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January 20, 2023: Issue 38 |
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In This Issue:
- Expression of Interest re Installing a Public EV Charging Station
- TIABC “Voice of Tourism” Podcast Launched – First Guest - Executive Director, Joss Penny
- Group Purchasing Program for Heart Start Defibrillator and Accessories
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Feb 15th BCLCA Webinar Registration - Campground Maintenance and Reservation Software Panel
- The Minimum Age Requirements for Youth Working in Hazardous Jobs Has Changed
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Dear BCLCA Member:
Sign up for the Rate Setting Discussion with fellow members at the Inaugural BCLCA Parking Lot engagement session January 26th from 9:00 am to 10:00 am.
To register for the FREE Parking Lot series, you can pick the ones you plan to attend, please click here.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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EXPRESSION OF INTEREST RE INSTALLING A PUBLIC EV CHARGING STATION
The BCLCA has been talking with BC Hydro and FortisBC about opportunities to partner with them to install public charging stations offering pull-through service (capable of handling trailers and eRVs) to the public at a select few campgrounds.
Both are seeking potential partners with suitable land, under a licence to occupy arrangement, to install highway location fast charge stations for the public accessible 24/7 – 365.
They are seeking potential partners in key locations willing to:
- Offer land use at no fee - 10 year no cost licence to occupy,
- Have an onsite host,
- Can provide a maintenance and cleaning contract – snow clearing, garbage etc.
The benefits to the operator are:
- Accessing power upgrades and developing a relationship beyond just paying the bills with your provider.
- Hosting a fast-charging site can also help attract additional clientele/customers for either the campground, or any amenities (restaurant, shop, etc.) that may be co-located with the site.
If you have a location and wish to be considered, please let us know by emailing [email protected]. |
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TIABC “VOICE OF TOURISM” PODCAST LAUNCHED - FIRST GUEST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, JOSS PENNY
The Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC) launched its “Voice of Tourism” podcast series last week and Joss Penny was the first guest interviewed by Walt Judas.
The podcast interview focused on Joss’ career journey, the BCLCA organization, member benefits, and the issues and opportunities BCLCA is working on, on behalf of members and for the camping sector.
Grab a cup of coffee and listen to the 30-minute podcast.
Episode 1 Guest: Joss Penny, Executive Director, BC Lodging & Campgrounds Association
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GROUP PURCHASING PROGRAM FOR HEART START DEFRIBRILLATOR AND ACCESSORIES
Member Titus and Tammi Midgley, Sheridan Lake Resort have organized a group purchase opportunity for Heart Start Defibrillators. Many remote resorts are not currently equipped to handle a heart attack emergency and the defibrillator onsite could be the difference between life and death before emergency services can attend.
Click here for information on the PHILIPS Cardiac resuscitation HeartStart FRx.
Tammi informed us “We have a few resorts in our area interested in purchasing an AED and if we could get some others, the price is cheaper for 5 or 10 or more. Possibly even cheaper if more were interested.” For instance, the price per unit for 10 and accessories is 20% less than a single purchase. See quote.
If you would like to participate and purchase an AED for your property, please contact Tammi directly at [email protected] or call (250) 593-4611 by January 31st.
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FEBRUARY 15TH BCLCA WEBINAR REGISTRATION - CAMPGROUND MAINTENANCE AND RESERVATION SOFTWARE PANEL
The BC Lodging and Campgrounds Association hosts FREE educational webinars for the membership in the spring of each year.
The webinars take place via the Zoom Video platform on the third Wednesday of the month with a start time of 10:00 am Pacific Standard Time and will feature two topics each.
Operators can register for the FREE webinars by clicking on the invitation link. Webinar reminders via email are sent to registrants along with the recording after the event.
Webinar 1 in the series - Wednesday, February 15, 2023 - 10:00 – 11:30 am
- Part 1 Campground Maintenance, Chris Rhodes, Director of Operations, Eastern Resorts, Parkbridge and Steve Dunn, CEO, Purifyd Systems 45 minutes.
- Part 2 Reservation Software Panel 45 Minutes with panelists Blaine Heldt, DigitelRez, Mike Yasieniuk, Let’s Camp, and Debbie Long Campground Booking.
Please register in advance for this FREE webinar:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Webinar 2 in the series – Wednesday, March 15, 2023 – 10:00 – 11:30 am
- Part 1 – The 5-Step Process to Starting a Glamping Business, Nick Purslow, Glampitect and Connor Schwab, Sage Real Estate
- Part 2 - Value of Having an App, Rose and Joe Duemig, App My Community
Please register in advance for this FREE webinar:
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THE MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUTH WORKING IN HAZARDOUS JOBS HAS CHANGED
On January 1, 2023, the minimum age requirement for youth working in hazardous jobs came into effect. Following public and stakeholder consultations and a detailed analysis of injury data, the government amended the BC Employment Standards Regulation to include minimum age restrictions of 16 or 18 for certain types of jobs that are hazardous for young workers.
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BC LODGING & CAMPGROUNDS ASSOCIATION
209, 3003 St. Johns Street, Port Moody BC V3H 2C4
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