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NAME-BC AGM – December 10, 2022

Please join us on Saturday, December 10 for our NAME-BC Annual General Meeting!

Our Annual General Meeting is a chance for us to get together and celebrate everything that NAME-BC has been up to in the last year, plan out an exciting new year, and elect/re-elect our Executive Board. Our board consists of President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, plus Directors. If anyone has a nomination in mind (either themselves or someone else who is willing to stand) for any of the positions, please send names to us ahead of time at bc@pacname.org.

Saturday, December 10
AGM 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Executive 1:00 – 2:00pm
Location: Jennifer Magnusson’s house on the Saanich Peninsula, and online via Zoom

Register for Meeting Link

For those of you who are able to join us in person, please contact Jennifer for the address. We would love to make it a more festive meeting by sharing some holiday cheer, so feel free to bring along some treats to share or wear your favourite Ugly Christmas Sweater!

Please register in advance if you are attending the meeting remotely. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. The Agendas for the AGM and Executive Meetings are available below. Everyone is welcome to come for one or both meetings!

2022 Annual General Meeting Agenda

2022 Executive Committee Meeting Agenda

In an effort to use our time together efficiently, we ask that you take a moment to review the minutes from last year’s meetings (linked below) prior to the AGM. 

2021 NAME-BC AGM Minutes – DRAFT

2021 NAME-BC Executive Meeting Minutes – DRAFT

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NAME-BC AGM – December 11, 2021

Please join us on Saturday, December 11 for our NAME-BC Annual General Meeting!

Our Annual General Meeting is a chance for us to get together and celebrate everything that NAME-BC has been up to in the last year, plan out an exciting new year, and elect/re-elect our Executive Board. Our board consists of President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and five Directors. If anyone has a nomination in mind (either themselves or someone else who is willing to stand) for any of the positions, please send names to us ahead of time at bc@pacname.org.

Saturday, December 11
AGM 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Executive 12:00 – 1:00pm
Location: Online via Zoom

Register for Meeting Link

Please register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. The Agendas for the AGM and Executive Meetings are available below. Everyone is welcome to come for one or both meetings!

2021 Annual General Meeting Agenda

2021 Executive Committee Meeting Agenda

In an effort to use our time together efficiently, we ask that you take a moment to review the minutes from last year’s meetings (linked below) prior to the AGM. 

2020 NAME-BC AGM Minutes – DRAFT

2020 NAME-BC Executive Meeting Minutes – DRAFT

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2021 Mid-winter Board Meeting

Please join us on Saturday, February 20 for our Mid-winter Board Meeting!

Our Mid-winter Board Meeting is a chance for us to check in with the NAME board, share what NAME has been up to in the last few months, and plan out the rest of our year. We will be discussing our upcoming NAME/CaNOE virtual conference, as well as our plans to host a national conference in Bellingham, WA in 2023!

Saturday, February 20
3:00-6:00pm PST
Location: Online via Zoom

Request Meeting Link

Please take a moment to review the minutes from last year’s meeting, linked below.

2020 Summer Board Meeting Minutes – DRAFT

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NAME-BC AGM – December 13, 2020

Please join us on Sunday, December 13 for our NAME-BC Annual General Meeting!

Our Annual General Meeting is a chance for us to get together and celebrate everything that NAME-BC has been up to in the last year, plan out an exciting new year, and elect/re-elect our Executive Board. Our board consists of President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and five Directors. If anyone has a nomination in mind (either themselves or someone else who is willing to stand) for any of the positions, please send names to us ahead of time at bc@pacname.org.

Sunday, December 13
AGM 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Executive 2:00-3:00pm
Location: Online via Zoom

Request Meeting Link

Here are the Agendas for the AGM and Executive Meetings. Everyone is welcome to come for one or both meetings!

2020 AGM Agenda

2020 Executive Meeting Agenda

Please take a moment to review the minutes from last year’s meetings, linked below. In an effort to save paper, we will not be printing out copies of the minutes for the meeting, but they will be available to view electronically.

2019 NAME-BC AGM Minutes – DRAFT

2019 NAME-BC Executive Meeting Minutes – DRAFT

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NAME-BC AGM – December 8, 2019

Please join us on Sunday, December 8 for our NAME-BC Annual General Meeting!

Our Annual General Meeting is a chance for us to get together and celebrate everything that NAME-BC has been up to in the last year, plan out an exciting new year, and elect/re-elect our Executive Board. Our board consists of two Co-Chairs, Secretary, Treasurer, and five Directors. If anyone has a nomination in mind (either themselves or someone else who is willing to stand) for any of the positions, please send names to us ahead of time at bc@pacname.org.

Sunday, December 8
AGM 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Executive 2:00-3:00pm
Location: 419 Henry Street, Victoria V9A 3J3
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Make a Splash at Science Literacy Week 2019

Science Literacy Week 2019 is all about our OCEANS! NAME-BC will be joining World Fisheries Trust and Hillside Centre in a celebration of science literacy as we sail from coast to coast to coast across Canada’s oceans! Join local science educators and communicators at this one-day, hands-on science extravaganza, featuring a marine touch tank filled with plants and animals from the Salish Sea, STEM-themed arts and crafts, and loads of children’s activities. Science educators and enthusiasts will be on hand to answer all your ocean health and wildlife questions and fill your mind with ways to build science literacy at home.

When: Sunday, September 22, 11 am–5:30 pm
Where: Hillside Shopping Centre, Victoria, BC
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/515731239171881/

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NAME-BC AGM – December 16, 2018

Please join us on Sunday, December 16 for our NAME-BC Annual General Meeting, followed by Blue Drinks at Victoria Distillers!

Our Annual General Meeting is a chance for us to get together and celebrate everything that NAME-BC has been up to in the last year, plan out an exciting new year, and elect/re-elect our Executive Board. Our board consists of two Co-Chairs, Secretary, Treasurer, and five Directors. If anyone has a nomination in mind (either themselves or someone else who is willing to stand) for any of the positions, please send names to us ahead of time at bc@pacname.org.

Date: December 16, 2018
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Place: Sidney All Care Residence (2269 Mills Road, Sidney, BC)

Blue Drinks is a casual afternoon of networking and socializing with old friends and new, hosted by NAME-BC and CaNOE, the Canadian Network for Ocean Education! We have booked space for the afternoon at Victoria Distillers beginning at 3:30 pm. We will provide appetizers, and drinks will be available for purchase from the Distillers. Feel free to bring a friend and introduce them to our amazing group of educators!

Date: December 16, 2018
Time: 3:30 onward
Place: Victoria Distillers (9891 Seaport Pl, Sidney, BC)

Please let us know if you will be able to join us for either or both of these events, so we can make sure to have enough food available!

RSVP for the AGM and/or Blue Drinks here!

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Victoria, BC BlueDrinks Event!

Co-hosted by CaNOE and the BC Chapter of the Northwest Aquatic and Marine Educators NAME BC

WHEN:  4:00 – 6:00 pm  Thursday, February 22

WHERE:  Canoe Brewpub, 450 Swift Street, Victoria 

WHO:  Everyone welcome – bring a friend! 

WHAT:  Network with fellow educators and scientists, share your news and learn more about marine education and ocean literacy locally and across Canada. Let’s raise a ‘blue drink’ for the love of the ocean and all those who work to protect it.

RSVP:  To CaNOE or check out the Facebook Event

 

Appies provided …please share this invitation & hope to see you there!

 

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NAME-BC AGM – December 10, 2017

The 2017 NAME-BC AGM is scheduled for Sunday, December 10, 2017 at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney from 12:30 – 3:30 pm. Come on out and see what NAME-BC has been up to and join the conversation!

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