Registering for CAASP Retreat

The CAASP is operating as a not-for-profit organization; however we have not made the steps to become incorporated as yet. The government does not require not for profits to incorporate or register, and there are thousands of not-for-profit organizations in operation across Canada that are not currently incorporated.

We do intend to register the CAASP as an incorporated not-for-profit, but this is something that will not likely happen until after the September retreat, as there are steps we must take before submitting our application:

• articles of incorporation need to be written
• board representatives must be identified
• bylaws for the association must also be defined

I trust that we can accomplish some or all of this during our "down time" at the retreat, so that we can go ahead with incorporating. Until that time, CAASP is operating under the sponsorship of BODA reLEAF consulting.

So - when you are submitting your registration forms, if you are paying by cheque, please make your cheque payable to BODA reLEAF consulting, and put in the reference line: CAASP Retreat. We will ensure that retreat/membership funds go into a separate account line - any surplus in that account will be used for the purposes of furthering the objectives of the association. This will hold true for anyone who registers using a credit card as well. Thanks for understanding, and for your cooperation.

If you have any questions about this, please call 1-866-754-6169.

Cheers!
Julie Christiansen