Join Filipino BC

Filipino BC, as a society under the Societies Act of British Columbia, hereby reserves the unequivocal right to review, assess, and, at its sole discretion, accept or deny any membership applications. It is important to note that our internal policy dictates that Ordinary Voting Membership may be reserved or conditionally granted to active community members, volunteers, and program participants who align with the values, mission, and goals of Filipino BC.

This discretionary authority ensures that we maintain a membership base that is dedicated to the core principles and objectives of our organization. While we welcome all individuals who express interest in joining Filipino BC, we retain the right to evaluate applications thoroughly to ensure that our community continues to thrive and grow with individuals who are committed to fostering generational resilience, preserving Filipino culture and heritage, and actively participating in the development of cultural and heritage programs and events.

We believe that this policy helps maintain the integrity and cohesiveness of our community, allowing us to achieve our vision of a vibrant and empowered Filipino community in British Columbia. Filipino BC remains committed to transparency, fairness, and inclusivity in its membership application review process while upholding its right to make informed decisions for the benefit of our community as a whole.

Filipino BC is dedicated to nurturing an inclusive and vibrant Filipino community in British Columbia. Organizational membership with Filipino BC signifies a partnership between our organization and community entities, denoting a non-voting membership status. We deeply respect the diverse contributions of individual community members and organizations within our Filipino community.

To foster inclusivity and community engagement, we've established the Community Organizations Committee. This committee serves as a platform for community members to elect representatives or select someone to represent their organization, who will passionately advocate for their interests and priorities.

Each affiliated organization has the opportunity to participate actively in our democratic process by choosing their representatives for the Community Organizations Committee. These representatives will play a pivotal role in steering the direction and activities of Filipino BC.

As an organization firmly rooted in our community, we acknowledge the unique roles and responsibilities carried by community organizations. Filipino BC outlines the following process:

• Committee Selection by Community Organizations: Organizations with organizational membership status have the authority to select or elect their representatives to the Community Organizations Committee.
• Advocates for Organizational Interests: The selected or elected representatives, or those chosen by organizations, will be staunch advocates for the interests, priorities, and concerns of their respective community organizations within the committee.

Community organizations affiliated with Filipino BC will enjoy benefits, including:

• Shared Media: Access to our media channels for promoting events, initiatives, and programs.
• Program Collaboration: Opportunities to collaborate on cultural and heritage programs and events.
• Resource Sharing: Access to resources and knowledge to support organizational growth and community development.
• Advocacy Support: A collective voice and platform for advocacy on issues pertinent to the Filipino community in British Columbia.
• Preferential Pricing: Access to preferential pricing for community events and initiatives.

Filipino BC highly values the contributions of community organizations, recognizing their unique perspectives and needs. By offering organizational membership as a non-voting option and allowing organizations to select or elect their representatives to the Community Organizations Committee, we aim to strengthen the sense of ownership and engagement within our community. This process ensures that community organizations have a direct influence in shaping the direction and activities of Filipino BC, reinforcing our collective efforts to preserve Filipino culture and heritage while empowering our community members. Together, we remain committed to a vibrant, united, and thriving Filipino community in British Columbia.