Board of Directors will take place at the WIFT-T Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, May 12, 7PM EDT at Deluxe Postproduction (424 Adelaide St. E). Please note nominations will not be accepted from the floor at the AGM.
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For more information, contact:
Madeleine Cohen
Membership & Administration Manager
416-322-3430 ext. 224
mcohen@wift.com
Tuesday, April 12, 2011