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May 2018 — Vancouver Island Edition
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Listed in order...
Modo Board Member - Victoria. Sarah Webb (Chair)
Modo Board Members - Vancouver. (left to right) Back row: Arpal Dosanjh, Clayton R. Weir (Vice Chair), Amy Severson (Secretary). Middle row: William Azaroff, David Crowe, Don Buchanan. Front row: Christina Beck, Jasmine Peña
Join us in welcoming your new Board!
Election Results
This year, four Lower Mainland director positions were up for election. We're pleased to welcome Clayton Weir back to our board, along with newly elected directors, Jasmine Peña, Arpal Dosanjh and Don Buchanan.
We'd like to say a very big thank you to retiring Board members, Joel DeYoung, Warren Cundy and Charlotte Argue for their dedicated service to Modo over the years.
We'd also like to thank William Azaroff for all his work as Board Chair. William remains on the board with Sarah Webb taking over as Board Chair.
And finally, thanks so much to everyone who came out to our AGM, both in Vancouver and Victoria! We appreciate all of the thoughtful comments and insights that you provided and for the part you played in making the event a success.
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Featured articles
Reminder: Take the Annual Member Survey 2018
Have you completed our Annual Member Survey yet? If not, we'd love to hear from you!
Click here to share your feedback and enter a draw to win $200 free driving! Survey closes May 5.
Love Modo? Share that love online with Facebook or Google reviews. Thanks so much!
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Grow Modo
You and your friends get $25 in drive time!
Until May 31, refer a friend and you both receive $25 drive time if they sign up! For each new member referral, you get an entry into our draw for $200 drive time!
How do you refer someone? It's simple! Log in to your Modo account and find the Referrals tab under My Account. From there, you can share your personal promo code and link with friends.
For full promo details, check out our website.
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Modo Moves
For a list of all moves in the Lower Mainland, Greater Victoria and Nanaimo please visit our blog.
Greater Victoria – Downtown Victoria
ANOTHER CAR at Bay Centre Victoria - a 2018 Hyundai Tucson (#1054)
Greater Victoria – Victoria/James Bay
NEW LOCATION at Fisherman’s Wharf in the Victoria Harbour area - a new 2018 Nissan NV200 (#1043)
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Updated Member Agreements & Privacy Policy
Member agreements are regularly reviewed to ensure they are current, accurate and easy to understand. To improve visibility and transparency, you can now find copies of the updated agreements on our website.
We care about your privacy! Modo's privacy policy outlines our commitment to respecting our members’ personal information. We endeavour to communicate clearly what information we will collect, the
reasons for collecting personal member information, the ways that the confidentiality of this information is protected, and finally, how members can request a copy of the personal information that is recorded. You can find it by clicking on "Privacy Policy" on the footer of every page or you can read the full policy here.
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Pro Tip: Before you begin, you've got to fob in
So, you've packed your bag, booked a Modo, and you’re ready to go. Now to access the car. Simple as it seems, members new to Modo may find it can take a few swipes before fobbing in feels natural. So let’s review!
Read more on the blog.
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Meet Modo's Director of Fleet Operations
Modo is thrilled to welcome Anthony Okuchi to the team! He is a finance and marketing executive, global volunteer, mentor, traveler, and pocket square wearing biker. Anthony is a die-hard leader at heart who is responsible for managing operations related to Modo's 600 vehicle fleet organizational process enhancements, and a new technology project for 2018. His previous experience includes leading product marketing in finance and insurance products for the automobile industry, 20+ years as a banker at Vancity, and even working in car dealerships when he was young.
Anthony has an MBA from Queen’s University, CPA, studied international business practices in Shanghai, consulted in Australia, studied cooperative models in Italy, and currently teaches part-time at BCIT. In addition to Anthony’s experience and education, he has also been a volunteer with the Co-operative Development Foundation (CDF) for the past 14 years where he has helped design and facilitate business management training in Cambodia and Africa. He is currently supporting the development of a co-operative policy and establishing a co-operative apex organization in Mongolia.
Fun Fact about Anthony
He has an extensive cufflink collection which includes wrenches, cars, motorcycles, and even car parts!
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New protected bike lanes in Victoria
Victoria’s second protected bike lane will be opening at the end of May! Located just a few steps away from the new Modo office at 843 Fort Street, this project includes two-way bike lanes, public seating, enhanced pedestrian crossings, and new sidewalks. Need to drive? No worries! The project retains 95% of on-street parking including new passenger loading and taxi zones. Pump up your tires and plan to join the Modo team for opening festivities on Sunday May 27, 2018 starting at 11am.
Learn more here.
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Special Offer: Why We Cycle
Bike lovers this one's for you! Our friends at ModaCity are screening the cycling documentary, "Why We Cycle" followed by an exciting panel discussion on May 7 and 14 in Vancouver and Victoria.
"Why We Cycle” takes a ride with ordinary cyclists and specialists from a variety of disciplines. These conversations uncover some obvious, but even more hidden effects of cycling, on people, on societies, and on the organization of cities. Read the full synopsis here.
SPECIAL OFFER: Enter "MODO" at checkout for $2 off each ticket. Get 'em while they're hot!
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Quick Poll
Mother's Day is just around the corner and we'd love to know all the fun things you have in store!
Take the May Quick Poll.
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Seat Sale
Save 10% off your entire booking with Modo's Seat Sale!
For a list of all the seat sales in the Lower Mainland, Greater Victoria and Nanaimo please visit our blog.
Starting May 3rd and ending May 31st bookings in these cars are 10% off:
Victoria/Bay Centre
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a 2017 white Honda Fit
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a 2018 white Hyundai Tucson
Note: Any bookings at these specific locations during the Seat Sale period will automatically have the discount applied.
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On the Blog
>> MODO IS HIRING We are currently seeking Victoria Fleet Crew. Check out our current job postings on the Modo Career page!
>> STOP TO SHOP Get a $30 shopping gift card at Tsawwassen Mills when parking your Modo there for 2 hours or more. Offer has been extended until June 30! More info
>> FERRY FLEET Check out our list of 7 Modo cars located at the main ferry terminals—Horseshoe Bay, Tsawwassen, Swartz Bay and Departure Bay—making travel a breeze.
>> NEW OFFICE HOURS Our Victoria office has moved and is now located at Club Kwench Co-working Space at 843 Fort Street. Our new office hours, starting on May 9th will be Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-6pm. Always check the website before visiting the office as office closures may occur.
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Community Calendar
May 21— Victoria Day Parade
Celebrate Victoria Day in British Columbia’s capital city at the 120th Island Farms Victoria Day Parade! This is Victoria’s largest parade, attracting well over 100,000 people. It features Canadian and American marching bands, community and commercial floats, cultural shows and festive clowns. Led by the Canadian Forces, this annual event is free and fun for the whole family! Learn more here.
May 28-June 3 — Greater Victoria Bike to Work Week
Bike to Work Week started in Victoria 24 years ago! The Greater Victoria Bike to Work Society continues to organize the annual FREE community event which has grown from 50 teams and 500 participants in 1997 to over 600 teams and 7,000 participants in 2017. Learn more here.
May 28-June 3 — Nanaimo Bike to Work Week
Bike to Work Week Nanaimo is a community event to celebrate active and fun ways to commute to work, school, or other activities. Register Now and get a chance to win great prizes. Learn more here.
June 22-23 — FernFest
Fernwood’s annual neighbourhood celebration is coming! They will be celebrating 23 years of arts, music, and community with musicians, performers, food, beer, theatre, bikes, artists, magic, kidz zone, face painting and a community pancake breakfast, Field of Dreams, Artisan Market, games, bubbles, walking tours, workshops and so much more! Learn more here.
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843 Fort Street
Club Kwench Co-working Space
Victoria, BC V8W 1H7
info@modo.coop
VIctoria: 250-995-0265
Nanaimo 250.741.4141
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