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This is an area for announcements from these two groups. 

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To: BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils
Subject: BCCPAC AGM Update - 2010 Nominations book


Please find attached the 2010 Nominations Booklet.
Click here to open Booklet
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From: District PAC SD68 [mailto:dpacsd68@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 9:30 PM
Subject: Proxy Form for BCCPAC AGM

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From: BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils [mailto:info@bccpac.bc.ca]
Sent: Friday, March 19, 2010 12:30 PM
To: BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils
Subject: NewsBytes Vol 10 Issue 7 March 19, 2010


In this issue:

· BCCPAC 2010 Conference & AGM

· 2010 Provincial Budget restored

· BC Liquor Stores’ Dry Grad Fundraising Campaign Underway

To read these and other stories click on the hyperlink below.
http://www.bccpac.bc.ca/resources/whatsnew/newsbytes0809.aspx


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From "BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils" <info@bccpac.bc.ca>
Date Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:47:46 -0700
To "BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils" <info@bccpac.bc.ca>
Subject Important Information on Conference/AGM

Building the Future: Children First

This years' theme for the BCCCPAC Spring Conference - Building the Future: Children First - happening April 16 at the Coast Plaza Hotel & Suites in Vancouver, reflects the commitment of PACs and DPACs to the students of BC.

Parents from around the province are encouraged to come together to network, explore and enrich their parent leadership skills before attending our AGM on April 17 -18. In an effort to be both fiscally and environmentally responsible as well as make it easier for our membership to share conference and AGM information with their membership in a more timely and accessible manner, we are very pleased to inform you that the following information is available on the BCCPAC website <http://www.bccpac.bc.ca/> :

1) Registration Form - Are you or someone you know attending the 2010 Conference and/or AGM? Your registration form can be faxed, emailed, or delivered to the office via Canada Post or in person, with cheque or credit card payment. Early Bird registration deadline is Saturday, April 3. Please remember, for those attending the AGM and planning to vote or speak on behalf of a member a completed 'Proxy Form' is required and may be submitted to the office on or before Saturday, April 3, 2010 for advance processing or it may be brought with you to the AGM. Click <file:///\\BCCPAC-Main001\Shared\Office%20Documents\Conferences%20&%20AGMs\SPRING\2010%20Spring%20Conference%20and%20AGM\Forms\AGM%20and%20Conference%20REGISTRATION%20FORM%20-%20(no%20workshops).pdf> here for the Conference/AGM Registration Form

2) Travel Information/Subsidy/Forms - Funding is available for every qualifying DPAC to provide assistance with the travel costs for at least one delegate (and those districts with more than 15 member PACs are eligible for an additional delegate). For anyone travelling by plane your flight confirmation must be provided to the office by Wednesday, March 31 to qualify for subsidy. Delegates travelling from the airport or bus depot to the hotel will find the skytrain a convenient way to get downtown. Please inform the office of your travel arrangements and we will do our best to arrange convenient group pick up times from skytrain stations. Please note that taxi`s will not be reimbursed. Complete travel subsidy information and the reimbursement form along with information on public transit to the hotel is available here <http://www.bccpac.bc.ca/index/event_calendar/2010AGM.aspx> .

3) Special and Ordinary Resolutions Booklets - resolutions in these booklets will be on the AGM agenda. Expect to see some additions made before the agenda edition is finalized. <http://www.bccpac.bc.ca/index/event_calendar/2010AGM/AGM2010.aspx> Click here to view

4) Hotel Information and Rates - This year the 2010 Conference and AGM will be held at the Coast Plaza Hotel in Vancouver. Room rates, location map and other information relating to the hotel can be found here <http://www.bccpac.bc.ca/index/event_calendar/2010AGM/coastplaza.aspx> . This year we would like to help out those of you who are interested in sharing a room with another delegate. If this is something that you would be interested in please send an email to <mailto:events@bccpac.bc.ca> events@bccpac.bc.ca or contact the BCCPAC office and we will see what we can do to make this happen. Of course, anyone who has booked a room and would be interested in finding a roommate to share with should also contact us.

5) Proxy Form - VERY IMPORTANT; so important we are saying it again! Those attending the AGM, and planning to vote or speak on behalf of a member must provide a completed 'Proxy Form'. This form requires the signature of two Executive members of the member PAC/DPAC and provides authority and direction with regards to who represents the member PAC/DPAC voice. <file:///S:\Office%20Documents\Conferences%20&%20AGMs\SPRING\2010%20Spring%20Conference%20and%20AGM\Proxies\Voting%20Info%20&%20Proxy%20Rules%20&%20Voting%20Form.pdf> Click here

Keep an eye on your emails and also on our website for additional information on the upcoming Conference/AGM.

If you or anyone you know of would like to receive this information through Canada Post or be provided the forms as an attachment to an email please contact the BCCPAC office at <mailto:info@bccpac.bc.ca> info@bccpac.bc.ca or by calling 604-687-4433 or toll free 1-866-529-4397

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From "BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils" <info@bccpac.bc.ca>
Date Mon, 8 Mar 2010 16:07:39 -0800
To "BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils" <info@bccpac.bc.ca>
Subject IMPORTANT NEWS ON COMMUNITY GAMING GRANTS FOR 2010-2011

BCCPAC has just received the following good news, which we are pleased to share with all our members regarding Gaming Grants for the 2010/2011 year. The press release package is attached to this email and includes the following information:

Parent Advisory Councils will receive $20 per student, a $10 increase from 2009-2010. District Parent Advisory Councils will be allocated $2,500 each, up from $1,250 last year.

Please click link below for full Ministry Press release and details:

http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2010HSD0029-000237.htm

A special thank you to all those members who took an active role in ensuring that the parent voice was heard with regards to this important funding.

Together we can make a difference.

BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils
Suite 350, 5172 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 2E8
(P) 604-687-4433 ext. 100 w Toll Free 1-866-529-4397 w (F) 604-687-4488
<http://www.bccpac.bc.ca/> www.bccpac.bc.ca

Our Vision: To improve public education for all students by including and supporting parents


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From: BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils [mailto:francesca@bccpac.bc.ca]
Sent: Friday, March 05, 2010 4:46 PM
To: BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils
Subject: Draft of Proposed C&B


Dear BCCPAC Members;

It has been a three-year journey that brings us to this draft Constitution and Bylaws for BCCPAC. Countless volunteer hours have been put in to ensure this document will carry BCCPAC into the future.

Our journey is nearing completion....

The next step is to receive additional feedback from our membership and then finalize the document which will be presented to the membership for acceptance by vote at our AGM. Any change to the Constitution and Bylaws is done by special resolution and requires at least a 75% vote in favour of each motion in order to be accepted.

Please note that no modifications to any of the wording of a special resolution are permitted on the floor of the AGM as per the Society Act. To ensure that we can move forward with a new and improved document that is acceptable to our Membership, it is important that we get as much feedback and reaction to this very important document while there is still time to make revisions to the final wording. Our goal is to ensure that the Membership has had an opportunity to view the draft, been provided an opportunity for feedback and discussion, and is comfortable with these proposed changes, so that the C&B document can be formally adopted at the AGM in April 2010.

Please review the draft document carefully. http://www.bccpac.bc.ca/index/governance_audit/draftCB2010.aspx

We will compile a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section to help answer some questions you may have, which will be updated regularly. If you have additional questions or need clarity on a section, please email GAIC@bccpac.bc.ca.

Further to the notice of this special resolution to amend the Constitution and Bylaws that was given to members in the Notice of AGM, we will continue to receive and welcome your feedback into the final document and wording of the special resolution(s) and would appreciate receipt of same on or before Friday, March 26, 2010. We will then be providing notice of the official special resolution(s) 14 days prior to the AGM as per the requirements of the Society Act and encourage you to bring your PAC/DPAC’s voice to the AGM for the final vote.

For more information about the GAIC and the previous opportunities for input into this process, please visit the Governance Audit section of the BCCPAC website.

GAIC would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who have contributed and participated during this process and most recently our Focus Group participants for their thoughtful responses and queries. Focus group members are from throughout the province, including Abbotsford, Boundary, Burnaby, Campbell River, Cariboo Chilcotin, Central Okanagan, Coquitlam, Delta, Greater Victoria, Kamloops/Thompson, Kootenay Lake, Langley, Nechako Lakes, North Vancouver, Prince George, Qualicum, Quesnel, Southeast Kootenay and Vancouver.


Sincerely,
The Governance Audit Implementation Committee (GAIC) as of February 2010
Susan Wilson, Chair
Terri Watson, Secretary

Lisa Cartwright
Ann Whiteaker, President BCCPAC
Deborah Garrity, Director BCCPAC


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From: BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils [mailto:francesca@bccpac.bc.ca]
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2010 4:16 PM
To: BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils
Subject: BCCPAC Newsbytes Vol 10 Issue 6


In this issue:

· Parent Leadership resources online

· Notice of 2010 AGM and Spring Conference

· CPF National News e-newsletter



To read these and other stories click on the hyperlink below.

http://www.bccpac.bc.ca/resources/whatsnew/newsbytes0809.aspx



BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils
Suite 350, 5172 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 2E8
(P) 604-687-4433 ext. 100 w Toll Free 1-866-529-4397 w (F) 604-687-4488

www.bccpac.bc.ca

Our Vision:
To improve public education for all students by including and supporting parents

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From: BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils [mailto:info@bccpac.bc.ca]
Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 11:16 AM
To: BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils
Subject: Notice To Members


This is the email address we will be sending information to relating to the upcoming Spring 2010 Conference/AGM

Appointment To Board
The BCCPAC Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Dana Arthurs to the position of Secretary on the BCCPAC Board. Dana Arthurs is a parent in the Cowichan Valley School District and has served on a number of PAC Executives and is currently the DPAC Chair. She has attended numerous conferences and AGMs and we look forward to sharing her wealth of knowledge from experiences on district, school and provincial committees along with her passion for helping students and parents.

Watch Your email – For Special Resolutions
You will soon be receiving an email which will contain the special resolutions that will be presented for your consideration at the AGM. One of those resolutions will be the revised and updated BCCPAC Constitution & Bylaws. The Governance Audit Implementation Committee has worked tirelessly to present this document taking in to consideration the recommendations of the audit report along with the knowledge, perspective and feedback received from parents around the province.

Mark Your Calendars – April 16 – 18, 2010 - BCCPAC Spring Conference & AGM 2010
This year the AGM will be taking place on Saturday and Sunday, April 17 & 18 in Vancouver. On Friday, April 16 will be a conference of workshops for parents. Full details will be emailed to all members before the end of the month and will also be available on the BCCPAC website. If you have any ideas or suggestions regarding either of these events please do not hesitate to share them by emailing info@bccpac.bc.ca

WOW - We have a lot of things happening right now and could use your help and assistance

BCCPAC Awards
Have a special parent in your school or district? Consider nominating them for one of our awards. Nominations are now being accepted, with the deadline being midnight, Sunday, February 28th. Visit our website for all the details: BCCPAC Awards

Do you have a passion for writing or have a great story idea
BCCPAC is looking for ideas or submissions for the upcoming edition of Our Voice. If you have a great idea or article please submit it to info@bccpac.bc.ca

BCCPAC is looking for a new home
The BCCAC office is currently located in Burnaby. Due to recent budget cuts it has become necessary for us to relocate our office. If you know of a place for us to hang our hat (it does not have to be Burnaby) please let us know ASAP. We would be happy to share an office space with another group. Please email suzettemiller@bccpac.bc.ca Many thanks for your assistance.

BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils
Suite 350, 5172 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 2E8
(P) 604-687-4433 ext. 100 w Toll Free 1-866-529-4397 w (F) 604-687-4488
www.bccpac.bc.ca

Our Vision: To improve public education for all students by including and supporting parents


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From: BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils [mailto:info@bccpac.bc.ca]
Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 12:01 PM
To: BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils
Subject: NewsBytes Vol 10 Issue 5 February 2, 2010

In this issue:
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Call for Nominations to the BCCPAC Board of Directors

Many positions are open for election this year.  Please consider yourself and others for nomination to this important volunteer opportunity.  Deadline for nominations is February 28, 2010.

 Bev Hosker Motivational Award
This award is to honour a parent who is newly involved in their PAC/DPAC and has taken on a leadership role.  Deadline for nominations is February 28, 2010

 BCCPAC Educational Award
This award is open to a Grade 12 student from a member PAC/DPAC.  Deadline for applications is February 28, 2010.

 George Matthews Award
This award is to honour a parent who demonstrates leadership, influence, dedication and the importance of the parent role in education to the entire educational community.  Deadline for nominations is February 28, 2010.

 BCCPAC Life Membership Award
This award honours an individual who has provided service to BCCPAC and whose contribution is considered to have been innovative and of significant lasting importance for furthering inclusion and support of parents in BC's public education system and the improvement of education for children in BC.  Deadline for nominations is February 28, 2010.

 Additional information and forms for the above will be provided in the package and will also be available on the BCCPAC website (www.bccpac.bc.ca).  

DID YOU KNOW?
BCCPAC has a listserv for members.  This is a great way to communicate – ask questions, share ideas and information with others throughout the province.  If you are not already on the listserv and would like to be, send an email to info@bccpac.bc.ca with the header “join pacdpac listserv” and include your name, school name and the email address you would like to be used for the listserv.

If you require any assistance or further information please call the BCCPAC office at 604-687-4433 or email info@bccpac.bc.ca

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 From: BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils [mailto:info@bccpac.bc.ca]
Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 1:46 PM
To: BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils
Subject: Important information - re 2010 AGM

Dear Members,

The New Year is fast approaching and with it another Annual General Meeting (AGM).  Many things happen in preparation for and during the AGM.  This communication is to provide you with information and details of upcoming dates, deadlines and opportunities.  We hope many of you are working on resolutions to bring forward as well as considering nominations for positions on the Board or nominating a special parent for an Award.  However you are contributing, it all helps and we thank you.

This information package is now available on the BCCPAC website and is also attached(as a PDF) for your convenience.  If you have not already received your ‘Members Only’ password, please email info@bccpac.bc.cawith your PAC/DPAC name.

If you require further information please contact any Board member or the BCCPAC office at 604-687-4433, toll-free: 1-866-529-4397 or info@bccpac.bc.ca.

Do you know about the BCCPAC listservand are you a member?  The listserv is a communication tool for BCCPAC members to ‘speak’ with one another.  Once you join you will be able to ask questions of others in the province and receive answers from many.  (Note – every message is sent to all members of the list).  To give it a try email listservinfo@bccpac.bc.ca including your Full Name, School District, email address and details of the member PAC/DPAC you belong. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Reminder - the BCCPAC Board is currently seeking nominations for the appointment of the Board positions of Secretary and Treasurer.  The deadline to submit nominations for these positions is 11:59 PM, Wednesday, January 27, 2010.  These appointments will commence February 1, 2010 and end at the 2010 AGM.  A communication was sent to all members last week.

Happy Holidays!!

BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils
Suite 350, 5172 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 2E8
(P) 604-687-4433 w Toll Free 1-866-529-4397 w (F) 604-687-4488
www.bccpac.bc.ca

Our Vision: To improve public education for all students by including and supporting parents

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