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2025 – AGM & Convention Wildlife in the Future. How to Make a Difference. Proudly Hosted by the B.C. Wildlife Federation, Dawson Creek Sportsman’s Association, and Region 7B, April 24 - 26, 2025. Your contribution to the future of wildlife in the province is essential. “How to Make a Difference”; the impact you make can be your legacy. Join in the discussion! The B.C. Wildlife Federation, Dawson Creek Sportsman’s Association, and Region 7B welcome you to an action-packed and informative 2025 AGM & Convention with a variety of guest speakers and presenters held at the Ovintiv Event Centre in Dawson Creek.
Confirmation of registration will be emailed to you once payment has been made. Notice of AGM The official Notice of AGM for the 2025 AGM & Convention taking place from April 24 - 26, 2025, can be found on the 2025 - AGM & Convention Landing page. Draft Resolutions Package The 2025 Draft Resolutions Package will be released to members in the new year. REGISTRATION PACKAGES Please note: Accommodations are not included. Accommodations must be purchased separately. Information regarding accommodation and the special reservation information can be found below. AGM & CONVENTION BCWF Delegates attending the BCWF AGM & Convention can choose from 3-day, 2-day, or 1-day packages. Early Bird pricing is available for the 3-Day AGM package only starting from December 13th at 4:00 pm, Pacific Time to January 31st, 2025, at midnight, Pacific Time. The registration form displays the AGM & Convention packages, and on the following page, those who have selected 1-day or 2-day packages can select which day(s) they will be attending. *If you have selected the 3-day package, there is no need to select which day(s) you’ll be attending, because you’ll be with us for all 3 days. AGM & Convention Packages*:
1-Day Package $233.00 Early Bird (available until January 31, 2025 ) $599.00 Regular (starting February 1, 2025) $699.00 *Note – meals and evening events are included for the number of days indicated in the package you’ve chosen. If you wish to attend meals and evening events on the days you will not be attending the AGM & Convention, you can purchase meals and evening events individually. SPOUSAL PROGRAM When visiting a place like Dawson Creek, narrowing down just 2 days of activities for a group can be a challenge! There are so many amazing sites to visit and the experiences are endless! We’re excited to be in the North this year and proud to showcase all that Dawson Creek has to offer. Specific details about the Spousal Program will be released as soon as possible. Included with each daily package: Lunch *1-day package, meals, and evening events are included only for those days you’ve purchased. Meal tickets and evening event tickets are available for purchase on their own for the day you’ve elected not to participate. Spousal Program Packages:
1-Day Package $TBA *Note – meals and evening events are included for the number of days indicated in the package you’ve chosen. If you wish to attend meals and evening events on the days you will not be attending the Spousal Program, you can purchase meals and evening events individually. YOUTH PROGRAM Our Youth Members are vitally important to continue conservation and advocacy efforts throughout the province! Getting kids involved at a young age has so many benefits it would be a challenge to fit them all into just one page. We are so excited to continue to encourage and welcome youth participants to all BCWF events but especially our AGM & Convention. We can’t wait to welcome youth to our exciting 3-Day program this year! Our Youth delegates can attend the AGM & Convention as either a Youth Voting Delegate or a Youth Non-voting Delegate. Either way, they will be included in member portions of the AGM proceedings, learning more about how the B.C. Wildlife Federation operates and communicates with its members. If they have registered as a Youth Voting Delegate, they will have the opportunity to vote as part of the proceedings. If they wish, they can attend the AGM & Convention rather than attending the Youth Activities. Included with each daily package: Lunch *If you have selected the 3-Day package, there is no need to select which day(s) you’ll be attending, because you’ll be with us for all 3 days. *Parents/guardians will be required to read and sign a waiver for each participant they register. Waivers will be provided on-site. *An alternate agenda will be available should we encounter weather on the days listed above. Participants, parents, or guardians will be given notice as soon as possible. Youth Program Packages*:
1-Day Package $99.00 *Note – meals and evening events are included for the number of days indicated in the package you’ve chosen. If you wish to attend meals and evening events on the days you will not be attending the Youth Program, you can purchase meals and evening events individually. B.C. Wildlife Federation – Evening Events *Note: Evening event tickets are included when you purchase the packages above. If you purchase 1 or 2-day packages, evening events are included for those days only and extra tickets must be purchased if you wish to attend an evening event for the additional day. Meet & Greet – Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025 – Included with all Packages The Meet & Greet will take place the night before the AGM & Convention commences and is included with all packages. This event allows our delegates and their families to meet and speak with the BCWF’s dedicated Board of Directors, BCWF staff, and other delegates from around the province. Enjoy hors d’hoeuvres, drinks from the cash bar, and an evening celebrating the BCWF community of conservation. Location: Ovintiv Event Centre - 6:00 pm Club Fun Night – Thursday, April 24th, 2025 Hosted by the Dawson Creek Sportsman’s Association, be prepared to have a great time with awesome food and lots of opportunities to win some amazing prizes. Space is limited so if you need extra tickets, please make sure you book them now! Location: Dawson Creek Sportsman’s Association Individual Tickets $TBA B.C. Wildlife Federation Banquet & Fundraiser – Friday, April 25th, 2025 The Banquet & Fundraiser will provide an opportunity for the larger community to come together for wildlife and conservation. While details about this fun evening are still coming together, know that our Planning Committee has a wealth of experience planning fundraising events and this night is sure to entertain and give some excellent opportunities to win big, both for yourself and for conservation in BC. Location: Ovintiv Event Centre Individual Tickets $60.00/person B.C. Wildlife Federation Awards Gala – Saturday, April 26th, 2025 The B.C. Wildlife Federation is proud of the hard work of its volunteers, staff, and members. The Awards Gala honours this hard work and celebrates the passion that we share for conservation, wildlife, and living a subsistence lifestyle. Many of the awards have a long history, some of which have been awarded since before the Federation became the Federation. We’re looking forward to continuing this time-honoured tradition. Information about the Awards and Nominations process can be found here: https://bcwf.bc.ca/awards/ Location: Ovintiv Event Centre Individual Tickets $100.00/person Please continue scrolling for accommodation and booking information. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - AGM & CONVENTION Location: Wednesday, April 23rd – Meet and Greet Reception – Free Event for Delegates Thursday, April 24th – Opening Ceremonies, President's Address, Nomination Committee Report, Draft Resolutions Presentation, Plenary and Breakout Sessions, Club Fun Night Friday, April 25th – Call for Nominations, Draft Resolutions Presentation, Closed Session (BCWF Delegates and Registered Members Only) Plenary and Breakout Sessions, BCWF Banquet & Fundraiser Saturday, April 26th – BCWF Life Member and Youth Delegate Breakfast, Final Call for Nominations, Draft Resolutions Presentation, Closed Session (BCWF Delegates and Registered Members Only), Introduction of Candidates, Elections, Awards Gala Please note: The agenda is subject to change. ACCOMMODATION Accommodation is not included with registration. AGM Delegates may arrange their own accommodation or take advantage of SPECIAL BCWF ROOM RATES at the following hotels: Stonebridge Hotel Reservations at the Stonebridge Hotel can be made by phone using 250.782.6226 or by email to fd@stonebridgebc.com . Make sure to quote the BCWF AGM & Convention when making your reservation. For more information about the Stonebridge Hotel, please visit: www.stonebridgehotel.ca/overview-dawson-creek Days Inn by Wyndham Dawson Creek Reservations at the Days Inn by Wyndham Dawson Creek can be made by phone using 1-250-782-8887, quoting our group reservation code GS042225BCW or by visiting their website at https://www.wyndhamhotels.com . Select the dates of your stay. For your convenience, rooms have been blocked for BCWF starting on Wednesday, April 22nd for guests arriving early but you can select the appropriate number of days for your own booking. REGISTRATION TYPES Please ensure that you read this information carefully as this determines your voting status for the AGM & Convention. 1. VOTING MEMBERS (must be B.C. Wildlife Federation Members in good standing). All voting members can register for a 3-Day AGM Registration which includes all evening events and meals. Additional tickets can be purchased for evening events if you would like to bring guests who are not already attending the AGM & Convention.
Voting – CLUB Delegate
Voting – DIRECT Member
The Executive Committee of the Federation will review applicants from the Direct Members for eligibility and advertise a list of prospective delegates to the members of the Direct Members Club. The Direct Members will be able to select delegates for the Direct Members Club up to the eligible number as set out in the voting entitlement in Bylaw 7.2. These delegates will become representatives of the Direct Members Club and each shall be allowed one vote in the deliberations of the Annual General Meeting or other General Meetings.
Voting – REGIONAL Delegate
Voting – YOUTH Delegate
2. NON-VOTING MEMBERS (must be BCWF Members in good standing). All non-voting members can register for a 3-Day Registration which includes all evening events and meals. Additional tickets can be purchased for evening events. Additional tickets can be purchased for evening events if you would like to bring guests who are not already attending the AGM & Convention.
Non-Voting - CLUB Delegate
Non-Voting - DIRECT Member
Non-Voting - LIFE Member
Non-Voting YOUTH Delegate
Once you have determined your Registration Type, please continue to the Registration Form on the following page. You will be able to select registration options and packages as you continue through the form. REGISTRATION QUESTIONS Can I register for more than one person at a time? Yes, you can. At the bottom of the first page of the registration form, you will see the option to "Save & Add New Registrant". Select that option to add the name, address, and information for each additional registrant.
What if I don't want to go to all 3 days of the AGM & Convention but want to go to one of the evening events? You can do that! As you progress through the registration form, you can choose the AGM days you wish to attend, and then under "Additional Items" choose the evening event you wish to attend. *Same for the Spousal and Youth Programs.
NOTE : The BCWF reserves the right to refuse admission to the Annual General Meeting and Convention including associated offsite events, to anyone who could bring the BCWF into disrepute.
If you have questions regarding the registration process or the AGM & Convention, please contact the B.C. Wildlife Federation office at 1-888-881-2293 or email agm@bcwf.bc.ca . |
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