by Kathy Stahr | Oct 2, 2017 | Member News
Above: Bruce Holliday (left) received a special edition belt buckle for his many (countless) years of service and dedication as he retires from the BC Alpine Board of Directors
Click photo to see many more, thanks Keven and Hugh!
BC Alpine GOLDIE AWARDS
On Saturday, September 30, 2017, in conjunction with its Annual General Meeting and Member Summit, BC Alpine recognized some of the amazing individuals
who went above and beyond last season to make sure ski racing in BC was the best it could be!
A huge thank you goes to the staff at Kelowna's Bohemian Cafe for hosting us once again – the food was out of this world and everyone had a great time.
Please join us in congratulating the following athletes, coaches, volunteers, officials and ski resorts!
Athlete Awards
2017 Dave Murray Ski Foundation Bursary ($750)
Frances MacDonald, Grouse Mountain Tyee
2017 Dave Murray Ski Foundation Bursary ($750)
Grace Klapatiuk, Lightning Creek Ski Club
2017 Bob Parsons’ Memorial Fund Bursary ($1,000)
Kristen Anderson, Apex Ski Club
2017 Bob Parsons’ Memorial Fund Bursary ($1,000)
Jack Forsyth, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
2017 Ski Canada Magazine Bursary ($500)
Rane Smith, Vernon Ski Club
2017 Ski Canada Magazine Bursary ($500)
Svetlin (Sunny) Tanchev, Grouse Mountain
Cary Mullen Sportsmanship Award (Trophy)
Cameron Seward, Grouse Mountain Tyee Ski Club
Cary Mullen Sportsmanship Award (Trophy)
Tyrah Henderson, Apex Ski Club
Coach Awards
Learn/Train to Train Coach of the Year
Wade Christie, Big White Ski Club
U16 Coach of the Year
Morgan Pridy, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
FIS Coach of the Year
Derek Trussler, Okanagan Zone Team
Head Coach of the Year
Dylan Henderson, Whitewater Ski Team
Team of the Year
Whistler Mountain Ski Club U16’s
Hustler of the Year
Elias Jonsson, Fernie Alpine Ski Team
Volunteer Awards
Coast Zone Volunteer/Official of the Year
Abbie Milavsky, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Kootenay Zone Volunteer/Official of the Year
Yuro Ihns, Red Mountain Racers
North Zone Volunteer/Official of the Year
Michelle Klapatiuk, Lightning Creek Ski Club
Okanagan Zone Volunteer/ Official of the Year
Jan Jenkins, Big White Ski Club
Moira Jaatteenmaki Officials’ Award
Henry Voss, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Volunteer of the Year
Paul Francisty, Mt. Washington Ski Club
Other Awards
Event of the Year
North Zone U12 Festival – Prince George Ski Club
Mountain Resort of the Year
Whitewater Ski Resort
Club Development of the Year
Prince George Ski Club
Long Term President’s Award
Mark Schwenck, Revelstoke Ski Club
by Kathy Stahr | Sep 26, 2017 | Member News
Agendas just posted, click HERE to view! PLEASE RSVP HERE if you haven't already
NOTE: We are trying to keep paper to a minimum at our meetings, so all pertinent files and documents will be online HERE. Laptops are welcome and encouraged, and WiFi is available.
Coach Meetings and Professional Development
WHEN – Thursday, September 28th (11:30 am) through Saturday, September 30th (5:00 pm)
WHERE – Coast Capri Hotel, 1171 Harvey Ave, Kelowna www.coastcaprihotel.com
Member Summit and AGM
WHEN: Day 1: Saturday, September 30, 2017 – buffet lunch served at 11:30 am, meeting from 12:00 noon to approximately 5:00 pm
Day 2: Sunday, October 1, 2017 – breakfast served at 7:30 am, meeting from 8:30 am to approximately 12:00 pm
WHERE: The Coast Capri Hotel, 1171 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna BC V1Y 6E8, www.coastcaprihotel.com
2017 Goldie Awards Banquet and Social (Western attire recommended but not required)
When: Saturday, September 30, 2017 – 6:00 pm cocktails (cash bar), dinner at 7:00 pm
Where: Bohemian Cafe & Catering Co., 524 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 6P1
by Kathy Stahr | Sep 25, 2017 | Member News
2017 Goldie Awards & Dinner (including Coach Awards)
Please join us, everyone is welcome and we're picking up the tab to say thanks for all you do! The only thing you pay for is your drinks at the cash bar, but space is limited so you need to let us know you're coming.
PLEASE RSVP HERE
WHEN – Saturday, September 30, 2017 – 6:00 pm cocktails, dinner at 7:00 pm
WHERE – Bohemian Cafe & Catering Co., 524 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna
by Kathy Stahr | Sep 19, 2017 | Member News
Important Reminder from Community Gaming Grants Branch:
The Community Gaming Grants program distributes $5 million per year to eligible not-for-profit organizations to assist with capital projects with a total cost of more than $20,000. Eligible not-for-profit organizations may be approved for up to 50% of the total cost of the project, to a maximum of $250,000.
Organizations wishing to apply for a Capital Project Grant are reminded that they have until September 30 to submit their application.
1. How will the applications evaluated?
An organization must demonstrate on its application that it meets the mandatory eligibility criteria. Each application that meets eligibility criteria will then be scored based on how well the proposed project meets the following assessment criteria: Financial Considerations, Project Feasibility, Alignment with Sector Objectives and Special Project Features
Additional consideration will be given to the allocation of grant funding across the six Community Gaming Grant sectors, the geographic distribution of grants throughout the province, project size and the inclusion of Aboriginal not-for-profit organizations.
2. Is there a time limit for how long an organization has to complete the project?
Yes. The project must be completed, and the grant funds spent, within 36 months of receipt of the grant.
3. Do applicants need to contribute their own money to the project?
Yes. Organizations are expected to provide matching funds. In addition to cash, this can include tangible in-kind contributions, such as donated equipment and materials. Land and intangible in-kind support, such as volunteer time, donated labour or services will not be accepted as matching funds.
4. Does an organization need to own the land on which it plans to complete the project?
No. An organization does not need to own the land provided it has a long-term lease agreement with the landowner or some other equivalent arrangement, has their written permission to undertake the project, and is responsible for maintaining the facility after it is completed.
5. What is the purpose of the risk management plan, and what needs to be in it?
In the risk management plan, applicants must identify and rank potential risks as either high, medium or low based on likelihood and consequence, and then identify proposed management/mitigation strategies. The risk management plan can be prepared by anyone knowledgeable of the project. It can be a simple list of possible risks and how they can be minimized. The risk management plan is not required to be an additional eligible expense though it can be.
Interested in applying for the Capital Projects Grant? See the Capital Projects Grants web page for more information on this program and be sure to get your application in by the September 30 deadline.
Successful applicants will be notified via email.
Sincerely,
Mike Sherman
Community Outreach Manager
Community Gaming Grants Branch
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Tel: 778-698-8940
Cell: 778-587-4326
mike.sherman@gov.bc.ca
by Kathy Stahr | Sep 13, 2017 | Member News
Coach Meetings and Professional Development – (check back here next week for full agenda)
WHEN – Thursday, September 28th (11:30 am) through Saturday, September 30th (5:00 pm)
WHERE – Coast Capri Hotel, 1171 Harvey Ave, Kelowna www.coastcaprihotel.com
**Rooms at the hotel are going fast, so please book NOW! Call the hotel directly at 1.250.860.6060, or 1.877.203.1640 during business hours, and let them know you're with BC Alpine to access the special group rate.
The agenda is coming together and is quite different from past years. We have invited a very dynamic guest speaker who will present three times over the three day period. It will be extremely interesting and educational! Be prepared to be heavily involved Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Saturday afternoon is a mix of coaches and club administrators in a "working group" setting – this will NOT be a repeat of the previous two days, so DO plan to attend, we need your input! We are hoping to plan a coaches dinner on the Friday night. The official AGM will happen on Sunday morning (not as important for coaches if your club is represented).
2017 Goldie Awards (including Coach Awards) & Dinner (PLEASE RSVP HERE FOR SATURDAY NIGHT DINNER)
WHEN – Saturday, September 30, 2017 – 6:00 pm cocktails, dinner at 7:00 pm
WHERE – Bohemian Cafe & Catering Co., 524 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna
