Convention
Where was the 2014 Convention held?
Resort Municipality of Whistler
This man owned the con mic for most of the past decade.
Mayor Al Siebring, District of North Cowichan
Which Past President presided over the first UBCM virtual Convention?
Councillor Brian Frenkel, District of Vanderhoof
Which Richmond "office" has the highest ratio of windows to walls (i.e., windows occupy the greatest % of space)
The penalty box
What sports team did Ken most like to discuss with his co-workers?
* Based on a random survey of UBCM employee(s) who took over Ken's porfolio at one point or another *
Vancouver Canucks
Andrew Irving previously worked for which telecommunications company?
TELUS
Over the past decade, which elected official has most frequently spoken on behalf of the City of Vancouver?
HINT: Resigned in 2025.
Adriane Carr
The most recent Past President to leave local government (by losing in an election)?
NOTE: temporary/planned absences do not count.
Arjun Singh (a.k.a. Patient Zero)
How many total rooms in the office do not have a door?
Three (Amanda, Sheryl, and Raelene)
Where was Ken's retirement lunch held?
Fogg 'N Suds Restaurant
Which UBCM staff member is on pace to (finally) succeed Peter Ronald as the staff bell ringer?
Oscar
What percentage approval is needed to adopt an Extraordinary Resolution?
60%
The last regional district representative to be UBCM President?
Director Wendy Booth, East Kootenay RD
Name of the last pet to spend time in the office?
Charlie (Raelene's dog)
What was the reason for Ken's last official visit to the Richmond office?
Which former keynote speaker resigned from their position less than a month prior to speaking at Convention?
John Herdman
What comedian mentioned the resolutions process during his monologue at Convention?
Steve Patterson (2023)
Councillor Trish Mandewo is the President and Founder of what company?
Synergy On Boards Consulting Group
The photo of the Executive near the entrance comes from which year?
2023/24
30
The (Victoria) Convention theme was Diversity by Design in which year?
2020
In 2023, this Councillor (name or community is okay) disrupted the resolutions process by seeking to vary the agenda and have the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act considered immediately.
It was not endorsed in 2023... and 2024.
Councillor Zac De Vries, District of Saanich
Name the first female UBCM President or first President of colour?
Mayor Kathleen Grouhel
OR
Mayor Len Traboulay
Name five UBCM staff members that have left the organization over the past dozen years AND worked in sector three (Gary, Marlene, Bhar, Josh, Hervinder, Marylyn offices)?
NOTE: At least two team members must contribute to this answer.
Ken, Marie, Angela, Shelley, Maria S.
When he retired, Ken left a large collection of what item in the office?
HINT: Relates to local governments.
Pins from over 50 local governments.