Notice for Submissions:
2017 WIFMCO Board Positions.
A note from our Chair, Windy Borman:
In 2016, 12 temporary Board Members launched Colorado’s (Emerging) Women in Film chapter. Our Bylaws are written, our 501c3 paperwork will be filed shortly, and soon we will be a recognized 501c3 organization, thus allowing us to apply for full Women in Film chapter—and offer you more membership benefits!
As 2016 comes to a close, I’m honored to report that in the past 9 months, we:
- Welcomed 140+ women in film as members
- Hosted 9 educational and networking events for WIFMCO members and non-members
- Connected female film- and media-makers in Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins and beyond
- Launched our First Screenwriting Contest (Final Deadline: Jan 31st)
- We presented at Denver Startup Week
- We co-sponsored a Halloween Mixer with Colorado Film and Video Association (CFVA).
When I met the other Founding Board Members in Fall 2015 and we decided to launch a Women in Film chapter, we knew we were committed to the endeavor; although I’m sure we’ve even surprised ourselves at how quickly we’ve grown into an influential film group in Denver.
While we have ambitious plans for the future, it’s worth recognizing: “Women, we get sh*t done!”
In March 2017, all WIFMCO chapter members in good standing (meaning their membership dues are up to date) will be able to cast their vote for who they would like to lead the future of the WIFMCO chapter by electing the official WIFMCO Board Members.
**If you joined WIFMCO in March 2016, you will need to renew your dues before February 28, 2017 in order to participate in chapter elections.**
All Board positions, including those held by the Founding Board Members, will be open for a vote by the members. So, chapter members, this really is your time to decide the future of women in film in Colorado.
**If you are interested in applying for a Board Member position, please email the Election Committee at: vote@wifmco.org [See list of items to email below].**
WIFMCO Board of Director Positions up for Election:
Year A (initially a 1-year term beginning March 2017, then every 2 years):
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Marketing Chair
Programming Chair
Year B (2-year term beginning March 2017):
Chair
Secretary
Development Chair
Membership Chair
1-Year Terms:
Member-At-Large (up to 6 positions)
Student-At-Large (1 position)
Election Timeline:
Jan 1st-31st: Open Submissions
Feb 6th: Election Committee presents slate to the current Board for approval
Feb 13th: Announce Candidates
Feb 26th – March 3rd: "Meet the Candidates" Events
March 6th-11th: WIFMCO Member Email Voting
March 20th: New WIFMCO Board Members Announced
April 2017: WIFMCO Board Members Transition
**If you are interested in applying for a Board Member position, please email the Election Committee at: vote@wifmco.org [Details below].**
Election Notes:
- There can be up to 15 WIFMCO Board Members between all the positions listed above.
- The Election Committee is made up of 3 Founding Board Members who have decided not to run for election in 2017. They are: Windy Borman, Alicia Leeper, and Maureen Maloney.
- All position descriptions will be posted online by Dec 31st, 2017.
- Eventually all Executive Team members (President, Vice President, Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer) and Committee Chairs (Development, Marketing, Membership and Programming) will serve 2-year commitments.
- In order for these positions to alternate—and therefore avoid having a full board turn over—some will start as 1-year commitments in 2017, and then proceed as 2-year commitments starting 2018.
- To be considered for a position, please submit the following:
- Resume
- Statement of Purpose (1-3 paragraphs about what you hope to accomplish in this position and why you are interested in serving)
- Position and Name in an email Subject Line as follows:
- “Position [i.e. President, Secretary, etc.] Applicant – First and Last Name”
- For example, if I were running for Board Chair, I would include: Board Chair Applicant – Windy Borman
- Email all your materials, with the correct subject line to: vote@wifmco.org
If you are interested in how the WIFMCO Board operates, please reach out to any of 12 Founding Board Members:
President: Kathryn Gould
Vice President: Sheila Schroeder
Chair: Windy Borman
Secretary: Courtney Potts
Treasurer: Amanda Woodson
Development Chair: Trai Cartwright
Marketing Co-Chairs: Chelsea Morgan Eddington and Alicia Leeper
Membership Chair: Mariel Rodriguez-McGill
Programming Chair: Meryem Ersoz
Member-at-Large: Tricia Mentor-Swanson
Student-at-Large: Maureen Maloney
**Application Materials are Due no later than Tuesday, January 31st, 2017.**
It’s been an honor to serve as your Founding Board and we look forward to working with you in 2017!
Sincerely,
Windy Borman
Founding Board Chair | Women in Film and Media Colorado (WIFMCO)
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We have passed our regular deadline to get your feature film script sent in for consideration. But, there's still time!
Late deadline is January 31st.
It's always free for members, but you still have to get it in on time!
ABOUT THE CONTEST:
If you are a woman (or identify as a woman) writing in Colorado, submit your feature length screenplay to the Women in Film and Media Colorado’s 1st annual Screenplay Contest. You do not have to be a WIFMCO member to enter, but submission is FREE to members. Awards include cash prizes, meetings with Colorado producers, and a professional table reading!
Submit HERE:
https://filmfreeway.com/festival/WIFMCOScreenplayContest
Sponsored by:
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SAVE THE DATE!
Our next panel and networking event is:
Wednesday, January 25th
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Denver Open Media:
700 Kalamath St, Denver, CO 80204
Pre-Production: How NOT To Fix It In Post
Prepare for fortune to smile upon your next project by learning tips and tactics from our pre-production pros. Whether your next shoot is big or small, in order to prosper it needs to start with a game-plan. Learn how to prevent problems, mine the gold out of your next gig, and prepare to succeed!
This event will be broadcast. Please note you will be filmed if you attend.
Panel speakers and more details will be available on our Facebook events page soon.
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