Welcome to the February 2023 e-news. We are excited and proud to announce that the RFABC is celebrating 75 years of service to the recreation industry!
For 75 amazing years, RFABC has been providing training and networking opportunities to the recreation industry. Please join us at the 2023 Annual Conference and Trade Show to continue this legacy! We will be highlighting RFABC's history throughout the event and featuring it at the Past President's lunch. If you have any photos or stories that you would like to share, please email the RFABC Office.
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It is RFABC’s 75th Anniversary, and we can’t wait to celebrate it! The RFABC Board, Conference Committee, and Staff are committed to making this the best conference ever!
This year’s Conference, Building Connections Sharing Experience, provides an exciting learning environment for personal and professional growth in the recreation industry.
As always, the social activities provide the opportunity for fun, relaxation and networking, while the educational sessions provide informative and innovative speakers in:
- Facility Operations (Arena, Facilities)
- Aquatic Operations
- Leadership
- Programming
In addition, the trade show provides an opportunity for you to connect with 45 businesses and partners dedicated to serving the recreation industry. We can’t wait to see you there!
DON'T FORGET!! RFABC MEMBERS RECEIVE $50 OFF THEIR REGISTRATION
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2023 RFABC TRADE SHOW
ONLY 16 BOOTHS LEFT!
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The Trade show for 2023 will be on Tuesday, April 25th from 6:00-9:00pm, but the opportunities to connect with clients as they plan their purchasing decisions extend far beyond the show.
With over 125 delegates in attendance from all over the province, suppliers will directly interact with recreation purchasers and influencers through sponsorship, trade show, and networking activities.
WHO'S COMING?
CLICK HERE and scroll to the bottom of the page to see all exhibitors attending.
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2023 RFABC SPONSORSHIP
ONLY 5 OPPORTUNITIES LEFT!
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Attention all Suppliers! You are invited to show off your products and services at the 2023 conference. Sponsorship will optimize your exposure to delegates, increase your profile, and promote your brand. You can choose what you want based on your needs and budget!
Available Sponsorships:
- Opening Keynote
- Awards Banquet & Entertainment
- Welcome Social
- Grand Prize
- Golf hole
Each sponsorship will receive benefits designed to increase your exposure!
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THANK-YOU TO OUR CURRENT SPONSORS: |
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It's time to roll out the red carpet for people like you! Those working in recreation. Since 1952, RFABC has been able to recognize excellence in the field through its awards program. Many outstanding individuals, groups, provincial zones and facilities have been honoured over the years.
Please browse through the various individual award listings by clicking the button below. The following awards are open to members for nominations.
- Bill Woycik Outstanding Facility Award
- Dave Dauphinee Memorial Trophy
- Gerry Morgan Memorial Trophy
- Harry Atkinson Memorial Trophy
- Joyce Fordyce Facility Programming Award
If you know someone who deserves that 'red carpet treatment' for their hard work and dedication to the recreation industry. The nomination form is found through the button below! The form only takes 15-20 minutes to complete, and the deadline to submit is March 1st!
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John Bate Award of Merit
Conditions of the award: any person within the Association for meritorious service to the Association.
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Bill Woycik Outstanding Facility Award
Awarded to one outstanding new or improved facility in the province each year. Conditions of the award:
A recreation, sport or leisure facility that is relatively new or a newly renovated facility. It also must demonstrate meeting a community need, innovations in design, energy management, operations, revenue generation, and services. The facility or community must also have a member of good standing within the RFABC.
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Bob Muir Memorial Trophy
This memorial trophy was named in honour of Robert John McNaughton “Bob” Muir. Conditions of the award: This award is presented to the member of the Association who, in the opinion of the President, has made an outstanding contribution to the Association during the year.
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David Dauphinee
Memorial Trophy
This trophy was named in honour of Dave Dauphinee who was the First President of the Association.
Conditions of the award:
Willingness to assist fellow members throughout the Association, dedication and involvement within the Zone for service to overall growth of the Association, or for an outstanding new member of the Association for their dedication and achievement in their community or facility.
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Aubrey Enterprises
Associates' Award
This award was created in 2016 by Ron Aubrey who was the President of the and long serving Education Chairman of the Association. Conditions of the award are: For their outstanding contribution to the Association by an Associate Member during the year. The immediate Past President and Associate Director in consultation with the Executive Director will select the recipient and the award shall be presented at the Conference Trade Show.
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Past Presidents Award
This is a plate that is presented annually to the most effective Zone.
Conditions of the award are: Percentage of attendance at zone meetings, number and content of zone meetings, contributions to the magazine by zone, attendance at the conference by zone members, workshops/seminars conducted by the zone.
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Joe Dukowski
Memorial Bursary
This memorial bursary is named in honor of the first Secretary-Treasurer and also the longest serving President of the Association. The bursary ($500) is for a student enrolled in the Recreation Leadership Diploma Program at Langara College in Vancouver, BC. Conditions of the award: The full-time graduating student enrolled in the fourth term of the program must have demonstrated to the Department faculty members a talent for and an interest in recreation facilities’ operation, as well as a genuine interest in pursuing a career in the field. The student must also demonstrate attributes of a diligent self-starter who works hard to accomplish goals that benefit others.
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RFABC Associates' Scholarship
RFABC Associate Members added a scholarship ($500) to help support a deserving student each year. Conditions of the award: It is presented to the second-year full-time student as chosen by the Instructor who showed strong leadership and a high level of interest and aptitude in the RECR 1162 course during their first term of study. The recipient must also demonstrate a willingness to help their fellow classmates during the Outdoor Field School component of the course.
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Ron Aubrey
Instructor of the Year
Ron has served in many positions on the RFABC board including as President and as Education Director.
The recipient shall receive a year’s free membership for the following year.
Considerations for the award: has provided an exceptional level of educational instruction to students, has contributed to furthering the goals of the Association, has developed and delivered new teaching ideas, techniques or programs.
The Education Director, Education/ Marketing Manager and Immediate Past President will select the recipient.
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Joyce Fordyce Facility Programming Award
Joyce led by example and was involved with the technical aspects of recreation facilities and in establishing the Ice Facility Operator designation.
Considerations for the award: Individual must be currently working full-time for a minimum of one calendar year in the programming capacity within a public or private recreation facility, must be currently employed in front-line program positions and excludes supervisory or management staff. Nominations may be submitted by members.
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Island Zone Education Grant
Established by the RFABC-Vancouver Island Zone to recognize the significant contributions and service from the Zone’s long serving members and their commitment to support educational contributions and commitment to the RFABC. Conditions of the grant: Must reside within the Vancouver Island Zone, must be employed in the parks, recreation or community development industry or a student currently enrolled in a recognized recreation studies program, must complete an on-line application and agree to terms of the grant, must provide the RFABC Island Zone a written summation of how the grant was used or alternatively attend a zone meeting to speak to the usage.
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Polar Engineering Climate Action Award
This award has been established by the RFABC and Polar Engineering to recognize a recreation facility that is an industry leader in climate action by taking on and implementing a bold climate action project, implementing cutting-edge green technology, and drastically reducing its carbon footprint.
Conditions of the Award are: Must be a sport or leisure facility in BC, must have completed this project in the two previous calendar years, must have completed a bold climate action project by either implementing new technology or achieving deep carbon reductions, and must be a member in good standing with RFABC.
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Island Zone:
- March 2nd (Oak Bay)
- April 23-27th (Conference - Penticton)
- May 25th (Westshore)
North, Skeena-Bulkley, Cariboo
- February 28 (Online, Zoom)
Kootenay, and Lower Mainland Zone:
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None Scheduled at this time.
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Memberships - Why Choose Us? |
Membership in the RFABC provides access to a wealth of resources and connections:
- Information from regulatory agencies
- Networking
- RFAM Access
- Facility 2 Facility publication
- Discounted rates
- Free job postings + more
There are several types of memberships to meet your needs and budget; Individual, Facility, Platinum, Retirement, Student (FREE), and Associate.
Building a career network starts with an RFABC membership!
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There are over 45 job postings currently on RFABC's Job Board! Some examples are
- Building Services Worker: Saanich
- Facilities Lead Hand: Port Moody
- Recreation Facility Worker 2: Surrey
- Summer Student, Lifeguard, Special Events, Camp Coordinator: Smithers
- Ice Rink & Snow Tube Attendance: New Zealand
- Recreation Programmer: Oliver
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Requests for Info, RFP'S, For Sale Items, and Resources |
Are you looking for information on operations, policies, procedures? Do you have a request for proposal? Are you trying to sell something? RFABC's new website has a Classifieds Page and a Resources Page. Send your items to us, so we can do the hard work for you!
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RFABC Courses are constantly being added to the website, so please check regularly for updates! |
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Feb. 27-Mar. 3 | New Westminster, BC
April 24-28 | Dawson Creek, BC
May 1-5 | Trail, BC
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June 24-25 | Kelowna, BC
June 27-28 | Victoria, BC
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REFRIGERATION
OPERATOR (RO)
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March 20-31 | Creston, BC
July 10-21 | New Westminster, BC
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REFRIGERATION
SAFETY AWARENESS
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BUILDING SERVICES
WORKER 1
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February 18-19 | Langley, BC
March 4-5 | New Westminster, BC
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BUILDING SERVICES
WORKER 2
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February 25-26 | Delta, BC |
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CHLORINE SAFE
HANDLING FOR POOLS
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February 21 | Powell River, BC
March 5 | Delta, BC
April 15 | Victoria, BC
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February 25-26 | Port Coquitlam, BC
March 5-19 | Online Remote
March 18-19 | Castlegar, BC
April 2-16 | Online Remote
Apr. 30-May 14 | Online Remote
June 4-18 | Online Remote
July 2-16 | Online Remote
August 6-20 | Online Remote
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February 18-19 | Oak Bay, BC
Feb.19-Mar. 5 | Online Remote
Mar. 19-Apr. 2 | Online Remote
April 16-30 | Online Remote
May 14-28 | Online Remote
Jun. 18-Jul. 2 | Online Remote
July 16-30 | Online Remote
Aug. 20-Sep. 3 | Online Remote
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May 27-28 | Campbell River, BC |
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WEST SHORE PARKS AND RECREATION IS GETTING CREATIVE WITH RECRUITMENT! |
The campaign supports their longer-term recruitment/retention efforts in recognizing the unique contributions of every individual on the team.
This is a win for everyone working in recreation! Check out the video!
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RFAM (Recreation Facility Asset Management)
The RFABC, in collaboration with Marmak Technologies, has customized a user-friendly software application. This new software application will greatly assist recreation facility professionals in the collection and management of recreation facility asset data. The basic service is available at no cost, to all RFABC members; with a fee for service when certain modules are activated.
RFAM includes modules that will assist with:
To arrange for an overview webinar presentation, please contact, John Tarantino at Marmak Information Technologies or for more information visit RFAM.ca
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UPDATED CONTACT INFORMATION
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We realize that life happens and things change. Please take moment to update your profile through the link below if your email address has changed. If you have any questions or concerns about the contents of this e-news, please email communications@rfabc.com
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