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2010 AGM and Fall Conference
Updates Program at a glance Tuesday, October 5
Wednesday, October 6
Thursday, October 7
Friday, October 8
Fees and registration AGM - $45Fee include breakfast, lunch and AGM reception Each half-day session - $75 (full-day session $150) Fee includes selected session, breakfast and lunch How to register Complete the 2010 AGM and Fall Conference Registration form and return it with your payment to:CSSEA Suite 800, 555 Burrarad Street, Box 232 Vancouver, BC V7X 1M8 Alternatively you may download the registration form and fax it to 604.687.7266. Payment must be received within 30 days of faxing us your form; otherwise, your space may be released Register early! In an effort to optimize the learning environment, the number of participants in each workshop may be limited to two participants per agency per workshop. A wait list will be generated to accommodate additional people, if possible. Please register early.Refund policy If you have registered but cannot attend, please feel free to send a colleague in your place. Let us know of the change so that we can make the necessary arrangements. Refunds will be available until September 24, 2010, and are subject to a handling charge of $25 per person. No refunds will be given for cancellations after September 24, 2010.
Event location Delta Grand Okanagan Resort and Conference Centre1310 Water Street Kelowna, BC Telephone: 250.763.4500 Hotel accommodation and Reservations Rooms have been reserved from October 4-8, 2010 at a special conference rate of $165 per night including complimentary Internet access.Toll-free telephone, reservations only: 1.800.465.4651. Please quote reservation code: CSSEA: 2010 AGM & Fall Conference Online reservations: deltahotels.com/en/hotels/british-columbia/delta-grand-okanagan-resort Parking Parking for hotel guests and conference delegates is $5/day.There are also public parking lots and metred street parking available in the vivinity of the hotel. How to get to The Delta Kelowna ShuttleKelowna Shuttle provides service from the airport to the downtown core for $19. For information or to pre-book a seat, call 1.800.465.4651. You can also book online at https://www.kelownashuttle.com/booking-form. Car Rental There are a number of national car rental companies located in Kelowna. To compare prices, go to http://www.welcometokelowna.com/directoryListings.php?categoryID=553.
About Kelowna Kelowna is the largest city in BC's Okanagan region and is located among some of the world's best wine growers, picturesque scenery and beautiful Lake Okanagan. For information on planning your stay in Kelowna, visit Tourism Kelowna or the City of Kelowna's websites.
Special events Tuesday, October 5
Wednesday, October 6
Thursday, October 7
We’re Staying Green! In an effort to reduce our paper consumption, we have asked speakers to minimize handouts and also, to provide their PowerPoint presentations in advance. We will be posting them prior to the event so please check back regularly.
Conference sessions Click on titles for descriptions.
Conference Presentations Problem-solving & Decision Making
Resolutions Resolutions may be proposed to the annual general meeting by the board, a panel or a member.Categories of resolutions Resolutions generally reflect one of two categories:
Submitting resolutions If you wish to submit a resolution, please contact Kathie Best, Director, Member Services, at 604.601.3107 or 1.800.377.3340. The deadline for submitting resolutions is September 17, 2010. After the deadline, resolutions may be heard at the annual general meeting if submitted in writing to the AGM Chair and approved by the board for consideration. Board-sponsored special resolution BSR-2010-01 WHEREAS Community Living British Columbia was removed from membership in CSSEA by Order in Council effective November 4, 2009; and WHEREAS article 4.01(1) and 9.01 make reference to Community Living British Columbia as one of the association’s membership divisions; BE IT RESOLVED THAT articles 4.01 (1) and 9.01 be amended to delete the reference to Community Living British Columbia as a division as follows: 4.01 (1) The association has the following divisions: (a) members primarily providing services for community living, excluding the community living authority; (b) aboriginal agencies; (c) all members except those described in paragraphs (a) and (b). 9.01 The composition of each panel is determined as follows: (a) the division described in subsection 4.01(1)(a) designates the community living members’ panel; (b) the division described in subsection 4.01(1)(b) designates the aboriginal members’ panel; (c) the division described in subsection 4.01(1)(c) designates the general members’ panel. BSR-2010-02 BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Secretary be authorized to correct article and section designations, numbering, punctuation and cross-references and to make such other technical and confirming changes as may be necessary to reflect the intent of the society in connection with the Constitutionand Bylaws of the society.
Elections Electing panel members Elections will be held during the AGM divisional sessions to elect four panel members for two-year terms for each of the community living services and general services membership divisions.Ballots for the panel elections will be distributed to voting delegates at registration. Please note that lost ballots will not be replaced. Ballot boxes will be located in each divisional session room for divisional voting. Weighted voting will apply. Vote entitlement will be determined per Schedule 1 of the Constitution and Bylaws and based on the number of bargaining unit full-time equivalents (FTEs) in each agency. The role of the panel The general mandate of the panels is outlined in Bylaw 9.06 and may be found in the panel members toolkit available on the website.In conjunction with other members of the divisional panel, panel members execute the following:
The responsibilities of the panel It is expected that panel members will fulfill the following responsibilities:
How to run for your divisional panel If you are interested in submitting your name as a candidate for your divisional panel, you must be a board member, owner, or the senior management employee of a member and meet all of the election criteria set out in Bylaw 9.05. If you meet the criteria, we encourage you to:
Divisional candidates Community Living Services
New panel members One position per panel is reserved for a candidate who has never served as a panel member or who has not served on a panel for a period of at least four years.Board of directors The process to select panel members to the board of directors is determined according to Bylaw 7.05. Each panel will meet after their divisional session to select its representatives to fill the vacant seats on the board.
Deadlines
For more information Please contact us at one of the following:
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