Area 03 Activists Appreciation Event
3075 Slocan St Vancouver, BC V5M 3E4 Canada
The Area 03 Cross Component Committee is hosting our annual appreciation event to honour and recognize the volunteer work of our local executive members, stewards, OHS representatives and other union activists. On behalf of all 29,000 BCGEU members in the Lower Mainland (Area 03) – thank you! You truly are the backbone of our union.
Our Activist Appreciation Event is a fun and celebratory social event for BCGEU activists. Come and celebrate with us – 80's style! You and one guest are cordially invited to attend:
WHEN: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2024
PLACE: Italian Cultural Centre of Vancouver
3075 Slocan St, Vancouver, BC, V5M 3E4
TIME: Doors open at 6:00pm
Dinner at 6:30pm
Entertainment & dancing to follow
Cocktails available via cash bar
DRESS: 80's themed attire encouraged!
Please RSVP here
· This event will sell out quickly, usually in a matter of hours as space is limited to 500 activists. The RSVP link will be updated when the event sells out. To avoid disappointment, please register as soon as you are able.
· The deadline to register for this event is Friday, October 18 @ 5:00 PM.
· A deposit of $25 will be required via credit card to secure each seat for the event ($50 for member & guest). Payment is due when you RSVP.
· The deposit will be refunded to your credit card after the event. No refunds will be given if you do not attend and/or do not check in with the registration desk on the evening of the event.
· If you are travelling from an outlying area and require a hotel room, please indicate it in the notes section of the RSVP form (see below for details).
· If you are facing financial hardship to pay the deposit or have an enquiry, please contact [email protected] or 604-215-1499 for assistance.
Event logistics
· The BCGEU Code of Conduct is in effect at all Cross Component Events. Any participant engaging in unacceptable behaviour may be asked to leave and will not be invited to future events.
· NO MINORS. THIS IS A 19+ EVENT. NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL IS PERMITTED ON THE PREMISES
· If you are driving, there is plenty of free parking at the venue.
· If you are taking a taxi:
- Taxi to the venue can be expensed using the online expense claim form only and will require a receipt.
- Taxi vouchers for the trip home will be available at the venue.
- Please note that ride share operators (Uber, Lyft etc.) are not an allowable expense under the union's financial policy.
· If you are traveling from outlying areas (e.g. Sea to Sky, Sunshine Coast) to attend this event, a limited number of hotel rooms are available for Saturday night at no cost to you.
- Please indicate your need for a hotel room when you RSVP for the event under "Notes".
- The deadline for hotel room bookings is October 17 and room requests received after this date will not be accommodated.
- For further details, contact [email protected]
· If you require childcare reimbursement for this event, please contact [email protected] A receipt will be required from your childcare provider to be expensed using the online claim form only.
· Once again you must pre-register online for this event to confirm your seat(s) and this event sells out quickly.
The Area 03 Cross Component Committee looks forward to welcoming you to our 80's themed Activist Appreciation Event on November 16!
If you cannot attend, after having registered, please be sure to cancel your RSVP.
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