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Wanted: Have an instrument that you’d be willing to donate to a good cause? Then we’re looking for you! We’re working on an ambitious project to bring music to a community 300 kilometres north of Prince Albert, SK. Will you help?

WHAT’S THE PROJECT? We’re sending musician Eliza Mary Doyle to Stanley Mission, SK to be an artist in residence for the month of January. She’ll be working with youth, teachers, and community members, tailoring her programming to meet the needs of the community.

Doyle is a singer-songwriter, guitarist, and banjo player, having played and toured for years as a solo artist as well as part of the Dead South. We think she will have a tremendous impact in the community.

When she’s done, Doyle won’t only be leaving behind a wealth of first-hand experience for the people of the community but also a full complement of instruments for them to continue to make music with.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? We’re looking to send up a variety of musical instruments for Doyle to teach with, and we’re asking you to help us out.

If you’ve got a stringed instrument that can be strummed or picked, harmonicas, or percussive instruments that you’d like to see go to a good cause, this is the one.

You can find a full list of the supplies we’re looking for here.

HOW CAN YOU HELP? We are reaching out to ask for whatever support you’d be able to give.

• Instruments can be dropped off by December 29 at Long and McQuade (617 8th Street E, Saskatoon) and Saskatchewan Cultural Exchange (2431 8th Avenue, Regina).
• To make a cash donation or for instrument pick-up outside of Regina or Saskatoon, email us.

WANT TO KNOW MORE? Read the CBC’s recent article on the project!

The Saskatchewan Cultural Exchange is pleased to invite its membership and all interested to its Annual General Meeting on November 24, 2018. Our staff and Board of Directors will be handling the business of an AGM and updating the membership on what the organization has accomplished in our 2017-2018 year.

All are welcome to attend the meeting, while voting is reserved for members of the Saskatchewan Cultural Exchange. Membership is open to anyone who resides in Saskatchewan and signs up. Sign up for our newsletter to become a member.

One item that will be taken care of at the AGM is electing new members of the Board of Directors. Are you interested in serving the organization while also learning more about organization governance? Fill out our Board of Directors application form and a current director will reach out to you shortly.

The meeting will take place in the Club at 2431 8th Avenue. Proceedings start at 11 a.m. The agenda follows.

Saskatchewan Cultural Exchange Society
Annual General Meeting
Saturday, November 24, 2018
11 a.m.
The Club
2431 8th Avenue, Regina, SK

1. Call to order.
2. Approval of the agenda as distributed.
3. Approval of December 2, 2017 AGM minutes as distributed.
4. Bylaw amendments.
5. SCES reports.
5.1 Board Chair’s report.
5.2. Executive Director’s report.
5.3. Venue report.
5.4. Outreach report.
5.5. Financial report.
5.6. Appointment of auditors.
5.7 Nomination Committee’s report and election.
6. Old business.
7. New business.
8. Adjournment.