Vancouver Island
In 2002, the Vancouver Island Co-op Housing Association (VICHA) merged with CHF BC.
The result — one Federation serving housing co-ops across the province — has been a resounding success.
Two of the 12 seats on the CHF BC board are reserved for Vancouver Island Directors.
The Vancouver Island Council meets three times a year and facilitates communication with and among our Island members.
Vancouver Island Council
The Vancouver Island Council is made up of delegates to the Federation appointed by Vancouver Island members.
The Council meets three times a year and is a liaison between CHF BC and our members on Vancouver Island.
Vancouver Island Council meetings are the place where CHF BC’s Vancouver Island Directors report to and receive input from members on Vancouver Island. At these meetings, Vancouver Island members can address concerns to CHF BC directors and staff, and influence the formation of policies and other decisions affecting them.
Make sure your co-op has a voice and a vote at Vancouver Island Council meetings!
See the next scheduled meeting in our upcoming events page.
Email member services if you have questions.
Island Group Buying
Some of our group buying program partners service members province-wide. Others focus on Vancouver Island.
To meet the needs of Vancouver Island members, CHF BC has partnered with GFL Environmental (for waste management) as well as other province-wide partners like Trail and Rona. Over the course of a year, members have the chance to meet with our group-buying partners at Island events such as Island Council meetings.
Island Forum
Combining our annual Island Education Day and Island Council into one event means a jam-packed day full of learning and connection.
At the Island Forum, you can engage with hot topics that matter to members and your community while also developing the knowledge and skills to empower you. In the afternoon, we bring to you what is happening with your federation and the larger co-op sector beyond.
The next Island Forum will be in the Spring. Stay tuned for the date announcement.
