BRVCA Annual Report 2020- FINAL

Accomplishments 2020
Under the Umbrella
Continued strategic direction to develop “umbrella” structure of BRVCA using the model of the Hornby Island
Residents & Ratepayer’s Association www.hirra.ca.
After operating as an informal group in 2020 we added the Bear Working Group as an official committee of the
BRVCA.
Maintained
In 2019-2020 we had 17 board members as a result of aging bylaws and significant interest.
There were 9 different staff/contractors throughout the year.
Board Governance
As a result of significant interest and outdated bylaws, in 2019-2020 we had 17 board members. An extensive
board governance and orientation process was completed.
COVID – 19
Developed specific COVID 19 safety plans for our operations including the Museum, Community Resource Building
and Haylmore Heritage Site.
Developed a tourism based COVID 19 plan and messaging and placed it on our websites and media.
Organized and delivered a Red Cross funded program to make personal protection equipment (PPE) available to
community residents in response to Covid-19.
Significant Advancements or Completions
Organized and delivered a Red Cross funded program to make personal protection equipment (PPE) available to
community residents in response to Covid-19.
Bralorne Pioneer Mines Office Building
The Bralorne Pioneer Mines Office Building was purchased in 2017 and is owned fully and outright by the Bridge
River Valley Community Association. The building was purchased with the intent of conserving this historically
significant building and undertaking the adaptive use of it primarily for the Museum.
Late in September the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District agreed to add the building to its Heritage Register which
will begin the process of official recognition of the heritage value of the building.
Normal maintenance and repairs have been ongoing. Due to damaged front stairs, a temporary repair was
completed to ensure their safety.
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