Membership Details

1. Membership Types

• Full
• Associate
• Honorary

2. Full Membership of the Society requires the applicant to meet one of the following criteria

• Military Veteran, retired RCMP or retired First Responder;
• Serving military, RCMP or First Responder;
• Any person approved by the Board of Directors or their designate.

Notes: 2a. Proof of service required, 2b. Proof of current service required, 2c. Letter, email recommending full membership from a member of the Board of Directors (2ab excluded).

2.1 Expectations

• Understand and comply with Code of Conduct.
• Commit to 40 volunteer hours per year, in support of Society operations (Fund raising, fooddrives, warehouse work, help at the retreat or alternatively provide services in kind).
• Promote and encourage those eligible to receive the Services of the Society, to use them.
• Promote and encourage donors, sponsors to support the Society.

2.2 Rights

• Attend organized events (Grand Openings, retreat meet and greets).
• Provide Opportunity for Improvement suggestions.
• Attend, participate and vote at meetings.

3. Associate Membership of the Society requires the applicant to meet the following criteria

Any person can apply directly or be nominated by a full or associate member.

3.1 Expectations

• Understand and comply with Code of Conduct.
• Commit to 40 volunteer hours per year, in support of Society operations (Fund raising, fooddrives, warehouse work, help at the retreat or alternatively provide services in kind).
• Promote and encourage those eligible to receive the Services of the Society, to use them.
• Promote and encourage donors, sponsors to support the Society.

3.2 Rights

• Attend organized events (Grand Openings, retreat meet and greets).
• Provide Opportunity for Improvement suggestions.
• Apply for Full Membership after one year.

4. Honorary Membership is by nomination

Must be vetted and approved by the Board of Directors.

Notes: A person who supports, endorses, promotes the Society beyond regular activities (Local Councillor, MLA, MP, senior military officers, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, legacy donors etc.).

4.1 Expectations

• Understand and comply with Code of Conduct.
• Attend and/or promote fund raising, food drives etc.
• Promote the Services of the Society.
• Promote and encourage donors, sponsors to support the Society.

4.2 Rights

• Attend organized events (Grand Openings, retreat meet and greets).
• Provide Opportunity for Improvement suggestions.