Director At Large - Board of Directors Application

Board of Directors
Written By Mike Scott

Board of Directors

Bluecoats, Inc. is seeking applications to be considered for open seats on the Bluecoats Board of Directors. These available Director At Large positions are for seats opening in January at the Annual Meeting of the Corporation. Directors At Large are the highest level of governance at Bluecoats, and collectively hold fiduciary responsibility for the Nonprofit Corporation. The Board hires the CEO, and in cooperation with the CEO, creates the strategic vision for the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Attend 4-5 meetings per year (quarterly plus an additional as needed)

  • Serve on a committee (4-10 meetings per year as needed). Committee opportunities include:

    • Executive Committee

    • Finance Committee

    • Ethics Committee

    • Nominating Committee

    • Recognition Committee

    • Events Committee

    • Fundraising & Development

    • Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Council

    • Alumni Council

  • Attend major events operated by Bluecoats as appropriate

REQUIREMENTS

  • Free of disqualifying conflicts of interests

  • Submission of required background check

  • Submission of Participant Safety Agreement

  • Submission of Board Member Agreement

  • Submission of Conflict of Interest form (after start of term)

  • At least 21 years old

DESIRED

  • Love and knowledge of the drum corps activity, or a passion for the performing arts and performing arts education

  • Experience with management of governance of a nonprofit organization

  • Demonstrated business, artistic, legal, or academic experience

NOTES

At Bluecoats we’re committed to diversifying our board of directors to ensure that all kinds of voices are highlighted and given an opportunity to lead. That is why, in addition to the recruitment work of our Nominating Committee, these Director At Large positions are posted here. Nominations and elections are competitive, and not all online applicants will receive a follow-up. A limited number of seats are open based on term expirations and other considerations and all nominations are subject to election.

Application deadline: December 1

 
 

ABOUT BLUECOATS

Bluecoats is a non-profit performing arts education organization that operates programming for thousands of young aspiring musicians including the Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps, Bluecoats Indoor, Artistry IN BLUE, and THE BLUE WAY educational events. Bluecoats is a 501(c)3 organization headquartered in Canton, OH.

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Mike Scott
Mike Scott is a clinician, consultant, and the CEO of Rhythm X, Inc., a non-profit music education company in Dayton, Ohio. Mike earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio in 2012. There he studied percussion and conducting and completed the Farmer School of Business Summer Institute. Before beginning his career as an administrator and teacher, Mike was an active performer in the marching arts. In 2011 Mike was the conductor of the Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps of Canton, Ohio and was a performer in Rhythm X’s percussion ensemble from 2011-2012. Mike was also a member of the Miami University Marching Band for four years, serving as the drum major during the 2011 and 2012 seasons. In 2013 Mike began work at Rhythm X, Inc. as the Operations Director, managing the business development and logistics of the organization. He was also the Director of Instrumental Music at St. Ursula Academy in Toledo, Ohio. There he taught band, orchestra, and general music in grades 6-12. Prior to the 2015 competitive season, Mike became the first full-time employee at Rhythm X, Inc. as the company’s CEO. There he works with the organization’s President Tim Fairbanks to develop the future strategy of the company. During the summer months, Mike travels the country with the Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps as the group’s Tour Administrator. He has also served as the tour manager of The Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps of Allentown, Pennsylvania. Mike proudly endorses Innovative Percussion, Etymotic Research, and Fred J. Miller Inc.
http://mikewscott.com
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