AGLC FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GUIDELINES

SPECIAL GROUPS

A. PERFORMING SPECIAL GROUPS

1. Guidelines for Financial Assistance from AGLC Funds for Performing Special Groups
a. Funds will be distributed at the discretion of the executive when available.
b. A Performing Special Group is any special group that performs public displays of music, dance, singing or any other activity on behalf of the Society that is deemed presentable.
c. Funds are available for the following:
     1) costumes
     2) equipment
     3) composition
     4) instruction
     5) competition entry fees
     6) travel inside the province for the purpose of representing the Society
     7) any other expenses deemed acceptable by the AGLC
d. Funds must be used for activities that are compatible with Society and Special Group objectives.
e. Requests will be in writing and directed to the Society by the Special Group Chair.

2. Guidelines for Financial Assistance from AGLC Funds for Performing Special Groups Members
a. Funds will be distributed at the discretion of the executive when available.
b. A Performing Special Group Member is any member of a Performing Special Group in good standing who performs or assists in the public displays of music, dance, singing or any other activity on behalf of the Society that is deemed presentable.
c. Funds are available for the following:
     1) costumes
     2) equipment
     3) instruction
     4) travel inside the province for the purpose of representing the Society
     5) any other expenses deemed acceptable by the AGLC
d. Special group Members are eligible to claim compensation once their personal expenses have exceeded $200. Receipts must be supplied.
e. Funds must be used for activities that are compatible with Society and Special Group objectives.
f. Requests will be in writing and directed to the Society by the Special Group Member with a supporting letter from the Special Group Chair.

3. Guidelines for Financial Assistance from AGLC Funds for Performing Special Groups Voluntary Instructors
a. Funds will be distributed at the discretion of the executive when available.
b. A Performing Special Group Voluntary Instructor is any member of a Performing Special Group in good standing who instructs the special group in the special group's activity on a voluntary basis and performs or assists in the public displays of music, dance, singing or any other activity on behalf of the Society that is deemed presentable.
c. Funds are available for the following:
     1) costumes
     2) equipment
     3) instruction
     4) travel inside the province for the purpose of representing the Society
     5) any other expenses deemed acceptable by the AGLC
d. Special Group Voluntary Instructors are eligible to claim compensation once their personal expenses have exceeded $200. Receipts must be supplied.
e. Funds must be used for activities that are compatible with Society and Special Group objectives.
f. Requests will be in writing and directed to the Society by the Special Group Voluntary Instructor with a supporting letter from the Special Group Chair.

B. SERVICE SPECIAL GROUPS

1. Guidelines for Financial Assistance from AGLC Funds for Service Special Groups
a. Funds will be distributed at the discretion of the executive when available.
b. A Service Special Group is any special group that provides the Society and its members with a service.
c. Funds are available for the following:
     1) rentals
     2) facilities
     3) catering
     4) supplies
     5) travel inside the province for the purpose of representing the Society
     6) any other expenses deemed acceptable by the AGLC
d. Funds must be used for activities that are compatible with Society and Special Group objectives.
e. Requests with attached receipts will be in writing and directed to the Society by the Special Group Chair.