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SUMMARY:2026 Members Retreat & Gala Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:75th Anniversary ARA Members’ Retreat & Gala Fundraiser | September 11–12\, 2026 | Kelowna\, BC \nJoin us as we celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Automotive Retailers Association at this year’s Annual Members’ Retreat & Gala Fundraiser\, taking place at the Delta Grand Okanagan in Kelowna. This milestone event will bring together members from across the province for two days of connection\, celebration\, and industry engagement. \nFor registration and full event details\, please follow this link to our EventCamp site – https://eventcamp.ca/event/2026-members-retreat-and-gala-fundraiser/access \nWe look forward to welcoming you in Kelowna! \nSchedule of Events\n Friday Sept 11 \nGolf Tournament – Two Eagles Golf Course Start: 9AM \nWine Tour – Quail’s Gate\, Frind\, Crown & ThievesStart: 1PM \nChairman’s Reception – Delta Grand Okanagan Courtyard6PM-11PM  \nSaturday September 12 \nBreakfast & Registration – 8:00AMOpening Remarks – 9:00AMConcurrent Sessions  – MNP | Cyr Consulting \nTopics: Government advocacy\, fair industry rates + Standardized Operating Measures \n Concurrent Sessions – 9:15AM \nA1 – Room AA2 – Room B \nConcurrent Sessions – 10:00AM \nB1 – Room AB2 – Room B \nLunch – 12:00PM \nKeynote Luncheon Address by Dr. Tom Deans – 1:00PMSunlife Panel – 1:45PMFree Time – 2:30PM-5:00PMCocktails in the Courtyard – 5:30PMGala Dinner & Fundraiser – Awards /Dance / Auction – 6:00PM-11:00PM \nPlease note: \n\nRegistration is available through our event management partner\, EventCamp (Click “Register”\, above).\nAGM – the ARA Annual General Meeting will be held virtually on a separate date\, and is not part of the Members’ Retreat & Gala Fundraiser event.\nPremium Wine Tour and Golf require separate registration\nChildren over the age of 5 are no longer free (hotel policy).\n\n \nHotel reservations\nDelta Grand Okanagan – Kelowna\, B.C. (Note: Early Bird rates run until July 31 and also enter you into a draw to win back your cost of registration!) \n					\n									Book Now\n					 \n \nEvent Registration\nRegistration is available through our event management partner\, EventCamp \n					\n									Register Now\n					 \nEvent Sponsors\nKey Event Sponsors\n \n              \nPremier Sponsors\n     .     . .       \nÀ la carte Sponsors\n     \n .      .       \nWine Tour Sponsors\n          
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