<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">[</span><i><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Le français suit</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">] </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Dear members and supporters of the Canadian Association for Theatre Research,</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32)"><br>
<span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> </span><br>
<span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Elections for the CATR/ACRT Board of Directors
for 2023 will take place this <b>March 8^th to 15^th</b>.
This year, the following seven positions are up for election: <b>Ontario, Atlantic
Region, Prairie Region, British Columbia, Member-at-Large, Francophone
Representative, Graduate Student</b>. Nominations are sought for a two-year
term (2023-2025).</span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:13pt;color:rgb(46,83,149)">What
is the Board of Directors? </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">CATR/ACRT operates with a 14-member
elected Board of Directors that meets regularly throughout the year to
coordinate the Association’s work. To ensure that members across the country
are represented, the Board includes one representative from each of the
following areas: Atlantic Region, Québec, Ontario, Prairie Region, Alberta and
the Territories, and British Columbia. In addition, the Board includes one
Francophone Representative, two Graduate Student Representatives, two
Representatives at Large, and one Unaffiliated Scholar Representative.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Members of the Board are responsible
for determining the overall direction of the Association. Decisions are made at
Board meetings, which typically take place online by video conferencing three to
four times per year. Members also participate in the committees of the
Association and are expected to contribute to the organization of the annual
conference. </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Members of equity-deserving groups
are encouraged to apply. The Canadian Association for Theatre Research is
committed to the principles and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusiveness
that respect the dignity and independence of all persons.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Please fill out the form attached if
you are considering running or nominating someone else for a position.
Potential candidates seeking more information about board work and responsibilities
are invited to contact the Elections Officer to speak with a board member who
can answer their questions.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Please email completed nomination forms no later than <b>February 28,
2023</b> to the Elections Officer, Matt Jones at: </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="mailto:catracrt.elections@gmail.com" style="color:blue"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">catracrt.elections@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32)">.<br>
<br>
<span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Many thanks, </span><br>
<br>
<span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Matt Jones</span><br>
<span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">CATR/ACRT Elections Officer</span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">--</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Chèr(e)s membres et sympathisants de l'Association canadienne de la recherche théâtrale,,</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Les prochaines élections de notre
Conseil d’administration se tiendront du <b>8 mars au 15 mars 2023</b>. Cette
année, les sept postes suivants sont à pourvoir : <b>Ontario, Région de
l’Atlantique, Région des Prairies, Colombie-Britannique, Représentant(e) sans
désignation régionale, Représentant(e) francophone, Représentant(e)s des
étudiant(e)s des cycles supérieurs. </b>Chaque poste a un mandat de deux ans
(2023-2025).<b></b></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-size:13pt;color:rgb(46,83,149)">En quoi consiste le conseil d’administration ? </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">La gestion de l’ACRT/CATR relève d’un
conseil d’administration composé de 14 membres élus, qui se rencontrent
régulièrement au cours de l’année pour coordonner le travail de l’Association.
Afin de s’assurer que l’ensemble des membres du pays sont représentés, le
conseil comprend une personne pour chacune des régions suivantes : région
de l’Atlantique, Québec, Ontario, Région des Prairies, Alberta et les
territoires, Colombie-Britannique. De plus, le conseil inclut une ou un Représentant(e)
francophone, deux Représentant(e)s des étudiant(e)s des cycles supérieurs, deux
Représentant(e)s sans désignation régionale et une ou un Représentant(e) des
chercheurs et chercheuses sans affiliation institutionnelle.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Les membres du Conseil sont
chargé(e)s de déterminer la direction générale de l’Association. Les décisions sont
prises lors des rencontres du conseil d’administration, qui se tiennent
généralement en ligne, par visioconférence, trois ou quatre fois par année. Les
membres du Conseil participent également aux comités de l’Association et à
l’organisation du colloque annuel. </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Les membres qui font partie des
groupes visés par les mesures d’équité sont encouragés à poser leur
candidature. L’Association canadienne de la recherche théâtrale s’est engagée à
respecter les principes et les pratiques en matière d’équité, de diversité et
d’inclusion pour assurer la dignité et l’indépendance de toutes et tous.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Veuillez remplir le formulaire ci-joint
si vous souhaitez vous présenter ou proposer la candidature d’une autre
personne à un poste à pourvoir. Les personnes qui songent à se présenter et qui
aimeraient avoir des informations supplémentaires sur le travail et les
responsabilités du conseil d’administration sont invitées à communiquer avec le
Responsable des élections, qui pourra répondre à leurs questions.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Veuillez envoyer les mises en
candidature au Responsable des élections, Matt Jones, à </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="mailto:catracrt.elections@gmail.com" style="color:blue"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">catracrt.elections@gmail.com</span></a></span><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> au plus tard <b>le 28 février 2023</b>.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Cordialement,</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Matt Jones</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="FR-CA" style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Responsable des élections de l’ACRT</span></p></div>