CAMA CANCELS 2022 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

We sent a survey to our members to gather information on planned attendance at CAMA’s 2022 Annual Conference scheduled to take place from May 30 to June 1, 2022 in Regina.  We had an overwhelming response from our members with the majority of them indicating that they are unable to commit to attending an in-person national conference at this time. The Board looked at all options, weighed member feedback, and determined that the feasibility of hosting a Conference with the current uncertainty of the pandemic would be extremely difficult. Therefore, CAMA’s 2022 Annual Conference has been cancelled.

We are mindful that the CAMA Annual Conference is a key benefit for CAMA members and are saddened to have to once again cancel such a valuable professional development and networking opportunity for our profession. Our goal now is to focus on our return to the Deerhurst Resort in 2023. We want to make this Conference “bigger and better” than we had originally planned back in 2020. 

CAMA would like to acknowledge the significant efforts, resources and commitments undertaken to date by staff, the Conference Planning Committee, and the City of Regina team.  

For additional information on the cancellation including the Long Service Awards Program, the 2022 CAMA Awards of Excellence Program, the election of the 2022-2023 Board of Directors, and the Virtual Annual General Meeting please visit the website.

WEBINAR: “MAXIMIZING SAFETY AND REVENUE IN WATER PLAY” BY PRAIRIE SURFACES

Wednesday, March 16, 2022 / 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. EST (Presentation + Q and A Session)



We are two weeks away from our webinar with Prairie Surfaces, focusing on how to maximize revenue by adding safety to your water play. While we have already announced LifeFloor, our second speaker is Kevin Boyles from Calgary’s Winter Club. He will talk to you about the steps he took to improve safety in their facility and the positive outcomes that have come since the project was completed.

We will also discuss how Prairie Surfaces’ helps manage risk with other surfaces so that visitors are more likely to return to your facility. Let’s create something amazing together.

For more details click here and register at the link below.

CAMA FEATURED IN INTERNATIONAL DIGEST NEWSLETTER

CAMA's Political Acumen Toolkit and case studies were featured in International Digest - ICMA's Leadership Matters newsletter. If you would like to share any best practices from your municipality with the rest of the world, please contact the CAMA National Office at [email protected].

WELCOME OUR NEW BUSINESS PARTNER

Mohawk College Enterprise (MCE) is the corporate training subsidiary of Mohawk College, Hamilton, Ontario. We build Future Ready Leaders through professional development that is engaging, relevant to changing environments and inspiring. Our instructional designers are second to none; our facilitators are committed to the learner experience. Our Signature Future Ready Leadership Series consists of 4 programs, serving every level of leadership from entry/supervisory to Senior Management. Our goal is to help build better workplaces. To contact us visit the CAMA website.

2022 NATIONAL EDUCATION AWARD

The Civicjobs.ca National Education Award recognizes individuals employed by Canadian Local Governments pursuing educational programs that have some focus on local government. The application period for this award opens February 22nd, 2022 and closes April 1st, 2022. The 2022 award is valued at $1,000.

To be eligible, applicants must be enrolled in a post-secondary local government specific education program and be employed by a Canadian local government or non-profit organization that supports local government in Canada. Students may be in certificate, undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, and graduate programs; all are all eligible. Applications may be submitted through our online portal. Please visit www.civicjobs.ca for the application link and more information on this award.

Please pass along this opportunity to any of your employees that might be interested in applying for this award.

FIND MUNICIPAL GOODS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES – IN ONE CONVENIENT LOCATION!

CAMA and muniSERV work together to continuously bring our members cost-effective resources that help make your job easier. Click here to learn more about our partnership with muniSERV. muniSERV.ca is Canada’s only online solution for, Connecting Municipalities and the Businesses that Serve Them!

Quickly & Easily Find the Municipal Experts & Services You Need! Search muniSERV’s supplier database for the service you need and then send the providers your RFPs, Bids & Tenders, RFQs, expressions of interest, etc. 

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Invite our professionals to join your VOR program or send them your bid documents.

Increase your servicing options, boost responses and ultimately get more competitive quotes.

Join now to find the best municipal experts for the job!

Become a muniSERV member today or subscribe to our newsletter to stay in the loop with new members, articles of interest to municipalities & events/free webinars & training for your staff. It takes less than a minute to register your municipality for free!

REMINDER OF UPCOMING CAMA DEADLINES & EVENTS

Friday, March 4, 2022 - Board Nominations

Deadline for Nominations for the Quebec and Newfoundland & Labrador Board of Director Positions. Visit the website for more information.

Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. EST - Virtual Regional Forum for Atlantic Canada CAMA Members hosted by The Canoe Procurement Group of Canada

CAMA's Platinum Partner, the Canoe Procurement Group of Canada will be hosting a webinar for CAMA members in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland & Labrador on "Transition Purchasing on Price to Total Cost of Ownership". Watch for more details soon.

Thursday, March 31, 2022 - Membership Renewals

Deadline for CAMA membership renewals for the April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023 fiscal year. Invoices were emailed the second week of January 2022 and can be renewed online using your CAMA Member ID located in the top left corner of the invoice. Please contact the CAMA National Office if you did not receive your invoice at [email protected]

May 2-6, 2022 - Board Election

If an election is required for the two vacant positions on the CAMA Board of Directors (Québec and Newfoundland/Labrador), it will take place from May 2-6, 2022 as this is an e-voting process. The results will be announced at the virtual Annual General Meeting.

Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. EST - Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting will take place virtually on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. EST.  Details on how to register will be sent to all regular voting members.

WELCOME NEW CAMA MEMBERS

Coralie Smith, Chief Administrative Officer, Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone, MB

Tara Fritz, Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Shaunavon, SK

Mary Banksland, Assistant Senior Administrative Officer, Hamlet of Ulukhaktok, NT

Robert Osmond, Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Drayton Valley, AB