Darren Schmidt, far left, and members of the office of Kidston Helm Ross Lawyers presented the Certificate of Incorporation to the Vernon Pride Society board June 16. Their board members include Abbie Wilson, Shea Lozinski, Courtney Hunt, Muqaddar Ahmad, Ashton Wright, April Olson, Rye Harwood, Chandler Marsh, and Nicole Parke. (submitted photo)

By Pete McIntyre

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Vernon Pride Society gets incorporated

Jun 16, 2023 | 3:00 PM

A significant moment for the Vernon Pride Society has been celebrated.

Members of Kidston Helm Ross Lawyers presented a certificate of incorporation to the Pride Society’s board Friday, June 16.

“We are very happy to support the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in Vernon and we are excited to attend their Pride Week in August,” Jessica Murphy, legal assistant, said.

Murphy said a certificate of incorporation means the group has been incorporated as a valid and recognized society defined by provincial law (BC Societies Act).

“This means that they are considered a provincial non-share, not-for-profit organization. The incorporation symbolizes the Pride group’s desire to have this organization last for generations to come and to help foster a safe and welcoming environment for everyone in Vernon,” Murphy explained.

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The law firm provided the certificate pro-bono (at no charge).