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Notice of BCMC AGM: November 13, 2018

2018-10-27T23:16:00+0000

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING to be held on November 13th at 7:30pm at the ANZA Club, 3 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC. BCMC 2018 AGM Agenda – November 13th, 2018 1. Elect a chair, if required (Wilson Edgar, President) 2. Determine that there is quorum (Membership Desk) 3. Adopt rules of order (Robert’s Rules) 4. Approve the agenda 5. Approval of the Minutes of the 2017 BCMC AGM and any intervening general meetings (No Intervening Meetings) 6. Consideration of the report of the Board on its activities and decisions since the last AGM 7. Presentation of (Receive) the financial statements for the previous 2017 financial year 8. Elect directors (See Appendix a.) 9. Business arising out the financial statements, the auditor’s report, the report of the Board, and any matter about which notice has been given in the notice of the meeting 10. Adjournment. Appendix a. Ordinary Resolution: The Number of Directors for the 2018-2019 Board of Directors will be set at a maximum of 17. The current list of BCMC Members running for volunteer Executive Committee (a.k.a. Board of Directors) positions for the term of November 13th, 2018 to November 12th, 2019 are: Positions Requiring a Dedicated Vote: PRESIDENT: Chris LudwigVICE- PRESIDENT: Paul OlynekSECRETARY: Rosemary CoupeTREASURER: Mohammad Pahrbod Positions Collectively Voted on: TRIPS: Wayne PatternHIKING: Michelle RoyCOURSES: Oudina CherfiCAMPS: Neil CurtisEQUIPMENT: Winifred SwatschekCOMMUNICATIONS: VacantFUNDRAISING: Joe JonesSOCIALS: Susanne Postill and Terry Wong (co-chairs)MEMBERSHIPS: Paul OlynekCABINS AND TRAILS: Paul KubikEDITOR: Bill MaurerRECREATION AND CONSERVATION: Brian Wood Position not requiring a vote: PAST-PRESIDENT: David Scanlon Please note that the BCMC Constitution limits the number of club members who can serve on the Board of Directors (a.k.a. Executive Committee) to no more than 17. We are still looking for an enthusia... Read more

VIMFF Fall Series 2018

2018-09-23T03:59:00+0000

It's that time of year - the 2018 Fall Series will be kicking off on October 15 with 6 amazing shows over 5 nights at the Centennial Theatre and Rio Theatre! Catch some of most highly anticipated mountain films - including Free Solo, The Dawn Wall, This Mountain Life and The Condor & The Eagle. Be inspired by our guest speaker line-up - legendary mountaineer Doug Scott, freeride mountain biker Darren Berrecloth, and more. Share this sneak peek with your friends and get ready for an adventure filled Fall Series. Tickets go on sale THIS Mon, Sept 24! And more great news - we are doing a two-part Fall Series this year which means even more environmental, ski, climbing and mountain adventure shows. The second part of the Fall Series will be held from November 13-18 - the November program will be released in October. https://vimff.org/program/

BCMC Writing Contest

2017-10-26T18:19:00+0000

BCMC Writing Contest - 2018 BCMC Mountaineer The BCMC is excited to announce a trip-report/writing contest open to all members!Do you have something to say? Did you have an exciting trip, close call, amazing adventure or funny incident? An amusing anecdote or development to report? We’re listening!Dates: The contest will be held once each season for the next year. Fall: October 10 – December 31 Winter: January 1 – March 31 Spring: April 1 – June 30 Summer: July 1 – September 30 Prizes: Each season, the winner will be awarded a cash prize of $75.00 and have their work featured both digitally in the e-News and printed in the BC Mountaineer 2018. All entries will also be eligible for publication in the BC Mountaineer 2018. Judgment will be based upon quality of submission, creativity, and value of the contribution to the BCMC and the 2018 BC Mountaineer.Writing Contest Rules: 1. Submissions must use writing, but can be supplemented by additional media which can be printed, such as drawings and photographs. 2. Submissions should be approximately 1 – 5 pages in length. 3. Submissions must be connected to outdoor recreation and adventure in BC. 4. Each submission must be titled. 5. Trip report submissions must include an abstract listing: where and when the trip happened, who participated, and what (if any) route, summit, or objective was attempted. 6. All genres and forms are accepted and encouraged. We want to hear about the adventures and thoughts that our members are having! Please send any submissions or questions to bcmc.editor@gmail.com Thank you and Good Luck! ... Read more