Vision
The MGABC is an affiliation of local chapters of master gardeners working together to support the delivery of quality education to their members and environmentally responsible gardening advice to the public.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide information about gardening to the community and to educate people about environmentally responsible gardening practices.
Understanding the MGABC
The Policy found in the MGABC Governance documents demonstrates the policies that guide the operation of the MGABC Provincial Council, and also includes policies for how affiliated Chapters may operate. The MGABC Provincial Council is not a separate entity from the Chapters, but rather a forum for the affiliated Chapters to come together to set provincial standards for the education of members, exchange information and learn from one another. The Council also serves to manage province-wide initiatives such as the website, charitable donations and liability insurance.
The MGABC Provincial Council has ten members. Four officers are elected directly by the members at the AGM, six directors known as Chapter Representatives are appointed or elected by the affiliated Chapters. Together these Council members establish minimum educational and membership standards on behalf of and with the affiliated Chapters. Chapters and their members may establish higher standards and further policies as long as they do not conflict with these provincial policies.
The MGABC is the Chapters and the Chapters are the MGABC.The Master Gardeners Association of BC (MGABC) is a non-profit society with registered charity status, incorporated in 2002 under the Society Act of British Columbia.