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MEMBERSHIP Yellowhead Flyway Birding Trail Association |
Yellowhead Flyway Birding Trail Association Inc.
The YFBTA invites you to become a member of an organization concerned about the conservation and preservation of habitat for wildlife.
The Yellowhead Flyway Birding Trail Association was formed by a group of concerned individuals in 2003 after the development of the Leflay Trail. The Leflay Trail is located on the east side of Anderson Lake and runs along the side of the lake and land belonging to the Art Klause Family. The trail was developed in 1999. The Leflay Trail sign was officially opened on July 1, 2000.
At a meeting on April 10, 2003, a decision was made to form a regional Birding Trail Organization . June 5, 2003, marked the inception of the Yellowhead Flyway Birding Trail with members from a number of communities such as Langenburg, Esterhazy,Churchbridge, Saltcoats, Yorkton, and Good Spirit Lake. Since then the organization has grown with members from numerous areas.
The tragic fact is that across Canada and throughout North America many birds are disappearing and may soon become extinct unless we monitor their numbers and protect their habitat. We need to encourage people to save and develop areas for birds and wildlife. Preserving nature is our legacy to future generations who may never know the pleasure of seeing birds which are in existence today.
Our goal for 2006 is to recruit as many members possible in order to make the YFBTA an influential organization. If you have been a member in the past, we urge you to renew your membership. If you are not currently a member, we would be happy to have you as a new member of this organization. Even if you are not able to be an active member, your membership makes us stronger. Your name is one more voice expressing concern about the loss of wildlife habitat, as well as the declining numbers of species and birds in our area and Saskatchewan. A large membership indicates growing concern.
Your membership is appreciated even if you are unable to become an active member. Lend us your name by purchasing a membership and we will send you a copy of our newsletter as it is published throughout the year. If you wish to attend YFBTA meetings which are held at regular intervals, usually monthly, your attendance and contribution is welcome.
The YFBTA is affiliated with Nature Saskatchewan which publishes Nature Views and The Blue Jay. In addition to these publications there is a wealth of information on wildlife in Saskatchewan, Canada and North America.
YOUR MEMBERSHIP AND WHAT YOU CAN DO
Adding your name to our membership list gives us a helping hand.
Get involved in active conservation.
Meet amateur naturalists.
Education: Learn about birds and birding.
Share your experiences and sightings. Send or email us photos and anecdotes of bird sightings.
Attend informational meetings and conferences.
Share your concern for the preservation of birds and all wildlife.
Help us to increase public awareness of the importance of birds and wildlife.
Receive our newsletter: “What’s flying around..”
Meet friends who share an important concern, the preservation of birds and their habitat.
The YFBTA uses the funds from the memberships to print brochures, purchase trail signage, update and clean trails and much, much more!
Members are mailed a copy of the “What’s Flying Around” newsletter that is published by the YFBTA numerous times throughout the year. Members are also invited to attend YFBTA Annual General Meeting and Events. All trails are open to members for no fee. All members are entitled to one vote at a meeting of members and may also become directors of the corporation.
Memberships are available in the following categories:
Individual $15.00
Family $25.00
Municipal or Corporate $50.00
YFBTA “Friends” $10.00
Please note that all individual and municipal memberships are entitled to all privileges of membership, including the right to have one vote at meetings of members and may be elected as a director. Family memberships are also entitled to two votes at the meetings of members. YFBTA “friends” are entitled to all the privileges of membership, except the right to vote at the meetings of members and the right to be elected as a director.
Memberships are available for purchase by contacting members of the YFBTA or a member of the Executive. You may also contact us by e-mail.
Please remit membership fees by cheque or money order. Do not send cash.
Click here for a printable Membership application form
Remit the form and your payment to: Martha Karau / Box 403 / Churchbridge, Saskatchewan / S0A OMO
E-mail : marwal@sasktel.net