2023 Island Regional Conference - Canadian Parents for French - British Columbia

CPF BC & Yukon encourages Chapter reps and volunteers from our Island Region to join us for our 2023 Island Regional Conference.

This March 3rd-4th, we are presenting another of our informative regional conferences! The 2023 Island Regional Conference will take place at the Bayside Oceanfront Resort in Parksville, BC on Friday evening March 3rd and Saturday March 4th. We look forward to your participation during that weekend.

Each active Chapter in the Island Region is invited to send TWO (2) delegates at no cost to the chapter. This includes all conference programming, accommodations, meals and travel to the event.

The conference will begin on Friday, March 3rd at 7pm, with a Welcome Reception in the hotel. Conference programming will run all day on Saturday, March 4th and wrap up by 3:15pm.

Friday, March 3rd, 2023: Welcome Reception, Introductions, Games Night

Saturday, March 4th, 2023: Conference Programming

The following Chapters are invited to attend: Campbell River, Parksville Oceanside, Nanaimo-Ladysmith, Port Alberni, Saanich, Sooke and Victoria. We hope that you can join us for this collaborative meeting.

FAQs

What time is check-in? Hotel check-in is 3pm onwards. There will be a CPF registration table in the lobby open from 5-6pm.

Will dinner be provided on Friday? All guests will receive a per diem for dinner, as people will be arriving at different times. There is the option to meet in the restaurant at 6pm.

Where is the Welcome Reception? It will be held in the Tyee Room. Drink tickets will be available and appetizers will be served at the Welcome Reception from 7-9pm.

What is Games Night? We will be playing board games and learning some French in the Tyee Room. If you are interested in learning how to host a French Board Game event or just want to hang out, please stick around after the Welcome Reception.

How do I get reimbursed for travel expenses and per diems? The claim form is built into our feedback form and will be available on our website to complete after the event. Payments are made to your Chapter’s bank account.

Where do I park? There is plenty of free parking in the surface lot outside the hotel.

Questions? Email outreach@cpf.bc.ca

Thank you to all of you for your participation over the weekend!

Chapter Networking

You will have the chance to connect with your fellow volunteers and get to know what other Chapters are up to this year.

Informative Speakers

Hear from staff and other Chapter reps! We have exciting topics planned – see below for a detailed agenda.

Fun and Entertainment

Let’s connect with each other through games and sharing of our community successes.

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

COURT ROOM

Friday Evening

3:00pm onwards – Check-in

5:00pm – 6:00pm – Registration Table

6:00pm – 7:00pm – Optional Dinner in the Bayside Restaurant

7:00pm – 9:00pm – Welcome Reception and Introductions

9:00pm – 10:00pm – Games Night

TYEE ROOM

Saturday

8:00am – Breakfast

9:00am – 9:30am – Welcome from Jason Howe, Executive Director, CPF BC & Yukon

9:30am – 10:15am – Chapter Best Practices and Event Planning (Sandra Arthur)

10:15am – 10:45am – Break (Check-out by 11am)

10:45am – 12:00pm – Succession Planning (Nancy Taylor, President)

12:00pm – 1:00pm – Lunch

1:00pm – 2:00pm – New French Teacher Welcome Project (Jason Howe and Robin Holm)

2:00pm – 2:30pm – Break

2:30pm – 3:00pm – Chapter Planning and Resources (Alicia Rooney)

3:15 Conference Ends

An extra big thank you to our conference presenters, Sandra Arthur and Nancy Taylor, for taking the time to prepare and share their years of experience at CPF with us!