ARE THE ARTS IMPORTANT TO YOU?
WE ARE LOOKING FOR BOARD MEMBERS
Do you believe the arts enhance the quality of life in Wheaton?
Are you looking for an opportunity to serve your community?
Would you like to help celebrate Wheaton’s diverse cultures?
If you anwered yes to any of these questions, you may be interested in serving on the Board of Directors for Wheaton Arts Parade (WAP) Inc. Our mission is to bring the community together with art and we are looking for residents, business leaders, artists, teachers and civic leaders to join our Board of Directors and to put their talents and energy to use serving the Wheaton community.
The WAP Board of Directors is expanding to meet the challenges of a growing organization. This is a great opportunity to help sustain the non-profit arts organization that has produced the annual Wheaton Arts Parade & Festival since 2017.
Montgomery County Council 2021 proclamation recognizing the work of Wheaton Arts Parade Inc
What does a WAP Board Member do?
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oversight of the Executive Director
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policy making & strategic planning
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fiscal oversight
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community outreach
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fundraising
Who would make a good board member?
Someone who:
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values the arts
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is committed to community service
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has relevant experience
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brings skills that can help WAP
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wants to be part of a team, helping to build a strong and productive board.
Keith Donohue, founding board member walking in the 2019 parade as Vincent Van Gogh
Mary Stickles, board member, Treasurer & Yarn Bomb leader
Board members serve 3-year terms and are required to attend 4 meetings each year. They serve without compensation. If you think this is something that you would enjoy and find meaningful, please tell us a little bit about yourself in the form linked below.
Board member Omar Lazo & former member Lisa Traiger attend poster prize award ceremony 2024.