CCB BC - Yukon Division
“The voice of the Blind”
CCB BC-Yukon Division 2023 AGM & WORKSHOPS INFORMATION, April 18 and 19, 2023
The Canadian Council of the Blind
BC-Yukon Division
Under the Distinguished Patronage of Her Honour
The Honourable Janet Austin, OBC
Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia
2023 AGM & WORKSHOPS INFORMATION
APRIL 18 & 19, 2023
Location…
The Best Western Plus Regency Inn & Conference Centre
32110 Marshall Road, Abbotsford
604-853-3111 or 1-800-771-3077
Schedule…
* Monday, April 17th –Delegate Travel Day
Evening “Celebrating Us” Meet ‘n Greet
* Tuesday, April 18th
Morning Opening & Annual General Meeting
Afternoon “Making Connections” Workshop
* Wednesday, April 19th
Morning “Making More Connections” Workshop
Afternoon “Community Connections” Open House
Evening “Connecting Again” Wind Up Dinner
* Thursday, April 20th – Travel Day home
Your Delegate & Their Guide… Every Chapter in good standing belonging to the Canadian Council of the Blind, BC-Yukon Division is eligible to send a delegate. Your delegate’s National and Division membership dues must be up to date. A delegate is able to bring a guide if necessary. Delegates will be responsible for one hotel night, partial transportation, travel meals, dinner on April 18th and lunch on April 19th. The CCB BC-Yukon Division will be responsible for two hotel nights; lunch on April 18th; and the wind-up dinner April 19th; and the hotel provides a complimentary hot breakfast. If necessary further assistance is available upon request for costs covered by the delegate and their guide.
Other Members or Non-Members… Please be aware other members and non-members are welcome to attend our AGM & Workshops; and are responsible for their own expenses; and will need to fill out an Attendee Form in order to receive group hotel rates and attend meals on April 18th and 19th.
Attendee Form 2023… The Attendee Form is attached and will need to be filled out for each person planning to attend the AGM and emailed to:
ccbbc-yukondivision@telus.net or filled out over the phone by March 10th; and a cheque covering expenses will need to be mailed before March 31st to the Division PO Box address or arrange to send an e-transfer to ccbbc-yukondivision@telus.net.
Division’s Current Covid Practice… Protocol is attached and any updates will be sent to all attendees.
Transportation… This year Chapters will be responsible for 50 per cent of the travel costs and all travel meals of their delegate and Guide. Receipts will need to be provided for reimbursement unless special arrangements have been made with the Division Office. Please let us know if your Chapter needs further assistance.
Accommodation Costs… Please note that delegates are expected to share a room with their guide; and delegates who do not bring a guide will be expected to share a room with another delegate, unless that delegate is willing to pay 50% of the total hotel room charge for two nights plus 100% for one night. Check in time is 4:00 PM and check out time is 11:00 AM.
| Details | Delegate/Guide Cost | Non-Delegate Cost |
| Double Occupancy | 1 night @ $90 each (no charge for 2 nights) | $90 each per night |
| Single Occupancy | 1 night @ $180 and $90 for 2 nights, totaling $360 | $180 per night |
All rooms include:
* Flat Screen TV
* In-room Fridge and Microwave
* Pillow Top Mattress
* Free High-speed Wireless Internet
* Business Centre with Internet Access
Recreation and dining:
* Fitness Centre
* 2 Indoor Pools
* Ricky’s Country Restaurant (across parking lot)
Meals… The hotel provides a hot breakfast buffet for their hotel guests. There will be no cost to attend Monday’s Meet ‘N Greet, Tuesday’s lunch or Wednesday’s wind-up dinner. There may be some menu choices once we know who is attending. Please let us know of any dietary restrictions as soon as possible.
Hospitality Room… More information to come.
A detailed schedule and agenda will be available closer to the event and please do not hesitate to contact us with your questions or if you need any further clarification.
The Canadian Council of the Blind
BC-Yukon Division
PO Box 531, Postal Station Main, Chilliwack, BC V2P 7V5
Telephone: 604-795-3885 – Toll-free: 1-800-874-4666
Email: ccbbc-yukondivision@telus.net
Website: www.ccbbcyukon.com