Moyra Turner Award and President's Award
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Do you know of a BC Innkeeper who deserves an award?
 The Moyra Turner Hospitality Award identifies and recognizes the member
innkeeper who best exhibits hospitality among both guests and members
of the Guild, and who best promotes the concept of hospitality. This
prestigious award was first awarded in 2002 in memory of founding
member Moyra Turner, an innkeeper in Vancouver. Moyra was the "glass-half-full" kind of person, who went out of her way to offer her guests
the very warmest hospitality and best accommodation experience. This is
the Guild's highest honour.
The President's Award is awarded for outstanding dedication to the
Guild and its members, to the Guild's purposes and goals, and to the bed and breakfast segment of the hospitality industry in general. Who
among the members has gone above and beyond their work this year on behalf
of the Guild and its members? The President's Award has been awarded
since 2007, and each year we have had multiple recipients, so
there are some dedicated members among us!
Nominate for the Moyra Turner Award.
Nominate for the President's Award.
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The Coast Bastion Hotel in Nanaimo is offering a special conference room rate of $115 for a standard room. This offer is only available until September 26th.
To book your room call 1-800-716-6199
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Free Membership for Guild Members to Join Eat & Drink BC  All Guild members are invited to join Eat & Drink BC
Last year Guild members were offered a membership at a reduced rate and were able to advertise their Eat BC special packages, but this year it is an even better deal, free. Plus as a member of Eat & Drink BC you can join the BC Restaurant & Foodservices Association (BCRFA) for just $50 a year (regular rate is $299). Your $50 membership will give you all the benefits of full membership, including credit card rates, so check out their benefit package
The Guild is a sponsor of Eat & Drink BC! The organization aims to promote the consumption of locally grown and prepared foods, so it is a great fit for Guild members. The Eat & Drink BC website is currently being updated, so you will be directed to the BCRFA page to register your B&B. To take advantage of this offer register before September 20th.
Guild members who signed up last year with Eat BC! need to re-register this year.
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Time to Register
for the 2009 Conference
This  year's conference Triumph Over Turbulent Times is being held in Nanaimo on Oct 27-29. It will feature a trade show, guest speakers, seminars and a wealth of information for innkeepers looking to give themselves that professional edge that will make running their B&B easier and more profitable.
In addition there will be social events which include a gala dinner and silent auction on the final night.
Don't delay ... register now!
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Can you Offer a Prize?
Back Row (left to right)
Maurice Schrubb, Neil Reinhart, Ken Hewer, Gordie Robinson
Middle Row (left to right)
Anya Janaszak, Judy Bilodeau, Faye Gordon, Marlene McIntosh
Bottom Row (left to right)
Fiona Shrubb, Vivian Reinhart, Jolynn Green
The conference committee is looking for donations for door
prizes and the silent auction. Can you put a package together or can you
talk to a supplier that you deal with and ask them for a donation? All
proceeds will go to the Conference Legacy Fund to give the organizing
committee of the next conference a great start to keep these events
affordable to all innkeepers. Please contact Fiona at Copper Kettle B&B. |
Four Easy Steps
for Membership Renewal  1. Log into the membership homepage and enter the Members Lounge by logging in the green box on the right.
2. Select "My Account" in red on the left side of page.
3. Click on the "Renew Membership" link.
4. Update and edit your membership listing. This is a very important step.
This information will be used by the brochure committee to produce our
2010 brochure. We can eliminate a lot of problems if your updates are
accurate and current.
Don't forget membership expires on September 30th!
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Membership Rates
You can also choose a listing on the Guild's website,
The cost is $195, but you get a $100 rebate when the Guild logo on your site is linking back to the Guild's website.Last but not least, networking with, and referrals from, other members of the Guild.
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Sincerely,
British Columbia Bed and Breakfast Innkeepers Guild
September, 2009
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