From Thursday, June 12, 2025, to Friday, June 13, 2025.
Manteo and Eldorado Resort
3762 Lakeshore Rd
Kelowna, B.C., V1W 3L4
Phone: 250-860-1031
We have secured a group rate starting at $279 + taxes/night at the Eldorado Resort Kelowna.
The conference rate is available during your stay. Book your group rate for the conference.
Book by the end of the day on May 12 to secure your room at this rate.
Limited on-site parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis at a rate of $15 per day. Alternatively, paid public parking is also available at the Kelowna City lot located beside the resort.
Our June conference is designed to tackle the pressing issues that matter most to our members. This year, we are focusing on resiliency and finding ways we can work together and strengthen our collective voice to ensure a strong community social services sector — because we are stronger together. We are altogether better!
We are excited to announce Mohammed Hashim as this year’s keynote speaker. Mohammed Hashim is the CEO and Executive Director of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation, and has worked as a human rights advocate in Canada for the past two decades. The conference agenda will also include a presentation from the Federation’s new Executive Director, a panel presentation showcasing stories of community collaboration and impact, and concurrent sessions focusing on sector updates and insight.
The Federation AGM will follow and include an opportunity to learn more about the Fed’s strategic priorities as well as a presentation from CCSEA’s CEO, Sandra Case.
The Federation Annual General Meeting is for members and invited guests only.
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Many thanks to our friends at the Federation Association Benefit Plan for sponsoring this event and the always popular Networking Reception after the conference. This plan has been a central part of The Federation since 1984, and we are very thankful for this relationship and their ongoing support.
Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities: Interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at the event? Contact Kathy at kathy@fcssbc.ca for more information.
Accessibility: We’re committed to ensuring that all our members and guests can fully participate in our events. If you require accessibility assistance, please reach out to us at info@fcssbc.ca.
Need help: Have a question or need more information? Feel free to email us at info@fcssbc.ca. We’re here to help!
Regular attendee ticket: Standard price $389
Member ticket: Member early bird price $239
Affiliated ticket: Early bird price $239
AGM only: Complimentary
The Federation’s Travel Subsidy is available to help offset the costs of participation for Federation members (especially smaller and remote organizations). The application form [PDF] is available here. For more information, contact The Federation office.
Friday, June 13th, 2024
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Manteo at Eldorado Resort
3762 Lakeshore Rd, Kelowna, B.C.
Federation Members & Invited Guests Only
Breakfast will be served prior to the start of the meeting.
The AGM will include board elections for a number of positions. Volunteering for a spot on the Board of Directors is an excellent opportunity for members to get more involved with The Federation, engage with other members and sector partners, weigh in on key issues, and influence the direction of our organization over the years to come.
The Federation’s 2025 Annual General Meeting will occur on Friday, June 15th, following the conference on Thursday. The AGM will wrap up by noon to give members time to catch flights home or time to get a head start on their sunny weekend in Kelowna.
The Annual General Meeting Agenda will be emailed to Federation members prior to the event. Please note: There is a separate registration for the conference and AGM.
*The AGM is for Federation members and invited guests only.
1. Registrants who cancel 30+ days prior to the event (by May 13, 2025) will receive a refund, less a $25.00 per person administration fee.
2. Registrants who cancel 15 – 29 days prior to the event (between May 14 – May 28, 2025) will receive a 50% refund less a $25.00 per person administration fee.
3. There will be no refund issued if cancellation occurs within 0 – 14 days of the event start date (on or after May 29, 2025) or after the event has started.
4. If you do not cancel within the above-noted time frames and have chosen to pay by cheque or e-transfer, you are responsible for the registration fee and will be invoiced accordingly.
5. Registrations are transferable to a different person for the same event. Please contact The Federation office at info@fcssbc.ca for assistance with this. Registrations are not transferable to another event. Registrations are only transferable once.
6. Registrations made after the online closing date and non-registered at-door arrivals (space permitting) will be invoiced at the full event rate plus a $25.00 per person administration fee.