Be a M2BL Member

Have a say in the future of Meant 2B Loved Pet Rescue Society by becoming a member!

Have your say! At Meant 2B Loved we have implemented a one-member, one vote governance structure that gives animal lovers like you a stronger voice in guiding M2BLs mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome local domestic animals.

Guided by compassion, community, and commitment, Meant 2B Loved members play a vital role in supporting the governance of M2BL. Members have a unique opportunity to help direct the mission, vision, and strategic direction of the Society.

Rights and privileges of membership

M2BL recognizes two types of membership: voting members and non-voting members. Rights and privileges of each include:

Voting member:

  • To receive notice of, and attend, general meetings;
  • To make motions at general meetings and to speak in debate on motions under consideration;
  • To exercise a vote for the election of Directors; and
  • To stand for election or appointment as a Director, if qualified, in accordance with the Society’s bylaws;

Non-voting member:

  • To receive notice of, and attend, general meetings;
  • To speak in debate on motions under consideration

Membership eligibility

Voting Member: to be eligible as a voting member individual must meet all of the following criteria:

  • They must be 19 years of age or older;
  • They must be ordinarily resident in British Columbia;
  • They must agree to abide by the Member Code of Ethics; and
  • They must have volunteered at least 10 hours a month for three months for Meant 2B Loved Pet Rescue.

Non-Voting Member: to be eligible as a non-voting member individual would need to meet the following criteria: 

  • They must agree to abide by the Member Code of Conduct;
  • They must meet any additional criteria as determined by the Board of Directors.

*Non-voting members are generally those individuals who live out of province, are under 19 years of age or are employees or immediate family members of employees  

Types of membership 

1. Annual members pay a renewable annual fee (currently $20) which is due on January 1st of each year and expires on December 31st of each year.

2. Lifetime members pay a one-time fee (currently $250), which provides ongoing membership in the Society, subject to the member continuing to meet the terms and conditions of membership.

Membership costs

  • Regular Voting Member: $20.00 annually
  • Lifetime Member: $250.00 one-time fee.

Application and acceptance

  • Individuals applying as either a voting or non-voting member submit an application for membership to the Board of Directors through the link below.
  • As a condition of membership, all members are required to uphold the Constitution and Bylaws of Meant 2B Loved Pet Rescue Society (PDF) and comply with the Member Code of Conduct (PDF).
  • The Board will meet to review membership applications and upon acceptance will issue a membership card.