Invite to all members & parents to join the
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Nanaimo Forest School AGM &
Fall Community Celebration
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Tentative Agenda:
11:30 Play areas (painting, mud kitchen, tree climbing), Snacks, music...
12:30 — 1:15pm Lunch Campfire, stone soup and potluck.
1 — 1:30pm Reports
2—3pm Presentation of Candidates & Voting Process
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What to bring:
– a potluck dish to share
– warm clothes
– a camping chair (optional)
Find all details on our website here:
https://www.nanaimoforestschool.com/post/agm-fall-community-social-invite-to-all-members-parents-to-join-the-nfs-agm-fall-celebration
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LEAVE YOUR VISION INPUT
Please leave your vision input here:
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https://forms.gle/DKtFtfUFFzts9wc28
by November 15th
If you want to enter a raffle with the chance to win a 50% discount for one day per week per term (so 10—12 days) on your next term signup, then leave your email or name at the
end of the form. Winner will be drawn at AGM Nov 22, 2025.
WHY YOUR PRESENCE & ATTENTION ARE RELEVANT :)
—> YOU HELP SHAPE THE ORGANIZATION
—> OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE DECISIONS WITH US
—> TO CREATE A BETTER OUTCOME FOR EVERYONE
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Dear NFS Members, Dear Forest School Parents,
In January 2025 Nanaimo Forest School began the process of transitioning from a Limited Company to a Nonprofit Community Services Cooperative. We took this action after learning from the City of Nanaimo that park user fees for nonprofits were substantially less than those charged to for-profit businesses. We chose a cooperative model to best represent our personal politics and vision for Nanaimo Forest School as a community of children, families and lifelong learners dedicated to grounded nature connection and stewardship of the land.
“A cooperative dedicated to outdoor education? How do I become a member?”
We have news for you – if yours is one of the over 272 families we’ve served over the last year, it is highly likely you already are.
As part of the guidelines prescribed by the BC Cooperative Association, Nanaimo Forest School requests families meet a $10 membership fee upon first registration. As a result, every student household holds a share in our fledgling coop and is eligible not only to cast a vote for new board members at our upcoming Annual General Meeting on Saturday, Nov 22, 2025, but may also be nominated to run for a position on our Board Of Directors.
For more information about our term-end celebration and first annual AGM see below. For details about what we are looking for in Board Members —> click here, or keep scrolling.
We invite you to join our
Annual General Meeting &
Autumnal Celebration.
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Saturday, 22.11.2025
11:30am — 4:30pm
LOCATION:
Thuthiqut Food Forest and Backyard of 88 Princess Street
https://maps.app.goo.gl/u1xRyota4dXtTYVb8 /
Park at 88 Princess Street & Bayview School
Carpooling encouraged, please don't park in the Cul de Sac,
You're welcome to walk through front of 88 Princess Street
BECOME A BOARD MEMBER!
Current candidates for incoming board:
Michael Geselbracht // Current board member // Former Owner of NFS // Lead Teacher, 6-12 programs // Registration // Payroll // Admin // Finance
Kristjanne Vosper // Current board member // Lead teacher, 3–5 programs // Admin, Operations // Worker’s Rights
Jenni Ottilie Keppler // Current board member // Visual Communication & Organization Development
Kara Rafuse // Lead teacher, 3–5 & 6–12 programs // Lead teacher Cedar cohort // Admin // Social Media
You? :)
INTERESTED ?
IF YOU…
– are passionate about building community
– believe in the value in time in nature
– prioritize effective communication
– are a parent or guardian to a forest school student
– are proficient in basic tech such as emailing and collaborating on shared documents
– have experience in finance & administration
– writing grant applications & advocacy for quality education
– can spare 2–4 hours per week for board activities
– are able to attend monthly meetings online or in-person
…and even if you don’t meet all of these qualifications:
…please fill out this NOMINATION FORM for the Board of Directors (BoD) —>
https://forms.gle/4A3ZTVxyoVdVRk4Z8
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We look forward to seeing you there!
Your Nanaimo Forest School
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