Committee Resources – Silver Wings Awards

Current Chair: Harvie Buitelaar

Terms of Reference

INTRODUCTION

The British Columbia Aviation Council (BCAC), founded in 1938, has a long and successful history as an advocate and common voice for the Province’s aviation industry. Throughout the years, it had been instrumental in supporting the region’s airports, championing air operator issues and providing a strong and unified voice on political and regulatory matters related to aviation.

The Council’s role today is best summed up in its Vision and Mission Statements.  These are, respectively:

“An aviation and aerospace industry that is visible, connected and thriving.”

“To promote, stimulate and encourage the sustainable development, growth and advancement of aviation and aerospace in British Columbia.”

Organizationally, a Board of Directors provides overall governance and support to Council and committee activities. To achieve its mission, the Council has formed several standing committees aligned with the various components of industry.

Mandate

The purpose of the British Columbia Aviation Council Silver Wings Awards and Events Committee is to plan and host successful events including members only events, networking events, and Silver Wings Awards.

Composition

a. The Silver Wings Awards and Events Committee will be composed of BCAC
members, staff and volunteers
b. At least one Board member or Executive is required as liaison to the Board
c. The size should be between 2 and 12 committee members

Committe Chair

A Chair will be elected by the members of the Silver Wings Awards and Events Committee and a Co-Chair may be established to share the workload if agreed upon by committee.

Meetings

The Silver Wings Awards and Events Committee will meet as frequently as deemed necessary, but at least four times a year.
The presence, in person or by phone, of the majority of the members of the Silver Wings Awards and Events Committee shall constitute a quorum at any meeting. The quorum shall be established at the beginning of the meeting and shall be maintained for the duration thereof.

Committee Responsibillities

The Silver Wings Awards and Events Committee will:
a. Plan and host the Silver Wings Awards Gala
b. Plan and host members only events
c. Plan and host industry/ networking events
d. Plan and support the sponsorship activities of events, including the Silver
Wings Awards

Costs

Individual Committee members will be responsible for all costs related to any BCAC Committee activity (travel, accommodations, incidentals, etc.).