April 14, 2010.
TO: Members and Friends of BoFEP
FROM: The BoFEP Management Team.
RE: BoFEP Membership and Participation for 2010.
The Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership is celebrating 15
years of work on the science and environmental concerns of the Bay of
Fundy, the Gulf of Maine, and their watersheds. There are new
communications products, projects of working groups, the talking circle
concept and its role in promoting conservation, access to Fundy information
according to user needs, contributions to the upcoming Coastal Zone Canada
Conference in Charlottetown (July 26-19th, 2010), and plans for
the next Bay of Fundy Science Workshop in 2011. Our web site is a
recognized information source on Fundy. Successes to date would not have
been possible without your participation.
BoFEP will operate in 2010 with four key functions
– selected communication efforts, studies conducted by a few focused
working groups, planning for the next biennial Fundy science workshop for
2011, and the Secretariat. Environment Canada support has just been
promised again for another fiscal year, and we are extremely grateful for
this commitment from our long term, primary sponsor.
However, our work must start to be supported by
memberships and by project oriented contracts from various agencies and the
private sector. We must broaden our sources of support to keep
running the primary programs. To augment the financial situation,
BoFEP has initiated an Ambassador Program. The BoFEP
Ambassadors are approaching businesses in the Fundy region to make them
aware of BoFEP’s work and value, and to ask for direct
support. We are also applying for non-profit status to improve our
ability to apply for grants.
By this second appeal to members (April 2010),
BoFEP is asking for your tangible support for 2010. We attach a
membership form for your dues. Please renew your membership, or join
BoFEP as a new supporting member. Support us individually or
corporately. Please give generously. Membership is for the 2010
Calendar year. Dues should be received by April 30th.
Receipts will be issued. If you have already joined, thank-you very
much (and recycle or pass along this letter!).
As a BoFEP member, you directly support the
programs, and have access to the website, notification of upcoming Fundy
events through the quarterly Fundy Newsletter, and reduced fees for the
next Fundy Science Workshop. You have the satisfaction of
supporting tangible research and communication projects on the Bay of
Fundy - a coastal region recognized for its diverse ecosystems,
biodiversity, living resources, coastal communities and vibrant economy,
and celebrated globally.
Thank-you very much for your support of BoFEP.
Have an enjoyable Spring.
Peter G. Wells,
Chair
Marianne Janowicz, Vice-Chair.
