Bermuda Association of Eco-Clubs (BASEC)

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BEST has facilitated the formation of the Bermuda Association of Eco-Clubs (BASEC) with the following Mission Statement and Objectives:

Mission Statement:
To mould a generation of future environmental leaders through support, co-ordination and monitoring of active eco-clubs throughout Bermuda.

Objectives:
1. Engage all schools and youth organisations across Bermuda;
2. Encourage the development of the elements of leadership and best practices;
3. Create a network forum for discussion;
4. Share information and resources between the clubs;
5. Encourage individual club projects as well as BASE projects;
6. Seek to extend the environmental agenda from students to teachers and parents.

The BASEC Steering Committee is comprised of representatives from Eco-Clubs. At their first meeting, the SC chose Caitlin O'Doherty as Chair. Caitlin was the winner of the Bermuda National Trust's "Young Environmentalist of the Year" Award for 2008 and the Centre on Philanthropy's "Young Philanthropist of the Year" Award in 2009. If you know of or belong to a school or youth organisation that might want to link up with BASEC, please send an email to BASEC Chair Caitlin O'Doherty at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .