The Society
The Trethewey Beach Society was formed in 1959 under an agreement with Edward (Ernie) Trethewey who had subdivided his land into lots sold to individuals. The residual land adjacent to the lake (Lot A District Lot 8 Plan NEP 81644) was established as a private park owned by the Society. The Society is registered under the BC Societies Act and is governed by a Board of Directors through a set of by-laws in its constitution.
Access
Only Members, Associate Members, their immediate families or their guest may access the private property. Persons renting property from a Member or Associate Member are not allowed access.
Membership
To be eligible to become a Member a person must own property within the Trethewey Subdivision and remain in good standing with the Societies by-laws. Members are eligible to vote at an Annual or Special General Meeting. The Trethewey Subdivision consists of properties on Ash St, Poplar St, Spruce St, Beech Rd, Birch St Rowan St, Tretheway Rd and the west side of Victoria Ave from Windermere Ck to Ash Street,
Associate Membership
To be eligible to become an Associate Member, a person must own property on Copper Crescent, Mercury Street or the east side of Victoria Avenue between Copper and Mercury. Associate Members must remain in good standing with the Society by-laws and do not have a vote at meetings.
Fees
Beach and Marina dues are paid annually by Members and Associate Members on the May long weekend AGM. The amount is set by the Board and ratified at the Annual General Meeting.
Marina Slips
The Society operates an 88 slip marina under Crown lease. The Marina operates under set of rules which among other things limits the size of boats allowed in the Marina. Members have a long term Use Permit that is transferable to another Member or with sale of their property assuming the buyer becomes a Member of the Society. No waiting list exists.
Marina Slip Rentals
Only the Society may rent out slips. Members may allocate their slip to the Society’s annual rental pool and have their marina fees waived. Only Members or Associate Members may rent a slip from the Society. Members may not rent or allow another person to use their slip.