Become A Member
We consider all of our supporters, email subscribers and followers as “members” of the Save Our Old Forests Association but as a non-profit organisation we are required to maintain a formal registry of Voting Members. Membership is Pay What You Can with a suggested amount of $20/person or $10/students and seniors. Before joining please ensure that you read through the SOOF Association Bylaws
About SOOF Memberships:
- Annual Membership expires on December 31 each year.
- Members are required to renew their membership annually by March 31 to maintain Active Voting Status in the registry.
- SOOF does not offer group or family memberships.
- There is one vote per membership.
- SOOF is a nonprofit and not a registered charity therefore we are unable to provide a tax receipt.
For New Members joining between October 1 and December 31, 2025 your membership dues will cover the remainder of the year as well as 2026.
MEMBERSHIP FAQ
I get the email newsletter does that make me a Member?
No. We like to think all of our supporters “are” members, but as a nonprofit organization, SOOF is required to keep an official registry of Voting Members.
To become a Voting Member you must complete the Membership Form and be recorded in our Membership Registry.
How do I become a Member?
All you need to do is complete the Membership Form and we’ll take care of the rest! You’ll receive a copy of your digital Membership Certificate as confirmation that your registration is complete.
What are the benefits of becoming a Member?
Membership gets you:
- a vote at the Annual General meeting and all Special meetings of the Save Our Old Forests Association
- a Membership Certificate that you can show off to family and friends
Can I get a Family Membership?
No. We do not off Family or Group Memberships. There is one Vote per Membership.
Can I get a Lifetime Membership?
No. SOOF memberships are valid for one-year and expire on December 31 each year.
Members will need to renew annually by March 31 to maintain Active Voting status.
How much are Membership fees?
SOOF Memberships are Pay What You Can so you tell us how much you would like to pay! Our suggested pricing for memberships:
- $20 per membership
- $10 for seniors and students
Can I purchase a Membership as a gift?
Yes! You can fill out the Membership Form for someone else and send us an email at soof@saveouroldforests.ca to let us know where to send the digital Membership Certificate. We will confirm the details of the registration with you before finalizing the Membership.
Will I get a tax receipt?
No. Save Our Old Forests Association is a nonprofit and not a registered charity. We are not able to offer tax receipts for any financial donations including memberships.
Other ways to Get inVolved…
VOLUNTEER
We are 100% Volunteer driven and are always looking for help!
BECOME A FRIEND
Let us display your LOGO as a Supporter & Friend
FOLLOW US
Share our posts, stories and videos.
DONATE
We rely 100% on donations and fundraising.
SUBSCRIBE
Join our mailing list to stay up on the latest news.
PETITIONS
Collect signatures on our SOOF petitions.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Save Our Old Forests (SOOF) Association is a nonprofit that is 100% volunteer driven and we can always use help! There are some SOOF Volunteer Roles we have identified in particular that we need help with… but of course there are lots of other ways to get involved!
If there’s something you’d like to offer that isn’t in the list please drop us a line – we’d love to hear from you!