Pender Island Pride Society Membership Application

 

The Pender Island Pride Society is a non-profit society incorporated under the Societies Act of British Columbia in April 2020. The Society facilitates practical things like banking, budgeting, and maintaining financial records, as well as being a communications nexus within Pender Island’s rainbow community, and as a point of contact for the broader community. Having an incorporated society also enables us to apply for various funding opportunities, and to partner with other organizations more effectively.

 

The purposes of the Society are to support the Pender Island LGBTQ2S+ population by:

 

• Organizing and hosting Pride events on Pender Island.

• Supporting social justice and equality initiatives locally and beyond.

• Building social and support networks within the LGBTQ2S+ community and foster positive connections and relationships with the broader population.• Helping LGBTQ2S+ youth to achieve their full and authentic potential by supporting community- and school-based initiatives and programs that create a safe environment for them to flourish in.

 

Eligibility for membership

 

A person may apply to the Board of Directors for membership in the Society, and the person becomes a member after the Board’s approval. The following qualifications are required to become a member:

 

• Full- or part-time residency on Pender Island - OR - a strong and enduring connection to thePender Island LGBTQ2S+ community.

• Support equal rights for all people who self-identify on the LGBTQ2S+ spectrum.

 

Rights and Duties of members

 

Every member must uphold the constitution of the Society and comply with the Bylaws of the Society. Copies of those documents are available on request. Members in good standing are entitled to propose and/or vote on motions tabled at the Annual General Meetings (AGM), andon the election of the Board of Directors.

 

Membership Standing

 

• There is no fee to become a member of the Society. (Those who are able, are encouraged to make a donation.)

• Upon approval by the Board of Directors, membership endures in good standing until revoked by the member or by the Board of Directors as reviewed from time-to-time.

 

NOTE: You do not need to be a member to participate as a volunteer with Pender Island Pride.

 

By submitting an application, you are agreeing to be contacted by Pender Island Pride Society.