Stewardship Gifts
"Friend Island is in an ideal location for afternoon picnics or 'shoal hopping' on the open bay. Being a high use location, it has seen its fair share of issues over the years, namely garbage, and dozens of fire pits. Because of action by the GBLT and its volunteers, this has changed. As a result the island has reverted back to a pristine condition. I chose to become the steward for Friend Island because I've spent nearly every summer of my life along the shores of Georgian Bay, and I want to make sure it stays protected for years to come. The GBLT and all its volunteers make sure this will happen."
Gifts to Stewardship Funds
Stewardship Funds are created to ensure that each property owned or managed by the Georgian Bay Land Trust (GBLT) has adequate money available on an annual basis to ensure that stewardship needs are always met, regardless of the status of the GBLT's annual operating and program revenue.
These funds are intended to generate enough interest or gain to support stewardship costs for properties owned or managed by the GBLT. In addition, long-term growth of the capital is an objective, allowing the funds to continue to grow with and without new donations.
To meet these requirements, the capital is protected with earnings from investment used to cover annual expenses. The goals for stewardship funds are created based on an estimated average annual expense for the relevant properties covered by the fund and under the expectation of 2.5-5% annual earnings generated from the capital.
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Legacy Stewardship Fund
Andy Griggs Memorial Fund
Douglas and Marylon Alexander Stewardship Fund
Watson Family Stewardship Fund
David & Beverly Stager Stewardship Fund
GBLT Huronia Stewardship Endowment Fund
The Georgian Bay Land Trust seeks to preserve the unique archipelago and the adjacent water bodies which lie along the eastern shore and North Channel of Georgian Bay that are of ecological, geological and historical importance, and to promote the appreciation of this special area.