Jeremy Hallman, Executive Director, SMACNA-BC
Spring has been a very busy around the SMACNA-BC office. As many of you probably know, our Executive Assistant, Michelle Rodford, decided to move on from SMACNA-BC. She obviously played a key role in the office day-to-day and planning of social events. We appreciate your patience during this transition and will do our best to serve the members.
On March 9 we hosted a business management program with special guest speaker Stephane McShane, titled “Driving predictable cost projections”. Turnout for the program at the Surrey Civic Hotel was great with a total of 48 guests attending. Overall feedback after the program was positive and requests have been received for some of the other course options from Maxim Consulting.
Our next dinner meeting on April 20 featured contract lawyer Nick Paczkowski from the Construction Law Group. Nick discussed contract pitfalls and described some of the horror stories from his extensive time in the business.
If you have any ideas for future dinner meetings, please contact me at the SMACNA-BC office.
SMACNA-BC Convention in Victoria
The 54th annual SMACNA-BC AGM and convention on May 4 to 7 in Victoria was a great success. We would like to apologize in advance to anyone who tried to sign up and was unable to attend. The hotel was booked in 2019 for May 2020 but was cancelled due to the pandemic. As we grow, we are starting to exceed the capacities of some of the previous locations. Our goal is to make all events available to all who want to attend.
SMACNA INC Annual Convention
Mark your calendars to join us at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona, for the 2023 SMACNA Annual Convention. Registration for the October 15–18 event opened April 20 at noon (Eastern).
By attending this one-of-a-kind event, you will have access to several unique opportunities to engage with fellow SMACNA members and be educated on emerging trends. Some of the programming options include:
• Dozens of professional and industry-specific educational sessions
• The SMACNA Product Show and Breakfast, which features new products and innovations from several of SMACNA’s industry partners
• Unique opportunities to engage with members and other SMACNA stakeholders
Incredible receptions, dining, entertainment, and fun highlights include the College of Fellows Golf Tournament and the NEW SMACNA Clay Shooting Event.
Visit smacna.org for more details and information. We encourage members to take advantage of the early registration discount.
Welcome New SMACNA-BC Member – Armacell
As the inventors of flexible foam for equipment insulation and a leading provider of engineered foams, Armacell develops innovative and safe thermal, acoustic, and mechanical solutions that create sustainable value for customers. Armacell’s products significantly contribute to global energy efficiency making a difference around the world every day. With more than 3,200 employees and 25 production plants in 17 countries, the company operates two main businesses, Advanced Insulation and Engineered Foams. Armacell focuses on insulation materials for technical equipment, high-performance foams for high-tech and lightweight applications, and next generation aerogel blanket technology. For more information, please visit armacell.com. Armacell in North America has five plants in the United States and one in Canada, with its regional headquarters in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Apprentice Grants
Canada’s Building Trades Union has announced that the next round of apprentice grants is available to Contractors as of April 1, 2023.
Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) created the In the Trades apprenticeship program to support unionized contractors in Canada by providing financial incentives to hire and effectively onboard and retain first-year apprentices.
Contractors can receive $5,000 for new first-year apprentices and $10,000 for onboarding equity deserving apprentices. If you have any questions regarding the program, please reach out to CBTU using the contact info below.
Joe Bagri
Project Manager – Western Region, In the Trades
613-889-0047
Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU)
In The Trades • Canada’s Building Trades Unions
Upcoming Events
NOTE – June SMACNA-BC Dinner meeting cancelled due to scheduling conflict
Wednesday, June 14 through Friday June 16, 2023
MCABC Business Conference
Four Seasons Resort, Whistler, BC
mcabc.org/events/mcabc-business-conference-2023
Friday, September 15, 2023
SMACNA-BC 38th Annual Golf Classic
Northview Golf Course, Surrey BC
2023-24 SMACNA-BC Elections
President: Mark Kuelle
President Elect: Mark McLaren
Past-president/Secretary-Treasurer: Phil McDonald
Director SMACNA-BC & SMACNA Inc.: Bernie Antchak
Incumbent Directors:
Al Benning
Aaron Smith
Angelo Paris *re-elected
Dan Tallifer *re-elected
New Director: Paul Charbenneau
Executive Director: Jeremy Hallman
New Sheet Metal Industry Training Board Member:
Paul Charbenneau
Honorary Life Member: Bruce Sychuk
2024 Nomination Committee:
Mark McLaren
Mark Kuelle
Phil McDonald
