AGM GROUP PHOTO 2009

This year we had a record number of attendees to our EVTA of BC 2009 Training Event in Nanaimo and positive feedback from attendees and this years presenters indicates that this years training event was a great success. The attendees were offered three days of classes with more choices than ever before.   Thanks to our Associate Members for providing trainers and financial donations, their generosity contributed to the success of our event.  Please have a look down this page for our thanks to our Associates.  

There were some firsts for EVTA including a news broadcast on ‘A’ Channel News with interviews with Les Venables and Rick Euper on what EVTA is all about and the importance of this specialized training.  EVTA also had a display at the Chiefs Fire Expo that generated a lot of interest in our Association and featured a draw for paid attendee for 2010 was offered and will be drawn in Sept.  Both of these events will help get the word out about EVTA of BC and what we can do for emergency services and the technicians of the future.  

The 2009 AGM elected a new Secretary for the Association. We welcome Bruce Labelle from Nanaimo Fleet Services as new Secretary.  Thanks to outgoing Secretary Larry Rumney for his past efforts and support.  Les Venables was re-elected as President for another 2-year term.   Thanks to everyone who filled out our Conference Survey.  This will help us for our planning of EVTA Training Conference 2010 in Pentiction BC.  Members can log onto the members section where you will find photos and a slide show of this years event.  Thanks to everyone for making it a great success!  We look forward to EVTA of BC Training Conference 2010 in Pentiction BC.

Jerry Gallant - Trades Director, Jamie Holmes - Treasurer, Tom Hooker - Vice President

Bruce Labelle - Secretary, Les Venables - President

The Executive and Membership of EVTA of BC would like to thank our Associate Members for the overwhelming support and contributions to the success of our 2009 Training Conference in Nanaimo, BC.   

The following EVTA Associate Members made it all possible: 

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Spartan Chassis Inc – provided Multiplex trainer, Mike O’Neill and sponsored our Meet and Greet 

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Hub Fire Engines and Equipment Ltd – provided Pump trainers Joe Sward and Buck Cross and sponsored our first day coffee breaks 

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Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd - CEO John Witt provided Aerial training and sponsored lunch the same day. 

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Patriae Marketing Inc.- Mark Biernat provided Seatbelt Indicators and Data Recorders training and sponsored lunch at the pump-testing site. 

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Fireforce Apparatus Ltd. – Tony Jumeau provided Lifting it Right training and sponsored our shuttle bus for our windup event. 

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Whelen Engineering Company Inc. – Harvey Goresline and Associates provided trainer Jeff Bauman for a Whelen Lighting and sponsored lunch the same day.  

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WFR Wholesale/ Pierce Mfg – provided trainers Fred Willis and Les Rea for Pierce Independent Front Suspension  

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CPL Systems provided Greasing Systems trainer Chris Woodward  

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Radio Works Communications Inc provided NFPA Federal Signal trainer Mark Yager. 

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KGC Fire Rescue Inc provided Extrication and Rescue Tools training by George Klemm 

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Weldon Inc. A division of Akron Brass – provided Multiplex trainer Jeff Dilgren. 

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MegaTechnical Holdings – sponsored a  lunch break 

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First Specialty Vehicles - for the 6th year sponsored out windup banquet.  

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Rom Corporation provided ROM Door training by Terry Bay

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Cummins Inc provided trainer Ross Somerville for Cummins Engines 

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Thanks goes out to the City of Nanaimo  - the Fire Department who provided trucks for training, a site for the pump testing and for EVT exams, to the IT Department for providing screens and projectors for our training sites, and to Public Works for providing office support when needed. 

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Thanks to our shuttle bus drivers Don and Gary

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Thanks also to the following businesses for providing give-a-ways for out Registration Night and Windup Banquet.

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Kal Tire Richmond,Napa Richmond,.Acklands Nanaimo,

Lordco Nanaimo, Berks Intertruck Nanaimo 

NOTICE OF MEMBERSHIP AND DUES 

EVTA of BC Dues run on our fiscal year from May 1^st - April 30^th yearly. Dues are now

payable for 2009-2010.  Dues notices have been emailed to all members.

 OVERDUE NOTICES HAVE BEEN EMAILED 

We encourage you to support your Association.   Your paid dues will show your commitment and allow us to continue to build our Association.

Click here to download dues notice and invoice.