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 beautiful City of Vernon, “the perfect place to visit, live and do business” is the host for 2023.
2023 SILGA Convention
Vernon BC
April 25-28, 2023
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Mark DeVolder
Mark DeVolder is recognized as a global thought leader in change and transition management. As a researcher and practitioner for over two decades, the most compelling lesson Mark has learned is that change readiness is the top leadership skill of the day. In a world where disruption, uncertainty and crisis have become the norm, Mark teaches people how to navigate constant change.
Networking Events
Tuesday Evening Pub Night at Marten Brew Pub. The Elderly Brothers provide background music. 5 pm to 7 pm.
Wednesday Welcome Reception at 1516 Pub with Vernon’s own Duane Marchand on guitar. 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
Thursday Banquet at Vernon Prestige Lodge. Dancing to the Shawn Lightfoot Band. Cocktails at 6:00 pm.
Program
The convention starts on Tuesday, April 25th with a number of social events, including golfing and tours, prior to Pub Night at Marten Brew Pub. Civic tours begin Wednesday’s program with Keynote Speaker Dr. Mark DeVolder opening the convention. Resolution debate follows in the afternoon. The Welcome Reception at 1516 Pub closes out the day. The convention continues until Friday at noon with excellent speakers and presentations on a variety of subjects.
The trade show will run from noon on Wednesday, April 26th to late afternoon on the 27th.
Click here to see the draft program.
Registration
The registration portal is now open.
For all the information on the tours and breakout sessions, click here.
For the draft program, click here.
Click here to go directly to the registration portal.
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Accommodations
There will be three hotels used during this convention with bussing available for the tours and the evening networking events.
Prestige Vernon Lodge
(Main convention location)
3914 – 32 Street
Vernon, BC V1T 5P1
250-545-3385
Request the SILGA group pricing
Prestige Vernon Hotel
4411 32nd Street
Vernon, BC V1T 9G8
250-558-5991
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Sandman Hotel and Suites Vernon
4201 32nd Street
Vernon, BC V1T 5P3
250-542-4325
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A credit card will be required at the time of booking to guarantee the reservation. Please note if the attendee will be using another credit card when checking in they will need to complete the following third-party authorization.
Resolutions
SILGA resolutions will be debated at the 2023 SILGA AGM with full debate taking place on the afternoon of April 26th. Please note that only emergent issue resolutions will be accepted as a late resolution.
2022 SILGA Resolutions
UBCM Resolution Procedures
UBCM Resolutions Database
Late Resolutions
Resolutions not received by February 24th 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.
Nominations
Nominations for the 2023-24 SILGA Board of Directors will close on February 24th. Offices 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. Click here for the 2023 Nomination Report.
This Year's Nominations
Aimee Grice, Town of Oliver Councillor
President
Louise Wallace Richmond, City of Salmon Arm Councillor
1st Vice President
Bill Sarai, City of Kamloops Councillor
2nd Vice President
Karen Cathcart, Electoral Area A Director, CSRD
Director at Large
Spencer Coyne, City of Princeton Mayor
Director at Large
Adam Etchart, City of Merritt Councillor
Director at Large
Isaac Gilbert, City of Penticton Councillor
Director at Large
Charlie Hodge, City of Kelowna councillor
Director at Large
Ruth Hoyte, District of Coldstream Mayor
Director at Large
Ward Stamer, District of Barriere Mayor
Director at Large
Keith Thom, District of Peachland councillor
Director at Large
Barb Wiebe, District of Lillooet Councillor
Director at Large
2023 Sponsors
Without the continued support of the following sponsors, the convention wouldn't be such a success!
Gold Sponsors
BCLC
Corix Utilities/Chandos Construction/North America Construction
FortisBC
Municipal Finance Authority of BC
Trans Mountain Expansion Project
Silver Sponsors
BC Assessment
Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers
CUPE
Enbridge
ETSI-BC
Municipal Insurance Association of BC
Regional District North Okanagan
TELUS
Urban Systems
Bronze and Recognition Sponsors
BC Hydro
BC Transit
Council of Forest Industries
CN
Lidstone & Co
Local Government Leadership Academy
Shaw Communications
exhibitors - Aleksi, Ronan and Ron
Trade Show Exhibitors
Association of Mineral Exploration
BC Assessment
BCLC
BC Non-Profit Housing Association
BC Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association
BC Transit
Canada Post
Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers
CN
Corix Utilities/Chandos Construction/North American Construction
Council of Forest Industries
Enbridge
ETSI-BC
Fink Machine Ltd.
Fortis BC
ICBC
Interior Health Authority
Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC
Okanagan Basin Water Board
Statistics Canada
TELUS
Terus Construction
Trans Mountain Expansion Project
Urban Systems
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 1st. For more information on how to nominate your community, click here.
2021 Excellence Awards
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