[Bcma-l] (Fwd) BCHF Conference registrations

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Subject:        	BCHF Conference registrations
From:           	Jacqueline Gresko <jgresko@telus.net>
Date sent:      	Thu, 27 Mar 2008 01:19:11 -0700

I'm sending you the psa's below to let you know that we have extended 
the early bird registration deadline to March 31 for the New 
Westminster May 8-10 BC Historical Federation Conference.  

There is still room in the financial workshop.  It would be great 
professional development for museum people. Hoping things are going 
well for you. 
- Jacqueline Gresko Chair BC Historical Federation 2008 Conference
Committee



A CONFERENCE FOR THOSE WHO LIKE HISTORY

The British Columbia Historical Federation is holding their annual 
conference and AGM in New Westminster, one of B.C.’s first capital 
cities, to celebrate B.C.’s 150th birthday.

The opening reception on Thursday May 8th is the start of two  
exciting days to follow.  Friday morning offers speakers on themes 
related to BC’s first capital, Langley and New Westminster – the 
Royal Engineers re-enactors – Jim Wolf on New Westminster and 
Charles Hou on the Gold Rush and gold rush trails.

A book fair filled with books, new and old, about British Columbia, 
is being hosted by the B.C. Genealogical Society – if you are looking 
for something special, you might find it here.    At noon a bus 
leaves for Fort Langley and a guided tour of the Fort and other 
museums in the area.  You will also enjoy high tea at St. George’s
Anglican Church.

Saturday morning is the AGM (1 – 2 hours) with one minute reports 
about events and fund raisers,  from some of the historical societies 
throughout the province followed by lunch at the restored Victoria 
Mansion, Galbraith House.  The afternoon offers a choice of three 
walking tours – the waterfront – the Museum of the Royal Westminster 
Regiment – a tour of the historic Queens Park neighborhood.

Saturday evening is the Awards reception and banquet at the Inn at 
Westminster Quay.  This fascinating weekend gives participants a 
great opportunity to revisit some of  British Columbia’s colorful 
history and to meet and talk to “history minded” people from many 
areas throughout B.C.

May 9 – 11 in New Westminster.  Book now – limited registration.  For 
information and registration,   phone Brenda Smith 604-466-2636  or 
Ron Hyde  604-277-2627 or check our website at    www.bchistory.ca



WORKSHOP FOR NON-PROFIT GROUPS

The British Columbia Historical Federation is holding a Financial 
Workshop for Non-profit groups, especially those that are operated by 
volunteers.  The workshop’s easy-to-understand approach covers How 
to make your organization’s goals fit into a workable budget  -  How to 
track your budget and create understandable financial statements – 
Information about directors, liability and event insurance – Charitable 
tax status and completing government forms.

Talk to learn from the experts/  The all-day workshop is Thursday May 
8th  in New Westminster.  $70 including lunch.  Book now – limited
registration.   For information and registration, phone Brenda Smith
at 604-466-2636   or  Ron Hyde  604-277-2627 or check our website  
www.bchistory.ca


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Jim Harding, ED
BC Museums Association
(250) 356-5694