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Modo + VCSC Amalgamation: Facts

Modo's member-elected volunteer Board of Directors are recommending unanimously that Modo members approve amalgamation with Victoria Car Share Co-operative. Click through to learn why...

On January 29, Modo's member-owners will come together for our Annual General Meeting, Fair and After-Party.

We'll REVIEW + CELEBRATE the previous year's operational and financial achievements, PRESENT on upcoming initiatives, VOTE on the proposed amalgamation with Victoria CarShare and MEET other members.

Before the meeting is called to order, from 6–7 pm, attend the Modo Fair to meet staff, learn about the exciting new projects each department is working on and GIVE FEEDBACK about how we can up our game.

The Board of Directors will also re-elect two of our current directors by acclamation. Charlotte Argue and Art Blundell are excited to continue serving on Modo's Board of Directors and to work toward making Modo the first choice for carsharing in the region. Their bios are available online if you'd like to get reacquainted!

Click to find full details and RSVP for the AGM and the Modo Fair.

Having grown up in Ontario, we hold a nostalgia for crisp, winter days. Hearing the crunch of snow under our feet, building snowmen, and most importantly, spending a day tobogganing with friends and family. So with the help of Modo, we booked a Dodge Journey, piled all our snow gear into the roomy trunk, and set off north to Whistler and a Winter Wonderland.

– The Bruntletts Modo members since 2013 #LetsModo vehicle: Dodge Journey

(excerpted from Vancouver Is Awesome)

You already love them for the movies they play at The Cinematheque theatre on Howe and Helmcken, but did you know The Cinematheque team also does a travelling education program? Read about their recent trip to Quesnel aboard a Modo Dodge Grand Caravan.

Time to hit the road!

The Cinematheque's Education Department has been carsharing with Modo since February 2013. We do community outreach, workshops, and video production classes all over the Lower Mainland, and since we often travel with filmmaking equipment, Modo has been an essential help in getting us to where we need to go throughout the year.

This December, Modo helped us with a long-distance project. Living Landscapes is a BC Arts Council-funded grant project that brings our Cinematheque video production workshops to regions all across the province. The team travelled to Quesnel for a seven-day video intensive at Correlieu Secondary School.  

The snow tires were definitely needed on these roads.

After weighing our options, we settled on an orange Dodge Grand Caravan for its stow 'n go seating, size and snow tires. With five camera kits, five large tripods and three people's luggage, we definitely needed the space! In the end, the Grand Caravan proved to have plenty of room and was a spacious ride the whole way.  

There's always time to revisit some British Columbia film heritage!

We arrived in snowy Quesnel in roughly eight hours. Not bad despite temperatures being well below 0° day and night.

A thumbs-up is the universal sign for "we made it."

All in all, we had a great experience teaching at Correlieu Secondary. During the first two days, students wrote and organized their films, spent another two days to film them, and had them edited and ready to show to the community two days later. On the Sunday of that week, the films were screened in the school theatre and followed-up with a great filmmaker Q&A. 

Each group of filmmakers had the opportunity to answer questions about their process and their finished product after it was shown.

Our Education Team travels throughout BC and gets to meet some great students.

We didn't realize we'd be snowshoeing to scout locations!

The Living Landscapes Filmmaking Tour will be visiting one more community in the spring of 2015, after which all of the student films will be made available online.

If you'd like to learn more about The Cinematheque and its Education Department you can visit our website – www.thecinematheque.ca – or come down to the theatre to take in some essential cinema.

Thanks again to Modo for helping to make this happen and to Correlieu Secondary for a great batch of films!

Thanks to the students for turning us on to a great local thrift store with a plentiful onesie selection. 

Quesnel has some stunning views along the Fraser River Walk.

This Prius C looks brand new but a quick inspection reveals we've tracked a scratch on the rear bumper.

Have you ever noticed a clear, numbered sticker on your Modo? It's there because a member let us know about damage to the vehicle.

Our fleet team is dedicated to keeping our vehicles in tip-top shape, but we know damage can sometimes happen.

"For many members, doing a walk-around check before driving off is second nature. I remind all members, brand new or experienced, that having a quick look can help us identify damage and save them a lot of hassle when I have to investigate."

– Lesley, Modo Damage Coordinator

Our Damage Pool and CLDI insurance options can ensure you're 100% protected for most incidents, but remember: we need your help to manage the damage!

So be sure to report any scrapes, dents, stains or other damage you find that hasn't been stickered. The two best ways to file a report:

1. Email us at info(at)modo(dot)coop, subject: "Damage to Car #___". Including photos are especially helpful.

2. In the Vehicle Notes section of the booking screen (on desktop and mobile), enter details about the damage.

"Enjoying our annual Christmas snowshoeing adventure on Cypress. We picked the right day – thanks, Modo!"

– Joanne A. and Mike A. Modo members since 2002 and 2001 #LetsModo vehicle: Toyota Corolla with snow tires

Dear Member,

My name is Greg Freeman, and I’m treasurer of Modo’s member-elected Board. I’m writing to let you know about an upcoming change to Modo’s price plans, effective December 1.

To keep pace with rising operational costs, the changes include a rate increase, but also simpler pricing, and special overnight rates.

Here’s how the new pricing breaks down:

Why the change?

This is our first increase in almost five years.

During that time, costs – such as depreciation on a newer and larger fleet, parking fees, and insurance payments – have continued to rise. This is reflected in our new rates.

The Board approved a net price increase of about 8%, which reflects both rising costs and the elimination of some of our booking and administrative fees and the end of fuel surcharges.

We also capped overnight rates for Business and Casual members.

Casual Members can offset the rate increase:

Did you know that more than 90% of Casual members would save money under the Co-op member plan?

You can lower your bill by signing up for Modo’s Co-op Layaway Plan.

Commit $50 a month for 10 months, and then start driving at the lower member-owner rate. Remember, the share price is fully refundable: if you leave Modo, for any reason, ever, the entire $500 is returned to you.

Remember, Modo is run for members like us:

Modo is a local, member-owned co-operative committed to providing the best value in carsharing, which means a great service at the best possible rate.

There is no provision in our rates for profit! We recoup our costs and invest in making Modo better. That’s all.

Effective December 1, the new rates will be reflected on your January 6 invoice. Any bookings you’ve already made for December 1 onward will be adjusted to the new rate. 

Have questions? Call our Member Care team at 604.685.1393 or email [email protected].

Sincerely,

Buying a car for a loved one during the holidays might not be the most practical gift. But buying 350+ cars is totally doable!

This year, give the gift of driving with Modo Gift Certificates. They can be made out for any amount you want and include a membership, free driving or both!

To purchase, contact our Member Care team at 604.685.1393 / info (at) modo (dot) coop and tell them you're interested in purchasing a gift certificate. Or, if you're in the neighbourhood, drop by our downtown Vancouver office at 200 - 470 Granville Street (between Pender and Hastings)!