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2010 AGM & Convention

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April 9, 10 and 11, 2010

Powell River, BC

Resolutions and Nominations

The Resolutions Notice and Request for Submissions and Call for Nominations went out to local governments on November 27, 2009. The deadline for both Resolutions and Nominations is February 26, 2010. To download a Nomination Form.

Program and Registration

Program and registration information was distributed to all members by February 8, 2010 through an email blast to local government members’ general email box with a copy by regular mail to your local government office. Download a copy of the Delegate Registration Form or Cabinet Ministers, MLA’s and MP’s Registration Form or Sponsor Registration Form and the 2010 AGM & Convention Brochure.

Friday Morning Pre-conference Sessions

Two Pre-Conference Sessions are planned.

9-11:00 am – Where Have All The Buffalo Gone? Graham Bruce, Executive Director and Mary Ashley, AVICC Life Member and Co-chair of the Island Corridor Foundation will be co-presenting to provide an overview of the various activities and initiatives being pursued under the auspices of the Foundation.

11:00 – noon – Elections Task Force Update

Accommodations

Accommodations have been block booked at a number of locations in Powell River. To download a Hotel/Motel Accommodations List. As of a mid-December check, it appears that most of the hotels/motels have been fully booked (Westview Centre Hotel still had some rooms); however, there are a wide range of bed and breakfasts and cabins available. To download a Bed and Breakfast List. Some may also wish to consider using the Municipal Campground, 4845 Marine Avenue – Telephone:
604-485-2242.

Locations of Convention Events and Activities

Welcome Reception – Recreation Centre, 5001 Joyce Avenue
Business Meetings and Mini Marketplace – Recreation Centre, 5001 Joyce Avenue
Delegates Lunch – Town Centre Hotel, 4660 Joyce Avenue
Annual Banquet – Dwight Hall, 6274 Walnut Street

Opportunities for Partners

The Powell River Local Organizing Committee are in the process of finalizing a couple of terrific opportunities for partners. They include a Cruise of Thulin Passage and Desolation Sound and a Narrated Heritage Tour of Powell River and Tea, including tours of the most significant heritage buildings. For a more detailed description, download Partners Information Brochure and are registered using the Delegate Registration Form.

Mini Marketplace/Trade Show

Approximately 16 exhibitor/information tables are available on a first-come, first serve basis to organizations and businesses who may wish to make contacts with AVICC members. The cost is $1,000 + 5% GST. To download a Mini Marketplace Booth Application Form.

Annual Banquet and Welcome Reception

Two networking and social highlights of the 2010 AGM & Convention will be the Friday evening Welcome Reception and the Saturday evening Annual Banquet. The Sliammon First Nations dancers have been invited to perform at the Welcome Reception. Saturday evening, the Powell River local organizing committee in collaboration with Don James, founder and artistic director of the Powell River Academy of Music have arranged an amazing variety of local talent including jazz musician, Walter Martella, soprano Megan Skidmore and pianist Maryna Gray; the Academy Chamber Choir performing Broadway Tunes and the Powell River Trad Band (who are preparing for their Scotland Tour) performing upbeat Celtic music. To download the Performer Biographical Information. For those who like to dance, the evening will continue until approximately 11:30 p.m. with taped music.

Sunday Afternoon Golf Anyone?

For those that can stay and catch a later ferry, the local organizing committee will host a golf tournament. For details and registration information, download Sunday Golf Tourney.

The Local Hosts and Organizing Committee

Hosts for the 2010 AVICC AGM & Convention are the City of Powell River, the Powell River Regional District and the Sliammon First Nation. The City of Powell River has taken the primary role of the local host. Special thanks to Mayor Alsgard and the local planning committee led by Lori Blackman for their enthusiasm and willingness to go the extra mile!

Sponsors

The AVICC AGM & Convention benefits from the significant contributions of our sponsors–some who have been sponsoring this event for many years. The following are this year’s list of committee sponsors:

Terasen Gas (Keynote Speaker and Delegate Luncheon)
BC Hydro (Delegate Kits)
Association of Mining Exploration BC/Mining Association of BC (Co-sponsors of the Annual Banquet)
BC Lottery Corporation (Annual Banquet Entertainment)
Vancouver Island University (Welcome Reception)
BC Ferries (Pre-Conference Session, Friday Refreshment Break/Grand Prize Award)
Municipal Insurance Association (Sunday Morning Hot Breakfast)
Myers Norris Penny (Annual Banquet Wine)
Powell River Regional District (Pre-Banquet Reception)
BC Transmission Corporation (Saturday Morning Continental Breakfast)
Private Forest Landowners, Timberwest and Islands Timberland (Saturday Morning Refreshment Break)
ICBC (Bus Transportation/Shuttle Service)
Shaw Communications (Internet Services)
Staples McDannold Stewart (Services of Parliamentarian)

New sponsors are always welcome. Please email Iris Hesketh-Boles or telephone at 250-356-5122 for more information.

For more information on any aspect of the AGM/Convention, contact:

Iris Hesketh-Boles, AVICC Executive Coordinator

Telephone: 250-356-5122

Email: Iris Hesketh-Boles

We look forward to seeing you in Powell River on April 9-11, 2010!

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	Early (Before March 19)	Late (After March 20)
Delegate Fees	$115	$132
Banquet	$40	$50
Reception	$25	$31