Dance Parade Values Statements. All members of Dance Parade agree to:
1) Further Dance Parade, Inc's mission that exists to promote dance as an expressive and unifying art form by showcasing all forms of dance, educating the general public about the opportunities to experience dance, and celebrating diversity of dance by sponsoring a yearly city-wide dance parade and dance festival.
2.) DP’s Values: Achieving our mission requires great people who are bright, creative, energetic and with these values:
* Integrity and honesty
* Team players
* Promoting innovation
* Willingness to take on big challenges and see them through
* Embracing others’ differences with respect
* Delivering excellence
* Selfless, positive attitude, committed to personal excellence
* Passion about Dance and enhancing the lives of people in our communities
* Accountable for commitments, results, and quality to DP performers, sponsors, government and staff
* Communicating openly and often
3) Fairness & Anti-abuse policy: We do not tolerate physical, sexual, emotional or verbal abuse or misconduct of any kind or making abusive statements in regard to a person's race, gender, religion, nationality, ethnicity, sex or age.
4) Be Available: DP recognizes the needs of staff to attend to personal and job matters however, committee members agree to participate in meetings and conference calls to the best of their ability, and to be available by email and by phone.
5) Actively participate in planning and preparation.
6) Confidentiality: I understand that some of the information I receive as a DP volunteer may be of a sensitive nature. I agree not to share any such information with any and all third parties outside of DP.
7) Fill out and return an IRS form W2. As a contractor, DP is obligated to file a 1099 and the W2 helps us determine how to do so.
8)Allow Ownership of created materials to stay with DP: Any and all worldwide intellectual property rights in any creations and/ or contributions I perform as a volunteer or as a 1099 contractor for DP, shall belong to DP and be considered a “work made for hire” under U.S. law, with DP as the sole and exclusive owner of all rights, title and interest thereof. All information and contacts gathered by DP staff is to be shared appropriately to DP staff. All images and artwork created is to be stored in a central location for multiple personnel use.
This Agreement shall go into effect upon applicant's submission and remain in effect as long as member is working with DP. A member’s failure to adhere to these responsibilities can result in his or her dismissal from the team.