Welcome! Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the BC Fishing Resorts & Outfitters Association. Please review this page as it explains the benefits of becoming a member, some of which are:
Lobbying -- for resource based issues with Government. We have been doing this for 29 years. Having a place to call when you feel Government isn’t listening to you
A Unique Insurance Program – very competitive rates available only to members. Covers Fire and All Risks as well as $5 Million Public Liability. Special vacancy coverage during your off season. Call Rick Frost or Sharon Ritchie at 1-800-661-6194, to see what they can do for you. They are with Barton's Insurance Brokers in Kamloops.
Bonding Program -- If you use Crown Land and are required to post a Performance Bond -- we have a program that can’t be beat.
British Columbia Sport Fishing Guide (Freshwater and Saltwater ) -- produced annually. 150,000 copies of this 80 page full colour guide are distributed through Tourism BC and all of the Info Centers, retail fishing outlets, consumer fishing and outdoor shows and more. The guide offers a listing for each member plus discounts on advertising in the guide. Check to see which of your fellow resort operators are listed. This guide goes all over the world. From our office alone we mail out over 1000 copies per year.
Marketing A comprehensive marketing program, including print advertising, web advertising, attending consumer shows to hand out member's brochures, partner in the BC Sportfishing Marketing Alliance and Guide which includes shows, print advertising, media relations, publication of the Sportfishing Guide, radio programs and more.
Internet -- all our members have a free web page, plus a link to your own website. Check out our site http://www.bcfroa.ca
Members Only -- A quarterly newsletter. A way to know what’s going on in our Industry, a heads up on important developing issues like changes in government policies, and handy operating tips.
Preferred Visa and MasterCard Rate that allows you to do everything over a touch tone phone or with a POS machine. Our program with Global Payments offers members a preferred rate of 2% on both Visa and MasterCard.
Different categories of Membership.
Small, if you gross under $20,000 per year. Annual membership dues are $325.00 + GST = $344.50
Regular Membership. Annual membership dues are $495.00 + GST = 524.70
Because our fiscal year starts on October 1st , we are prepared to pro-rate our membership dues based on the number of months remaining to September 30th.
For Regular membership multiply the number of months x $41.25 + GST
For Small membership multiply the number of months x $27.08 + GST
To validate your membership, please return with your cheque, the completed membership applicationand the signed code of conduct. Please also send in a couple of copies of your brochure.
If you need any further information, please do not hesitate to give us a call.
(1-866-374-6836)
Thank you for taking the time to look over the benefits of membership. Many of your colleagues have joined our Association -- can we work for you?
Jan Lingford, Executive Director
or
Bonnie Sonnenberg, Office Administrator bcfroa@bcfroa.ca
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