Dear Fellow Hotel Association Members,
The purpose of this communication is for the Governance of your Board of Directors to touch base with all members regarding the election process for 2020 and to make sure there is a wide understanding of the 1) Guiding Principles; 2) the Regions & Board make-up; 3) the timelines and 4) the “Rules of the Game”, so that all members have an opportunity to be part of the process.
1)
Guiding Principles:
BCHA Mission
Shaping the future of Hospitality
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We Advocate, Communicate and Educate
BCHA Values
Leadership
Bold, Proactive and Resilient for a changing world
Collaboration
Individual Actions and Commitments achieve the Team’s results
Respect
Working with Integrity and Trust
2)
The Regions:
There are 6 Regions of the Association which are:
A) Lower Mainland Region
- North to include Pemberton
- South to the US border
- East to the end of the Fraser Valley, including Hope.
- West to the Georgia Strait, including Bowen Island
B) Northern British Columbia Region
1) North to the BC boarder
2) South to the highway 16 (The Yellowhead)
including any part of a community that straddles the Highway
3) East as far as the Alberta border
4) West to the Pacific coast including Haida Gwaii
C) Eastern British Columbia Region
1) North to Highway 1 (the Transcanada)
excluding any part of a community that straddles the Highway
2) South to the US border
3) East to the Alberta border
4) West to highway 1 (Fraser Canyon) as far but, not including Hope
D) Central British Columbia Region
1) North to Highway 16 (The Yellowhead)
Excluding any communities that straddle the Highway
2) South to Highway 1 (The Transcanada)
Including any part of a community that straddles the Highway
3) East to the Alberta border
4) West to the Pacific, including any islands north of Vancouver Island but
excluding Haida Gwaii
E) Vancouver Island (South) Region
1) North to the limit of the Capital Regional District boundary
2) South to the Strait of Juan De Fuca
3) West to the Pacific Ocean
4) East to the Georgia Strait, including Gulf Islands in the CRD
F) Vancouver Island (North) Region
1) North as far as the end of Vancouver Island
2) South to the border of the Capital Regional District Boundary
3) West to the Pacific Ocean
4) East to the Georgia Strait, including Gulf Islands not in the CRD
In addition there are 3 “Directors at Large” These are positions specifically intended to be for members’ representatives who bring to the Board a noted expertise that it is considered is important for the efficient and effective operation and governance of the Society.
Finally the Past Chair of the Board is also an ex-officio member of the Board.