Convention
Our Conventions
Annually, during the last week of April, the SILGA delegates gather to debate resolutions, get educated on local government matters and network with each other. The convention location moves between communities in the Southern Interior region. The City of Merritt will be our host for 2025.
The convention will be held at the Merritt Civic Centre. Dates are April 29th to May 2nd. See you there!
If you would like to submit a presentation proposal, please use this form and forward it to .
Keynote Speaker
Tkwenem7iple7 Nikki Fraser
Nikki Fraser is a councillor with Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc. Her portfolio with TteS includes Natural Resources and Rights & Title, Housing and Lands, Leasing & Taxation.
She is currently pursuing a Sociology and Political Science degree from TRU, although she has taken some time off from her studies to serve her community. Prior to serving on council, Nikki was the TteS Indigenous Food Sovereignty Program Coordinator and Indigenous Tourism Program Coordinator, an Indigenous Research Assistant with TRU and a Published Indigenous Researcher with TRU Knowledge Makers. Nikki has also been part of the United Nations Youth Envoys Young Leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals.
Nikki’s volunteer advocating work centers on Indigenous Peoples and Indigenous Peoples Rights with a focus on Indigenous Women and Girls.
Networking Events
Tuesday Evening Pub Night at Match Eatery and Public House at Cascades Casino. Jeremy Kneeshaw guitar. 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Wednesday Welcome Reception at Coast Hotel and Conference Centre. 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
Thursday Banquet at the Coast Hotel and Conference Centre. Dancing to the Shattered Blue Band. Cocktails at 6:00 pm.
Program
Registration
Registration is now closed.
For all the information on the convention, go to the program section to see the full program and detailed information on the presentations and tours. Registration closes on April 15th.
Click here to go directly to the registration portal.
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Accommodations
Merritt Comfort Inn
Call 250-315-0237 and ask for the 2025 SILGA Convention rate
Merritt Best Western
Call 250-378-0700 and ask for the 2025 SILGA Convention rate
Ramada Inn, Merritt
Call 250-378-3567 and ask for the 2025 SILGA Convention rate
Quality Inn, Merritt
Call 250-378-4253 and ask for the 2025 SILGA Convention rate
Complimentary breakfast is available at all of the four hotels.
2023 SILGA Resolutions
UBCM Resolution Procedures and Database
Late Resolutions
Resolutions not received by February 29th will be considered late resolutions and must go through the following procedures to be considered at the AGM.
Late resolutions may only be introduced if received by the Resolutions Committee Chair at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the commencement of an Annual Meeting. Only emergent resolutions of a regional nature received after the deadline will be considered for acceptance by the resolution committee. Submissions must include the rationale as to why the resolution would be considered emergent.
Please click here for the AGM rules and procedures handbook.
This Year's Nominations
Nominations
Nominations for the 2024-25 SILGA Board of Directors will close on February 29th. Positions to be filled are President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President and seven Directors. One member of the SILGA board must be an Electoral Area Director of a member Regional District. Those presently serving may run for another term if they so wish. Nominations from the floor will be accepted.
Louise Wallace Richmond, City of Salmon Arm Councillor
President
Bill Sarai, City of Kamloops Councillor
1st Vice President
Bill Sarai, City of Kamloops Councillor
1st Vice President
Tasha Da Silva, City of West Kelowna Councillor
2nd Vice President
Tasha Da Silva, City of West Kelowna Councillor
2nd Vice President
Spencer Coyne, City of Princeton Mayor
Director at Large
Spencer Coyne, City of Princeton Mayor
Director at Large
- Phone:250 295 5553
- Email:
Rolf De Bruin, District of Lillooet
Director at Large
Rolf De Bruin, District of Lillooet
Director at Large
Adam Etchart, City of Merritt Councillor
Director at Large
Adam Etchart, City of Merritt Councillor
Director at Large
Isaac Gilbert, City of Penticton Councillor
Director at Large
Isaac Gilbert, City of Penticton Councillor
Director at Large
Gord Lovegrove, City of Kelowna Councillor
Director at Large
Gord Lovegrove, City of Kelowna Councillor
Director at Large
Ward Stamer, District of Barriere Mayor
Director at Large
Ward Stamer, District of Barriere Mayor
Director at Large
Keith Thom, District of Peachland Councillor
Director at Large
Keith Thom, District of Peachland Councillor
Director at Large
Tricia Thorpe, Thompson Nicola RD Director
Director at Large
Tricia Thorpe, Thompson Nicola RD Director
Director at Large
2024 Sponsors
Without the continued support of the following sponsors, the SILGA convention wouldn't be such a success!
Gold Sponsors
BCLC and Gateway Casinos
FortisBC
Thompson-Nicola RD
Silver Sponsors
Association of Interior Realtors
BC Assessment
BDO Canada
Corix
Council of Forest Industries
CUPE
Enbridge
ETSI-BC
ICBC
Municipal Finance Authority of BC (general sponsor)
Municipal Insurance Association of BC
Trans Mountain Expansion Project
Bronze and Recognition Sponsors
AME
BC Hydro
Fresh is Best
Fulton
Doug Haughton
Kamloops Chamber of Commerce
Local Government Leadership Academy
Save On Foods
Urban Systems
Trade Show Exhibitors
Association of Mineral Exploration
BC Assessment
BC Hydro
BC Non-Profit Housing Association
BCLC
BC Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association
BC Snowmobile Federation
BC Transit
Corix
Council of Forest Industries
Enbridge
ETSI-BC
Fink Machine Ltd.
Firesmart BC and First Nations’ Emergency Services Society
Fortis BC
ICBC
Interior Health Authority
Interior Realtors
Ken Matheson Story Through Film
MLT Aikins LLP
Okanagan Basin Water Board
Southern Interior Construction Association
Thompson Nicola Regional District
Trans Mountain Expansion Project
United Way
Levels of sponsorship available are as follows
GOLD
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Includes two registrations, allocated booth space as well as program, signage, website and video representation. Options are as follows:
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10 minute presentation time to delegation
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Welcome Reception sponsor
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Banquet sponsor
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Breakfast roundtable session (may be split between sponsors)
SILVER
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Includes one complimentary convention registration, allocated booth space as well as verbal, website and print acknowledgement
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5 minute presentation time to delegation
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Sponsorship of delegate gift, complete with company logo
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Name tag sponsor
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Community Excellence Awards
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Registration Desk
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Pub Night
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Reach for the Top
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Wifi Password
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Ted Talk
BRONZE
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Includes one complimentary convention registration as well as verbal, website and print acknowledgement.
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Shuttle Services
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Grand prize
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Thursday delegate lunch
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Banquet wine
Recognition sponsorships
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Educational/breakout session(s)
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Speakers’ gifts
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Coffee break(s)
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Banquet Entertainment
Trade Show participant
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Booth Space with power supply and signage
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meals for 2 exhibitors during the trade show, including the welcome reception and banquet
Community Excellence Awards
Are you proud of your community or regional area’s accomplishments? Would you like it to be recognized at our convention and more broadly through social media and the news?
To promote the environmental, social, and economic well being of our member communities and to share ideas and best practices throughout the SILGA area, we have created awards to showcase a community in each of these categories. Deadline for submissions is February 5th.
See our ideas come to life
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