News from HPBA Canada

HPBA Canada Voice

April 2012

SIPS - Kelowna BC

June 23rd and 24th - SIPS 2012

SIPS
Hosted by the HPBAC Western Chapter the SIPS event is a mix of the best of business and social.

Sandman Inn, 2130 Harvey Avenue

Kelowna, BC

Friday, June 22

Daytime Golf (optional)

Scheduled HPBA Canada Board & Committee Meetings

Evening BBQ Social (Cash Bar)

Saturday, June 23

Daytime seminars with Special Guest Speakers

Ted Topping, Creative Insights Inc. and Rick Vlahos, HPB Education Foundation

Fortis BC

Indoor Sponsored Tradeshow

Evening Wine'd Up Tour and Dinner (optional)

Includes relaxing tour to Quail's Gate & Mission HIlls Estate Winery's followed by a 3 course wine paired BBQ dinner at Little Straw Vineyards

Click here to register for this event

For more information call 604-690-4060, fax 604-523-3405 or email sips2012kelowna@gmail.com

Watch for details on all Regional events in our May Newsletter.

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Coming soon to a mailbox near you

The 2011 Annual Report and the 2012 Membership Kit will

be ariving in the mailboxes of all 2012 HPBA Canada members soon. This year the publications will be available in both English and French.

Quebec members will be shipped a French version of the combination Annual Report/Membership Kit. If you would like an English copy please email Erika Pollock at specialprojects@hpbacanada.org

and we'll send you English as well.

All other provinces will receive an English copy, however if you would like a French version let us know!

If you have not received a copy by mid-May,

give us a call to confirm your membership status.

Thank you to our Membership Kit Supporters!

Napoleon, ICC, Northwest Stoves, Blaze King, Valor and Travis Industries.

Do you want to support our 2013 membership kit? It's never too early to book your spot. Contact Laura Litchfield at hpbac@bellnet.ca .

Barbecue and Outdoor Living Trends

The results of the 2011 HPBA Barbecue Lifestyle Usage and Attitude Study are available from HPBA now. You must be an HPBA Canada member to receive the complete report.

Some Highlights...

86% of households owned a grill in 2011, an increase of 4% since 2009

Grill Ownership

Grill Purchase Intentions

Interested in knowing how much impact colour has on the choice of grill? What accessories are considered must have? What flavours of marinade, sauces and rubs are most popular? What products for outdoor living are considered essential ugrades and what are likely improvements? All this and much more is available in the report. But remember, you must be a member to access the information.

Contact Don Johnson at HPBA by email johnson@hpba.org or by phone 703-522-0086, ext. 146 to request a copy.

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Auction 2012

Our fundraising activities last year were such a success that we're hoping to do it again.

If you would like to donate an item to a live or online Auction please contact Laura at hpbac@bellnet.ca or 1.800.792.5284

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EnerGuide for Gas Fireplaces

The EnerGuide for Gas fireplaces packages for 2012 have been distributed via e-mail to all manufacturers who particpated last year or who have initiated conversations concerning the program during 2011.

If you are a manufacturer of gas fireplaces and you ship within Canada you are eligible for all the benefits of this program, which include but are not limited to:

Having your EnerChoice rated products shortlisted with FortisBC and at www.enerchoice.org
Guaranteed inclusion on distribution lists for industry updates and negotiation status
Input into the National positioning of the EnerChoice trademark, and the direction of the EnerChoice program

Not sure if you're a participant? Want to be one?

Please contact Erika Pollock at energuide@hpbacanada.org

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In This Issue

Featured Event SIPS

2011 Annual Report and 2012 Membership kit

BBQ and Outdoor Living Trends

Auction 2012

EnerGuide