SMACNA-BC 2022 Convention

BC contractors’ most anticipated event makes a triumphant return to in-person gatherings with record attendance

By / Jessica Kirby • Photos by Dean Kalyan

There’s never been any question about whether SMACNA-BC knows how to put on a great event. From Christmas parties and dinner meetings to golf and the much-anticipated annual convention, these events are classy, well-organized, and memory makers of the highest calibre.

The 2022 convention at the Delta-Marriot Grand Okangan Resport in Kelowna was no exception.

Opening night kicked off with a reception complete with tasty treats, excellent swag, and a chance to connect with old friends. Day two was jam packed with events. Some participants competed to have the best party bus on various wine tours, and others took to the streets on e-bikes and ended their adventure with wine tastings. Families enjoyed fun and excitement at Scandia Fun Centre and Myra Canyon Adventure Park and, of course, SMACNA-BC members and guests teed off at Harvest Golf Club for a beautiful day in the sun.

The evening’s Backyard BBQ themed reception was beautifully decorated and featured teams competing to unthaw frozen shirts, stay standing in Jenga, and battle it out in musical chairs. Even the kids took turns ferociously competing for candy from one of several piniatas. Music BINGO and canned melodies topped off a great and playful evening.

Several ambitious participants rose early on Sunday for the annual fun run, sponsored by Air Systems Supplies. Participants enjoyed a soggy but refreshing trot along the waterfront and received wine, gift cards, speakers, and other fabulous prizes.

Following this was SMACNA’s one and only item of business: the AGM. Here, the board of directors welcomed Phil McDonald from Summit Sheet Metal as he received the presidency torch from outgoing president, Dan Talliefer of Viaduct Sheet Metal.

Afterward, Jeff Link, SMACNA Chapter Liaison, provided a SMACNA Inc. update.

The president’s reception and ball completed a fabulous weekend. The decor was stunning—a more sophisticated but still playful take on the backyard picnic theme—and attendees enjoyed a delicious dinner, then danced the night away to music from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s.

At the end of a much-anticipated and well-deserved weekend of social rejeuvanation, more than 200 participants went home reminded that SMACNA-BC always delivers. Thanks to Michelle, Bruce, and Rocky for their hard work in making this yet another weekend to remember. Thanks to Dean Keylan for the fabulous photos.

Save the date for SMACNA-BC’s 54th AGM & Convention May 4–7, 2023 at the Delta Ocean Pointe Resort in Victoria. ■