You've invited to our virtual Annual General Meeting ♥️🍿

Greetings!

Ahh – one of my favourite times of year. It’s not the layer of snow that covers the land like a cozy blanket, the sharp cool air that tingles your face or the anticipation of spring…but it is the time when we share information on our upcoming Annual General Meeting. This might seem like an odd thing to have as a favourite, but it really is. This is the time when we reflect on all of the accomplishments of the year, what our members, supporters and volunteers made possible. It is a time for reflection.

Enclosed in this e-newsletter is a link to register for our ~virtual~ Annual General Meeting happening on March 6, links to read our Annual Report, Agenda and other documents, and also some other ways to show your love for nature.

Thank you for all you do to protect nature.

Tanya Clark

Development Coordinator

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Protecting Nature for Future Generations

The land on which we operate is the territory of Haudenosaunee, Anishnaabeg, Wendat and Metis Peoples. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties.

Join us on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 7:00 PM

for our Annual General Meeting and Film Festival

Members, volunteers, supporters, and all those committed to and interested in protecting nature in our region...gather round your computer, or tablet to join in for The Couchiching Conservancy's Annual General Meeting! Featuring special presentations by staff, a dive into the business of conservation; PLUS exclusive, never before seen footage.

This meeting will include a PowerPoint presentation and video - for the best Zoom experience, we recommend joining on a computer with a microphone/video or a tablet. We will run a test Zoom in advance of the meeting in case anyone is using Zoom for the first time or wants to test out the system. Information on that will be on our website and social media. We also have an instructional video on YouTube here.

Staff will be available by phone during the Meeting for help, and you can renew your membership / support in advance of the meeting on our website (http://couchichingconserv.ca/donate/), or phone numbers for staff will be shared as well.

Voting will be done using polls within Zoom. If need be, we will cross reference the registration list, the membership list and votes during the meeting.

Our Meeting will be recorded for future viewing, so even if you are not able to attend on this date and time, please register and we will send a link to view afterwards.

See you there!

Pre-reading materials:

Agenda
Annual Report
Audited Financial Statement
Slate of Board of Directors
Minutes of last year’s Annual General Meeting

Pre-reading Materials available here

Your Monthly Nature Subscription

Monthly giving is a great way to give back. It's easy to set up and ensures you are putting your passion for nature into action. Monthly giving is like a monthly subscription...to nature!

For all current monthly supporters, and any new monthly supporters who set up a gift before March 1st, 2021 - you will receive the coveted Conservancy touque AND a small bag of popcorn for you to enjoy during the Annual General Meeting & Film Festival!

Your monthly donation helps to sustain the work to protect nature. You are helping with trail maintenance, protecting habitat for Barred Owls, White-tailed Deer and hundreds of others, as well as allowing us to move forward land protection projects and much more. A portion of your donation can be directed towards membership as well.

Start your 'nature subscription' here

Are you missing a charitable receipt for your donation through CanadaHelps? If so, you can find it here!

Download your receipt from CanadaHelps

Website: www.couchichingconserv.ca

Phone: 705-326-1620

Mail: Box 704, Orillia, ON L3V 0X6

Office: 1485 Division Rd W, Orillia, ON L3V 6H2

Charitable Registration #: 13972 5030 RR0001

Did you know, most Trumpeter Swans mate for life? They typically form pair bonds when they are 3 or 4 years old (info from The Cornell Lab). Trumpeter Swans require wild habitats and don't often favour human-made ponds. Learn more about how you can protect this species habitat here.