AGM News - April 2009 Issue

In this issue

• The Conference Program
• Registration
• 2009 Policy Resolution Manual Available Online
• Friday Night Social hosted by the Prince Rupert & District Chamber of Commerce
• Fairview Container Terminal Tour for AGM Delegates
• Inspired! A Forum for Creative Chamber Solutions
• Speakers’ Spotlight
• AGM FAQ
• Event Sponsors
• Getting There

The Conference Program

Registration

If you require a Registration Form please contact bccc@bcchamber.org, or you can download a form in the Members Only section of the BC Chamber site.

Annual General Meeting events are open to members of the Member Chambers of Commerce and Corporate Members of the BC Chamber of Commerce.

Non-registered guests (including non-registered companions) must register to attend the Annual General Meeting and Conference events.

Registration for additional individual events can be purchased by members and guests at the AGM Registration Desk.

The fees for the 57th Annual General Meeting and Conference are as follows (prices do not include 5% GST)

Delegate Registration

• First Delegate $550.00
• Additional Delegate $500.00

Companion Registration (no voting privileges)

• $500.00

Cancellation Policy

All registration cancellations must be received in writing: by email, fax or regular mail. Registration cancellations received (email/fax) or postmarked (regular mail) after April 30, 2009 will be subject to a $50.00 (plus GST) administration fee. Cancellations received or postmarked after May 8, 2009 will not be refunded. Registrations are transferable without additional charge.

2009 Policy Resolution Manual Available Online

The 2009 Policy Resolutions Manual is available for download in PDF on the BC Chamber of Commerce website in the Members Only section. Review the Manual in full or section by section.

Friday Night Social hosted by the Prince Rupert & District Chamber of Commerce

The Prince Rupert Chamber, together with the chambers of District 13, would like to invite you to enjoy a fun, social and relaxing evening in a unique setting. The North Pacific Historic Fishing Village is not only a National Heritage Site, but also the most complete remaining cannery on the Northwest coast. Join us for a boat trip through some of the most exquisite scenery imaginable, for traditional Northwest coast cuisine and live entertainment in a fascinating and historic setting.

To fully appreciate the extraordinarily long evenings, stunning vistas and rapidly changing weather conditions enjoyed on this 54th-parallel-location, be sure to come prepared with warm clothes and a weatherproof jacket.

Fairview Container Terminal Tour for AGM Delegates

Prince Rupert’s Fairview Container Terminal was completed in September 2007 and is the first dedicated intermodal (ship to rail) container terminal in North America, offering a high-speed, congestion-free trade corridor between Asia and North America.

The Prince Rupert Port Authority is offering AGM delegates a tour of the Fairview Container Terminal on Wednesday, May 20 at 3 p.m.  If you will have arrived in Prince Rupert by that time and would like to participate, please email the Prince Rupert Chamber office manager@princerupertchamber.ca  or call (250) 624-2296.

Inspired! A Forum for Creative Chamber Solutions

Saturday morning will feature an exciting session giving Chamber representatives the chance to share their ideas.  “Inspired! A Forum for Creative Chamber Solutions” will be open mic, affording delegates the unique opportunity to speak candidly about challenges they’ve faced and the ways they’ve overcome those challenges, and to gain insight from their peers.

You will not want to miss this interactive event.  Come armed with your best ideas and plenty of blank paper for note taking.  This session will be information-sharing at its freshest.

Speakers’ Spotlight – The Best and Brightest Panel: Entrepreneurial Success Stories

One of the AGM’s most popular annual sessions – the Best and Brightest Panel – will be featuring some truly outstanding individuals this year.  Come and engage with them as they share their success stories first hand.

Following are excerpts from their bios.  You can read their full bios on the BC Chamber of Commerce website right here.

Jacob Beaton

A gift for bringing people, ideas and cultural wisdom together distinguishes Jacob Beaton, President and founder of CopperMoon. In addition to providing the overall vision and direction for the company, Jacob acts as Creative Director on key projects, bringing his unique combination of skills, experience and knowledge to the fore to help clients arrive at creative solutions to their communications needs.
With more than 10 years of experience in the combined fields of media and technology, Jacob’s forte is creative problem solving using a wide variety of vehicles. Applying a unique and thorough discovery process, Jacob works closely with clients to develop a solution that meets their underlying goals. For clients in both the aboriginal and mainstream arenas, he has created films, videos, web sites, and print communications that are at once inspiring and functional. In addition, Jacob’s discovery approach typically yields value added outcomes that address community goals, such as job creation and training. Jacob is an impassioned and engaging workshop leader and guest speaker, and consults regularly on communications strategy.

Brent Hohlweg

Brent Hohlweg is the CEO and Co-Founder of Men in Kilts, with Head Offices based in Richmond. Men in Kilts has become Vancouver’s Premier Window Cleaning, Gutter Cleaning, and Pressure Washing company. Currently providing an industry first Guaranteed 5 Minute eco-friendly Green Estimate to more than 4000 clients across the entire Lower Mainland. Men in Kilts customers love our freedom of kilts... Just remember - No Peeking!

Brent’s business partner and Men in Kilts President, Nic Brand started Men in Kilts in 2002 with just $500 and a ladder strapped to the top of a rusty old Honda. Since then Brent and Nic have taken the company from idea and sole proprietorship to an outstanding commercial success. Sales have doubled every year since incorporation and in 2009 Men in Kilts will surpass the one million mark. Men in Kilts has been featured in many local and national media stories. Most recently with a full page story in the Vancouver Sun newspaper.The corporation has been built with a long-term vision to franchising across North America.

Angie Quaale

Angie Quaale has been active in the food and hospitality industry for her entire career. Her experience working in hotels & fine dining led her to a career in commercial food sales specializing in menu development and retail food distribution. While living in the Fraser Valley, Angie realized there was a serious need for a local gourmet shop that could provide home chefs like her with the products they crave. With the assistance of Dennis, her very handy husband, Well Seasoned became a reality in 2004. Today Well Seasoned has become an essential food lovers’ destination that offers some of the very best gourmet food products and cooking classes available in the region. The school features nightly cooking classes and regular appearances by international celebrity chefs. The store is stocked with the finest local food products and specialty items from all over the world. Well Seasoned is the only culinary outlet of its kind in the Fraser Vall ey and is a true foodies’ paradise for the serious home chef.

AGM FAQ

Who can vote in the Policy Sessions?

Only delegates accredited as a voting official by a member Chamber of Commerce, Board of Trade, Corporate Member, Board Director, or Governor, may vote, introduce, or second motions during the meeting. Procedures governing discussion of policy at the Sessions are outlined in the Proposed Resolution Manual included in Delegate packages. Accredited voting delegates must pick up their voting cards at registration in Prince Rupert.

You can find more AGM FAQs on the Chamber website here.

Have an AGM FAQ you’d like to see on our website?  Email ahoy@bcchamber.org

Event Sponsors

The BC Chamber of Commerce 57th Annual General Meeting & Conference would not be possible without support from our generous sponsors.

Platinum Sponsors

• Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipelines
• Graham Barnes & Associates Chambers of
• Commerce Group Insurance
• Rio Tinto Alcan

Gold Sponsors

• Association for Mineral Exploration British
• Columbia
• Certified General Accountants of British
• Columbia
• BC Transmission Corporation
• Plutonic Power Corporation
• Terasen Gas

Silver Sponsors

• BC Lottery Corporation
• Merck Frosst
• Spectra Energy

Bronze Sponsors

• BC Ferries
• BC Hydro

Contributors

• Old Dutch
• Orca Printing Ltd.
• WorkSafeBC

Visit our sponsors’ page here.

Getting There

There are several options for travelling to Prince Rupert, whether you choose to get here by air, sea, road or rail – or a combination of both. Here are some excellent resources for planning your travel arrangements.

Prince Rupert Airport – www.ypr.ca
The Airport’s website lists airline flight information and bus schedules from the airport to Prince Rupert hotels.

Tourism Prince Rupert - www.tourismprincerupert.com/gettinghere
Browse Tourism Prince Rupert’s “Getting Here” website page for information on travelling to Prince Rupert from anywhere in the province.

City of Prince Rupert - www.princerupert.ca
The City of Prince Rupert’s web page has an extensive Visitors section listing all transportation methods serving the city.

Airlines
Two airlines fly to Prince Rupert Airport:

Air Canada  www.aricanada.com
Hawkair  www.hawkair.ca

Alternate Routes

Travellers can also plan to fly in and out of Terrace, and arrange for either car rental or Greyhound bus service between Prince Rupert and Terrace - with the added bonus of a beautiful drive to the trip.