Overview
The Board of Directors is a diverse group of dedicated, elected volunteers that oversees the business side of The Charlatan. It is responsible for the oversight of the financial and legal affairs of the corporation, assisting in the hiring of non-editorial positions and ensuring the efficient, responsible management of the corporation.
The Board meets regularly to make decisions regarding the business management of the corporation. The Board is comprised of:
- Chair (Kyra “Ky” Vellinga);
- Treasurer (Matthew Robertson);
- Secretary (Miriam Visser);
- Staff representatives (Kyla Silva, Myles Bodie);
- Director of Community Engagement (Grace Martin);
- Director of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (Teni Ogunsanya)
- Director of Legal Affairs & Ethical Principles (Dana Thabet);
- A faculty representative (Aneurin Bosley); and
- A professional representative (Jillian Piper).
The Board is a great place to learn more about the business side of the publications industry, and is committed to developing the human resources management, financial, EDI and legal savvy of its members. The Board is also committed to being open and transparent, particularly about the finances of the organization.
To learn more about the Board and its role in the publication of the Charlatan, ask questions about the state of the corporation or find out how you can volunteer with the Board, send an email to [email protected].
Notable documents
Click to access our 2025-2026 constitution, bylaws and budget. Approved meeting minutes for the 2023-2024, 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 publishing years can also be found below.
2023-2024 Publishing Year Meeting Minutes
2024-2025 Publishing Year Meeting Minutes
2025-2026 Publishing Year Meeting Minutes
In 2025, the Connelly and Koshy professional corporation, which is authorized to practice public accounting by the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, signed Charlatan Publications Inc.’s annual review engagement letter. In their letter they concluded that the Charlatan’s financial reports fairly represent the status of the corporation’s finances and cashflow. They have prepared for us standard financial statements and reviewed the risks that our corporation is exposed to.
Membership
Members of the corporation are vital players in the functioning of Charlatan Publications Inc. As outlined in the Charlatan’s bylaws, depending on class, members can: vote/attend meetings of the members, attend editorial staff meetings, request referendum questions, bring questions to student directors, and more. The Charlatan has two (2) classes of members: voting members and honorary non-voting members.
As per the Charlatan’s bylaws, the following individuals are eligible to become voting members of the corporation:
- All students of Carleton University who have applied for and been accepted as a voting member by the Board, and who have made a contribution (as defined in the corporation’s constitution) to the Charlatan.
- Note: As defined in section 2.2(i) of the Charlatan’s constitution, a contribution is (i) any material submission to the publication for which the author receives credit in the masthead, including without limitation, an article, photo, graphic design, copy-edits or opinion piece; (ii) volunteer support provided or work conducted in furtherance of the corporation’s mission, as requested by the corporation; and (iii) such other contributions as may be defined in a policy adopted by the Board.
Voting members of the corporation shall be entitled to receive notice of, attend and vote at all meetings of members and each such voting member shall be entitled to one (1) vote at said meetings.
As per the Charlatan’s bylaws, the following individuals are eligible to become honorary non-voting members of the corporation:
- Persons interested in furthering the corporation’s purposes and who have applied for and been accepted as an honorary non-voting member by resolution of the Board or in such other manner as may be determined by the Board.
Please note: Honorary non-voting members of the corporation are not entitled to receive notice of, attend or vote at meetings of the members. Nor are honorary non-voting members eligible to run for elected positions at the editorial staff or Board level; nor are they allowed to vote in any election or referendum, at either the staff or Board level.
To become a member of either class, an eligible individual must apply using the official form.
A membership lasts from September 1 (or the date the member is accepted by the Board) to August 31 in each school year. Memberships are renewable subject to approval by the Board.
Please note that membership may be terminated, suspended or removed subject to provisions in the Charlatan’s constitution and bylaws.
Have questions? Reach out to the Chair of the Board at [email protected]
