Life Members have played an important part in MMuDS for their long term commitment and outstanding contribution to MMuDS.
Life Members:
Kay Harris Anne Wileman Shirley Patterson Jeannie & Bill McDonagh David Parsons Arthur Huggins Cathie Smith Michele Padbury Daryl Hunt Fern Chadband Janet Mackenzie & Al Rozefsky Karen Pirie Ron Black
Life membership is awarded to a MMuDS member who has made an outstanding contribution to MMuDS for over 15 years. The Committee, or a Committee member, nominates and considers whether a member is eligible for Life Membership. For Life Membership to be awarded, an absolute majority of the Committee must agree. Existing Life Members may assist the Committee in making a decision or by providing further information or testimonials about the nominated member. The following criteria are provided to assist the Committee to consider the eligibility of a member for Life Membership, noting that not all criteria need to be met and that there may be other relevant criteria that should be considered. The nominated member has:
made an outstanding contribution to more than one aspect of MMuDS’ productions (performance, orchestra, staging, direction, committee etc.)
provided guidance, leadership and assistance to others over a variety of production areas
detailed expertise in a particular area
actively promoted MMuDS in the local and broader community
encouraged others to participate in MMuDS
worked well with other MMuDS members
represented MMuDS on other committees
been involved in non-production activities (working bees, Supper Club etc)
MMuDS Life Membership.
Janet Mackenzie and Al Rozefsky are our most recent Life Members. Thanks to their commitment, dedication over many years with MMuDS. Janet was the original convenor of the Playreading group, but both contributed hundreds of hours over many years working in the wings of countless productions. Pictured Al Rozefsky with MMuDS President, Michael Isbister at the 2018 Annual General Meeting.