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	<title>Funeral Service Association of British Columbia</title>
	
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		<title>HST Transitional Rules On Prepaid Funeral Service Arrangements</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:04:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janet Ricciuti</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Prepaid Funeral and Cemetery Services &#8211; For prepaid funeral or cemetery service arrangements made before JULY 1, 2010 .
Notwithstanding the HST General Transitional Rules for supplies of services, the HST would not apply to consideration for the part of a funeral or cemetery service that is performed on or after July 1, 2010 if the service is supplied [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><span style="color: #000080; font-family: Arial;"><strong>Prepaid Funeral and Cemetery Services &#8211; For prepaid funeral or cemetery service arrangements made before JULY 1, 2010 .</strong></span></div>
<p><span style="font-family: Palatino Linotype,Palatino Linotype;"><span style="font-family: Palatino Linotype,Palatino Linotype;"><span style="color: #000000;">Notwithstanding the <a href="http://www.bcfunerals.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/HST_General_Transitional_Rules_Notice.pdf">HST General Transitional Rules</a> for supplies of services, the HST would not apply to consideration for the part of a funeral or cemetery service that is performed on or after July 1, 2010 if the service is supplied pursuant to an arrangement in writing that was entered into BEFORE JULY 1, 2010.  </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Palatino Linotype,Palatino Linotype;"><span style="font-family: Palatino Linotype,Palatino Linotype;"><span style="color: #000000;">This rule would only apply if it was reasonable, at the time the arrangement was entered into, to expect that <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">all or a part of the consideration for the service would be pai</span>d</strong> (or put into trust) <strong>before the service is performed</strong>.  </span><span style="color: #000000;">This rule would also apply to a supply of property relating to the funeral, burial or cremation of an individual if the property is provided under an arrangement for the provision of a prepaid funeral or cemetery service that is relieved under this rule.  </span></span></span></p>
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		<title>2010 Confidential Employee Compensation &amp; Benefit Survey</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:52:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janet Ricciuti</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Uncovering The Compensation Piece To Employee Engagement, Retention and Attraction
Learn how your funeral home compares in the area of compensation.  Return completed survey by March 12, 2010 and receive one free pass to the next FSABC continuing education seminar.  This pass can be used by you or one of your staff members.   Your privacy and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Uncovering The Compensation Piece To Employee Engagement, Retention and Attraction</h3>
<p><strong>Learn how your funeral home compares in the area of compensation.</strong>  Return completed survey by March 12, 2010 and receive one free pass to the next FSABC continuing education seminar.  This pass can be used by you or one of your staff members.   Your privacy and confidentiality is protected.  Survey data will be received and compiled by a third party human resource consultant.  <strong>Take The Survey Now</strong> &#8230; <a rel="attachment wp-att-1210" href="http://www.bcfunerals.com/2010-compensation-survey/fsabc-compensation-survey-questionnaire-final/" target="_blank">FSABC Compensation Survey Questionnaire</a></p>
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		<title>FSABC Member – Updates Received Daily</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:45:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We Are Informed &#8230; So You Can Be Informed!  Check back daily to read the latest posts on news and updates!  As soon as we receive new information so will you.
Feb 19/10:  Announcement Assessment Co-ordinator
Feb 19/10:  Response From Minister and Deputy Premier Colin Hansen
Feb 2/10:   Extraction Of Electronic Devices VCH
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>We Are Informed &#8230; So You Can Be Informed!</strong>  Check back daily to read the latest posts on news and updates!  As soon as we receive new information so will you.</p>
<p>Feb 19/10:  <a rel="attachment wp-att-1194" href="http://www.bcfunerals.com/fsabc-member-updates-received-daily/announcement-assessment-co-ordinator/">Announcement Assessment Co-ordinator</a></p>
<p>Feb 19/10:  <a rel="attachment wp-att-1195" href="http://www.bcfunerals.com/fsabc-member-updates-received-daily/responsefromministerfeb19-10/">Response From Minister and Deputy Premier Colin Hansen</a></p>
<p>Feb 2/10:   <a rel="attachment wp-att-1081" href="http://www.bcfunerals.com/fsabc-member-updates-received-daily/extraction-of-electronic-devices-vch/">Extraction Of Electronic Devices VCH</a></p>
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		<title>Select Your Route To A Career In Funeral Service</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:58:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Did you know that in British Columbia there are two routes to a career in Funeral Service?  Choose either to begin the program as a Funeral Director and / or Embalmer Apprentice or enroll in the new pre-employment Funeral Service Foundation Program.  To enroll as an Apprentice in the Funeral Service Apprenticeship Program, you must [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Did you know that in British Columbia there are two routes to a career in Funeral Service? </strong> Choose either to begin the program as a Funeral Director and / or Embalmer Apprentice or enroll in the new pre-employment Funeral Service Foundation Program.  To enroll as an Apprentice in the <strong>Funeral Service Apprenticeship Program</strong>, you must secure a apprenticeship position at a funeral home who will be your sponsor/employer.  The new Foundation Program is intended to provide you with an introduction to funeral services and at the same time you will receive credit for level one technical training.  To enroll in the <strong>Foundation Program</strong> you register directly with the Funeral Service Association of BC.   Choose the route that is right for you.  <strong><a href="http://www.bcfunerals.com/about-fsabc/related-links/embalmer-funeral-director-apprenticeship-program/" target="_self">Learn More Here.</a></strong></p>
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		<title>FSABC &amp; CCABC Conference</title>
		<link>http://www.bcfunerals.com/victoria-2010-conference-program/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BC Funerals</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Victoria 2010 Voyage of Discovery
 Successfully Navigating Your Course
April 14, 15, &#38; 16

Do you know where you are headed?  Are you on track implementing your plan, or waiting for someone else to tell you which direction you should take next?  It is impossible to reach your goals without a destination.    Navigating the course should be an [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000080;">Victoria 2010 Voyage of Discovery</span></h1>
<h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #888888;"> </span><span style="color: #000080;">Successfully Navigating Your Course</span></h1>
<h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000080;">April 14, 15, &amp; 16</span></h1>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Do you know where you are headed?  Are you on track implementing your plan, or waiting for someone else to tell you which direction you should take next?  It is impossible to reach your goals without a destination.    Navigating the course should be an ongoing process, not a response when things are going poorly.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The 2010 conference offers a number of opportunities and tools to help funeral service professionals with a roadmap to ensure success!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>Register Today For Western Canada&#8217;s Premier </strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>Cemetery, Crematorium and Funeral Service Event!</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="color: #000080;"><a rel="attachment wp-att-1011" href="http://www.bcfunerals.com/victoria-2010-conference-program/victoria2010conferenceprogram_01-2/"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1011" title="Victoria2010ConferenceProgram_01" src="http://www.bcfunerals.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Victoria2010ConferenceProgram_011-115x150.jpg" alt="" width="115" height="150" /></a></span>Why attend Victoria 2010 Conference &amp; Showcase?</strong>  Click on the Conference Program and learn about the many personal and professional development seminars.  Over 6 hours of approved Funeral Director CEU&#8217;s and 6 hours of approved Embalmer CEU&#8217;s.   There will also be lots of opportunity for networking and visiting with the many Suppliers who will be &#8220;Showcasing&#8221; the newest cemetery, crematorium and funeral products and services.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Learn what&#8217;s new &#8230; Be entertained &#8230; Enjoy seeing old friends and meeting new ones!  <a href="https://resweb.passkey.com/go/fsa10" target="_self">Book Your Guest Room </a>Before March 12, 2010 at the beautiful Fairmont Empress Hotel!!  Rooms won&#8217;t last at the special conference rate of $175 per night.</p>
<h3 style="text-align: left;">Deadline for Early Bird Registration is March 1, 2010.  <a href="http://www.bcfunerals.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/2010ConferenceRegistrationForm2.pdf">2010 Conference Registration Form</a> and take advantage of the Early Bird rates today!</h3>
<p> <a href="http://www.bcfunerals.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Showcase2010ExhibitorProspectus.pdf" target="_blank"><img class="alignleft" src="http://www.bcfunerals.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Showcase2010ExhibitorProspectus_01-W200.jpg" alt="" /></a><a href="http://www.bcfunerals.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Showcase2010ExhibitorProspectus.pdf" target="_blank"></a></p>
<h2> Showcase 2010 &#8211; Exhibitor&#8217;s Prospectus</h2>
<p style="text-align: left;"> The CCABC &amp; FSABC annual conference and exhibitor&#8217;s SHOWCASE has become a &#8220;premier&#8221; event providing industry professionals with educational and networking opportunities.  From April 14 &#8211; 16, 2010 the CCABC &amp; FSABC will be holding their annual conference at the Victoria Conference Centre and Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria, British Columbia.</p>
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<h2>Showcase 2010 &#8211; Exhibitor&#8217;s Registration Form</h2>
<h3>Deadline for Applications to Exhibit at Exhibitor&#8217;s SHOWCASE is March 12, 2010.</h3>
<h3>Click on the Exhibitor&#8217;s Registration Form to reserve your exhibit space today!</h3>
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<h2><span style="color: #000080;"><a rel="attachment wp-att-928" href="http://www.bcfunerals.com/victoria-2010-conference-program/2010conferencesponsoropportunities_01-w200/"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-928" title="2010ConferenceSponsorOpportunities_01-W200" src="http://www.bcfunerals.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/2010ConferenceSponsorOpportunities_01-W200-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a></span><a rel="attachment wp-att-1101" href="http://www.bcfunerals.com/victoria-2010-conference-program/2010conferencesponsoropportunities-2/">2010 Conference Sponsor Opportunities</a></h2>
<p>As a sponsor you will receive recognition and visibility within our broad attendee base which includes cemeterians, crematorium operators, suppliers, embalmers and funeral directors. </p>
<h3>Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available!  Click on the Sponsorship Commitment Form.</h3>
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		<title>FSABC Launches New Website</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 04:23:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to our NEW and IMPROVED website!  We are working  behind the scenes on the &#8220;members only&#8221; section of the website!!  Check back soon to see the new FSABC &#8220;Circular Book&#8221; section.   Member log-in information coming soon.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to our NEW and IMPROVED website!  We are working  behind the scenes on the &#8220;members only&#8221; section of the website!!  Check back soon to see the new FSABC &#8220;Circular Book&#8221; section.   Member log-in information coming soon.</p>
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