th 101 – 9706 188 Street Surrey, BC V4N 3M2 Phone: 604-882-9988 Fax: 604-882-9933 Toll Free: 1-888-881-BCWF (2293) th Re: B.C. Wildlife Federation’s 59 Annual General Meeting & Convention April 23-25, 2015 th We are writing to you today to request your support of the BC Wildlife Federation’s 58 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Convention, taking place in Fernie, BC from April 23-25, 2015. As you may know, the B.C. Wildlife Federation (BCWF) is British Columbia’s largest and oldest province-wide voluntary conservation organization, consisting of 110 member clubs and 46,000 individual members. The BCWF is a province-wide voluntary conservation organization representing all British Columbians whose aims are to protect, enhance and promote the wise use of the environment for the benefit of present and future generations. Over 500 participants from across Canada will be attending the two-day event to discuss a wide range of conservation issues and establish policies to guide the Federation in fulfilling its mandate to protect, enhance and promote the wise use of the environment for the benefit of present and future generations. This year’s Annual Saturday Night Fundraiser will be held by the Fernie Rod & Gun Club in partnership with the BCWF and is the largest fundraising element of the AGM and Convention, attracting more than 900 attendees. We encourage you to support our endeavours by making a donation to this year’s fundraiser. As a registered charity, BCWF will issue a tax receipt for all eligible donations*. For your convenience, a Donation Agreement is enclosed. Simply complete and return it via fax (604-8829933) or e-mail [email protected]. Your donation is greatly appreciated and will be recognized in our convention materials and advertising, and on the BCWF website. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us directly at Local: 604-882-9988 or Toll Free: 1-888-881-2293. Thank you in advance for your generous donation. To learn more about the BC Wildlife Federation, please visit our website at www.bcwf.bc.ca. Yours in conservation, BC WILDLIFE FEDERATION Cheryl Johnson Director of Operations Suzie MacMillan Development Coordinator *All in-kind donations valued at $1,000 or more need an official written verification of the value (i.e. sales flyer, advertisement, appraisal certificate, etc.).