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Member News
Call for Board Members
BCEA is currently accepting nomination applications for a two-year term position on the Board of Directors. Now is the time to take charge and raise your game! Supporting BCEA programming and serving on the board provides incredible opportunities to expand your network, gain new skills, and enhance your career. Nominate yourself or another member you know would be a perfect fit. The final day to submit a nomination is June 28, 2024. See the link below for the application and more information.
Scholarship Applications – Due June 30
Do you know a student who could use help with their finances for post-secondary? Let them know that BCEA's scholarship and bursary applications are due by June 30 to be considered for this year's awards. Betty Lou Education Relief Fund applications are due Oct. 31. All children and grandchildren of BCEA Members, as well as members themselves, are eligible to apply. Find out more and download the application at the link below.
Volunteer With Us! – July 8
The Women's Network is gathering a group to volunteer at the Greater Vancouver Food Bank (one of our speakers from THRIVE this year!) on July 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. They will be packing lunches at the Burnaby warehouse on 8345 Winston St. We still have a few spots available for volunteers. If you are interested, please contact beth@bcea.bc.ca before June 14.
Events
Morgan Creek Golf Tournament – July 16
BCEA's golf tournaments are back this summer. Our next tournament is July 16 at Morgan Creek in Surrey, with a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. This year there will be a chance to win a $1500 cash prize at this tournament! Your ticket cost includes a lunch voucher, golf cart, golf fee, and an awards dinner. Thank you to our Morgan Creek Sponsors: IPEX, Nedco, City Electric Supply, Bartle & Gibson, Sunbelt Rentals, Liteline, Aerotek, and CoreOne Consulting! Sponsorships are still available for this tournament. More information is available at the link below.
Crown Isle Golf Tournament – Sept. 10
The BC Electrical Association, along with the Island committee, will hold a North Island golf tournament on Tuesday, Sept. 10. Tee times start at 11:00 a.m. and continue until 1:30 p.m. Only 60 golfers can take part in this tournament. Following your round, you will have the opportunity to network with your peers at the awards dinner. Golf fees are $250 for members and $350 for non-members and include a golf cart and dinner. For more information, sponsorships, and to register, click the link below.
Lower Mainland Trade Show – Oct. 22
BCEA is continuing to bring back our trade shows this year! Our next show will be at the Show Theatre at Great Canadian Casino Vancouver on Tuesday Oct. 22 from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. There will be an educational seminar with Joel Feenstra at 11:00 a.m. on the topic of the changes and updates to the 2024 Electrical code from CSA. Exhibitors can purchase a 10x10 booth with pipe, drape, and power included at the link below. Booths are $975 for members and $1200 for non-members. Sponsorships are also available to highlight your company at this event! Attendee registration will open in July.
Education
Basic Electricity Course – Online
Registration for our online Basic Electricity Course is now live. This course is a great primer for anyone new to the industry or who wants a refresher on the more basic aspects of the supply chain industry. The cost is $299+GST for members and $399+GST for non-members. Upon registration, you can complete the course at your own pace.
BCIT Training Courses
Member company BCIT offers many electrical training courses to keep your credentials up to date. Explore the following options:
Member Benefits
Mark Your Calendars
In the Media
Growth in Burnaby Powered by Clean, Affordable Electricity
BC Hydro plans to invest over $1.25 billion in Burnaby's electricity grid upgrades over a decade, supporting jobs and clean power amid increasing demand and population growth. (Source: British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation)
Vancouver’s Westminster Pier Park Lighting Case Study
In 2020, New Westminster's waterfront park was devasted by fire. By 2021, it was rebuilt with innovative features, including advanced lighting for safety and ambiance. (Source: Electrical Industry News Week)
BC Hydro Opens the First of Four New EV Fast Charging Hubs in Surrey
BC Hydro introduces Surrey's first fast charging hub with 180-kilowatt chargers, aiming to support the city's expanding electric vehicle community. (Source: BC Hydro)
How Will Canada Manage Major Energy Demands in the Next Decade?
In this podcast, journalist Matt McClearn examines Canada's push for a net-zero electricity grid by 2035, focusing on the role and viability of hydroelectric power amidst increasing energy demands. (Source: The Globe and Mail)
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Morgan Creek Golf Tournament, Surrey
