Series contains two (2) copies of spiral-bound booklet--"Supporting Seniors Supporting You"-with information about a proposed Cortes Island Seniors' Complex. Also contains a sheaf of loose pages, titled "Supporting Seniors Supporting Themselves" and three (3) copies of a pamphlet: "Imagine...opening the door to the new Cortes Island Seniors Complex".
Series contains two (2) copies of spiral-bound booklet--"Supporting Seniors Supporting You"-with information about a proposed Cortes Island Seniors' Complex. Also contains a sheaf of loose pages, titled "Supporting Seniors Supporting Themselves" and three (3) copies of a pamphlet: "Imagine...opening the door to the new Cortes Island Seniors Complex".
File contains responses to a survey intended to gauge interest in seniors' housing on Cortes Island. Also includes summary of responses and related documents.
File contains responses to a survey intended to gauge interest in seniors' housing on Cortes Island. Also includes summary of responses and related documents.
File contains records of donation requests, letter templates, and correspondence. Also contains 20 b&w photographic prints, one (1) floppy disk and thirty-seven (37) b&w 35mm negatives.
Note: Prints (2013.005.01 to 2013.005.21) are stored in Photo Box 3.
File contains records of donation requests, letter templates, and correspondence. Also contains 20 b&w photographic prints, one (1) floppy disk and thirty-seven (37) b&w 35mm negatives.
Note: Prints (2013.005.01 to 2013.005.21) are stored in Photo Box 3.
Series consists of an accrual to the fonds donated in 2023. The material was in a binder, arranged chronologically; original order has been maintained.
Series consists of an accrual to the fonds donated in 2023. The material was in a binder, arranged chronologically; original order has been maintained.
Fonds consists of material generated by the Cortes Island Seniors' Building Society and includes meeting minutes, administrative records, research materials, correspondence, ephemera, maps, plans, and publications of the Cortes Island Seniors' Building Society, as well as some records of the Cortes Island Old Age Pensioners' Organization. Fonds is arranged into twelve series, following the original order of the records.
An accrual in 2023, described as Series 12, contains meeting minutes, correspondence, etc; arranged in chronological order (original order).
In 1987, members of the Cortes Island Old Age Pensioners' Organization incorporated the Cortes Island Seniors' Building Society (currently known as the Cortes Island Senior's Society) with the following stated purposes:
(a) to operate a facility where persons aged 65 years or older, or persons between 55 and 65 years of age who are in need, can improve their health through physical and other acitivity;
(b) to operate a residential housing facility for such persons;
(c) to carry on social activities incidental to the above purposes, but not to own, operate or manage a social club.
The records of the Cortes Island Seniors' Building Society provide useful insight into their process of envisioning the future of seniors' housing on Cortes Island.
Custodial History
Donated by Ruth Zwickel on behalf of the Cortes Island Senior's Society in 2013. An accrual was donated by Elinor Harwood on behalf of the Cortes Island Seniors' Society in 2021.
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of material generated by the Cortes Island Seniors' Building Society and includes meeting minutes, administrative records, research materials, correspondence, ephemera, maps, plans, and publications of the Cortes Island Seniors' Building Society, as well as some records of the Cortes Island Old Age Pensioners' Organization. Fonds is arranged into twelve series, following the original order of the records.
An accrual in 2023, described as Series 12, contains meeting minutes, correspondence, etc; arranged in chronological order (original order).
File contains two (2) versions of letterhead for British Columbia Old Age Pensioners' Organization, one naming Joan E. Disney (of Manson's Landing) as secretary. Also contains index cards with notes and contact info for Cortes Island Seniors' Society contacts. Cards were removed from a box when accessioned.
File contains two (2) versions of letterhead for British Columbia Old Age Pensioners' Organization, one naming Joan E. Disney (of Manson's Landing) as secretary. Also contains index cards with notes and contact info for Cortes Island Seniors' Society contacts. Cards were removed from a box when accessioned.
File contains table of contents and selected materials from a binder titled "Fundraising: Corporate Gift, Foundation and Government". Materials were removed from binder when accessioned.
File contains table of contents and selected materials from a binder titled "Fundraising: Corporate Gift, Foundation and Government". Materials were removed from binder when accessioned.
Series consists of administrative records, minutes and notes from the Cortes Island Seniors' Building Society and the Cortes Island Old Age Pensioners' Organization. (The C.I.O.A.P.O. became the Cortes Island Seniors in 1995.)
Series consists of administrative records, minutes and notes from the Cortes Island Seniors' Building Society and the Cortes Island Old Age Pensioners' Organization. (The C.I.O.A.P.O. became the Cortes Island Seniors in 1995.)