40th BCPFFA bienniAl Convention
May 27-30, 2018
PENTICTON BC
Convention Call - FebruarY 27, 2018
Pursuant to the provisions of the BCPFFA Constitution and By-laws, the 40th Biennial Convention of the British Columbia Professional Fire Fighters Association will be held at the Penticton Lakeside Resort and Convention Centre, Penticton, BC, beginning Sunday, May 27 2018. Please view the Agenda information on this site.
View Memo HERE
View Convention Rules HERE
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
- April 10 - Book Hotel (rooms are released)
- April 10 - Registration Discount ends
- April 15 - Submit Ordinary Resolutions to S/T
- April 26 - Final day to order Convention Black Western Shirt via Reg Online
- April 29 - Proxy Forms Received for (Locals 25 or less)
- May 10 - Registration Closes
- May 10 - Local Reports submit in pdf format to S/T
- May 27 - (11:30am) Extra-Ordinary Resolutions submitted to S/T
- May 29 - (11:30am) Nomination Forms submitted to S/T
- May 29 - Host Banquet Dinner. Additional Guests RSVP @ $30 pp
Messages from you Convention Committee
GORD DITCHBURN
President
On behalf of the BCPFFA, we welcome you to the 40th Biennial BCPFFA Convention from May 27 - 30, 2018 at the Penticton Lakeside Resort and Convention Centre, 21 Lakeshore Drive W Penticton, BC. The Convention committee is busy planning a full agenda consisting of education, guest speakers and convention business. We want to extend our very sincere thanks to Penticton Local 1399 for hosting this year’s convention.
I look forward to meeting all local affiliates during our stay and working together in making the BCPFFA stronger!
Sincerely,
Gord Ditchburn
TODD SCHIERLING
Secretary-Treasurer
On behalf of the BCPFFA board, thanks to Penticton Local 1399 for the hospitality at this year's convention.
At the educational component, we'll have experts in many important fields, particularly in health & safety, labour history, and labour law. We'll need all hands on deck to contribute to our provincial goals and strengthen the BCPFFA so we can provide the necessary services to all local affiliates.
I look forward to seeing all of you at the Convention.
Sincerely,
Todd Schierling
BRENT BOND
VICE-PRESIDENT OKANAGAN
On behalf of my region welcome to the sunny Okanagan. As a true four season area we have the pleasure of enjoying the lakes and mountains all year round. Golfing, skiing, swimming and the back country are on our back door. We hope you get some time to enjoy the Okanagan. Thank you to Penticton Local 1399 for hosting.
Have fun in the Okanagan!!
Thank you
Brent Bond
CURTIS GIBBONS
PRESIDENT LOCAL 1399
On behalf of Local 1399, I welcome all delegates to warm & sunny Penticton, BC. We are proud to host the BCPFFA Convention. Our team will be ready to provide hospitality and activities during your stay.
We hope you will be able to extend your stay after the convention and enjoy the lakes, the wineries, hiking, and other recreational activities our city has to offer.
Sincerely,
Curtis Gibbons