The Okanagan Branch AGM is booked for February 11, 2025 from 11am - 2:30pm. This is a hybrid event with in-person and virtual attendance options. We encourage attendees to attend in-person for the benefit of increased networking and community building.
Agenda:
- 10:45 AM: Doors Open/Registration
- 11:15 AM: PD Event: BC's Rare Grasslands
- 12:00 PM: Lunch
- 12:40–2:30 PM: AGM
Note: Registration deadline for in-person attendance is midnight Jan 31, 2025. The registration deadline for virtual attendance is midnight February 10, 2025. Please advise of allergies and dietary concerns when registering for this event.
Nominations for Branch Executive:
We are looking for nominations for Branch Executive positions. Positions up for election this year at the Branch AGM include:
- Director Central
The following positions are open for nominations with current executive members indicating they would like to continue on in the role:
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Director North
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Director South
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Secretary
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Articling Coordinator
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Members at Large (2)
Being part of the Branch Executive is a great experience! You can learn about the business of the institute, help develop professional development activities that you are passionate about, add to your resume, and grow your professional network. Additionally, being part of the branch executive can be used for professional development hours. We encourage everyone that is interested in putting their names forward.
If you would like to nominate yourself (or someone else with their permission), please forward your nomination to Andrew Kuiper at akuiper@kelowna.ca prior to Jan 24, 2025. Nominations should include the position of interest and a short bio/statement.
Please note: Nominations will only be accepted from the floor for positions that did not receive nominations prior to the AGM.
For a description of each position, please see the Branch Executive Committee Responsibilities document HERE
Articling Registrants Needing To Do Their Oral Presentation and Newly Elevated Registrants
All articling Registrants that need to complete their oral presentation at this year’s AGM, please forward your name to Logan Pay, ATAG at logan.b.pay@gmail.com by Jan 24, 2025. Your email should include a short presentation (1 slide) with a description of who you are, your area of interest/ practice, and your professional experience. You should be in-person for this as the main purpose of this requirement is to introduce you to your branch, make connections, and build community.
PLEASE NOTE: All those wishing to complete their oral presentation must pre-register with Logan via email and sign up when registering.
Awards
The awards categories are inclusive of both OK Branch members and non-members as follows:
Professional Agrologist Achievement Award: To recognise excellence and outstanding agrology practice by a Professional Agrologist within a regular area of practice. The individual has significantly contributed to the promotion and advancement of Agrology through research, innovation, contribution to the community, or agrological awareness within the province, through their community work or employment. This award is designed to recognise specific achievements (IE. Ground-breaking research, program building, etc.). This award should be nominated within 3 years of the specific achievement.
Lifetime Achievement Award: To recognize an individual Professional Agrologist for lifetime contribution to Agrology, within and outside of employment. The individual has shown exemplary service in the field of agrology through their career and has continually contributed positively to the community. This award focusses on a lifetime of achievements (collective contributions), and therefore should be awarded to someone who is at or nearing retirement in the field of Agrology.
Farm Family Award: To recognize a family-oriented farm in within the Branch boundaries. This could include multigenerational family operation due to historical settlement or recently established family-run enterprises, who demonstrate innovative practices, implementation of outstanding environmental values, who are committed to good agricultural practices, service to their community and/or any other criteria that make them “exceptional”.
Agricultural Business Award: This an award is non-specific to the family farming operation and is inclusive in recognizing excellence in ‘Value-Added’ agri-business. This is dedicated to community businesses who have shown exemplary service in the agricultural or environmental business sector. Environmental Award To recognize the individual, the business, or the government body for exemplary practice with valuable contribution to improving the health of the environment and/or being a leader in environmental sustainability.
For instructions and criteria on nominating a fellow registrant for one of these awards, please review the Okanagan Branch Request for Nominations document HERE
Please submit all nominations to Jose Garcia at jgarcia@kelowna.ca no later than January 24th, 2025
All newly elevated Registrants (new PAgs, TAgs and LLAgs) will be recognized for their achievements.
Please note that photographs and footage will be taken throughout the event. These will be used by BCIA for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website, newsletters, and on social media. Should you not wish to have your photo taken and used for these purposes, please advise the photographer at the time.
Cost for in-person attendance: $40 covers the cost of lunch and Professional Development
Cost for AGM virtual attendance: Free - Check the virtual box when you register to waive the in-person cost. We encourage attendees to attend in-person for the benefit of increased networking, community building, and Professional Development.
REMINDER: PDH is a requirement to practice and is therefore tax deductible. Please consult your accountant regarding this matter.
THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED FOR IN-PERSON REGISTRATION FOR CATERING PURPOSES. VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE IS STILL AVAILABLE.
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