Fall Business Meeting
The Fall Business Meeting serves as a crucial platform for collaboration and decision-making among members of the Residence Life Professional Association. The meeting aims to review accomplishments, discuss key challenges, and set strategic goals for the upcoming year. It serves as a forum for sharing best practices, discussing policy updates, and outlining new initiatives in areas such as inclusion, wellness, and professional development. During the Fall Business Meeting there are also opportunities to get involved through the elections process for certain Board positions. Participating in one of our annual Fall Business Meetings is an integral part experiencing the sense of community the RLPA is known for.
The 2023 Fall Business Meeting will be held at Simon Fraser University from November 2 – 3, 2023.
Directions
Directions to Campus – http://www.sfu.ca/students/residences/contact/directions.html
Direction to Optional Social:
By car: Directions to 1920 Willingdon Ave
By Transit:
- SFU Transportation Centre catch bus 144 to Metrotown.
- Get off at Sperling-Burnaby Lake Skytrain Station.
- Take Skytrain to VCC-Clark to Brentwood-Town Centre Skytrain Station.
- Exit Train and walk to The Rec Room.
Schedule
Thursday, November 2, 2023 (All Times PST)
8:00 AM to 9:00 AM: Breakfast – Dining Commons
9:00 AM to 9:30 AM: Welcome to the FBM
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Anti-Racism Response Training Session
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 PM: Roundtable
2:15 PM – 3:30 PM Staff Presentations
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Tour of New SFU Residence Buildings
Optional Social/Dinner – The RecRoom (Note: The cost of the optional social/dinner will be separate from registration fees)
Friday, November 3, 2023 (All Times PST)
Breakfast – Dining Commons
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Keynote Session
10:15 AM – 12:00 PM: Fall Business Meeting
12:00 PM: To Go Lunch
Accommodation (Onsite)
Simon Fraser University is offering limited accommodations on campus in the newly opened Simon Hotel. The booking block runs from Wednesday, November 1 to Sunday, November 5 (for anyone hoping to stay in Vancouver and explore).
Cost
Queen W Dbl Sofa and Kitchenette ($122.00 per night + taxes)
Double Queen ($110.00 per night + taxes)
Book early to stay on-site using the following information
- Book Here
- Select “Book A Room”
- Select “Group Booking (with Code)”
- Enter Group Code “RLPA23”
- Select your Room
The block will be released back to SFU Guest Accommodations on October 20, 2023.
Inclusion and Belonging Statement
The RLPA Board has recently adopted an Inclusion and Belonging Statement at the recommendation of the Anti-Racism and Reconciliation Working Group. Please review the statement here before proceeding with your registration.
Registration for the 2023 Fall Business Meeting has now closed. If you have any questions you can contact the RLPA by email at info@rlpa.ca.