DATE:                      JUNE 16, 2018
TIME:                       2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. (doors open at 2:00)
LOCATION:             Campbell River Community Centre
                                 401-11 Avenue, Campbell River, BC

RSVP:  debruijn6@gmail.com

Guest Speaker:  Sonia Furstenau, BC Green Party MLA
(*see bio below)

Hello Green Party Supporter,

You are invited to attend the upcoming Annual General Meeting for the North Island – Powell River federal Green Party Electoral District Association (EDA).

This will be a time to elect a new Executive and plan ahead for the coming year.

If you are interested in joining the Executive, please contact us and we would be happy to discuss this exciting opportunity with you.

All Green Party Members in the riding can vote at the AGM, as long as you have a current membership for at least 30 days prior to the meeting. To become a Green Party member (or to renew your membership), click here.

North Island – Powell River Greens are focused on the 6 Green values: respect for diversity, social justice, participatory democracy, non-violence, ecological wisdom, and sustainability.

Donations are welcome in support of the AGM and in preparation for the Federal election in 2019.

We look forward to seeing you at the Annual General Meeting in June!

RSVP to debruijn6@gmail.com.

Sincerely, 

Mark de Bruijn
Acting CEO, North Island - Powell River, Green Party of Canada

*Bio on our Guest Speaker

Sonia Furstenau, BC Greens MLA.  In 2014, Sonia became a Director for the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) in the midst of a contentious battle between the community and the provincial government over a contaminated landfill site. Sonia has worked together with the people of Shawnigan to help build a community of engaged and empowered citizens. Prior to being elected, Sonia taught high school in Victoria and Shawnigan Lake. She has a BA and MA in History from UVic. She has been involved in grass-roots advocacy since 2000, and she very much believes that a community working together cooperatively is the most powerful force there is for positive change.

We will also be hosting a Special Guest:  Sonia Theroux, Green Party of Canada Director of Mobilization.  From her first foray into direct campaigning in the 1995 Quebec Referendum on separation, Sonia has seen what a critical impact canvassing and “getting the vote out” can make in a tight race. With experience in the non-profit, public and private sectors, Sonia’s toolkit includes fundraising, campaign planning and execution, marketing, outreach, communications, volunteer management and small business management. Sonia studied Political Science at McGill University.