Mission
The Mayne Island Conservancy Society works with the community to preserve the ecological integrity of Mayne Island for future generations
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Welcome
Welcome to the web site of the Mayne Island Conservancy Society! In these pages you will find information about the Society, its philosophy and operations. The "MENU CHOICES" offered at the head of this "Home" page link to main page for the subject headings described. The column at the left margin provides access to different topics on the current page as well as links to info on all MICS' projects. If you are looking for more detail on the programmes other material listed click on the links provided in the body of each of the main pages. You will find current and historical iinformation, and related photos linked from each of these main pages.
In addition there are direct links to our Calendar of Events and our Gallery in the left column below the "Topic" links on each main page. The Calendar lists all MICS events as well as some of the significant happenings taking place on other Southern Gulf Islands. The Gallery contains all the illustrations available to the Society, organised by event or subject, many of which do not appear on the main pages
At the bottom of the left hand column on each page you will find the usual "utility links" including our Site Map (a quick way of moving directly to the page you want to read) as well as Contact Info and "About Us"
We will be delighted to receive your comments about your experiences on this site, and you are more than welcome to contribute items, photos and correcting or supplementary information - send an email to Webmaster
Above Dinner Bay
- Toby Snelgrove
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Purpose
a) To educate and increase the public's understanding of the environmental. ecological and recreational values of Mayne Island eco-systems and Mount Parke by offering seminars, workshops and ecological tours to the public
b) To provide expert advice to government bodies on the eco-systems of Mayne Island
c) To organize and participate in projects designed to encourage community participation in conservation of properties by land purchase, covenant, lease, stewardship, contract or other instrument.
People who visit and live on Mayne Island know that it is a very special place. MICS will continue to develop best stewardship practices in collaboration with private landowners and other conservation groups associated with Mayne Island. The Society's mission is to ensure that the island's fragile eco-systems will be enhanced and its natural beauty will be protected for future generations.
Legal
The Mayne Island Conservancy Society is registered with the Ministry of the Attprney General under the Societies Act of British Columbia. The first registration was under the name of "Friends of Mount Parke" and the Society underwent a formal change of name in 2005 thus formally recognising its expanding mandate and interest in all aspects of preservation and conservation throughout Mayne Island. The Provincial registration number is S-46756
The Society is also recognised as a Charity for income tax purposes with the registration number 87131 7202
The Society issues income tax receipts for donations of $20 or more.
Governance
The Society's Constitution & Bylaws mandate a Board of Directors of up to 10 individuals with an Executive Committee made up of the following officers:
- President - Michael Dunn
- Vice President - Bill Warning
- Secretary - Ann Johnston
- Treasurer - Alan Ryder
- Past President - Helen O'Brian
All Directors and Officers are elected for a term of two years with no limitation as to consecutive terms.
From time to time the Society hires staff under contract to assist with the execution of projects and day to day administrative functions - pictured at right: Chris Fretwell, Leanna Boyer, Miriam Isaac-Renton & Zoe Cocker at the MICS office
An Annual General Meeting is held each year in March; anyone may attend but only currently paid up members may vote in elections for the Board, adopt resolutions, make changes to the Constitution and Bylaws and approve the budget for the coming year's operations.
Membership
Membership is open to all, whether resident on Mayne Island or not. The membership year is the Calendar year, but membership fees of $5.00 paid after September 30th will be deemed to be applicable to the next membership year.
Organisations may join the Mayne Island Conservancy Society as members for the same fee as individuals, and such organisations have a vote at the Annual General Meeting. An organisation may nominate a representatrive who may cast a single vote on all matters before the meeting.
