Complete the application form and online payment below OR
Download PDF Membership Application and Agreement and email the pdf to connect@bvgreenenergy.org

Please Note: Payment without Membership Application will not be valid. Membership Application without Payment will not be valid.

We will notify you once your application and payment are received.
BVGEC will complete your application review in the next 15 business days.
Your payment transaction will only be processed once your application is accepted.

Thank you!

Please contact us with any questions at connect@bvgreenenergy.org

Membership Subscription

Issuer: Bow Valley Green Energy Cooperative
Number of Membership Shares Subscribed For: One (1) membership Share
Price Per Share: $100.00
Total Subscription Price For Share Subscribed For: $100.00

Individual Applicant Information OR Business/Community Group Information (if business/organization membership)

STEP 1. Complete the Membership Application Form:

Please Note: Payment without Membership Application will not be valid. Membership Application without Payment will not be valid.

Full Legal Name of Applicant: *

Preferred Name:

Contact Person (For Non-Individual Applicants):

Phone *

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I consent to receive additional email communication from BVGEC (check one) *

Your email address will be used to send sensitive documents, including your T5 tax forms, in confidential emails. We also email members with additional communications about investment opportunities, project progress, news stories, and upcoming BVGEC events.

Yes

Email *

Mailing Address: *

City / Town: *

Province: *

Postal Code: *

Intended Payment Method: *

Online Credit Card Payment on the BVGEC website - Total cost $110 (membership fee $100 + $10 administration and processing fee)

Online Interact e-transfer - Total cost $100

Via Cheque - payable to 'Bow Valley Green Energy Cooperative' - Total cost $100 + a stamp

Membership Survey

Interest in Investment Shares

Class A Investment Shares are $1000 each. There are limits to the investment capital that each member may hold as per either the AB Cooperatives Act or Securities Regulations. I am interested in purchasing Class A Investment Shares:

Yes

Maybe

How did you hear about BVGEC?

(check all that apply)

Member or friend

Event

Online search

Social Media

Radio or Newspaper

Other

Reason for Interest in BVGEC

(check all that apply)

Investment Opportunity

Renewable Energy Development

Community Involvement (Volunteering)

Advisory Role in the Co-op

Mitigate Climate Change

Other

Member Rights, Responsibilities and Opportunities

The rights and responsibilities of our members are governed under the AB Cooperatives Act and BVGEC’s Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. Without limitation, these include the following: Rights as a member of the Cooperative: • Have one vote at general and other cooperative member meetings and receive proper notice of such meetings; • Serve Cooperative committees or run for a position on the board of directors; • Participate in the Cooperative’s operations and governance; • Raise concerns or issues relevant to the business or operation of the Cooperative; • Receive information about the Cooperative’s financial status and other important processes or decisions (e.g. resolutions); • I may be eligible to receive returns that may be declared in accordance with the Act and Bylaws. Opportunities as a member of the Cooperative: • Participate in the governance of the Cooperative through attendance of general meeting, voting on decisions, asking questions, and participating on the Board and/or member committees that may be struck by the Board; • Support the mission, vision, and goals of the Cooperative through volunteering or other community engagement; • Support the Cooperative’s operations by using its services or contributing to the delivery of services; • Learn more about the Cooperative’s operations and organizational capacity; and • Support the capitalization of the Cooperative by making a financial contribution, in the form of Investment Shares or other means (e.g. loans). As a member of the Cooperative, I understand that the Cooperative is obligated to: • Provide notice of meetings and information on ways that I can participate in the co-operative’s governance; • Maintain a transparent and efficient system of decision making that is inclusive of the membership and supportive of the mission and vision of the Cooperative; • Conduct business, through the board or staff, that is in the best interest of the Cooperative and its members; • Use my financial contribution responsibly; • Transfer or termination of Member Interest is exercised in accordance with the Act, the Articles and ByLaws.

Membership Agreement

I, the undersigned, on behalf of myself or as authorized agent for the Applicant, hereby agree that the above Application for Membership is subject to the following terms and conditions: • This Application for Membership will be subject to the approval of the Cooperative's Board of Directors, which may either accept or reject this Application. This Application shall not take effect until it has been approved and accepted by the Cooperative's Board of Directors; • If this Application is rejected, funds tendered to purchase the subscribed membership share will be returned; • Immediately upon acceptance of this Application for Membership, all funds that have been tendered to purchase the membership may be used by the Cooperative; • I have been provided with the Cooperative's Articles of Incorporation and the Cooperative's *proposed Bylaws. I covenant with the Cooperative that I have either read them, or have been given full opportunity to read them; *** The Bylaws will be ratified by the members at the first annual general meeting. • If this Application for Membership is accepted, I agree that I will be bound by the Cooperative's Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, as amended from time to time. In particular, I agree to pay any annual dues or like fees or levies and any service fees, which may be set by the directors of the Cooperative; • I agree to provide such additional information as may be reasonably required by the Board as a condition of the approval of my membership in the Cooperative; and • Membership in the Cooperative is subject to termination by the Board for a member’s breach of its obligations as specified in the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws of the Cooperative.

Limited Consent to Use of Personal Information

The Cooperative collects member Personal Information on behalf of the members for the following purposes: • For BVGEC to establish and maintain commercial relations with the member • To manage and develop BVGEC business and operations; and • To help BVGEC meet legal and regulatory requirements.

Signature

I, the undersigned, on behalf of myself, or as authorized agent for the Applicant: • Understand the rights and responsibilities of Membership and the Cooperative obligations as they have been presented. I have either read them, or have been given full opportunity to read them. • Acknowledges the collection, use and disclosure/sharing of information as set forth in the Cooperative’s Privacy Policy, which can be accessed on the Cooperative’s website. • Acknowledges that the Applicant is not an undischarged bankrupt; that the Applicant agrees to pay for one (1) Membership Share; and, in the case that Applicant is an individual, that I am 18 years of age or older. • Acknowledges all information provided in connection with this application is true, accurate and complete in all respects.

Name: *

First Name

Last Name

Date *

YYYY

I Accept: *

Yes

Thank you!

STEP 2. Membership Payment:

Please Note: Payment without Application will not be valid. Application without Payment will not be valid.

Payment can be made in one of the following three ways:

Online Credit Card Payment via BVGEC website - Total cost $110 (membership fee $100 + $10 administration and processing fee) CLICK BELOW
Online Interact e-transfer - Total cost $100 - submit your online application with the Interact e-transfer box checked OR email a copy of the membership form to connect@bvgreenenergy.org - send an Online Interact e-transfer to admin@bvgreenenergy.org. We will accept your payment upon approval of your membership!
Via Cheque - payable to 'Bow Valley Green Energy Cooperative' - Total cost $100 + a stamp - Please send a cheque to Bow Valley Green Energy Cooperative, PO Box 8650, CANMORE, AB, T1W 1A0, Please remember to include a copy of your membership application with your cheque!

BVGEC Membership Payment - ONLINE

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Email Address

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Bow Valley Green Energy Coop

Bow Valley Green Energy Cooperative
PO Box 8650 CANMORE
CANMORE, AB
T1W 1A0
connect@bvgreenenergy.org

Bow Valley Green Energy is located on and operates within the lands of Treaty 7 Territory and the Metis Nation of Alberta, Region III. We acknowledge past, present and future generations of Indigenous peoples who have been living, working and stewarding this landscape since time immemorial.