DATE:     March 29th, 2022

TO:         BC/Yukon Branch Presidents and Vice-Presidents
               BC/Yukon Regional Executive

FROM:   Kal Sahota
               Director, BC/Yukon Region
               ksahota@pipsc.ca

The 77th British Columbia/Yukon Regional Council Meeting is scheduled on the afternoon of Friday, May 27th and Saturday, May 28th, 2022 at the Westin Resort & Spa Whistler. 

Delegate Allotment

Branch Presidents should begin to identify their delegates immediately.  The delegate numbers are as follows:

Fraser Valley Branch

4

North-Central Vancouver Island Branch

4

Northern BC Branch

1

Okanagan Branch

4

Vancouver Branch

20

Vancouver CRA Branch

11

Victoria Branch

9

Victoria CRA Branch

2

Yukon Branch

4

Members of the Regional Executive

7

Young Professionals and Equity Groups

5*

TOTAL

71**

*Up to 5 additional delegates as selected by the Regional Executive.

**The Regional Director is not part of the delegate count.

Branch Presidents, please provide the name(s) of your delegate(s) and alternate(s) no later than Friday, April 15th, 2022 to Alex McLachlin at amclachlin@pipsc.ca . Delegates will be sent a link to register with details for registration, travel and accommodations. Please note that full participation and attendance in the scheduled meetings are required or expenses may not be covered.

Observers are welcome, but all associated expenses must be covered by the sponsoring Branch. To ensure sufficient space and seating, names of observers are required by Friday, April 8th, 2022.

The meeting materials will be available for review in an online virtual binder. Notification will be sent to delegates when the binder is posted.

Draft Agenda

On Thursday, May 26, 2022, the Regional Executive will meet during the day.

On Friday, May 27, 2022, a Branch President meeting will be held from 9:00 am to noon.

The Regional Council will commence at 2:00 pm on Friday, May 27, 2022.

The Regional Council dinner will take place on the evening of Friday, May 27, 2022.

On Saturday, May 28, 2022, the Regional Council will continue from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and will include breakfast and lunch for the delegates. 

Branch Reports, Committee Reports and Resolutions

Please note, Branch reports, Committee reports and resolutions to be included in the virtual binder are due by Friday, April 8th. In order for documents to be translated and included in the virtual binder, please respect this due date for materials.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (604) 617-9206), or at ksahota@pipsc.ca .

Branch President Meeting

Please send any agenda items to ksahota@pipsc.ca by May 16, 2022.

Nominations for Regional Executive

Nominations are being accepted for four (4) – three (3) year positions, to be elected at the Council meeting.  A BC/Yukon Regional Executive Nomination Form can be submitted in advance to the Vancouver office or at the Council meeting on May 27 and 28, 2022, prior to the elections.