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Katari Taiko

NOTICE OF THE 2012 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE KATARI TAIKO DRUM GROUP ASSOCIATION

6:30 pm, Thursday, March 22, 2012

Tonari Gumi 511 East Broadway Vancouver, BC

Agenda

  1. Call to order
  2. Approval of the Agenda
  3. Approval of the Minutes of the last AGM, March 10, 2011
  4. Presentation of Annual Report for 2011
  5. Presentation of Financial Statements for the Year Ending Dec.31, 2011 and
  6. the 2012 Budget for Approval
  7. Appointment regarding the preparation of financial statements for 2012
  8. Nominations and Election of Directors
  9. Other business
  10. Adjournment

Refreshments will be served.

Your attendance at this meeting as well as at the Powell Street Festival Society’s Annual General Meeting at 7:00 pm at Tonari Gumi on the same day (Thursday, March 22) would be greatly appreciated!

Contact Diane at 604-728-8240 or diane@dkam.ca for more information.

Spring Workshop

ONE DAY WORKSHOP: Sunday, March 25, 2012, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Learn about taiko history, notation, and basic rhythms at this one-day, hands-on workshop. At the end of the workshop, participants will have learned a taiko piece. No previous experience is necessary.

Venue: Taiko Space, 1254 Frances Street, Vancouver (just west of Clark Drive)
Fee: $75 general or $50 for students/ seniors/ unemployed.
Participants must be a minimum of 16 years of age.
Please wear loose, comfortable clothing, and bring a lunch. Bring soft-soled indoor athletic footwear, or be prepared to go barefoot - street shoes cannot be worn inside the taiko space. Coffee, tea and juice will be provided.

Please download the registration form and call 604.683.8240 before sending it with your payment to:
Katari Taiko Workshop Registration
#410 – 111 Hastings Street West, Vancouver, BC V6B 1H4
Tel: (604) 683.8240; Fax: (604) 683.7911; Email: diane@dkam.ca

Applicants will be accepted on a first come, first served basis to a maximum of 15. Registration will not be confirmed until the fee is paid.

Please Become A Member!

Katari Taiko Drum Group Association is a non-profit society dedicated to educating Canadians about the history, art and performance of traditional and contemporary taiko music (Japanese drumming). Your membership shows your support for the work of Katari Taiko. You will receive news and notices of upcoming performances and the annual general meeting. Please download the form and fill out the bottom portion.

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