{"id":1089,"date":"2023-11-17T10:31:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-17T17:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ljo.zhc.mybluehost.me\/?post_type=news&p=1089"},"modified":"2023-12-05T08:47:47","modified_gmt":"2023-12-05T15:47:47","slug":"global-foundation-to-celebrate-milestones-at-annual-meeting","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/gfoundation.ca\/staging\/7325\/news\/global-foundation-to-celebrate-milestones-at-annual-meeting\/","title":{"rendered":"Global Foundation to Celebrate Milestones at Annual Meeting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\"\"The Global Foundation for Social Harmony and Sustainable Development (GFoundation) will mark its annual meeting next Sunday, August 21,<\/strong> as another milestone in the organisation\u2019s 22-year history.<\/p>\n

Members, volunteers and observers<\/strong> are welcome to join activities during the day, including the Annual Meeting.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis year we\u2019ll celebrate the substantial advances GF has made in preserving or restoring its watersheds, wetlands and wildlife\u201d says the President Winston Gereluk. A guided tour<\/strong> of a GF restoration project is planned at 11 am before, the meeting on 21 August \u2013 as part of this family-oriented event.<\/p>\n

\u201cParticipants of the Annual meeting will hear of our efforts to reach out to over 500 neighbours who live on 15,000 acres (6,070 hectares) of land that surround us, and to invite them to join us in supporting the UN designated Beaver Hills Biosphere, in which we live.\u201d<\/p>\n

After the meeting, participants will be invited to plant at least one tree<\/strong>, to celebrate the organisation\u2019s progress. Tree planting remains a main focus of GF\u2019s activities for promoting biodiversity in our forests and guiding its orientations on climate change. Gereluk took the opportunity to thank the many volunteers who helped plant trees at last June\u2019s annual event.<\/p>\n

With a steady growth in its volunteer base and the number of groups it works with, GF is taking a long-term approach to planning its future, with new committees in place and a transition plan to become self sufficient by 2028.<\/p>\n

11:00 am -12:00 pm Guided Tour<\/strong><\/p>\n

Prior to annual meeting: First-hand walk-about to visit a nearby GF wetland restoration site. \u2013 Bring your own bag lunch (beverages provided).<\/p>\n

1:00 pm GF Annual Meeting<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 President & executive reports<\/p>\n

\u2022 Announcements, summaries & proposals<\/p>\n

\u2022 Election for Vice-President & four Directors at Large (Call for Nominations)<\/p>\n

\u2022 Resolution to consolidate bylaws & objectives<\/p>\n

3:00 pm Tree Planting<\/strong><\/p>\n

This year, each participant will be invited to plant a tree, as part of GF\u2019s main restoration project. Bring your own tree, or select from those that will be on hand.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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5:00 pm Campfire potluck<\/strong>

T<\/strong>he day ends with good food, fellowship, music and lively discussions. For information about your contribution to the potluck contact Kathy Owens (kosborn1947@hotmail.com)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Confirm your participation & receive more information. Send message to gf@gfoundation.ca<\/a>, and receive documents.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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