Vancouver Island Club Night – Annual BBQ at CFSA and a Special Event!

Help Create a Vision and Values for BCA While Enjoying the Annual VI BBQ at CFSA!

This final event before everyone scatters for summer will begin with the annual BBQ at CFSA on June 14 (please note this is the second Tuesday of the month – not the usual meeting date).

Please bring something for yourself for the BBQ and either a salad or appetizer to share;  VI Watch will provide dessert.  After dinner, there will be a very brief presentation by BCA member, Helen Roberts, and time to socialize both during and after a focused and interactive workshop that will ultimately lead to the creation of a vision and a set of values that is consistent with BCA’s Constitution.  Similar workshops, also facilitated by Helen, are being held in Calgary (May 3) and Vancouver (June 8).

What does that really mean and why is it important?

The Vision, Mission and Values statements are integral elements of an organization’s operations (whether a multi-national corporation or a small not-for-profit like BCA).  Together, they define its reason for being and guide the development and delivery of services and activities.

And while BCA has a mission statement (“Fostering seamanship and friendship for people with an active interest in offshore cruising”) and a list of objectives, described in the Constitution and Bylaws, it has neither a vision nor a values statement.  Adding them to the existing mission statement and objectives will give the Board and Chapter Watches clear guidance when making decisions on behalf of BCA, especially those decisions that have the potential to significantly impact the Association and its members.

Why should I participate and what’s in it for me?

You are BCA. Ours is a vibrant Association of 870 active members; not since BCA was established in 1978 has there been this kind of opportunity for members to get engaged and actively participate in shaping its future.  We want your input, we want to hear your stories!

As a token of thanks for your involvement, participants will receive a small gift from the Board; the VI Watch is waiving the usual admission charge and providing dessert.

Please mark your calendar and join us for a spirited evening!