The association is a nonprofit association and is not organized for the private gain of any person. The specific purpose of the association is to:
1. Arrange and fund raise for local and out-of-town competitions, festivals, public performances, summer school or workshops to increase a student’s appreciation and interest in dance.
2. Carry on other educational programs in order to increase knowledge in dance; and
3. Foster goodwill and sportsmanship, and provide opportunities for self-development in the field of dance.
PERMITTED USES FOR MONIES RAISED: entry fees, workshop fees, travel expenses, costumes, shoes, videos, pictures, private lessons, etc, or others related expenses with the approval of our Artistic Director, Mrs. Laura Pascolo-McRury.
THE NET PROFITS FROM FUNDRAISING VENUES ARE DISPENSED AS FOLLOWS: 5% to the co-ordinator of the fundraiser, 5% to the treasurer of the IAPAA, 10% to the general expense account and 80% to the individual member (dancer)
CHAIRPERSON/PRESIDENT: The I.A.P.A.A. does not have a formal board set in place. All fundraising endeavours must be approved by Mrs. Laura Pascolo-McRury, owner and Artistic Director of the International Dance Academy.
TREASURER – A parent volunteer is required to act as Treasurer. This parent must have a student registered with the International Dance Academy. Presently, Mrs. Michelle Pizzi is our Treasurer.
SECRETARY – A parent volunteer is needed to take notes during our meetings. A copy of the meetings is then handed out (or emailed) to parents and posted on all bulletin boards at the studio. Presently, Mrs. Maureen Knudsen is the Secretary.
CO-ORDINATOR OF INDIVIDUAL FUNDRAISERS: This position always changes. Parents who bring forth an idea to Laura McRury, director of International Dance Academy, are encouraged to act as the co-ordinator. One incentive for acting as co-ordinator is to earn extra funds towards their child’s individual fundraising account, remember 5% of all fundraising profit goes to the co-ordinator. We welcome new ideas.
Ongoing – Tagging Co-ordinator: Mrs. Natalie Malette ( Tagging Sign Up Sheets can be found 10 days before a schedule tag day, posted on the 3rd bulletin board in hallway leading to Locker Room.)
HOW DO I GET FUNDS RELEASED FROM MY CHILD’S ACCOUNT: Your account balance is confidential, only you and the treasurer (Michelle Pizzi) have your account balance. For this reason, we ask that you purchase and pay for the supplies which you need, then ask for the I.A.P.A.A. Money Release Form, available through the front office of our Studio, fill it out, the director of IDA will sign it, and once the treasurer verifies that your account has sufficient funds then a cheque will be made out to you the parent/guardian; OR email the treasurer Michelle Pizzi (mypizzi@shaw.ca) and carbon copy a copy to Laura McRury (laura@internationaldanceacademy.com), it’s that simple.
REGISTERED MEMBERS OF THE I.A.P.A.A.: All students actively registered with the International Dance Academy are members of the International Academy Performing Arts Association. Should a student cease to be registered with the International Dance Academy, their individual fundraising account can be assigned to another active student (deadline for transfer: 1year). If we do not hear from you within that time frame then your individual fundraising account would be transferred into our general expense account.
Further questions contact:
Michelle Pizzi 629-7850
Maureen Knudsen 475-0556
Laura Pascolo-McRury 622-7333 or 627-2302