Getting the Stage Set for Creativity, Collaboration, and Connection
As autumn approaches, SETC is buzzing with activity and forward momentum. One of our most important initiatives this season is the search for our next Executive Director. With the application process now closed, we are moving into the next phase: interviewing and vetting candidates. The hiring committee will begin first-round interviews in October, and we’re excited about the leadership possibilities ahead.
In parallel, we’re making significant progress on our Governance Restructuring Project. Over the past few months, we’ve hosted several town hall meetings to introduce the proposed structure to SETC’s leadership and committees. These conversations have been vital in shaping a more transparent and effective organizational framework. Next, we’ll be reviewing SETC’s bylaws and rules to ensure alignment with nonprofit standards and best practices. This step is crucial in creating a governance model that is both clear and compliant, setting the stage for a stronger future.
The staff has also been working hard this fall. Arranging our fall auditions in September and the National Conference on Outdoor Theater, sponsored by Ludus, in October. The committee chairs have been vetting workshop proposals. We've been busy lining up keynote speakers, and we are working hard to make our March conference in Chattanooga one of the best conferences SETC has ever hosted. EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION IS OPEN through Halloween; please take advantage of the great rates you can get by being one of the first people to register! Please take a moment to send a thank you to the Central Office staff and express your appreciation for all the hard work they do for the organization every day.
I would also like to personally thank Jack Benjamin for his leadership and guidance as our Interim Executive Director over the past year. This organization has been in great hands with Jack's leadership. Jack, along with the entire Central Office staff, has prepared our organization for its next leader. Please take a moment to express your gratitude to Jack for his dedication and passion for this organization.