Free Furniture

FREE: desk and chair 

Chest of drawers: 52X18X30

desk with chairs   35X25X31 

Please call Ken at 250-246-2465.  It goes to the first person to pick it up. 

Blanket and Towel Found

I was walking my dog on Jan 3 along the Capernwray beach and found a sopping wet towel and blanket marked “Our home and native land" on the ground possibly from the polar bear swim. I brought the articles home, washed them and are ready to pick up.

Michelle

778-867-8586

Update and Clarification regarding TICA Extraordinary General Meeting

At the membership meeting on December 8th, 2019 it was reported that 124 votes were cast, 75 in favour of the motion to borrow funds to complete the Hall expansion, 49 opposed.  However, the number of Members registered to vote had been tabulated as 122. Based on this and other voting irregularities, we declared and reported the vote to be invalid.

After questions and concerns about that outcome were raised by some Members, registration records were reviewed and it was determined that 124 was the correct number of eligible voters at that meeting. We apologize for reporting the erroneous tabulation.

As part of our review we found at least two factors that contributed to errors.  A confusing membership list was used to register members, which made both the registration and tallying Members in attendance more difficult.  Also, an insufficient number of ballots had been prepared which necessitated ballots to be torn in half, or even quartered.

A working group is being set up to review and improve registration procedures, and the organization of future meetings to ensure these mistakes cannot occur again.  Any Member interested in contributing to this review is most welcome.  Current steps in place to resolve these issues include; more registration tables with all eligible voters being listed individually (not as couples, as many have different last names), a sufficient number of printed ballots and more stringent monitoring of how and when ballots can be cast.  

Again, we apologize for these mistakes. 

On behalf of the TICA Board of Directors

Ron Bannister, 

President, TICA

West Coast Seeds Fundraiser

Thetis Island gardeners - Would you like to support our school just by purchasing your seeds for this year?

Thetis Elementary in partnership with Jollity Farm is now taking orders for West Coast Seeds!  The fundraising products can be found online at https://fundraising.westcoastseeds.com 

Please note, the fundraising product catalogue is different from the regular catalogue!  Once at the fundraising site, you can view the items and place your orders right online!  When placing your order, just make sure to select Thetis Island Parents Association from the organization list.   

If you need any help, have questions, or would like to view a paper copy of the catalogue please contact any family attending Thetis Elementary or email tipaorders@gmail.com.  This fundraiser will run for the month of January only, so please get your orders in soon!  All funds raised will go directly to support the learning and activities of our own Thetis school students!

When you have selected your items and proceed to the check out, leave the address information for billing and shipping as the Thetis Island Parents Association.  Once the order has been placed, print or make note of your order number, this is how their system will track each individual order.  All the orders will be shipped together at the end of January and will be available for pick up at Jollity farm when they arrive.  Payment will be accepted at that time.

Thanks again for supporting your local Elementary school! 

Thetis Island Parent Association

Propane Available

The propane fill station at the Thetis Island marina is up and running.

Currently the propane fill times are between 9-11:30am Monday To Friday.

Any tanks brought later in the day will be filled the next morning. There is set prices per tank, no half fills.

All propane tanks must be certified and up to date, no exceptions. Sorry for the long delay.

Single Dresser Needed

I'm looking for a simple good quality single dresser preferably 4/5 drawer that is up to 34" wide. Not looking to spend too much. Please email me.

Thank you Elite

elite01@shaw.ca

Accommodation Found

I found accommodation in Victoria - thank you very much to everyone who reached out!

Rebecca Andison

Toaster for Sale

For sale: Hamilton Beach 4 slice toaster – good shape works well. $10.00.

Huy ch q’a / Thank you

Doug Fenton

dfenton12@gmail.com

250.804.6480

Free Loveseat

We are having to part with our beloved little loveseat due to lack of space. In good used condition and very comfortable, but with a few cat scratches. Please see pictures on the blog.
We were going to take it to the thrift next week but thought someone could use it on island. We can deliver.

Anaïs & Travis
250 416 0674
info@anaisgerber.com

Seeking House Sitting / Short-term Rental Accommodation in Victoria

If anyone needs a condo/house sitter or short-term renter in Victoria from Monday January 6 until approximately February 9 please let me know. I will be going to school for one month and am looking to house sit or rent somewhere in/near to Victoria city centre.

I can be reached any time at:

Email:  randison48@gmail.com   

American cell:  1-941-744-6928

Thank you, Rebecca Andison

Globe & Mail: Saturdays

Interested in subscribing to only the Saturday edition of the Globe and Mail newspaper? 

Contact Vicki for details: 250-246-9126

TIRRA Solid Waste: Looking for committee to Review Terms of Reference

At the TIRRA General Meeting in October 2019, a strategic review of the Solid Waste and Recycle Facility was proposed. This was an informal suggestion that such a review would be appropriate based on TIRRA's accountability as an employer, as a tax based service and as set out on the 2017 Terms of Reference (TOR) posted on thetisisland.net. 

The document to be posted is a simplified version of the TOR (not yet approved by committee): TIRRA wishes to extend an invitation to community members who have a keen interest in reviewing this document in a group setting: gathering workplace and workflow ideas from staff, volunteers and the community.

This may also be a good working group to start conversations about a future community composting program.

Please express interest via email to Wendy Hinsperger at tirra@thetisisland.net

Wendy Hinsperger

TIRRA President