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The M V. Blues Society is a-volunteer organization. We need you to help grow the vibrant Blues scene here in the Mahoning Valley. By lending a hand at the functions, you can help make more of an impact.
If you are interested in helping out with any of our activities, send an email to our Volunteer Coordinator. We will follow up with more information as the events are organized.
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- Become a Corporate Sponsor. Corporate Sponsors are entitled to free advertising or recognition in the MV. Blues Society newsletter, website, and Festival Program.
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- For a more regular opportunity to guide the Society's direction, choose to join our Board or Committees.
Board Members Needed:
The Society is looking for members to serve on its Board of Directors. A background in the music field is definitely not a requirement, only an interest in Blues and a desire to help the Society.
General expectations for board members include leading a MVBS committee, participating in MVBS events and activities, and reaching out to the community for ways to spread the Blues and to encourage new member enrollment. Every board member is an ambassador and fundraiser for the Blues and MVBS Specific board member duties and responsibilities will be discussed and determined after candidates have been selected.
Volunteer Committee Members Needed:
If you have an interest in working with any of our committees, which carry on the work of MVBS, please contact us. You can review the functions of each committee Your expertise and willingness to commit your time to the Blues helps MVBS keep the Blues alive!
Please send a short (less than one page) letter of interest describing your background and abilities, why you want to help lead the MVBS, and on which committee(s) you would be most valuable.
Please send your letter of interest to:
Mahoning Valley Blues Society
344 Broadview Ave
Youngstown, Oh 44509 or Info@mvblues.org
Contact The Mahoning Valley Blues Society
MVBS COMMITTEES
| Fundraising |
Marketing |
Merchandising |
Publicity |
Membership |
| Newsletter |
Website |
Volunteers |
Blues In Schools |
Identify sources of long-term and short-term funding for MVBS operations, programs, and special events. Funding sources include regional and national organization grants, personal and corporate donations, and in-kind contributions. Establish policies and procedures, and coordinate annual fundraising strategy. Create activities, events, and partnerships that promote the Society's mission and raise funds to continue our efforts.
Establish policies and procedures and execute strategies to maximize the value and exposure of the MVBS "brand" to enhance participation in fundraising activities. Forge mutually beneficial relationships between MVBS and its members and potential members, corporations, musicians, government funding agencies, and other non-profits. Design an annual marketing plan. Develop marketing materials to promote the use of the MVBS logo through licensing arrangements and to promote fundraising initiatives. Coordinate and increase advertisements placed in the MVBS newsletter, website, and other media outlets.
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Merchandising Subcommittee
Identify, order, price, and control inventory of suitable merchandise bearing the MVBS logo or proprietary images. Discover new markets and products to better serve our members and Blues fans in general through Blues merchandising. Identify and coordinate merchandise display venues, sales, and maintain records.
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Publicity & Promotions Subcommittee
Establish policies, procedures, and strategies to advance awareness of the society in general and specifically promote all MVBS events. Cultivate relationships with media representatives and create promotional materials. Develop and maintain a list of media contacts, supportive associations, and corporations, and create press releases for MVBS activities and events.
Develop policies and procedures to coordinate membership and recruiting processes. Design strategies for maintaining and expanding the membership base. This committee is responsible for all member communications and for negotiating perks and discounts with businesses for members. Develop and constantly improve membership benefits package.
Produces an informative monthly communication for MVBS members and the larger Blues community. Develop commercial sponsors and solicit advertising for newsletter. The Newsletter Subcommittee also coordinates editing and printing.
Host the MVBS website and maintain the currency and accuracy of material on the site. Develop fundraising opportunities to include merchandising, on-line donations, and advertising sales. Make recommendations for improvement.
Identify, recruit, and organize volunteers to support the activities of the Society. Other responsibilities include developing policies and procedures, conducting training of volunteers as required, and designing recruiting and volunteer appreciation activities. Maintain a current list of volunteers with contact information and areas of interest and expertise.
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Blues In Schools Program Coordinating Committee
The mission of The Blues in Schools program is to perpetuate blues music education and performance in every education outlet in the Mahoning Valley. Liaison with school system administrators and educators and solicit funding and sponsorships to enable the program to become self-sustaining. Coordinate Blues music programs with schools, including curriculum development, cultivating support from local and special guest musicologists and other academics, and booking performers.
- Develop a MVBS Music Scholarship award program along with sponsors to support it.
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