b'TCA EVENTSMARK YOUR CALENDARS:TCAS YEAR IN PREVIEW2024 TCA CALENDAR IS FILLING UP By Matthew BradfordTHE TORONTO CONSTRUCTIONa large waitlist, so were happy to see theTCAs Annual General Meeting is yet Associations (TCA) calendar istournament catching on.another opportunity to reconnect with the filling up for 2024. Ahead is a previewindustry. This year, the free members-only of the networking opportunities, golfThe last of TCAs tentpole events is theevent will occur on February 27, 2024, at tournaments, ski days, industry gatheringsAnnual Christmas Luncheon at the 2024the Richmond Hill Country Club and will and Young Construction Leaders (YCL)Buildings Show. Scheduled for Decemberinclude food, refreshments, industry talks, events in planning for the new year.6, this holiday networking event will onceawards and other activities.again welcome TCA members, association HITTING THE SLOPES, partners and industry leaders to anPROMOTING SAFETY WALKING THE GREENS exclusive gala luncheon and keynoteAND ENVIRONMENTAL TCAs tentpole social events are backaddress. Looking back on TCAs mostSTEWARDSHIPfor another year. The outdoor fun beginsrecent Christmas Luncheon, Pelligra2024 will see the return of Safety Month in on February 29, 2024, with the annualreports, The one we just held was ourMay. Once again, TCA will join its members TCA Ski Day at the Craigleith Ski Clubbiggest one yet with over 2,600 people.and industry peers in promoting worker in Collingwood, followed by the TCAsIts a massive event, and theres always ahealth and safety via online campaigns.Annual Golf Day on May 9, 2024, at thewaitlist, but we are limited to the number Angus Glen Golf Club in Markham. Bothof tables we can have. Safety Month is when we really drive have become top draws for associationhome the message of industry safety members and guests.While the details are subject to change,through communication channels like our TCAs 2024 networking calendar offersnewsletter or a Twitter campaign, says Our golf tournament always sells out fast,many opportunities for associationThompson. The idea is to use what we says Jason Pelligra, manager of eventsstakeholders to enjoy time with peershave to bring awareness to keywith the TCA. Even though we have aoutside of the office or jobsite. But withsafety topics.double course with hundreds of golfers,each event gaining attention, Pelligra the tournament has been selling out inadvises hopeful attendees to register atSpeaking of bringing awareness to key about half a workday for the past fewtheir first chance: You dont want to waittopics, TCAs Environmental Committee years, whereas it used to take a few weekson signing up. In the past, there wereplans to continue holding webinars to to fill up when I first started.always a few spots left to get in at the lastdiscuss various environmental policies moment, but now were selling out quicklythroughout the year. Keep an eye on TCAs Plans are also in motion to unite TCAand waitlists are growing.website and newsletter for specific dates. staff, members and partners for another summer event. At the time of print,To that end, members are encouraged toYOUNGdecisions were being made as to whetherkeep an eye on TCAs website and e-newsCONSTRUCTION LEADERSthis years seasonal get-together will takefor updates on registration.TCAs Young Construction Leaders (YCL) is shape as a patio party or a Toronto boaton track for another busy year. The group is cruise. Whatever the plan, Pelligra says theplanning several events in 2024 including: day will be a refreshing escape: WhetherMEMBERS IN THE SPOTLIGHT its a boat or a patio or whatnot, this yearsTCA Members Day is back for another yearThe annual YCL Ping Pong Tournament TCA Summer Event is going to have a greaton May 1, 2024. The day is dedicated toat SPIN in Toronto; YCL educational events, featuringvibe, and were looking at what we cangiving association stakeholders time to introduce to make it even more of a draw. showcase their companies among industrytalks and panels with construction peers. Hosted at TCAs Richmond Hill headindustry leaders;office, the event will feature a morning TCAs Summer Event is set to be followedThe MLSE TeamUp Challenge, an event by the return of the associationsforum followed by opportunities forthat has helped to raise over $235,000 Womens Golf Tournament. This year, theparticipants to exhibit their company, enjoyin support of Camp Trillium;increasingly popular tee-off is slated fora lunch BBQ and shake hands YCL Boat Cruise; and September 12, 2024. with colleagues. YCL Pub Night. We introduced the Womens GolfMembers Day is a valuable time forThese are the plans to date for TCAs Tournament around COVID, and wevemembers to get together, network andupcoming year. Stay updated on event been kind of tweaking it every yearpromote their products and services,schedules, registration times, and get more since to build on what works, reportsadds Vishawn Thompson, communicationsdetails online at www.tcaconnect.com/ Pelligra. 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