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Southern Ontario Chamber Music Institute Board of Directors 2010-2011
Tag Watson, John Muldoon, Deirdra Watson, Brian McCulloch, Darlene Webb, and Mark Woodruff

Board of Directors
President Tag Watson Corporate Communications Executive	Mr. Watson is the former Vice President, Communications of NewAlta. His extensive industry knowledge includes 35 years of experience with companies such as Laidlaw Inc., Tricil Ltd., Trimac Ltd. and Kenting Ltd. He has played prominent roles in the Canadian Investor Relations Institute and the Canadian Public Relations Society, where he has received his Public Relations Accreditation and was designated a Toronto Chapter Lifetime Member for his services. Mr. Watson is an Advisory Committee Member for Humber College’s Corporate Communications Program.
Treasurer Mark Woodruff Chartered Accountant
Director At Large Darlene Webb Corporate Communications Manager	back to top
Director At Large John Muldoon Manager, Communications and Public Affairs
Director At Large Webmaster Deirdra Watson Public Relations Consultant	Ms. Watson is a public relations consultant with over 20 years experience in communications, marketing, event planning and website development. A lover of music Ms. Watson has been involved with SOCMI for the past two years designing and developing the website and has grown to love what the institution has to offer young people today. Her other community involvements include OPACC (Ontario Parents Advocating for Children with Cancer) as web designer/communications advisor, She has aso been a member of Rotary International, Ancaster A.M. Deirdra is also a member of the Canadian Public Relations Society, Hamilton Chapter and serves on the Mentorship Committee and is also a mentor. back to top
Director At Large Brian McCulloch Educator	Mr. McCulloch is a retired educator who, for the past 14 years, worked as a vice Principal in 5 secondary schools with the Peel Board of Education. His passion for music extends back to high school where he played the violin. More recently, Mr. McCulloch has facilitated site arrangements with the Toronto International Music Festival, an organization that brings secondary school students to the Toronto area for workshops and concerts. Currently, Mr. McCulloch and his wife design and facilitate corporate training in Human Resources through their company MYgosh Associates. back to top
Board Information with Governance Documents Annual General Meeting 2008 AGM 2009 Minutes President's Report Institute Program Directors Report Slate of Directors 2009-2010 Statement Fiscal September 30, 2009 Annual General Meeting 2008 AGM 2008 Meeting Annoucement AGM 2008 Minutes President's Report Institute Program Directors Report Slate of Directors 2008-2009 Statement Fiscal September 30, 2008 Annual General Meeting 2007 AGM 2007 Minutes Executive Director’s Report Institute Program Directors Report Slate of Directors 2007-2008 Audited Statement Fiscal September 30, 2007 Annual General Meeting 2006 For information or to obtain copies of the 2006 AGM, please send your request to info@socmi.org AGM 2006 Minutes President’s Report Treasurer’s Report Executive Director’s Report Institute Program Director’s Report Audited Statement Fiscal September 30, 2006 back to top

Summer Institute Staff

Institute Program Director
Adrianna Ficzere,
M.ED., B. Mus

Ms. Ficzere’s involvement with SOCMI spans thirteen years. This year marks her fourth year as Summer Institute Programming Director – recommending faculty, developing programmes, co-ordinating applications, co-selecting repertoire, and grouping participants into ensembles, as well as, ensuring the Institute runs smoothly during its two weeks of operation. Ms. Ficzere is the middle school Learning Resource Teacher and Resource Team chair, as well as, Principal's Designate at Allan A. Greenleaf Elementary School, Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board. She holds degrees in Music Education and Performance, Political Science, and a Masters of Education in Curriculum Studies. She is actively involved in developing curriculum for various subjects including the arts. Ms. Ficzere specializes in teaching children with various exceptionalities, including learning disabilities, gifted, autistic, and behavioural challenges. Ms. Ficzere can also be found teaching piano, once a week, at the Merriam School of Music in Oakville, Ontario.

Email: aficzere@socmi.org

SOCMI Administration