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    ABOUT US

Territorial Acknowledgement

We acknowledge with respect the Lək ̓ ʷəŋən peoples (represented by the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations) and the W̱_SÁNEĆ peoples (represented by the W̱ JOȽEȽP (Tsartlip), BOḰEĆEN (Pauquachin), SȾÁUTW̱ (Tsawout), W̱_SIḴEM (Tseycum) and MÁLEXEȽ (Malahat) Nations) on whose traditional territory we live and work.



Mount View Colquitz Community Association (MVCCA) was founded in 2007, when groups from two different neighbourhoods came together. Now the association advocates for three communities: Mount View, Colquitz, and the Saanich Core.  MVCCA is one of the community specific associations supported by the District of Saanich. A complete list of associations is available at:  Saanich  website.

                                           REGULAR MONTHLY MEETINGS
Our meetings are held at Pearkes Recreation Center  (3100 Tillicum Rd.) General meetings are held every third Tuesday of the month (except July, August and December) The time is from 7 - 9 pm.  The room location will be posted with the agenda.

 MVCCA is a not-for-profit society, registered under the BC Societies Act. It is governed by an executive board of members, half of which are elected at each Annual General Meeting. 
The term of office is two years.  We have named offices (pres, secretary etc.) and any number of Directors At Large. The staggered, two year terms help ensure continuity. We have flexible job descriptions, so as to accommodate the needs of our volunteer officers who all have busy lives apart from the community group.


     MEMBERSHIP               
Membership cost is $ 5 per year, payable at any time. Members have an opportunity to impact events, association business and issues with which the association is concerned and to contribute to the creation of their community.
To contact us for membership see our:   Join Us page


We are committed to celebrating the rich diversity of people in our community. We all share the responsibility for creating an equitable and inclusive community and for addressing discrimination in all forms.

  2022 - 2023  Directors:  

                 
President                     Carol Hamill     250 658-2856            email:  hamill(at)island.net
                        Past President             Susan Belford
                        Vice President                      vacant
                        Treasurer                      Debbie Oostland
                         Recording Secretary           vacant
                         Director at Large         Elizabeth Johnson
     
                  Director at Large         Scott Laming    
                      Director at Large      
   Don Larose
                               Director at Large         Sheila Maxwell
                         Director at Large         Chris Rempel


 

The MVCCA:  
  • holds nine general meetings a year on the third Tuesday of the month
  • has a representative attend the monthly SCAN (Saanich Community Assoc. Network) meetings
  • sends representatives to various workshops and provides feedback on Saanich initiatives
  • hosts events such as a Spring Plant Exchange
  • supports area initiatives from groups or individuals
  • has at least one representative at all development project Open Houses
  • has a representative to speak at council meetings where local projects are on the agenda  
 
The MVCCA maintains:
  • the Mt. View Park native plant garden
  • a website that provides information on local issues and events
  • connection with the neighbourhood through brochures and information booths; such as at Saanich Earth Day Festival
 
 
MVCCA needs more members and particularly new executive members, to bring forward their ideas for projects and activities that will help build community.
 

Opportunities  
            
The MVCCA is interested in including more community members in our association and executive. Join to receive emails about events, meetings and issues in our area. By participation in the executive, you can play an active role and head up a time-limited project, of your own creation.
 
For example:           
            plan an activity day for in Mt. View Park    e.g. family day or  Climate Café
            arrange for guest speakers
            plan a community survey, or knock on doors to inform neighbours about the MVCCA
            plan a neighbourhood social
            plan a weed pulling / planting event
            prepare a neighbourhood disaster plan
            plan a children's event
            plan a newsletter to be mailed within our area
            arrange for a beautification project such a hydro box art, or mural
            work with Saanich and CRD to plan area signage, including historical sites
            manage a spring plant exchange


        


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