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- Starting an Alberta Rural Crime Watch chapter connects members with crime-prevention resources and a provincial support network.
- Hold an organizational meeting, select executives, and apply for non-profit status.
- Submit membership paperwork, incorporation certificate, and annual $300 membership fee.
How to Start a Rural Crime Watch Chapter in Alberta
Starting a chapter and getting involved with the provincial organization gives you access to a network of other organizations trying to achieve the same goals, along with numerous resource materials available to help you protect your property.
To be a member of the Alberta Provincial Rural Crime Watch, you need to be a non-profit organization in good standing.
- Start by holding an organizational meeting.
- Pick your executive and then apply for a non-profit.
- Pick your name and then check the NUANS to make sure the name is not being used.
- You need to go into a Registry Office to complete this task.
- Attached is the link to download the forms to apply for your not-for-profit.
Once you have received your not-for-profit paperwork, you can fill out the membership renewal application and submit it with your membership fee and a copy of your certificate of incorporation. Membership dues are $300.00 per year. New Membership forms will be available soon.