Community Associations for Environmental Sustainability

Call for Membership Renewals and New 2025 Board Members

Membership Renewal & New Member Registration

It’s that time of year again! As we gear up for our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, March 27th, 2025, we want to invite you to renew your CAFES membership or sign up as a new member to continue supporting and expanding our efforts in environmental leadership. Please reach out to your friends and connections and encourage them to sign up too. Together, we’re building a more sustainable Ottawa, and we need your help to keep the momentum going!

Why Join? CAFES is a growing network of community associations, environmental organizations, and individuals dedicated to promoting environmental stewardship and civic engagement. Our members help guide the organization’s direction and shape our work in key areas like advocacy, outreach, and sustainability education.

Your membership supports:

  • Representing environmental issues at City Hall.
  • Advocating for more sustainable communities across Ottawa.
  • Organizing community outreach events and educational programs.

Visit the link HERE to sign up as a new member, or renew your organizational membership. Current individual memberships are automatically renewed on date you sign up. Organizational memberships are renewed in first quarter of the calendar year. If you have questions about your membership status or the renewal process, please contact info@cafesottawa.ca

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Open Call for New 2025 Board Members 

CAFES is actively seeking individuals who are passionate about making a difference in Ottawa’s environmental future to serve on our Board of Directors. Board members contribute their experience, judgment, and vision to help steer CAFES towards greater success. If you are passionate about environmental sustainability and community engagement, we’d love for you to apply!

Commitment details:

  • Monthly 2-hour meetings (in the evenings).
  • Contribute to decision-making and strategic direction of our organization.
  • Option to serve on committees (e.g., Fundraising, Board Renewal, etc.).
  • Approximately 6 hours per month of volunteer time, with seasonal fluctuations.

We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and strive for a balanced board that represents all of Ottawa’s diverse communities. We are particularly seeking greater representation on our Board from Ottawa's Indigenous residents.

If you are interested in joining our Board of Directors or becoming a volunteer leader, please express your interest by visiting this link.

Not ready to serve on the Board of Directors, but still want to be part of the action? Renew your CAFES membership today and continue supporting our shared vision for a greener, more sustainable Ottawa.

Together, we are stronger. Thank you for your ongoing support of CAFES as we work toward a more sustainable and engaged Ottawa!

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Save the Date!

CAFES' AGM will be on March 27th, 2025, in the evening. We will have an interesting speaker, and will share more details as we get closer to the date. We are looking forward to seeing you all there on March 27th!

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