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General Board Meeting 2X8 & Open House Wednesday, March 30, 2011 The Vancouver Island Health Authority Board of Directors is holding its regular General Board meeting: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 10:30 am Parksville Community & Conference Centre 132 E. Jensen Avenue, Parksville, BC In addition to conducting its regular business, there will be a limited amount of time set-aside during the meeting for scheduled presentations from the public and to respond to questions from the floor, separate from the process of written questions described below. There will also be an opportunity to have questions addressed on an individual basis during the Open House. Presentation Guidelines: A written request is required to make a presentation to the Board. Requests should include the general nature and viewpoint of the presentation and groups/organizations must identify one individual as the spokesperson. Presentations will be limited to a maximum of 10 minutes. Note: Should the number of applications exceed the time available at the meeting it may not be possible to schedule all presentations. You will be contacted to confirm whether or not you have been selected to make a presentation. Presentations will not be accepted without prior arrangement. Written Questions for the Board: Questions must be submitted in advance of the meeting to allow for a formal response, which will be distributed in writing at the meeting and posted to our website following the meeting Written questions or requests for presentations to the VIHA Board must be submitted before 4:00 pm on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 by fax to (250) 370-8750 or by email to janet.shute@viha.ca or by mail to: Vancouver Island Health Authority, Executive Office, 1952 Bay Street, Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 Open House Immediately Following the General Board Meeting Following the General Board meeting there will be an Open House to allow for a general exchange of thoughts, suggestions and concerns between the VIHA Board and senior management staff and the general public.
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Dirty Harry stars in new program for BC Sport Fishing Guides Sport fishing guides on the North Island are feeling lucky today now that Harry MacDonald – aka “Dirty Harry” – is around to help them achieve the new provincial Tidal Angling Guide (TAG) Certification. MacDonald, who has seen it all during his more than two decades on the water, was one of the first sport fishing guides in B.C. to receive his professional TAG Certification. He recently completed additional training to become a TAG Assessor, one of 10 in the province qualified to certify others who want to validate their expertise in the sport fishing industry. “I wish TAG had been around 20 years ago when I first started guiding,” said MacDonald, who is the owner/ operator of Mid Island Fishing Charters and the Chair of the Campbell River Guides Association. MacDonald is quick to point out that there are guides working
today who may know how to fish, but aren’t expert at the intricacies of guiding. He has also seen instances in which some employers have allowed guides to operate unsafely. “TAG will hopefully change all that,” he added. The TAG program is unique in North America, said Arlene Keis, CEO of go2, which is responsible for managing certification and assessment for BC’s tourism, hospitality and foodservices industries. “It sets the BC sport fishing industry apart from other destinations and is a major marketing advantage for our guides and fishing lodges,” said Keis. TAG Certification is voluntary and is open to sport fishing guides who have at least 750 hours of guiding experience. Candidates write an exam and undergo a comprehensive interview with the assessor to demonstrate their
Harry MacDonald – aka “Dirty Harry – is a local fishing guide who is backing the Tidal Angling Guide Certification program.
professional knowledge and competency. In order to be assessed before the spring guiding season, applications must be in by March 31. Fall assessment will begin in late-Se ptember. More information and details on applying are available at www.sportfishing.bc.ca or www. go2hr.ca. Apart from fostering best standards, there are other reasons why experienced guides should obtain TAG certification, according
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to Owen Bird, director of best standards and practices with the Sport Fishing Institute (SFI). “For example, sport fishing businesses with as few as one certified guide will be eligible to receive medical and dental coverage and acquire liability insurance at preferential rates.” Bird adds that one of the biggest benefits for established professionals is that TAG certification provides formal recognition for all their acquired exper-
tise. “It’s a good promotional tool that lends a certain prestige.” TAG Certification is recognized and supported provincially by the Industry Training Authority. The program was developed by the Sport Fishing Institute of BC and go2, working closely with sport fishing industry representatives, federal and provincial agencies, and First Nations. About the Sport Fishing Institute The Sport Fishing Institute of British Columbia (SFI) is a registered, not-for-profit association representing the province’s recreational fishing industry. The SFI works with governments, industry and stakeholder groups to protect fish stocks and ensure predictable, sustainable recreational fishing opportunities for all recreational anglers. w w w. s p o r t f i s h i n g . bc.com
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