Not Enough Support For Mardi Gras' AGM

Local News, By Christian Taylor, 24th August, 2008

While Mardi Gras’ 3oth anniversary season was hailed a success, recent events have raised concerns about a lack of community support when it comes to the governance and day to day running of the organisation.

Last month Mardi Gras announced that there wouldn’t be an election for board members because there weren’t enough nominations from interested parties.

In addition, Saturday’s Annual General Meeting had to be postponed because of a lack of numbers. Given that there was to be no election at the AGM, and therefore no voting, perhaps members felt that there was little reason to be there?

The AGM will now be held this Wednesday at 6pm at New Mardi Gras headquarters, 297 Trafalgar St, Petersham, just a stone’s throw from Petersham station.

In other Mardi Gras news, those who are keen to be a part of the 2009 Festival season must submit their applications by September 26. Mardi Gras is also looking for someone to fill the newly created role of Executive Assistant To The General Manager.

For more information, head to Mardi Gras’ website.

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Braxn

said on the 4th Sep, 2008

[QUOTE=introspect;46222]The real questions people should be asking each other is why did New Mardi Gras turn to an external commercial partner?? Perhaps it’s because they felt that the community they’re supporting wouldn’t support them in...

Marcus Bourget

said on the 3rd Sep, 2008

[QUOTE=introspect;46222]tongue in jest [/QUOTE] :-) I love mixed metaphor type of statements... said in jest or tongue in cheek ;) ;) ;)

TheOldie

said on the 3rd Sep, 2008

Well am not an expert but think your post Introspect is crap. Look around at any straight event and virtually all of them have major supporters. Its called $'s. Easy money for any event. The supporter has their name/logo whatever splashed out...

introspect

said on the 2nd Sep, 2008

I apologise for my first comment. It was tongue in jest and it’s not something I actually believe. But yes Marcus, I agree with you. Our community are a group so far self-indulged that they wouldn't care if a group whether or not they're NFP or...

TheOldie

said on the 31st Aug, 2008

Always knockers like TD who know how to run in it better and make unsubstantiated claims. Thanks Marcus , DeepBlueDreamer, Christian Taylor.

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