Board and Staff
Annual Report Now Online
(Photo: Lee Beavington) Our annual report for fiscal year 2018 is now online, with photographs from the 2018 Photo Contest. Click here to download it in PDF form.
Board and Staff
Proposed Changes to our Bylaws
We would like to propose a few changes to our bylaws, to be voted on at our annual general meeting on April 27th. In a nutshell, we would like to: introduce children’s memberships (non-voting membership for those under 12)introduce family memberships at a rate of $15simplify the membership term to Read more…
Board and Staff
Directors Wanted
Are you passionate about nature and education? Do you have experience or interest in helping an organization meet its potential? The Mayne Island Conservancy Society is seeking candidates for our 2019 Board of Directors. The Mayne Island Conservancy works with the community to conserve the ecology of Mayne Island and Read more…
Board and Staff
In Search of Staff Housing January 2019
What we’re looking for We are in search of rental housing for one summer staff from May 6th until August 23rd 2019. We have hired Jill Westby to work with us during this time. If you think you may have an option that will work for Jill, please contact Rob Read more…
Board and Staff
Constitution and Bylaws
CONSTITUTION 1. The name of the Society is: MAYNE ISLAND CONSERVANCY SOCIETY 2. The purposes of the Society are: a. To conserve and promote the conservation of the ecological values of Mayne Island’s terrestrial and marine eco-systems, and those of the surrounding region. b. To educate and increase the public’s understanding of the importance Read more…
News and Updates
Give the Gift of Healthy Shores
Is there someone on your holiday list who has everything? Why not give them something lasting and meaningful: a gift in their name, to help conserve the beautiful shores of Mayne Island. Here’s How It Works Make a donation for healthy shores on Mayne Island in the name of someone Read more…
News and Updates
St. John Point Management Plan: Have Your Voice
Victoria, BC– The Capital Regional District (CRD) is preparing management plans for both Mount Parke and Saint John Point regional parks on Mayne Island. These plans will provide strategic guidance for on-going management of both parks for the next 15-20 years. Developing the management plans together will create efficiencies in Read more…
Board and Staff
Board and Staff 2019
Board and Staff President – Malcolm Inglis A long-time visitor to Mayne Island, Malcolm retired here in 2010 from a long and varied career in information technology, having worked in the private sector and at all levels of government. On Mayne, Malcolm gets to indulge his love of the natural Read more…
Caring for the Land
Announcing Two New Funds to Protect St. John Point
The Mayne Island Conservancy is taking measures to ensure it can live up to its legal commitment to protect our conservation covenant on St John Point. This commitment is twofold: Monitoring the site at least annually to see that the owner (Capital Regional District) honours its commitment to preserve the ecological Read more…
News and Updates
We have a new constitution.
The Conservancy evolves (again) by Malcolm Inglis, Board President The Mayne Island Conservancy Society’s 15th Annual General Meeting is coming up on April 21. At this AGM, the board of directors proposes to change our constitution. The constitution’s main function is to state what kind of business the organization is Read more…