The Midwest Chamber Ensemble prepares its members for future career opportunities by creating a professional environment, providing networking opportunities, and programming a wide variety of repertoire while simultaneously presenting its audience with quality concerts.
MCE is currently seeking a board member to serve as the treasurer. The treasurer performs the following duties which take approximately 4 hours per month:
路 Prepares and presents monthly financials for board meetings
路 Collaborates with the artistic director in making financial projections for programming
路 Writes and issues checks for each musician and paid staff member for every performance
路 Prepares tax returns on annual basis
路 Prepares and sends tax deduction letter to donors each January
路 Attends one-hour monthly board meetings (usually 10 per year)
路 Ensures that change is available for cash paying patrons.
路 Board members are expected to purchase tickets to the concerts (either individually or a season ticket) and support the organization by making a monetary donation on an annual basis.
The treasurer serves a 3-year term and is eligible to extend that term for an additional 3 years, per board guidelines.