{"id":35671,"date":"2023-04-13T11:47:49","date_gmt":"2023-04-13T11:47:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fivebridgestrust.ca\/wp\/?p=35671"},"modified":"2023-04-13T16:04:04","modified_gmt":"2023-04-13T16:04:04","slug":"annual-general-meeting-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivebridgestrust.ca\/wp\/?p=35671","title":{"rendered":"Annual General Meeting News"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Five Bridges Wilderness Heritage Trust proudly hosted its’ 22nd Annual General Meeting as an in-person event on Sunday, March 26 at the Estabrooks Hall reconnecting with many supporters and members. It was a wonderful chance to review recent accomplishments, financials and challenges, and to welcome Michael Coward, of Simms Settlement, as a new volunteer Board Member. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The public meeting was attended by about 20 community members including Lifetime Member and Founder group Member, Beth McGee, along with long-time supporters Mike Lancaster, Wendy McDonald and partner group representatives like Keith Stafford of the Nova Scotia Nature Trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This AGM was the largest in several years and a great chance for members and volunteers to reconnect.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Project plans for the year ahead were reviewed including water sampling, boot brush installations to help prevent the spread of invasive species, new trail development from the Estabrooks Hall, and a major multi-year trail maintenance program will continue that rebuilds the multiuse trail, installs culverts and a new bridge and signage from the Nine Mile River bridge to the community of Goodwood, near the Indian Lake Golf Course. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many thanks were expressed to the volunteer Board Members and Bay Treasure Chest Association<\/a> Count volunteers who help the Trust manage activities and monthly Counts as part of the BTC funding agreement. New Board Member Michael Coward was welcomed to the Board for a three -year term. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The audience enjoyed hearing a special presentation by Board Member Ken Donnelly about his participation in the United Nations COP15 Biodiversity<\/a> event in Montreal last year. They were also inspired by Donnelly’s message of action to protect green spaces and waterways by helping Canada achieve its COP15 commitment of protecting 30% of land and water by 2030. Currently, Nova Scotia has 13% of its land protected and is working on a plan to achieve 20% that has yet to be released.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Board of Trustees Volunteers shared presentation duties with the AGM audience. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From left<\/strong>: Mike Marriott, Imbert Allen, Ken Donnelly, John Cascadden, Harry Ward and new Board Member Michael Coward. Board Members Peter Lund and Bridget Adams were absent.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Memberships<\/a> for the new Trust year are for sale by e-transfer, credit card\/PayPal through the website or mailed cheque. $10 for Individuals \/ $15 for Families. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Five Bridges Wilderness Heritage Trust proudly hosted its’ 22nd Annual General Meeting as an in-person event on Sunday, March 26 at the Estabrooks Hall reconnecting with many supporters and members. It was a wonderful chance to review recent accomplishments, financials and challenges, and to welcome Michael Coward, of Simms Settlement, as a new volunteer… <\/p>\n

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