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  • 08 Oct 2019 11:46 PM | Stephanie Chiu (Administrator)

    The BCFPA newsletter, The Grapevine, is now out! Volume 5, Issue 4 is now available here! Enjoy! 

    https://drive.google.com/open?id=1tkslsiZEw83JW7W_AYunIzOAs_d8REdR

  • 23 Sep 2019 9:09 PM | Stephanie Chiu (Administrator)

    BCFPA executives and members from government, industry, and academia share their experiences to help students become better prepared for their career plan. Students from UBC and BCIT will have chance to meet and share their opinions and passions.

    Location:
    Room 1501
    UBC Life Building, 6138
    Student Union Blvd,
    Vancouver, BC

    Food, drinks & snacks will be provided!

    Admission: Free for students! Limited spots!

    Please RSVP to: shenmiao.ivy.li@gmail.com before September 24, 2019!


  • 23 Sep 2019 9:09 PM | Stephanie Chiu (Administrator)

    We recognize it takes a combination of both hard work and educational funding for most students to achieve their goal of a post-secondary education. That's why we've developed a scholarship fund to help encourage student funding and interest in food protection in BC.

    For 2019, up to two scholarships will be available in the amounts of $1500 and $1000 and will be awarded to two BCFPA student members who meet the criteria. Students selected to receive scholarship awards must attend a future BCFPA event to receive the Scholarship Award Certificate. It is intended that the 2019 Scholarship Awards will be presented at our Annual General Meeting in January 2020.

    To be considered for the scholarship awards, please fill out the application form and email your application and essay to the BCFPA Vice President at justin.falardeau@ubc.ca. Applications must be submitted no later than November 15, 2019.

    The Scholarship Poster is available here.


  • 11 Sep 2019 8:12 PM | Stephanie Chiu (Administrator)

    Help UBC Students Prepare for a Career with Your Company

    Dear Food Science Industry members,

    UBC's Food Science program is undergoing a Curriculum Renewal Project to ensure the quality and alignment of our undergraduate program within a rapidly evolving industry. Given your employment in the food industry, you are ideally suited to provide feedback to help our program best prepare future graduates.  We value the insights and perspectives that your expertise can provide. The survey should take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete and can be accessed via the following link:

    https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2sYXYV8dbmOf3j7

    For any questions, you can reach us at food.renewal@ubc.ca.  We thank you in advance for your time and support of this project, and we look forward to working together in increasingly collaborative ways.

  • 21 Jul 2019 12:44 PM | Stephanie Chiu (Administrator)

    FYI - from our friends at WAFP:

    Please join us September 18 – 20 in Chelan, Washington for the 68th annual Washington Assn for Food Protection Conference.  The planning committee has been working on an educational conference this year.

    Below you will find our Draft Agenda for the conference, as well as Registration Information if paying by check on our link.  For those that are paying by credit card instructions are below.  We will again be utilizing a computer site (Brown Paper Tickets) to assist with managing our registrations this year.
    http://waffp.com/wp1/

    Registrations through this site are now open and information to get to the site is below.

    Our Hotel Block is now open, and you can reserve your hotel rooms by contacting Campbell’s Resort directly at

    1 (800) 553-8225.  Please mention our group # 509382 to get into our conference room block.  Rooms go quick so please make your reservations soon by calling Campbells directly.   We have negotiated room rates ranging from $150 - $188. For more information about Campbell’s Resort, you can also check out their website at https://campbellsresort.com/ 

    As mentioned above, our registration process is now opened using the site “Brown Paper Tickets”  for those of you that wish to pay using a credit card.  You can get to the registration site by clicking on the link or copying into your browser:  https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4289525   On the site, you will be able to register and pay for the conference. $275 registration fee includes your WAFFP annual membership fee, 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches and one Banquet dinner.  You may also add-on additional meals for guests, as well as for golf. You will also be able to choose your banquet meal options on this site.

    The golf tournament will be held again at Bear Mountain Golf Resort on Wednesday, September 18th – and tee time is at 10:30 am.  The fee for those that wish to golf is $90.00, which includes 18 holes, box lunch and ½ cart.

    For those of you wishing to pay using a check, I have attached a registration form that you can fill out, print and send along with your check made out to “Washington Assn for Food Protection” and send to our Treasurer Jill Wisehart.  The information is all included on the attachment.

    For those of you wishing to help the organization by being a sponsor, you can do so by utilizing the attached sponsorship attachment to pay by check, or you can register on line at the Brown Paper Ticket Site above if paying by credit card.  All of our Platinum Sponsorships are sold out, however we still have a few tables for Gold Sponsorships still available, as well as the other options.  Contact information for Virginia Ng is on the attached sponsorship document if you have questions. 

    Finally, please register soon, as early bird prices are only good through September 6th, and will increase on September 7th.

    We look forward to another great meeting in Chelan.  Keep an eye out on our website for any agenda updates, and we will also include all registration information, as well as sponsorship information on this site, which is www.WAFFP.com

    Look forward to seeing everyone in Chelan   

  • 08 Jul 2019 10:27 PM | Stephanie Chiu (Administrator)

    Manufacturer and distributor of sanitation products for over 50 years, Sani Marc is a Canadian leader in the Food and Beverage industry.

    Spend a day with experts discussing sanitation concerns in the food & beverage industry and take part in an interesting hands-on demonstration. Attend a presentation by Dr. Jovana Kovacevic, entitled “Listeria: Monitoring, Prevention & Regulatory Challenges”, followed by the interactive workshop “Identifying the best methods for foot traffic control” led by Sani Marc experts.

    Date and Time:
    Thu, 22 August 2019
    9:30 AM – 2:00 PM PDT

    Location:
    Executive Suites Hotel And Conference Center Burnaby
    4201 Lougheed Highway
    Burnaby, BC V5C 3Y6

    Agenda:
    9:30 -9:45 am Registration & Breakfast
    9:45 – 11:00 am Presentation “Listeria: Monitoring, Prevention, and Regulatory Challenges” by Dr. Jovana Kovacevic
    11:00 – 11:15 am Break
    11:15 am – 12:15pm Interactive Workshop “Identifying the best methods for foot traffic” by Sani Marc Experts
    12:15 – 1:15 pm Lunch
    1:15 – 1: 40 pm Prize Giveaway & closing meeting

    https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/burnaby-food-safety-seminar-hosted-by-sani-marc-tickets-63899921385

  • 24 Jun 2019 12:08 AM | Stephanie Chiu (Administrator)

    Save the date! We are organizing a special event for our 20th anniversary!

    Presenting:

    BCFPA 20th Anniversary Texas Scramble Golf Tournament

    Date: August 17, 2019

    Location: Langara Golf Course

    More details to come!

    Click here for our flyer

  • 04 Jun 2019 11:04 PM | Stephanie Chiu (Administrator)

    Dr. Siyun Wang will be doing a webinar with AgriService BC tomorrow on bacteriophages in food applications: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/agriservice-bc/webinars

    Please forward to those who might be interested! Everyone is welcome to listen in on the webinar!
     

  • 20 Apr 2019 2:17 PM | Stephanie Chiu (Administrator)

    Our newsletter, The Grapevine, is now out!

    Read up on our past events and activities, and find out about upcoming events here!

    BCFPA Newsletter Vol 5 Issue 03 Apr 17 2019

  • 03 Feb 2019 11:05 PM | Stephanie Chiu (Administrator)

    Hi all,

    Please take this survey and pass along to your family and friends.

    This is to support a BCIT student project, and is open to anyone.

    The photos might take a minute to open, but it will be fun!

    https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/G6X9XVS

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