Bulletin #2
Ready To Connect at #UBCM22

All hands are on deck preparing to welcome delegates to the 119th annual UBCM Convention in beautiful Whistler. Our Convention Program is packed not only with all the familiar functions that our UBCM members expect, but we’re continually fine tuning the agenda to bring you relevant and timely new session content.

Did you remember to sign-up to let us know you’re planning to attend the complimentary Welcome Reception on Tuesday evening?

Are you planning to stop by to cheer on the winners at the Community Excellence Awards Ceremony & Reception on Tuesday? [Pre-registration is required, as space is limited]

Maybe you’ve recently decided to join your local government colleagues for the Delegates Lunch on Thursday. [Access to this event also requires pre-registration, with an additional charge.]

Or perhaps you’d now like to sign-up to add one of the six pre-convention Study Sessions or the full day, multi-farm Agricultural Study Tour.

After initial registration, you can always return to the 2022 Convention Registration Page on ubcm.ca to make changes or to purchase tickets to special paid events (pending space availability).

Simply scroll down to the Modify Your Registration section, then click the login link. A new window will open where the same [contact person’s email] and Registration Number must be entered as detailed on the original 2022 UBCM Registration Receipt. If you have an issue amending your current registration, please email convention@ubcm.ca
Speaker Preview: Convention Keynote

We are thrilled to welcome award-winning journalist Althia Raj as our Keynote on Wednesday morning following the UBCM Convention Opening Plenary Session and Annual Meeting.

Ms. Raj is a political affairs columnist and producer of the Toronto Star's podcast, ‘It’s Political’, where she hosts probing and insightful conversations with Canada's top political insiders. She is also a regular weekly panelist on CBC’s ‘At Issue’. This podcast helps listeners understand the why behind the moves and decisions of our elected officials. Raj previously served as HuffPost Canada’s senior editorial manager and Ottawa bureau chief for a decade.

A sought-after political commentator, Althia has won several digital media awards for her multi-media election coverage in both English and French. Most recently, she was awarded the prestigious John Wesley Dafoe Award for Politics for her featured columns.

We’re excited to bring Althia Raj to this year’s UBCM Convention, and we know you’ll enjoy hearing her insights into both the national and provincial political landscapes.
Welcome Returning & New Sponsors

UBCM is very fortunate to have the support of an incredible complement of sponsors who have all helped make #UBCM22 possible. We are extremely grateful to the following sponsoring organizations.

When planning your in-person schedule and on-line screen time through the Convention Event App, please set aside time to engage with these champion supporters that dedicate their time and resources to help bring you this event alongside UBCM.
Calling All Area Associations

There are five local government area associations in B.C., each of which is governed by a duly elected Executive and meets annually to consider resolutions that have been identified by their local communities. Resolutions endorsed at area association meetings are forwarded to UBCM’s annual convention for consideration by the full membership.

At this year’s Convention each area association, AKBLG, AVICC, LMLGA, NCLGA, and SILGA will host individual luncheons on Wednesday, September 14. If you haven’t already signed up, you can amend your current registration to network and connect with other delegates in your region. Location details for each area association lunch will be published in the Convention Program and Convention Event App, when available. Pre-registration is required, take advantage of the discounted rate by August 19th.
Pre-Book Provincial Appointments

The Provincial Appointment Book provides UBCM local government and First Nations members directions on how to request a meeting with The Premier and Cabinet Ministers and Provincial Government Staff from Ministries, Agencies, Commissions and Corporations (MACC) during the 2022 UBCM Convention.

The deadline for MACC staff meeting requests is August 23, 2022. For more details and contact information for the MACC Staff Meeting Coordinator, click the above link or see Bulletin #1. Provincial Appointments Desk staff will also be available on-site in Whistler to schedule meetings and answer questions.
Transportation Discounts Available

UBCM has contacted travel partners to arrange discounts for ground service and air travel. Visit the Convention Transportation page on ubcm.ca for specific promotion and discount codes. Shuttle Service and Group Transfers are available either one-way or for return from Whistler. You can arrange location pick-up or drop off at YVR Vancouver Airport or at several Downtown Vancouver Hotels.

For Air Travel: Air Canada, Helijet, Harbour Air and Westjet, are all offering special promotions for UBCM Delegates. At publication time of this Bulletin, proof of vaccination has been suspended for domestic air travel but be sure to educate yourself as to how to be travel-ready at the airport and while on-board for the specific dates you will be flying. All travel arrangements are the individual Delegates' responsibility.
Hotel Accommodations

Just a reminder that the UBCM Hotel Block is sold out and additional rooms will not be added at the discounted convention rates. For those already booked, please be aware of the Cancellation Policy for all UBCM Hotels [A non-refundable deposit of one night’s room and tax was made at the time of booking. The remainder of the reservation will be charged, non-refundable, 30 days prior to check in.]

For those still looking for accommodations, Tourism Whistler has a helpful hotel search tool for delegates offering a range of budgets and travel needs.

The Whistler Conference Center is Location 15 on the Whistler Village Map. Additional Whistler maps and helpful resources, including a listing for all shops, eateries as well as a Know Before You Go page can be found under the Whistler Village Directory.
Convention Child Minding Program

During daytime convention programming from September 12 to 16, child minding services will once again be available to elected officials of the UBCM membership. Parents must pre-register each child through UBCM to secure space for this special childcare program. Managed by a fully licensed and registered child care provider, services will be hosted at one of the hotel properties in direct proximity of the Whistler Convention Center.

Parents will be charged a nominal fee of $30 per day, plus GST, for each participating child. As it requires UBCM to secure and plan for the appropriate number of nannies along with suitable play and rest spaces well in advance of convention, drop-in child minding services will not be available. To register, please visit the Child Minding Services page on ubcm.ca for more details. Parents must complete the Child Minding Registration Package and return by email to Karen at tradeshow@ubcm.ca by Friday, August 19, 2022 to guarantee space for each child.
50% Registration Refund Deadline

We understand that as business priorities shift, sometimes so does your availability to attend the Convention. A 50% refund will be issued, if cancelled between July 30 - August 12. No refunds will be processed after close of business, Friday, August 12. For registration assistance, or to provide cancellation notification, please email convention@ubcm.ca.
Code of Conduct

Here at #UBCM22 we are committed to providing a safe, enjoyable, and inclusive space for all our Delegates. UBCM will not tolerate any communication or behavior that demeans, threatens, or harasses anyone at its events, whether online or in-person. We’d like to remind registered Delegates that each of you agreed to comply with the UBCM Convention Code of Conduct and digitally signed the Agreement and Acknowledgement Form as a condition of completing your registration. Let's make sure this year's in-person UBCM Convention is a safe and encouraging collaboration space.
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