May 10, 2023
Dear Colleagues,
We are excited to share with you that we will be holding our BCVTA BGM on May 19th during the lunch break at our Pro D Day at UBC. The two-year term is coming to a close and we will be holding our elections for new executive members during this meeting. We are looking for executive nominees to fill different roles.
The opportunity to serve as an executive member in the BCVTA provides one with a great sense of purpose, growth and contribution as an advocate for our students and collective voice within our profession. It is our hope that nominees both seasoned and new to the field will step forth and share their energy with our wonderful association.
The following positions are still requiring nominees:
President
Vice President
Member at Large for Fraser Valley region
Member at Large for Okanagan region
Member at Large for Vancouver-Sunshine Coast
BCVTA rep on the PRCVI Advisory Committee
We will also be providing a zoom meeting option for those who are unable to attend in person on May 19th at UBC.
Please consider putting forth your name as a nominee or nominating another who may be interested in becoming part of the BCVTA executive. If you have questions or considerations regarding the prospective executive roles, please feel comfortable reaching out.
Respectfully,
Gail and Mary
Co-presidents of the British Columbia Vision Teachers’ Association.
Gail Gilchrist – Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments – SD 33 Chilliwack, BC. Canada
Mary Anderson – Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments – SD 73 Kamloops, BC. Canada
Hello Colleagues!
Please accept this invitation to our open house meeting at 2:30 pm on November 29, 2022, via zoom from the British Columbia Vision Teachers’ Association. The meeting agenda is attached to this email. We welcome new ideas, input and most importantly, connection! To receive the meeting link closer to the date, please reply to Betty Nobel, Gail Gilchrist and/or Mary Anderson to let us know if you wish to attend.
Please consider becoming a member of the BCTVA if you are not already. Membership fees go towards supporting bursaries for our students here in BC and contributing to Professional Development opportunities for our continued growth. To renew or become a member, please click the link below to our BCVTA website:
https://bcvisionteachers.org/members/
Membership – BC Vision Teachers’ Association
BCVTA Annual MembershipOur annual membership is $55. Fees are due in September and membership lasts the length of the school year.CA$55.00Click here to purchase. Executive Members PositionName and School DistrictLocal Chapter Co-PresidentsMary Anderson – SD73, Kamloops-ThompsonGail Gilchrist – SD33, ChilliwackFraser ValleyVice PresidentPhilippa Giguere – SD43, CoquitlamVancouver-Sunshine Coast …
bcvisionteachers.org
Lastly but certainly not least, We will be holding gift /prize draws at the end of the meeting for those who attend and those who renew or become new members! Things are getting festive! Come join the fun!
We look forward to connecting with you.
Respectfully,
Gail and Mary
Co-presidents of the British Columbia Vision Teachers’ Association.
Gail Gilchrist – Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments – SD 33 Chilliwack, BC. Canada
Gail_Gilchrist@sd33.bc.ca
Mary Anderson – Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments – SD 73 Kamloops, BC. Canada
Maanderson@sd73.bc.ca
BCVTA Open House Meeting!
When: January 19, 2022
Where: Zoom meeting link to be sent to all interested TSVIs
Welcome all TSVIs to a new and exciting school year! The British Columbia Vision Teachers’ Association (BCVTA) would like to invite you to attend our Open House meeting on Jan. 19, 2022 from 2:30-3:30 on Zoom! Please join us to learn more about the BCVTA, connect with your fellow colleagues, ask questions and find out how you can be a part of this wonderful organization just for TSVIs!
If you would like to join us, please email either:
Co-Presidents: Mary Anderson (maanderson@sd73.bc.ca) and Gail Gilchrist (gail_gilchrist@sd33.bc.ca)
Vice-President: Philippa Giguere (pgiguere@sd43.bc.ca)
Secretary: Betty Nobel (singerbettyn@outlook.com)
We look forward to connecting with you! Your BCVTA Executive
BC Vision Teachers' Association 