Bear Valley Rescue: Constitution & Mission Statement



Governing Constitution:

This rescue group has been organized for the expressed purpose of rescuing and helping animals in 
need as stated in the mission statement of this constitution. The funds generated by or donated to 
the rescue shall not be used in any manner other than to further this purpose and shall in no way 
be used for the personal gain of its members or the board.

This group shall be governed by a board consisting of no fewer than 3 members, consisting of (at minimum):
President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Motions made to the board must be passed by the board by a majority 
vote. Vacant board positions and additions to the board are made by nomination from a member of the board 
and must be passed by the board by a majority vote.

Current members of the board are as follows:
President – Kathy Bartley, Sundre, AB
Treasurer – Michael Bartley, Sundre, AB
Secretary – Janice Smith, Cochrane, AB
Director – Janine Falck, Water Valley, AB
Director – Lesli Eisler, Calgary, AB
Director - Shauna Jannett, Calgary, AB



Mission Statement:

- To save from slaughter usable and healthy horses and find them good homes
- To rescue injured or ailing animals from auctions and feedlots or abusive
situations and rehabilitate them, or alleviate their suffering
- To educate the public on the plight of unwanted or aging horses and other animals
- To network with other rescue organizations and provide support through these
networks for finding and placing distressed animals