Welcome to the March 2023 e-news. We are excited and proud to announce that the RFABC is celebrating 75 years of service to the recreation industry!
For 75 amazing years, RFABC has been providing training and networking opportunities to the recreation industry. Please join us at the 2023 Annual Conference and Trade Show to continue this legacy! We will be highlighting RFABC's history throughout the event and featuring it at the Past President's lunch. If you have any photos or stories that you would like to share, please email the RFABC Office.
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DELEGATE REGISTRATION OPEN! |
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2023 RFABC TRADE SHOW
ONLY 5 BOOTHS LEFT!
The Trade show for 2023 will be on Tuesday, April 25th from 6:00-9:00pm, but the opportunities to connect with clients as they plan their purchasing decisions extend far beyond the show.
With over 125 delegates in attendance from all over the province, suppliers will directly interact with recreation purchasers and influencers through sponsorship, trade show, and networking activities.
WHO'S COMING?
CLICK HERE and scroll to the bottom of the page to see all exhibitors attending.
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2023 RFABC SPONSORSHIP
ONLY 5 OPPORTUNITIES LEFT!
Attention all Suppliers! You are invited to show off your products and services at the 2023 conference. Sponsorship will optimize your exposure to delegates, increase your profile, and promote your brand. You can choose what you want based on your needs and budget!
Available Sponsorships:
- Opening Keynote
- Awards Banquet & Entertainment
- Welcome Social
- Grand Prize
- Golf hole
Each sponsorship will receive benefits designed to increase your exposure!
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AWARD NOMINATIONS OPEN!
Since 1952, RFABC has been able to recognize excellence in the field through its awards program. Many outstanding individuals, groups, provincial zones and facilities have been honoured over the years.
If you know someone who deserves that recognition for their hard work and dedication to the recreation industry, please consider nominating them. The nomination form is found through the button below and only takes 15-20 minutes to complete. The deadline to submit has been extended to March 15th!
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John Bate
Award of Merit
Conditions of the award: Any person within the Association for meritorious service to the Association.
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Bill Woycik Outstanding Facility Award
Awarded to one outstanding new or improved facility in the province each year.
Conditions of the award:
A recreation, sport or leisure facility that is relatively new or a newly renovated facility. It also must demonstrate meeting a community need, innovations in design, energy management, operations, revenue generation, and services. The facility or community must also have a member of good standing within the RFABC.
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David Dauphinee
Memorial Trophy
This trophy was named in honour of Dave Dauphinee who was the First President of the Association.
Conditions of the award:
Willingness to assist fellow members throughout the Association, dedication and involvement within the Zone for service to overall growth of the Association, or for an outstanding new member of the Association for their dedication and achievement in their community or facility.
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Gerry Morgan
Memorial Trophy
This award is named in honour of Gerry Morgan who was a long serving Association’s Secretary-Treasurer and President.
Conditions of the award:
The contribution of an individual, non-member, community or organization outside of the membership of the Recreation Facilities Association of BC. The willingness to assist throughout the Association. Service to the overall growth of the Association. Assist the Board to increase valued partnerships. Dedication and involvement with the Association.
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Harry Atkinson
Memorial Trophy
This memorial trophy is in honor of the seventh President of the Association.
Conditions of the Award:
The individual must be currently working full-time for a minimum of one calendar year, in a maintenance capacity within a public or private recreation facility (e.g. pool, arena, fitness centre, community theatre). The nominee must be currently employed in front line or career entry level positions and excludes supervisory or management staff. Nominated individuals are not required to be RFABC members.
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Joyce Fordyce Facility Programming Award
Joyce led by example and was involved with the technical aspects of recreation facilities and in establishing the Ice Facility Operator designation.
Conditions for the award: Individual must be currently working full-time for a minimum of one calendar year in the programming capacity within a public or private recreation facility, must be currently employed in front-line program positions and excludes supervisory or management staff. Nominations may be submitted by members.
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Polar Engineering Climate Action Award |
This award has been established by the RFABC and Polar Engineering to recognize a recreation facility that is an industry leader in climate action by taking on and implementing a bold climate action project, implementing cutting-edge green technology, and drastically reducing its carbon footprint.
Conditions of the Award: Must be a sport or leisure facility in BC, must have completed this project in the two previous calendar years, must have completed a bold climate action project by either implementing new technology or achieving deep carbon reductions, and must be a member in good standing with RFABC.
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2023 Winter Facility 2 Facility Magazine |
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One of the many benefits to supporting RFABC is receiving the quarterly F2F Magazine. Each issue connects the recreation industry through articles and services.
Take a look at this Special 75th Anniversary issue to see several blasts from the past as well as snippets into the future!
- 2023 Conference Program
- New Polar Engineering Climate Action Award
- Celebrating the Longevity of Sport
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2022 UPDATED COURSE SCHEDULE
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March 5-19, Online Remote
April 2-16, Online Remote
Apr. 27-28, Nanaimo
Apr. 30-May 14, Online Remote
June 4-18, Online Remote
July 2-16, Online Remote
August 6-20, Online Remote
August 12-13, Chilliwack
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Mar 19-Apr 2, Online Remote
April 16-30, Online Remote
May 14-28, Online Remote
Jun 18-Jul 2, Online Remote
July 16-30, Online Remote
Aug. 20-Sep 3, Online Remote
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May 29-June 2, Dawson Creek
May 1-5, Trail
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BUILDING SERVICES WORKER 1 |
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March 16-17, Kelowna
June 2-3, Osoyoos
June 7-8, Trail
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BUILDING SERVICES WORKER 2 |
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March 18-19, Kelowna
June 4-5, Osoyoos
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RECREATIONAL ICE
SKATING INSTRUCTOR
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May 27-28, Campbell River |
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REFRIGERATION SAFETY AWARENESS |
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March 11, Victoria
March 15, North Vancouver
March 31, Merritt
April 18, Surrey
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March 20-31, Creston
July 10-21, New Westminster
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NEW! Leisure Development Course
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June 7-11, Silver Star Mountain |
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RFABC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING |
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Join Your Board of Directors! |
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The RFABC Board:
- Governs and directs the affairs of the Association
- Oversees the financial business of the Association
- Ensures accountability to the membership in all RFABC matters.
- Provides strategic leadership and education in the area of recreation facilities
- Provides fellowship opportunities
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What Are the Benefits to You?
- Influence the development and strategic direction of the RFABC
- Enhance your leadership and communication skills
- Experience in policy development and organizational governance
- Introduction to and opportunity to network with – industry experts, partner associations, politicians, and other recreational professionals
- Exposure to provincial and national issues and trends in recreation facilities
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The following positions are available for election:
Marketing and Membership Director
Facility Program Director
Lower Mainland Zone Director
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All recreation programmers welcome! Join us for some free remote and in-person networking and learning. The primary purpose of this meeting is to focus on creating a best practices for skating aid use, as well as strategies to train and support our staff when they share information with patrons. We can also discuss rental equipment and facility code of conduct, with the goal of consolidating information to have as a resource on the RFABC website. |
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RFAM (Recreation Facility Asset Management)
The RFABC, in collaboration with Marmak Technologies, has customized a user-friendly software application. This new software application will greatly assist recreation facility professionals in the collection and management of recreation facility asset data. The basic service is available at no cost, to all RFABC members; with a fee for service when certain modules are activated.
RFAM includes modules that will assist with:
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UPDATED CONTACT INFORMATION
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We realize that life happens and things change. Please take moment to update you profile through the link below if your email address has changed. If you have any questions or concerns about the contents of this e-news, please email communications@rfabc.com
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