Minutes from the December 8th meeting of the Zimfest Association Board of Directors have been posted.
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Dearest Zimfest Association Members and friends,
Once again, we’ve found ourselves at the end of another full year. In addition to wishing everyone a happy holiday season, we wanted to share a few things. First, while it’s always hard to go a year without seeing all of you and playing our favorite music, we have been hard at work planning the future of the festival, and we are so excited to announce that Zimfest 2025 is officially a go! For the first time, the festival will be held at Central Washington University in beautiful Ellensburg, WA, August 7-10. For more information, please check out our blog https://zimfest.org/blog/2024/zimfest-updates-2/.
And now, please allow me to take a minute to appreciate the Zimfest Association members who are reading this. There are now well over 100 active members, all of whom allow us to continue working to provide an annual festival while maintaining our connection to the music of Zimbabwe throughout the year. We cannot thank you enough for your continued support.
“Hey, I want to be appreciated, too!” you might say, and rest assured, anyone reading this is OK in my book, but if you really want to take it to the next level, it’s easier than ever to join the Zimfest team. Simply go to https://zimfest.org/about/membership/. From there, you can follow instructions to become a member, renew a membership, or verify your membership status by plugging in your email address. We now have the option to auto-renew so you can contribute every year without even having to think about it! Perks for members include skipping the festival registration fee, and early access to workshop registration.
Already a member, but want to contribute even more? There are lots of other ways to do so. Consider making a tax-deductible donation of whatever amount works for you. If you’re selling stuff on eBay, you can choose to donate a percentage of the final sales price to the Zimfest Association. Please visit https://charity.ebay.com/charity-auctions/my-causes/ and search for Zimfest! Finally, if your company supports matching donations, find out from your supervisor or Human Resources department how your company can match your contributions!
Whatever you may be celebrating this year, we hope you have a wonderful holiday season, and we look forward to seeing you all in Washington!
Membership questions? Please contact us at: za-members(at)zimfest{dot}org
Warmly,
Daniel Lockley, ZA Ex-Membership Queen
Maria Minnaar-Bailey, Interim President
Zimfest Association Board
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October and November Board Meeting Minutes
Minutes from the October 13th and November 10th meetings of the Zimfest Association board of directors have been posted.
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September Board Meeting Minutes
Minutes from the September 8th meeting of the Zimfest Association Board of Directors have been posted.
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August Board Meeting Minutes
Minutes from the August 4th meeting of the Zimfest Association Board of Directors have been posted.
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Board Presidential Transition
Dear Zimfest Community,
I am writing to let you know that I am stepping down as the Zimfest Association Board President, effective this month, and that Maria Minnaar Bailey has stepped up as president in an interim capacity! In the short term, Zimfest Association is transitioning to a rotating presidency, as we seek out our next president.
It has been a huge honor to serve as Board President for the last 4 years (and on the Board generally since 2011), but it is time to make room for new talent on the board, and ensure that the organization can grow in a sustainable way. I plan to remain on the board during the transition period.
More generally, the Zimfest Association Board is very short on members at the moment, and we really need your help—either as a potential president, or a general member. Zimfest is required to maintain at least 8 Board members to preserve certain Washington State nonprofit benefits. At the moment, we are very close to this limit.
Although the work of the annual Organizing Committee is more visible to attendees, a strong and vibrant Board is very important to the long-term health of the organization and gives you the opportunity to shape the vision and strategy for the festival, and work with an exceptional group of dedicated Board members.
If you are interested in serving as a Board member:
- Information about applying here
- Presidential job description here
- General Board information, including current members, here
Sincerely,
Alex Weeks
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July Board Meeting Minutes
Minutes from the July 14th meeting of the Zimfest Association Board of Directors have been posted.
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June Board Meeting Minutes
Minutes from the June 9th meeting of the Zimfest Association Board of Directors have been posted.
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May Board Meeting Minutes
Minutes from the May 19th meeting of the Zimfest Association Board of Directors have been posted.
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March and April Board Meeting Minutes
Minutes from the March 10th and April 14th meetings of the Zimfest Association board of directors have been posted.
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February Board Meeting Minutes
Minutes from the February 11th meeting of the Zimfest Association Board of Directors have been posted.
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December and January Board Meeting Minutes
Minutes from the December 10th and January 14th meetings of the Zimfest Association board of directors have been posted.
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Annual Campaign 2024
Dearest Zimfest Association Members and friends,
Once again, we’ve found ourselves at the end of another full year. In addition to wishing everyone a happy holiday season, we wanted to share a few things. First, while it’s always hard to go a year without seeing all of you and playing our favorite music, we have been hard at work planning the future of the festival, and we are so excited to announce that Zimfest 2025 is officially a go! For the first time, the festival will be held at Central Washington University in beautiful Ellensburg, WA, August 7-10. For more information, please check out our blog https://zimfest.org/blog/2024/zimfest-updates-2/.
And now, please allow me to take a minute to appreciate the Zimfest Association members who are reading this. There are now well over 100 active members, all of whom allow us to continue working to provide an annual festival while maintaining our connection to the music of Zimbabwe throughout the year. We cannot thank you enough for your continued support.
“Hey, I want to be appreciated, too!” you might say, and rest assured, anyone reading this is OK in my book, but if you really want to take it to the next level, it’s easier than ever to join the Zimfest team. Simply go to https://zimfest.org/about/membership/. From there, you can follow instructions to become a member, renew a membership, or verify your membership status by plugging in your email address. We now have the option to auto-renew so you can contribute every year without even having to think about it! Perks for members include skipping the festival registration fee, and early access to workshop registration.
Already a member, but want to contribute even more? There are lots of other ways to do so. Consider making a tax-deductible donation of whatever amount works for you. If you’re selling stuff on eBay, you can choose to donate a percentage of the final sales price to the Zimfest Association. Please visit https://charity.ebay.com/charity-auctions/my-causes/ and search for Zimfest! Finally, if your company supports matching donations, find out from your supervisor or Human Resources department how your company can match your contributions!
Whatever you may be celebrating this year, we hope you have a wonderful holiday season, and we look forward to seeing you all in Washington!
Membership questions? Please contact us at: za-members(at)zimfest{dot}org
Warmly,
Daniel Lockley, ZA Ex-Membership Queen
Maria Minnaar-Bailey, Interim President
Zimfest Association Board
Posted In: Zimfest Association News
1 Comment — Comments Are Open Post Your Reply
October and November Board Meeting Minutes
Minutes from the October 13th and November 10th meetings of the Zimfest Association board of directors have been posted.
Posted In: Zimfest Association News
No Comments
September Board Meeting Minutes
Minutes from the September 8th meeting of the Zimfest Association Board of Directors have been posted.
Posted In: Zimfest Association News
No Comments
August Board Meeting Minutes
Minutes from the August 4th meeting of the Zimfest Association Board of Directors have been posted.
Posted In: Zimfest Association News
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Board Presidential Transition
Dear Zimfest Community,
I am writing to let you know that I am stepping down as the Zimfest Association Board President, effective this month, and that Maria Minnaar Bailey has stepped up as president in an interim capacity! In the short term, Zimfest Association is transitioning to a rotating presidency, as we seek out our next president.
It has been a huge honor to serve as Board President for the last 4 years (and on the Board generally since 2011), but it is time to make room for new talent on the board, and ensure that the organization can grow in a sustainable way. I plan to remain on the board during the transition period.
More generally, the Zimfest Association Board is very short on members at the moment, and we really need your help—either as a potential president, or a general member. Zimfest is required to maintain at least 8 Board members to preserve certain Washington State nonprofit benefits. At the moment, we are very close to this limit.
Although the work of the annual Organizing Committee is more visible to attendees, a strong and vibrant Board is very important to the long-term health of the organization and gives you the opportunity to shape the vision and strategy for the festival, and work with an exceptional group of dedicated Board members.
If you are interested in serving as a Board member:
- Information about applying here
- Presidential job description here
- General Board information, including current members, here
Sincerely,
Alex Weeks
Posted In: Zimfest Association News
2 Comments
July Board Meeting Minutes
Minutes from the July 14th meeting of the Zimfest Association Board of Directors have been posted.
Posted In: Zimfest Association News
No Comments
June Board Meeting Minutes
Minutes from the June 9th meeting of the Zimfest Association Board of Directors have been posted.
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May Board Meeting Minutes
Minutes from the May 19th meeting of the Zimfest Association Board of Directors have been posted.
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March and April Board Meeting Minutes
Minutes from the March 10th and April 14th meetings of the Zimfest Association board of directors have been posted.
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February Board Meeting Minutes
Minutes from the February 11th meeting of the Zimfest Association Board of Directors have been posted.
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December and January Board Meeting Minutes
Minutes from the December 10th and January 14th meetings of the Zimfest Association board of directors have been posted.
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