"The Belize Audubon Society membership is paid on an annual basis. Each of the different categories of membership has different benefits and rights. All proceeds go directly into the running costs of the BAS managed national parks.
In order to service members abroad, we have a special category called Foreign Associate – but we welcome our friends from abroad to also consider the corporate sponsorship programme.
Belize Audubon Society Membership Categories and Benefits:
Student (cost Bz$5) must present student card
1. Membership card
2. Quarterly newsletter
Individual (cost Bz$15)
1. Membership card
2. Quarterly newsletter
3. Invitation to AGM
4. 1 vote at AGM
Family (cost Bz$20)
1. Membership card
2. 5% discount in giftshop (need to show card)
3. Quarterly newsletter
4. Invitation to AGM
5. 2 votes at AGM
Supporting (cost Bz$50)
1 .Membership card
2. 5% discount in gift shop ( need to show card)
3. Quarterly newsletter
4. Invitation to AGM
5. 1 vote at AGM
6. Invitations to all lecture series events
Patron (cost Bz$100)
1. Membership card
2. 10% discount in giftshop (need to show card)
3. Quarterly newsletter
4. Invitation to AGM
5. 1 vote at AGM
6. Invitations to all lecture series events7. Receives e-copies of our press releases and environmental education / advocacy releases.
Foreign Associate (cost US$50)
1. Membership card
2. 5% discount in on line gift shop
3. Quarterly newsletter
4. Receives e-copies of our press releases and environmental education / advocacy releases
Corporate Sponsors
All Corporate sponsors receive the following:
1. Membership card
2. Free park entry for up to 10 people (need to show card)
3. 10% discount in giftshop (need to show card)
4. Quarterly newsletter
5. Invitation to AGM
6. 1 vote at AGM
7. Invitations to all lecture series events
8. Receives e-copies of our press releases and environmental education / advocacy releases
9. 10% discount for advertising in widely publicized, highly acclaimed BAS newsletter
In addition to the above each category of corporate membership has
specific benefits:
Patron (cost Bz$250 - $500)
1. Copy of BAS’ 30th anniversary book.
2. Wall certificate indicating your Patron sponsorship to BAS
3 .Listing in year-end newsletter for your support to BAS
4. Tax receipt to use against your income tax payments in December of each year.
Bronze (cost Bz$500- $1000)
1. Copy of BAS’ 30th anniversary book.
2. Wall certificate indicating your Bronze sponsorship to BAS
3. Listing in year-end newsletter for your support to BAS.
4. Tax receipt to use against your income tax payments in December of each year.
5. Invitations to James A Waight Conservation Award celebration.
Silver (cost Bz$1001- $2500)
1. Copy of BAS’ 30th anniversary book.
2. Wall certificate indicating your Silver sponsorship to BAS
3. Listing in year-end newsletter for your support to BAS.
4. Tax receipt to use against your income tax payments in December of each year.
5. Invitations to James A Waight Conservation Award celebration
6. Special Silver Sponsor Edition T shirt
Gold (cost Bz$2500-$3500)
1. Copy of BAS’ 30th anniversary book.
2. Wall certificate indicating your Gold sponsorship to BAS
3. Listing in year-end newsletter for your support to BAS.
4. Link from BAS new and expanded website to company website.
5. Tax receipt to use against your income tax payments in December of each year.
6. Invitations to BAS Xmas social for sponsors and James A Waight Conservation Award celebration
7. 3 Special Gold Sponsor Edition T shirts
8. Invitation for Gold Sponsor yearly activity – ie birding in Crooked Tree
Platinum (cost over Bz$3500)
1. Copy of BAS’ 30th anniversary book.
2. Plaque indicating your Platinum sponsorship to BAS
3. Listing in year-end newsletter for your support to BAS.
4. Link from BAS’ new and expanded website to company website.
5. Tax receipt to use against your income tax payments in December of each year.
6. Invitations to BAS Xmas social for sponsors. and James A Waight Conservation Award celebration
7. 5 Special Platinum Sponsor Edition T shirts
8. Invitation for Platinum Sponsor yearly activity – ie snorkeling trip to Half Moon Caye.
ENDOWMENT:
Friends of the parks:
Businesses or Individuals (and Families) are encouraged to sponsor a national park. All monies will go directly to the endowment fund and the interest payments will go directly into the maintenance and servicing of the national park sponsored.
One park (cost Bz $250- $500)
- Park T-shirt
- Company name listed on large sign at park entrance indicating
their support of the nation park
- All Friends of the Park will be listed on our website as Friends of
the National parks.
All Parks (cost > Bz $500)
- Park T shirt
- Company name on large sign at park entrance indicating their support of the national parks
- All Friends of the Park will be listed on our website as
Friends of the National parks.
Benefits are renewed yearly based on continued contribution to the endowment fund." The Belize Audubon Society.
To become a member and pledge your support fill out the Membership Form and email membership@belizeaudubon.org or fax the Audubon at: 501.223.4985, or send it to: Belize Audubon Society, P.O. Box 1001, Belize City, BELIZE, along with a check or money order payable to: Belize Audubon Society
Responsible Travel
In 2003, 575,196 cruise ship passengers were offered primarily the following shore excursions in Belize: Altun Ha Mayan Temple, Belize Zoo, Nohoch Che'en cave tubing, Goffs Caye, Hol Chan Marine Reserve, Lamanai Mayan Temple, Shark Ray Alley and Xunantunich Mayan Temple. 2008, there are no quota restrictions.
The Audubon Society’s environmental agenda for 2008 to 2013 proposes that the government should establish a visitor capacity for all tourism sites and enforce these limits.
Support sustainable development of Belize's tourism industry. Become a member of the Belize Audubon Society and the Belize Tourism Industry Association. Contribute positively on your Belize vacations by booking responsible excursions and tours in Belize. Book alternative (off-track) Belize cruise excursions and directly with local Belizean tour operators. Below are alternative mayan temple, snorkeling and caving excursions.
Submit reviews to the BTIA and BTB (Belize Tourism Board and the Belize Tourism Industry Association). Contact information can be found at the following website: btia.org, belizetourism.org.
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Belize Snorkeling : Calson Caye , Gladden Spit, Laughing Bird Caye, Moho Caye, Ranguana Caye, Rendezvous Caye, Sapodilla Cayes, Scipio Caye, Silk Caye, Snake Cayes, Belize Barrier Reef
Belize Mayan Ruins : Chau Hiix Mayan Temple, Cahal Pech Mayan temple, Caracol Mayan Temple, Lamanai Mayan Temple, Lubaantun Mayan Temple, Nim Li Punit Mayan Temple, Tikal Mayan Temple, Uxbenka Mayan Temple
Belize Caving : Actun Tunichil Muknal, Che Chem Ha Caves, Gibnut Caves, Hokeb Ha Cave, Laguna Cave, Nohoch Che'en, Rio Frio Caves, St. Herman's Caves, River Tubing , Tiger Cave
Belize Excursions : Bacab Eco Park, Belize ATV, Beer & the City, Belize City and Old Belize, Belize Zoo & Old Belize, Buggy Ride & Baboon Sanctuary, Crooked Tree Wildlife, Jungle Horseback Riding , Mayan Equestrian Affair, Sibun Bike Hike & Cave |
Cashew Nuts
While you are in Belize inquire about Crooked Tree Village
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