MNS Daily Newsletter

1. Deadline Friday May 18: MNS's 2012 AGM and Call for Nominations

Music Nova Scotia’s Annual General Meeting will be held Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at The Sport Nova Scotia Building 3rd floor classroom. The meeting will begin at 6:30 PM. All Music Nova Scotia members in good standing are invited and encouraged to attend.

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

Music Nova Scotia is holding its annual election for its board of directors. There are seven (7) incumbents re-offering and eight (8) positions in total to fill.

Music Nova Scotia members are encouraged to nominate anyone who, in their opinion, would be a good candidate for the Music Nova Scotia board of directors. We also invite anyone interested in being nominated to declare their interest by contacting Music Nova Scotia Nominations Committee Chair James Stewart.

In each case, contact will be made with each nominee to ensure that we have the permission of the nominee to let his/her name stand.

To be eligible for consideration, a candidate must meet the following qualifications:

Be a Music Nova Scotia Member in good standing (you may sign up and then be nominated) – www.musicnovascotia.ca/join
Have sufficient time to devote to doing the board’s work
Believe in the mission, vision, and work of the Society
Comprehend and accept the fiduciary duties and responsibilities associated with the actions of the Society
Understand the job of a board member
Possess the skills needed by the Society
Before May 18th, 2012, the candidate must deliver to the Nomination Committee:

A completed web form available at http://podio.com/webforms/1352483/72765
Three (3) letters of support from Music Nova Scotia members in good standing
250 word bio for the ballot
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All nominees must be willing to participate in an interview conducted by the Nominations Committee in person or via telecommunications.

Nominations must be submitted via the web form. Click here to nominate.

Please direct all inquiries and questions to jamesstewart@eastlink.ca

*Music Nova Scotia board of directors positions are two (2) year terms.

VOTING

The Music Nova Scotia Nominations Committee will prepare a list of nominees. The election will be conducted electronically through www.votenet.com from May 28th through June 11th, 2012. Details on voting procedures will be forwarded to the membership shortly.

NOTE: ALL VOTING FOR BOARD POSITIONS WILL TAKE PLACE ONLINE. NO VOTING WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE AGM.

Voting Eligibility

All members in good standing are eligible to vote with the exception of honorary members. Student members are not entitled to a vote.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2012

All Music Nova Scotia members are encouraged to vote online for the Board of Directors, who will act as guidance for all Music Nova Scotia activities. All members are also welcome to attend the 2012 Annual General Meeting, where the results of the election will be announced.

AGM Date: Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Sport Nova Scotia Building 5516 Spring Garden Road Halifax, Nova Scotia 3rd Floor Classroom (Room 312)

AGM Agenda Considerations:

• Minutes of preceding general meeting;
• Consideration of the annual report of the Directors;
• Consideration of the financial statements, including balance sheet and operating statement and the report of the auditors therein;
• Election of Directors for the ensuing year;
• Appointment of Auditors.

TIMELINE
Call for Nominations: May 7, 2012
Nominations Close: May 18, 2012
Candidates Notified: May 21, 2012
Candidates Right to Withdraw: May 23, 2012
E-Voting Opens: May 28, 2012 E-Voting
Closes: June 11, 2012
Results: June 19, 2012

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2. Ryan Cook playing in Nova Scotia this weekend

Two acoustic shows in the valley part of Nova Scotia with guitar partner Robin Dellinger.
http://www.hantsjournal.ca/Arts/2012-05-14/article-2978792/Award-winning-musician-returning-to-St.-Croix/1

Friday, May 18, 2012
Ryan Cook Songs & Stories Acoustic Show w/Mike Fogarty @ St. Croix Church
5477 HWY 1, St. Croix, Windsor, NS
7:30 PM
All Ages
Tickets: $10.00 adv $12.00 door

Saturday, May 19, 2012
Union Street Cafe
183 Commercial St., Berwick, NS
9:00 PM
19+
Tickets: $15.00

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3. Halifax Seaport BeerFest: Atlantic Canada’s largest beer festival set for August 10 & 11

(Halifax, NS) – Named “Favourite Beer Festival” in Canada’s beer magazine, TAPS, the Halifax Seaport BeerFest: Atlantic Canada’s largest beer festival returns for its 6th year at the Halifax Seaport on Friday, August 10 and Saturday, August 11.

Attendees can taste samples from nearly 200 local, regional and international beers and ciders on offer at three sessions over two days. The first session is Friday evening from 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. the second is Saturday afternoon from 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. and the final on Saturday evening from 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. In addition to samplings, event-goers can experience great live music by local musicians SoHo Ghetto, Keith Andrews and Petty Lacerny along with locally inspired cuisine from Taste of Nova Scotia restaurant members.

“It will be two and a half hours of the most fun you’ll have all summer!” said Bruce Mansour, co-producer of the Halifax Seaport Beerfest. “When the beerfest is on, you won’t want be anywhere else. Discovering and sampling great beer, enjoying fabulous local food and having fun in the sun, this is the place to be!”

BeerFest staff are working hard to coordinate the nearly 200 beers and ciders that arrive each year. Maritime favourites, like Picaroons and Rogues Roost, will join national brands and European imports alike to show the quality and diversity that makes today’s beer market so interesting. Specialty pavilions will also return from Ontario, Quebec and Maine.

Tickets go on sale this Friday, May 18th at 11 a.m. at the Ticket Atlantic box office, by phone at 451-1221 (1-877-451-1221) and online at http://www.ticketatlantic.com/. The Saturday afternoon session is $40 per person in advance ($45 at the gate). The evening sessions are $45 per person in advance ($50 at the gate). Tickets at the gate are limited as sessions do sell out. Prices do not include tax and applicable surcharges.

The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) returns for the 6th year as event sponsor. Tickets will be available at select NSLC locations throughout the province starting Wednesday, June 13. Check your local store for details.

A portion of the net event proceeds will again be donated to the official Festival charity - Prostate Cancer Canada Atlantic: http://www.prostatecancer.ca/

For full event details on the Halifax Seaport BeerFest, visit: http://www.seaportbeerfest.com/ and at http://www.facebook.com/HalifaxSeaportBeerFest and https://twitter.com/#!/@seaportbeerfest

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4. May 19 & 20 at the Music Room with the SOUNDbeings!

Time to Get GoNgEd Halifax!

May 19 & 20 at the Music Room with the SOUNDbeings!

The power of sound touches and moves us deeply because we are ‘vibrational’ beings by nature. Join us on an odyssey of sound; a powerful weekend of healing sound immersion, an experiential and intuitive ‘experience’ that will leave you invigorated, informed and aligned.

Facilitated by Nova Scotia’s own SOUNDbeings, this two day sound immersion session will be a participative event. Engaging in all variations of activities we will come to discover and understand our own unique sounds.

A sound extravaganza, we will have you experiencing and learning about toning, gong baths, singing bowls and other tonal instruments.

We will explore the high level workings of sound and how to use it to restore health, harmony and balance and depart with practical skills for restorative well being for self and all being.

Space is limited. Book today by visiting www.atlanticgroundcontrol.ca

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5. Matt Minglewood w/ Stone Mary @ The Seahorse Tavern "Get Your Tickets"

Friday May 25th
The Seahorse Tavern

Matt Minglewood
w/ Stone Mary
... Doors : 9pm
Cost : $25

All advance tickets can be purchased at any Ticket Pro Outlet

Purchase Link : https://secure.ticketpro.ca/achat_SEA25ES12.html?lang=en&aff=seahorse

www.theseahorsetavern.ca
www.mattminglewood.com

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6. QUIET PARADE & DANCE MOVIE: THE "COME WHAT MAY MARITIME TOUR"

Bleeding-heart pop-rockers Quiet Parade and ladycop specialists Dance Movie team up for a Maritime tour this weekend. Dates are as follows:

Thursday, May 17 in Charlottetown, PE @ Baba's w. Cory Roper
Friday, May 18 in Fredericton, NB @ Gallery Connexion w. Margo Margo
Saturday, May 19 in Moncton, NB - House Show w. Zac Hackett & Cucumber Soup
Sunday, May 20 in Halifax, NS @ The Company House w. Willie Stratton

Learn more about the bands here:
http://www.quietparade.com
http://dancemovie.bandcamp.com

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7. CKDU 88.1FM is Hiring Two Summer Positions!

CKDU-FM Society is currently accepting applications for 2 summer positions. They are:

- Audio / Visual Production Coordinator
- Promotions and Events Coordinator

Contact hiringcommittee@ckdu.ca if you have any questions. See below for job descriptions.

Audio / Visual Production Coordinator

Duties & Responsibilities
• Design and produce print/web material to promote CKDU events, trainings, workshops,
and programming
• Design and produce audio content for CKDU's airwaves promoting events, trainings,
workshops, and programming
• Archive CKDU's massive catalogue of print/poster media
• Transfer designated sections of CKDU's music library from CD to server based storage
• Produce and/or coordinate production of CKDU's sponsorship, promotional, and public
service announcements
• Coordinate, train, and assist CKDU volunteers in basic audio production
• Assist as needed with CKDU Funding Drive preparations
• Sit on Promotions Committee, Production Committee, Funding Drive Committee
• Undergo training to become a permanent member and fill-in programmer at CKDU
• Participate in weekly staff meetings and shared office duties
Qualifications
Essential skills:
• Design/layout skills for print media and web purposes
• Comfortable working with computers and knowledge of various design programs
• Comfortable communicating one-on-one when consulting volunteers
• Ability to learn new computer systems and audio editing software
• Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as in a team environment;
• Knowledge of CKDU, it's mandate and programming;
• Flexible and able to work with others creatively.Desired Skills:
• Digital recording and multi-track editing skills
• Experience in community-based organizations or community radio and/or familiarity
with CKDU studios
• Writing skills: clear & precise for archival data, and creative for script writing
• Proficiency with digital audio formats
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems and open source software
Funding-related Requirements
This is a Canada Summer Jobs funded position. According to program policies, qualified
applicants:
• Are between 15 and 30 years of age;
• Have been registered as a full-time student in the previous academic year and intend
to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year;
• Are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or have official refugee protection status
under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (foreign students are not eligible);
and
• Are legally entitled to work in Canada, according to relevant provincial/territorial
legislation and regulations.

Hours and compensation:
Hours: 25 - 35hrs per week, flexible, some weekends & evenings as needed.
Wage: $271.60/wk for 10 weeks
Start date: June 25, 2012
End date: August 31, 2012

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 5:00PM AST, Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Submit a resume with a cover letter in person, by mail or pasted into the body of an e-mail
(we do not accept applications via fax) to:
Hiring Committee – A / V COORDINATOR
c/o CKDU FM
6136 University Ave. 4th Floor
Halifax, NS B3H 4J2 or
hiringcommittee@ckdu.ca (Subject line: A / V COORDINATOR)

Promotions & Events Coordinator

Duties & Responsibilities
• Assist CKDU programmers in promoting their shows through flyers, mailing lists,
websites, and social networking media, through one-to-one assistance, as well as
offering several workshops for programmers throughout the summer
• Coordinate CKDU presence (tabling or mobile sound team) at as many events as
possible throughout the work period (eg. Bike Week, Pride, JazzFest, Multicultural
Festival, smaller community events & block parties throughout the city.)
• Coordinate general CKDU promotions through social media, flyers, mailing lists,
outreach and workshops
• Build partnerships with like-minded organizations throughout Halifax and on campus
through co-sponsorships, events, and promotional outlets, and liaise with community
groups and events to coordinate cross-promotion, and increase new volunteer
recruitment
• Solicit Friends of CKDU (FoCKDU) partnerships and connect with already existing
FoCKDU
• Assist in planning and coordinating CKDU's annual Community Summer Picnic
• Assist as needed with CKDU Funding Drive preparations
• Sit on Promotions Committee, Production Committee, and Fundraising Committee
• Undergo training to become a permanent member and fill-in programmer at CKDU
• Participate in weekly staff meetings and shared office duties
Qualifications
• Strong organizational and communications skills;
• Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as in a team environment;• Experience in community-based organizations or community radio;
• Specific experience in promotions or event planning an asset;
• Knowledge of CKDU, it's mandate and programming;
• Outgoing nature and ability to engage and communicate effectively with others;
• Flexible and able to work with others creatively.
Funding-related Requirements
This is a Canada Summer Jobs funded position. According to program policies, qualified
applicants:
• Are between 15 and 30 years of age at the time of hire
• Have been registered as a full-time student in the previous academic year and intend
to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year;
• Are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or have official refugee protection status
under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (foreign students are not eligible);
and
• Are legally entitled to work in Canada, according to relevant provincial/territorial
legislation and regulations.

Hours and compensation:
Hours: 25 - 35hrs per week, flexible, some weekends & evenings as needed.
Wage: $271.60/wk for 10 weeks
Start date: June 25, 2012
End date: August 31, 2012

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 5:00PM AST, Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Submit a resume with a cover letter in person, by mail or pasted into the body of an e-mail
(we do not accept applications via fax) to:
Hiring Committee – EVENTS COORDINATOR
c/o CKDU FM
6136 University Ave. 4th Floor
Halifax, NS B3H 4J2 or
hiringcommittee@ckdu.ca (Subject line: EVENTS COORDINATOR)