BCCA Launch – January 12, 2012 - Program Details

8 Dec 2011

BCCA Launch – Jan. 12

UN International Year of Co-operatives

Van Dusen Botanical Gardens – Visitor Centre
8:00 – 9:00 Breakfast & Reception
9:00 – 10:30 IYC Launch
10:45 – 12:00 I Choose Co-op Workshop

Dear BCCA Members, Friends and Co-op Supporters,

BCCA’s formal launch of the UN International Year of Co-operatives in 2012 is just around the corner. This unique national event will include a live webcast from the National Arts Centre in Ottawa and the participation of 12 regions right across Canada. We are looking forward to a wide range of co-ops, credit unions, and co-op supporters joining us for this special celebration.

Registration, including a breakfast reception and a special I Choose Co-op presentation and workshop, is only $20.

Here is what we have planned so far:

BCCA IYC Launch Program

8:00 Breakfast & Reception 

9:00 Welcome and Commencement of IYC Launch

9:10 Greetings from Premier Christie Clark

9:15 Keynote Address – Tamara Vrooman, CEO Vancity

9:25 MP Remarks (TBA)

9:30 Live Webcast from National Arts Centre in Ottawa

10:00 Profile of BCCA IYC Projects

10:20 Co-op Youth Story Project – Scholarship Fundraiser

10:30 Concluding Remarks

10:35 Break

10:45 I Choose Co-op Presentation &Workshop:

Why Choose Co-op? - Making the most of your Co-op Identity in 2012

12:00 Adjourn

*Please RSVP by Dec. 16, by contacting Brad Boyce at general@bcca.coop or (604-662-3906), as space is limited.*

Or use your credit card to RSVP via Eventbrite: 

http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2628016468

We hope to see you on Jan. 12!

Yours in Co-operation,

John Restakis
Executive Director

Category: Community