Newsletter Issue 5 – March 2004
161 Attend Conference 2004
Pictures at bottom...
Consensus Is...
Conference 2004 ended with delegates leaving for home with a feeling of much achieved in such a short time span. Giving the Conference a thumbs up for an overall great success.
The conference committee was over whelmed by the response. Delegates were still registering Friday morning. The final figure attending was 97 delegates, 27 partners, 17 non-members, 14 exhibiting representatives and 5 quests.
From the noise level at the Wine & Cheese Reception everyone seemed to be having a great time. The manager of the Yacht Club was saying that it’s the most laughter she has heard in a long time. The doors were finally shut at about 10:30pm.
Friday saw the start of the Annual General Meeting. The most significant items were the rise in annual dues from $100 to $125 and the election of new directors. Then onto the Port of Calls. Each year the Port of Calls get better and better as speakers seem more at ease with the program. This year having pictures of the each harbour was fabulous idea. Thanks go out to Robin Richardson for organizing the pictures and operating the projector.
The new venue for workshops was received whole-heartedly and we will report the full contents of the workshops in a later column.
As John Panusa, WCB spoke on WCB regulations and tradesmen working on harbour property. As I was looking around a number of delegates were taking notes. And I assume thinking our we in compliance. All in all John Panusa enlighten us on a number of facts regarding how to handle WCB issues at our harbours.
The overall consensuses from evaluation forms were workshops the best yet. The only criticisms was they were 30 minutes to short and the electrical workshop be repeated.
The Friday banquet was well received, the buffet was plentiful and the entertainment very well received.
Everyone left giving a thumps up and looking towards 2005.
Delegates Pick New Board
Delegates from the six regions pick their Regional Directors for 2004.
Lower Mainland
John Tee - Director
* Stan Watterson - Director
Sunshine Coast
Carol Doyle - President
South Island
Janet Rooke - Director
Middle Island
* Linda Franz – Sec/Tres
North Island
Hiltje Binner - Director
North Region
* Rick Hill – Director
* 1 year left in a 2-year term
Workshop
Electrical Presentation
Facilitator
Jim Allen
Why are there certain harbour power systems where 115 volts drops to only 95 volts at the point of utilization?
When cables are extended over long distances and there are no transformers the voltage at the source may be 120 volts however because of cable resistance voltage will be lost in the supply cables. The farther the distance the more the voltage will drop.
Current design requires 600 volts to provide the higher punch for the distances and transformers to step down where the power is needed.
Pro’s and Con’s
3 Phase and 1 Phase Wiring
3 Phase
- less wire/more power.
- ability to run larger pumps
- (5 HP to 50HP)
- pumps can be large for keeping live fish fresh in holding tanks
- the ability to run/operate most 240 V motors and devices at 208 V.
1 Phase
(Smaller harbours)
- good for small motors up to 5 HP.
- convenience outlets on floats
What do you need in the way of spare fuses?
December, 2003
December, 2003 3rd. Edition
"M e r r y C h r i s t m a s"
& "H a p p y N e w Y e a r"
Wishing You and your Family
The HAABC and the Sunshine Coast Conference 2004 Committee would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
It is that time of the year when we look to the past and forward to the New Year. We cannot change the past but we can resolve to try and shape the future with hard work and purpose.
Enjoy the Christmas & New Year festivities. We look forward to seeing you all at Conference 2004.
Notice
The Harbour Authority Association of B.C. (HAABC) Board herewith gives notice of their next Annual General Meeting to be held in Gibsons, B.C. on Friday, February 6, 2004 at 9:00am, Camp Elphinstone, Conference Centre and to conduct such business as deemed necessary according to its constitution.
Stan Watterson,
Chairman, HAABC
Important Conference Times
Thursday, February 5th -18:00hrs
Wine & Cheese Reception
Registration
Friday, February 6th - 8:00hrs
Meetings/Workshops/Speakers/
Registration/Banquet
Saturday, February 7th – 08:00hrs
Meetings/Workshops/Speakers
Adjournment – 14:00hrs
Have You Registered?
The "Early Bird" cut off date for registration is fast approaching, December 31st to be exact. Don’t waste a minute! Fax your registration in today and book your room. We would prefer your cheque with the registration form or you can give it to us on registration day.
Port of Calls
Those who have never been to a Conference and for those who have.
At each Conference harbours are asked to make a short report 3 to 4 minutes long on their past & future harbour activities.
Such as:
- Number of vessels moored. Fishers, commercial & pleasure
- Major & minor projects
- Major emphasis for 2004
- Vessels visitations
- Overall past year’s assessment
- Financial Assistance
HAABC at their last board meeting passed a motion whereby financial assistance will be available to Harbour Authorities who cannot afford to send delegates to the AGM/Conference 2004.
To apply for financial assistance telephone, write or e-mail the Financial Assistance Committee below. They will review your application and assess your need.
To obtain "Assistance Application Forms" contact: -
Tracy Bate, Executive Secretary
HAABC
790 Oxford Place
Campbell River, B.C.
V9W 7Y7
Tel: 250-923-5292
Fax: 250-287-8495
batefamily [at] telus [dot] net
Janet Rooke, Harbour Manager
P.O. Box 2636
Sidney, B.C.
V8L 4C1
Tel: 250-655-4496
Fax: 250-655-4880
tha [at] shawcable [dot] com
It is hoped that this assistance will enable financially stressed HA’s to come to the Conference.
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B.C. Ferries Foot Passengers
Delegates traveling as foot passengers to the conference please note: There will be transportation available for you at the conference.
The conference committee has arranged pick-up from and to the ferries. The same for air travelers from Sechelt and transportation to and from your motel to the conference centre.
The only requirement is that you notify us when you will be arriving.
For airline travelers from Vancouver Island please get in touch with Tracy Bate, Executive Secretary @ 250-293-5292 who will help you arrange regular flights or be part of a charter.
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Partners
Free Time
On Friday the 6th there are two itineraries we have put together for you.
Art on the Waterfront Painting Workshop. This daylong workshop is ideal for the beginner & intermediate artist. It will be held at the Harbour Annex.
Ursula Medley, a professional artist, has been teaching art for years and is one of the most popular instructors at the Malibu Arts Retreat. Her work is displayed at the Vancouver’s Children’s Hospital, Chateau Whistler and the Empress Hotel.
Cost:- $98 pp
Includes Painting Workshop, Lunch & Supplies plus GST.
Min 6 max 14 and must be booked prior to January 16th.
"Eclectic Arts & Cultural Tour" Visit budding & high caliber artist at work at home quilting, pottery woodworking, other creative art forms and general sightseeing.
Your knowledgeable guide’s commentary will highlight the many hidden homes & talents of artist’s on the Sunshine Coast.
Cost:- $85 pp - 6 hr Tour & Lunch
$45 pp - 3 hr Tour (no lunch)
Min 4 max 8 and must be booked prior to January 16th.
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Harbour Of The Month
Malcolm Island
Sointula
Malcolm Island’s population is approximately 1,200 and is sandwiched between Vancouver Island and the mainland. The island is 15miles long and 3 miles wide and is linked to Port McNeil by a 25-minute ferry ride.
Malcolm Island was first settled in 1883 by a British temperance society. Then in 1901 a party of Finns from Nanaimo founded Sointula. The commune collapsed in 1905 but the Finnish culture still exists today. Sointula is unincorporated and the hub and seaport of the Island. In 1931 Laurie Jarvis, a Sointula Finn, invented the gillnet drum, revolutionizing the commercial fishery.
The Lions Club of Malcolm Island formed the Malcolm Island Harbour Authority, in 1983. They have 2400ft of moorage serviced by 20 & 30-amp service. As of October they had 54 fishing vessels, 33 pleasure craft and 34 other types of vessels. During this past summer they had 300 visiting craft. Their board is made up of seven directors of which 3 are fishers. (1 of the 3 is retired)
Yes! They have an office with washrooms, showers and Laundromat. At this time they are installing a floating breakwater.
Lorraine Williams, Manager, says and I quote, "Sointula is a working harbour and is the heart of the community. A lot of pride and volunteer input and work in many different ways has happened here. Any Dollars made by the harbour goes directly back into the community." Unquote.
Oh Yes! Sointula boasts the best salmon fishing in the world. Now there’s a challenge!
Sointula 1910 BC Archives
Sointula 2003
To days harbour is located in a bay south of the old harbour.
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Fisherman’s Son
Little Johnnie watched his Daddy's boat tie up at the Government Wharf just by his school playground. He saw Aunt Jane going down the dock and into the wheelhouse. Curious, he went down to the boat and saw Daddy and Aunt Jane in a passionate embrace. Little Johnnie found this so exciting that he could not contain himself as he ran home and to tell his mother.
"Mommy, mommy I was down at the wharf and I saw Daddy's boat come in and tie up and Aunt Jane go aboard. I went down to look and he was giving Aunt Jane a big kiss, then he helped her take off her dress. Then Aunt Jane helped Daddy take his pants off and all, then Aunt Jane........"
At this point Mommy cut him off and said, "Johnnie, this is such an interesting story, suppose you save the rest of it for suppertime. I want to see the look on Daddy's face when you tell it tonight."
At the dinner table, Mommy asked little Johnnie to tell his story. Johnnie began his story about seeing Daddy on the boat. Then seeing him undressing and laying Aunt Jane down on the bunk.
"Then Aunt Jane and Daddy started doing the same thing that you Mommy and Uncle Bill used to do when Daddy was away fishing."
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Harbour Electrical System
Workshop
Jim Allan, Electrical Technician with Public Works Canada will be holding a workshop on electrical maintenance at the upcoming conference. Many of you have met Jim on his visitations to your harbour.
The session would include such subject’s as: -
demonstration of plugs burning out & why.
how to look for large power losses in the harbour.
power distribution.
what to ask for when ordering components.
how to hire the best electrician.
why current leaking into the harbour is serious.
how to look for power outages.
Boy! What an opportunity to listen to an experienced technician who has work around harbours for many years.
"Tidal Currents" has learned that Jim is nearing retirement and has wanted to do a group session with all the Harbour Managers for sometime.
Now is the time for you to get to know what those electrons keep doing to your electrical system.
Register for Conference 2004 now and make a list of questions to ask Jim. It’s an experience you won’t want to miss.
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Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary
Pacific Region
The Coast Guard Auxiliary (CGA) on the Pacific Coast is comprised of over 1,400 volunteers with a total of 49 units and 120 vessels. These volunteers are on a 24/7 stand by to respond to all marine incidents on the Coast when called upon. They are literally slaves to their pagers.
The CGA is made up of volunteers both men and women. They give of their free time and are committed to the purpose of marine rescue. Every time they are called for a marine search and rescue operation they put lives are on the line. In many cases they are the first responders or asked to assist the regular force.
The CGA is involved in one third of the Search And Rescue (SAR) related incidents that occur on the Coast. They also assist in helping local mariners in courtesy vessel inspections.
SS Valencia
The SS Valencia outbound from San Francisco on its final voyage - 1906
The SS Valencia a 77-metre steamship that worked out of San Francisco ran aground east of Pachena Pt on the west coast of Vancouver Island in Jan 1906. Rescue attempts failed and the ship was dashed to pieces on the rocks. It was the worst marine disaster on the West Coast. 126 of the 164 passengers and crew died.
This disaster led to construction of the West Coast Trail in 1907-1910, after a telegraph line was strung between Victoria and Cape Beale in 1899-1900. The trail allowed boats and life-saving equipment to be carried to the scene of shipwrecks along the coast. Cabins were built to house shipwreck mariners. After 1950 the trail was no longer maintained. It was re opened in 1969 as a hiking trail. The trail is so popular reservations are required to hike the trail and it all started with the sinking of the SS Valencia.
Pachena Point is located 12km south of Bamfield and is equipped now with a light station. Many a ships have run aground with a great loss of life on the West Coast of Vancouver Island. Those stories will be told another time.
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Plan
One Man’s Opinion
It is this One Man’s Opinion you must "Plan For The Future" or you’ll be left behind.
I do not mean planning 15 to 30 years down the road but on a 1, 5 & 10 - year basis. It’s important to have a plan for your harbour. If your community has an Official Community Plan (OCP) which most communities do, you should be part of that plan. Your harbour is the heart & soul of the community.
Regardless of the size of a harbour or revenue income a "plan for the future" is necessary. It is called a "business plan" but with a visionary outlook. Without one you would be spitting into the wind.
A business plan is a plan to help you move forward in an organized fashion. It keeps your Harbour Authority on track, gives SCH and your community insight on what you wish to accomplish.
As I said I like 1, 5 & 10 – year plans. The one-year allows you short-term goals and keeps up enthusiasim within the Authority. Five years allows you to take on larger projects and time to raise the necessary funds. The ten year plan is a visionary plan one that helps the HA and the community come together on revitalization within the community.
It doesn’t matter how large or small your HA is or if you think you are the Lone Ranger. Have a plan because everyone wants to see some light at the end of the tunnel. That’s this "One Man’s Opinion."
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Fly The Flag
Flags are a symbol that identifies people belonging to a group. The National Flag of Canada and the flags of the provinces and territories are symbols of honour and pride for all Canadians.
The National Flag is flown on all federal government building and properties, airports, and military bases and establishments within and outside of Canada.
When three flags are displayed, the National Flag should be in the centre. The second ranking flag, the provincial flag, is placed to the left of centre, and the other to the right. When you fly the American Flag, it should be placed to the right as it is always a welcoming sight for visiting American.
The rules applied by the federal government are in no way mandatory for individuals who wish to fly the flag on private property.
I am a great proponent of flying the Maple Leaf at all Harbour Authorities and not only on federal buildings but on as many other establishments as possible.
At the conference we will distribute one Canadian Flag to each harbour courtesy of SCH.
Lets show our pride in our country and fly the Flag.
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Where To Hold Conference 2005
The Board of HAABC had been wrestling with where we should hold our annual conference.
The reason is each year it has been a struggle to find a Harbour Authority. That is willing to take the responsibility of holding the Conference since it takes a fair amount of organizing. It has to be some place that will hold 125 delegates plus exhibitors. In many communities this isn’t possible.
There is a suggestion, a foot, that the AGM/Conference be held each year in Vancouver. The reason for this is that the venue would be relatively the same each year and less of an organizational burden. Also, delegates coming in from the North Coast and Northern Island Regions would fly directly into Vancouver and would not have the hassle of finding ways to reach other communities and therefore less costly.
Also, it need not be Vancouver every year but could be held in other large cities such as Nanaimo or Victoria.
The HAABC Board will be looking into the pro’s & con’s of such a move.
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November 2003
Conference 2004 Theme
"Plan For The Future"
Three Months To Go
Now is the time to commit to Conference 2004! Start right now to discuss who from you authority will be attending Conference 2004?
Time is fast approaching the early bird registration dead line, as was mentioned in the October issue. It would be nice to have a minimum of two delegates from each harbour; the Harbour Manager and a Director from each Authority. So lets get cracking and have the best attendance ever.
February 5, 6 and 7th.
The agenda this year is structured around more participation from the delegates through workshops and talk back. There will be lots of time for you to network with other Directors, Harbour Managers and exhibitors
Enclosed with this issue of "Tidal Currents" is your first package of information to Conference 2004. Don’t waste another minute, fill out the registration form, make a copy for yourself and mail it now.
Remember to meet with your board on issues and topics you and your authority are interested in. Then bring them forward at the panel discussion. Your motto should be "come prepared and with your own agenda".
How is it possible for Robin to stand behind Dave and Dave to stand behind Robin at the same time?
(Answer Page 2)
Registration Package
Included with this issue of "Tidal Current" are a number of forms.
Delegate Registration (2)
Traveling Instructions
Vancouver Island Delegates transportation guidelines.
What we have tried to do is remove all the worry and anxiety out about where Gibsons is and how in the hell do we get there! We have given you times and options on transportation. We have laid out simple instructions and you will enjoy a relaxing trip to the Sunshine Coast.
Agenda
Highlights
The Conference Agenda this year is modified slightly to give the delegates more time for questions and answers. One of the changes is that exhibitors will not be presenting like they have in past years. Also we are allowing more time for delegates to go to the exhibitor’s tables, discuss their products and learn more about what they have to offer in the way of services.
We will have three workshops with groups rotating through all the same topics. There will be speaker’s presentations and a round table panel discussion with all delegates participating.
Theses changes are suggestions from past conference delegates. We have taken your evaluations from the past two years. You have said, "let us take home new ideas and not have the same old, same old year after year".
There will be a speaker from the WCB talking on prevention, a speaker on harbour maintenance, and speakers from SCH.
After the Friday night buffet you will be entertainment by the renowned Coast Fiddlers. The Coast Fiddlers are a group of young people between the ages of 13 and 21. They have preformed all over Canada. You won’t want to miss this foot stomping performance by these delightful young fiddlers.
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The Circle of Life
I am The Centre Of My Universe but I do not live here alone.
Each move I make creates a ripple in someone else’s Ocean.
Each breath I take affects the air all around me.
Each word I utter falls on someone else’s ears.
That which I touch is felt by another.
That which I do will certainly affect another.
We never know how far reaching something we say or do really is until it returns to us….
And it always does.
ALL THINGS IN LIFE FORMS A CIRCLE.
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HAABC
Meet In Vancouver
October 27th. - The HAABC Board held it's quarterly meeting at Steveston Harbour Authorities Board Room. The meeting convened at 12noon.
The following were business highlights.
Treasure’s Report
General Account $14,639.74
Conference Account $4,094.85
President’s Report
Chairman, Stan Watterson suggested in his report that Regional Directors contact their harbours either through a meeting or via telephone conference. They should discuss whom they wish to have represent them as Regional Director for the coming two years.
The following Regions are open for elections.
South Island
North Island
Sunshine Coast
Lower Mainland
Nominations will only be accepted from the floor during the time of the AGM.
Old Business
Travel Subsidy motion was moved/passed offering HA’s who do not have the financial means, to apply for financial aid to help them attend the AGM/Conference. Application forms can be obtained from Tracy Bates, Executive Secretary, @ 250-923-5292 or Lynda Franz @ 250-287-7931.
Proposed bylaw change – "first time membership applicants joining after June 30th shall have the membership fee prorated for the remaining months to December 31st.
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P-RHAAC
The Pacific Regional Harbour Authority Advisory Committee (P-RHAAC) held their meeting October 28th at the Delta Airport Inn. This was convenient as many members were attending the HAABC meeting the previous day.
Susan Steele, Regional Director SCH chaired the meeting with all members present.
We had a full agenda with such topics as: -
Harbour Health Initiative (see page 4)
New Canada Corp Act.
SCH/Mandate/Long Term Planning
Insurance issues
Fee Collection/Maximizing Revenues
And many other general topics were discussed regarding Harbour Authorities.
Answer: - Robin & Dave standing back to back
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Harbour Of The Month
Comox Valley Harbour Authority
The name Comox comes from the Salish word "Komoux, Land of Plenty". Besides having a beautiful harbour, the Comox Valley is known for its recreational services
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The Comox Harbour is unique in its membership role. To be a member you must be a fisher, and own or be part owner of a vessel with homeport Comox. Elizabeth McLeod, Harbour Manager takes pride that the majority of vessel owners are members. Elizabeth says the number of fishing vessels is steadily growing, because of the facilities
At this time of year there are 200 to 350 moored vessels at one time and there are 800 to 1500 transient yachters May though September.
They have 4 live-aboards who have lived there for number of years. With good live-aboards in a harbour it makes for extra security.
They are very proud of their sales fish dock. Where shrimp, prawns, crab and tuna are sold on a regular basis. Fish is also available during openings. Christmas Eve 2002, 64 people were waiting on the docks for the shrimp boat to arrive.
They have 20 & 30 amp pwr on all floats as well as 3 phase for the fish sales dock for vessels with freezers.
Make a point of visiting with Elizabeth to obtain further information about Comox Harbour.
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The Talking Clock
Harbour Manager was proudly showing off his new boat to a couple of his fisher friends late one night. The Harbour Manager, a little drunk after being at the Legion led the way to his aft cabin where there was a huge brass gong.
"What's that big brass gong for?" one of the fishers asked. "It's not a gong. It's a talking clock," the Harbour Manager said.
Seriously?" asked his astonished friend.
"Yup" replied the Harbour Manager.
"How's it work?" the second guest asked, squinting at it.
"Watch" the Harbour Manager said. He picked up a hammer, gave it an ear shattering pound. The three stood looking at one another for a moment.
Suddenly, a live-aboard on the other finger screamed, "For god sake, you idiot.... it’s ten past three in the morning!"
WCB
The Conference Committee is pleased to announce the Vice-President of Prevention, Roberta Ellis Workmen’s Compensation Board will be one of several speakers at the Conference.
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WWII
Coastal History
During World War II 1939 - 1945 there were six RCAF Flying Boat Stations on the West Coast. Station Ucluelet, Alliford Bay, Prince Rupert, Coal Harbour, Bella Bella and Vancouver.
The Flying Boats, or if you prefer seaplanes. Were supported by four RCAF crash boats. The Malecite, Takuli, Montagnais and the Huron.
They were 70’ long built of plywood, and powered by twin V12 Packard’s developing 2,700hp. They cruised at 35-37 knots and could sustain at full throttle 47 knots.
When an aircraft was forced to ditch or a surface vessel was in need of help. Whether the call was from arm services personal or civilians. They were the first responders regardless of weather and radar was unknown at that time. The RCAF Coast Watchers relied on them for medical emergencies and redeployment.
These small boats patrolled every day between Vancouver and Prince Rupert from ’40–’45. The Marine Section was drastically reduced after the war and does not exist to day. They were for runners of today’s Coast Guard.
M235 – Huron (to the right)
Editors father command the RCAF M235 - Huron from ’42 –’44
"The purpose of life is a life of purpose"
Gumboot Navy
There is probable only a few fishers who are around that would remember the Gumboot Navy.
So ask around the old timers at your harbour and see if any remember.
The Gumboot Navy was the informal name for the Fisher’s Reserve, a reserve unit of fishers within the Royal Canadian Navy formed to patrol the BC Coast during WWII. It was established early in 1939 as the threat of war loomed, and expanded to a maximum size in 1943 of 42 boats and 975 men just after the attack on Pearl Harbour. Recruits used their own fish boats out fitted by the navy with guns and equipment. The unit disbanded in May 1944 as the fear of Japanese invasion passed.
Gumboot Navy 1943
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Painter’s Lodge
Painter’s Lodge is a world-famous fishing resort at Campbell River. Ned Painter was a boat builder who arrived in Campbell River with his wife June, in 1924. He built wooden rowboats and sold and rented them, and in 1926 the couple opened a rustic camp, known a spit Camp, at the mouth of the river. In 1930 they built a small cottage resort and in 1938 opened Painter’s Lodge and had many celebrities as guests. The original historic Lodge burnt down in 1985 and was replaced by a modern facility.
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One Man's Opinion
Communicating
I am curious as to how many Harbour Managers or their Directors communicate with other harbours on such topics as delinquent accounts, skipped vessels, maintenance problems, etc.
Why do I ask this question? Because the HAABC website was seldom used effectively and Lynda Franz of Campbell River had taken it upon her self to develop a simple e-mail service for all 47 harbours to communicate by. What is disappointing only seven harbours signed up for the service and it is not costing HA’s a red cent.
We know the website was not the greatest but it was all we had at the time. (A new website is now in the works)
Is it that your harbour doesn’t care, is it because you don’t understand how to use it, is it because you’re to busy or is it because you don’t wish to be part of the process.
I personally don’t think a week goes by that your harbour doesn’t require some information to do with your operations. You probably call Small Craft Harbours to answer your questions but they do not have all the answers. They have a wealth of information but not on all of the managing side of things. I believe you will find more help on the day-to-day operations from your fellow Harbour Managers.
Helping one another out and communicating with one another will strength the ties between Harbour Authorities.
It’s this one man’s opinion "you do what you have to do". As long as you are doing something!
The Race Is On – Bones Bay
SCH Pacific Region-Harbour Authority Health 2003/2004 Plan
October 2003 Update
HA Regional Support
Regional Secretariat support through the HAABC
Regional Conference travel subsidy support-SCH will match HA donations.
Fire Prevention Workshop
Workshops –John Lewis facilitator, Seafire Consultant
Nov 8 & 9 – Sayward (host) /Zeballos
Nov 15 & 16 – Cowichan (host) /Crofton/Sooke
Nov 29 & 30 – Saltspring (host) /Galiano
2 Spring Workshops, harbours & dates to be announced
HA New Directors Package
SCH has sample packages from HA’s and has reviewed them for best practices information.
Completion of sample package planned for Fall 2003.
Socio Economic Study-Phase II
Gislason Study has been well received (Phase I)
Developing Phase II will be a more detailed look at economic impact/benefits of harbours in 1-2 specific areas or regions.
Goal is to contract project in Fall 2003–Completed 2004.
HA Maintenance Training
Begun reviewing possible maintenance workshop topics that can be offered as modules over several years.
1st module-Maintenance of Electrical Harbour Systems
Also looking to develop possible 2nd and 3rd modules by Spring 2004.
HA Board Governance Training
Working with Volunteer Vancouver in the development of series of 2-4 pg handouts on HA Board topics for distribution to all HA Directors in the region.
Each issue would discuss up-to-date tools, techniques and strategies to assist in building some effective boards (effective meetings, recruitment and orientations, community outreach, risks and liabilities, etc.)
Plan to complete first handout in Fall 2003, and if successful, 4-5 more will follow.
HA Long term Planning
4 harbours have been identified for long-term business planning support: - Port Hardy, Queen Charlotte City, Port Edwards, and Gibsons.
Combination of internal/external approaches will be tested together with the HA Business Planning Guidebook.
HA Communications
Potential facilitators/consultants with experience in working with no-profit organization in "getting their word out" in their communities, have been identified. Presentation could be piloted at upcoming HAABC Conference.
HA Services Directory
Directory of harbours and harbour services currently in progress.
Paper copy, and possibly internet-friendly version, to be completed Fall 2003
October, 2003
October, 2003 First Edition
Conference 2004
Stan Watterson, Chairman of the HAABC, is pleased to announce that Gibsons Landing Harbour and the Pender Harbour Authorities will jointly host the 2004 AGM & Conference.
Stan welcomes all HA’s to the conference in the Town of Gibsons, February 5, 6, & 7th. Stan encourages all Harbour Managers to attend and at least one Director from each of the HA’s.
It is important Stan says to the host HA and the HAABC who put a lot of time and effort into coordinating the conference. It’s imperative that we support them and the Association
Conference Committee
Harry Doepel, HAPH
Carol Doyle, GLHA
Dave Foss, HAPH
John Hayes, GLHA
Terry Rhodes, GLHA
Tidal Currents
The last edition of "Tidal Currents" was just prior to Conference 2000 held in the Gibsons Landing.
So here we are again gearing up for another conference. The 2004 Committee held its first meeting this past May and has started planning the conference around your evaluations of last year’s conference. The Committee is striving to have a conference that will take into consideration your expectations and incorporate as many of the 2003 evaluations suggestions as possible. If you have a suggestion or topic you would like to see on the agenda. Send us e-mails or write and we will do what we can to accommodate you.
Registration forms will be mailed with the November issue of "Tidal Currents"
Arnold J. Walter
Retires
After 12 years as General Manager of Steveston Harbour Authority, Arnold Walter retired this past, July 31st.
Arnold came to Steveston Harbour Authority as the General Manager on July 15, 1991. Over the 12 years, Arnold was instrumental in developing and implementing most of the administrative, financial, operational, personnel, environmental policies and emergency procedures. Under his guidance the face of Steveston Harbour changed considerably with numerous capital improvements under taken. In partnership with Small Craft Harbours. Arnold along with the Board of Directors and staff, numerous repairs was completed to buildings, wharves, floats, much needed paving, five new storage buildings constructed and a boat ramp. All did much to improve the safety and security of customer services.
Prior to coming to SHA, Arnold spent 3 years as the manager of the community college in Creston. Before Creston he served 25 years in the RCMP in Alberta in various capacities such as the Non Commission Officer in Charge (NCOIC), Stony Plain Detachment and NCIOC Compensation Branch. Arnold served also in general policing in such locations as Jasper, Wainwright, Athabasca, Stony Plain, and Leduc.
Arnold was born and raised in Saskatchewan and graduated from high school in Punnichy, Saskatchewan. Arnold joined the RCMP in ’62 and in ’87 retired at which time he took the position of Manager of East Kootenay Community College (now known as the College of the Rockies) in Creston. During his time in the RCMP he received his BA in sociology in ’76.
Arnold and his wife Lynda have moved to Peachland, B.C. to their retirement home.
Arnold was one of the founding members of the HAABC and was Secretary Treasure of the Association for the first five years.
Arnold was also one of the founding members of the Richmond Rotary Evening Club and the Rotary Club of Steveston and was also a member of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce.
Arnold J. Walter
The Harbour Authorities of B.C. wish you and Lynda good health and many years of life’s enjoyments. Thank you for your contribution to the HAABC.
2003 Evaluations
Topics
The most talked about topics on the evaluation forms of Conference 2003.
What You Enjoy Most
Networking with other harbours.
Ports of Call.
Lunch with a friend.
Roundtable talks.
The access to valuable information.
What You Enjoy Least
Not enough time between and after sessions to mingle.
Too much repeat information.
Limited new knowledge received.
Suggestions For Change
More time for visiting Exhibitor Booths.
Have all visual aid equipment in operating order.
More mingling at Banquet.
Fewer speakers and more round table discussions and networking.
More workshops.
Specific Subjects For Speakers
Long term strategic planning from SCH.
Threats to the commercial fishing fleet.
Ongoing saga re-derelict vessels.
How can we obtain quicker environmental approval and permits?
Harbour Of The
Month
"Ocean Falls"
Ocean Falls is located on our central coast 480km north of Vancouver, 170Km E. of Port Hardy and 88Km west of Bella Coola at the head of Cousins Inlet and 24Km from the open Pacific. The only way to visit Ocean Falls is either by water or air. Ocean Falls boost a population of approximately 60+ people year round swelling to 145+ in the summer months. The inhabitants of Ocean Falls are well known as the "Rain People" as they have an annual rainfall of approximately 180 inches.
The Ocean Falls Harbour Authority Corporation (OFHAC) was incorporated on January 1, 1998; there are seven directors.
The dock consists of three floating fingers: one is owned by the DOT, designated as a seaplane float. They have two other floats with 230 metres of dock space, which are provided with fresh water and electricity. The OFHAC main season is May thru October where they will see 400+ vessels and in their off-season the vessels are mostly fish vessels and hand loggers boats. The winter is long and only a small number of vessels use the facilities.
The next edition of Tidal Currents could feature your harbour!
A TALL ONE ON THE ROCKS
The CPR Princess May hit a reef near Alaska’s Sentinel Island early one foggy morning in August 1910. Passengers, crew and cargo were safely removed before retreating tides left her high and dry. The Princess May was left lodged upon the crags for nearly a month before tugboats could pull her free? Damage 50’ gash by 18" wide, was repaired. She served for nine more years on the Coast. Then she was sold and took a tour shipping fruit in the Caribbean before being scuttled in 1930 off Kingston, Jamaica.
HAABC Mandate
The HAABC Mandate it to establish effective communications between Harbour Authorities, foster a good working relationship, exchange information and network, establish a professional standardized policy manual, and educate users, staff and directors.
One of the many discussions by members at the Conference will be how can we up hold the HAABC’s Mandate?
So be prepared to discuss openly the health of the HAABC, and is your HA taking or willing to help take more responsibility, and how better can we network and communicate between HA’s.
Quick Quote
Get the facts first. You can
Distort them later.
-Mark Twain-
Partnership
February of 2003 a partnership between Small Craft Harbour - Pacific Region and the HAABC was created to form the Pacific-Regional Harbour Authority Advisory Committee (P-RHAAC).
The purpose of this regional advisory group is to assist the Small Craft Harbours program in outlining some of the principal concerns affecting HA’s, to work on common issues, to share information and views on matters that effect HA’s, and to improve communications and consultation between HA’s.
Members to the Advisory Committee were jointly appointed through the HAABC and SCH.
For more information, please contact any one of the following committee members or your Area Chief.
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Members for HAABC:
Hiltje Binner – Port McNeill
Wally Erickson – False Creek Linda Franz – Campbell River (*)
John Hayes – Gibsons Landing
Rick Hill – Port Edward (*)
Ben Mabberley – Whaler Bay (*)
Bob Olsen – Queen Charlotte City
Paul Ryan – Quadra Island
Brian VanDorp – Steveston
From SCH: -
Susan Steele - Regional Director.
Sarah Murdoch – Program and
Bus. Advisor
Three members (*) represent the P-RHAAC on the National Harbour Authority Advisory Committee (NHAAC).
A member of the P-RHAAC will report to the conference on provincial & national past & future topics that may affect HA’s on the Pacific Coast.
For The Fun Of It
So you think you know your way around the Pacific Coast??
Try This Mind-Twister.
The object of this little quiz is to take pencil/paper and write down your answers. Using your imagination, see how many of the HA’s you can name. The answers are on the back page. (No cheating)
Chicken Noodle
Female at a Forge
A Cool Beauty
Abdicated the Throne
Awake& - - - - -
Heavy Native Sweater
Famous Cowboy City
Dentures
Freedom Fries
? Impossible
Rain Drops Keep
Bubbling from the Grd.
Thar’ She Blows
Wonderland
Tail Ships
Ship’s Ballast
Spanish Explorer
Model "T"
Bottomless
The Chieftain
Where Has That Vessel Gone?
Where has that vessel gone you say? To often these are the words of many Harbour Managers up and down the coast. Vessels skipping out in the middle of the night or operators and owners opting not to pay moorage, for whatever reason. These are the worse nightmares for a Harbour Manager!
At the up-coming conference delinquent accounts and how to track vessels, and owners will be one of the workshop topics, and what are our legal rights. The harbours must have a united front in apprehending these vessels. These vessels and owners must not be allowed to get away without paying.
One of the ways is to list the delinquent vessels and owners on the new HAABC e-mail site. This e-mail address will allow your harbour to list delinquent and missing vessels. All HA’s should have received the new HAABC e-mail address. For those small number of harbours that still do not have e-mail. You will have to depend on the telephone. The e-mail address will be financially rewarding to you.
Sign at the schools library door – "Bach in a minuet"
Another sign read in a window – "Don’t stand there and be hungry.
Come in and get fed up".
True Story
In a small fishing village up the BC Coast, a Harbour Manager was walking up the wharf carrying two huge three pound live King Crabs, one in each hand- three weeks after the crab season closed! Whom should he meet at the end of the wharf but the Fisheries Officer who, upon viewing the live and wiggling crabs, says, "Well, I got you this time - with two live King Crabs - three weeks after the season closed!"
The Harbour Manager says, "No, my son, you are wrong! These are two trained crabs that I caught two weeks before the season ended."
The Officer says, "Trained like how?"
"Well my son," says the Harbour Manager, "Each day I takes these two from me house down to the wharf and I puts them in the water for a swim. While they swim I sits on the wharf and has me a smoke or two. After about 15 minutes I whistles and up comes me two crabs, and I takes them back home!"
"A likely story!" the Officer says. "Let's take them on down to the wharf and see if it's true."
So, the Harbour Manager goes ahead of the Fisheries Officer to the end of the wharf where, under supervision, he gently lowers both crabs into the water. The Harbour Manager sets on a wharf piling and lights up a smoke, then another.
After about 15 minutes the Officer says to the Harbour Manager, "How about whistling?"
"What for?" says the Harbour Manager?
Officer says, "To call in your crabs."
The Harbour Manager says, "What crabs?"
An information package will
be enclosed with the
November issue of
"Tidal Currents"
One Man’s Opinion
Editor
Organizations are only as good as their members want it to be and the Harbour Authority Association is no different than any other organization. As I look back over the brief history of the Harbour Association and the number people who have severed on the Board. There always seems to be the same small nucleus of familiar faces that are doing all the work of keeping the Association alive. I have asked myself why do these souls continue? Is it because they like to control, like making decision for other people, like being in the limelight, or because they are committed. You think about it and make your own decision.
It’s this One Man’s Opinion that there needs to be new blood circulating through this organization. It is new fresh faces, with new ideas, and new energies that will keep this organization viable.
There are 45 plus Harbour Managers and 300 plus Directors in the Pacific Region. With 345 plus people to call on there shouldn’t be a lack of skilled people to give something back to their Association.
Now, is the time for you & your harbour to step up and be counted?
Let other harbours in you region know that your harbour is willing to do its share this coming year by representing your region.
How much time is required? "Very little!" There are three to four one-day board meetings a year, which you will be expected to attend. The expenses for travel will be borne by your harbour or you may wish to use telephone conferencing.
There is an old saying that sums ups this
"One Man’s Opinion"
The Value Of One
Can Be
The Power Of Many!
Answers
To Quiz
Campbell River
Ladysmith
Bella Coola
Port Edward
Alert Bay
Cowichan Bay
Dodge Cove
False Creek
French Creek
Mission
Ocean Falls
Saltspring
Whaler Bay
Winter Harbour
Steveston
Zeballos
Quadra Island
Ford Cove
Deep Bay
Squamish
Notice
"Tidal Currents" has been sent to all HA’s. Please make available the opportunity for your Directors and public to read.