Membership
Larry Ozero Leadership Award
BC ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICIALS
LARRY OZERO LEADERSHIP AWARD
The Executive of the BCASBO may grant an annual Larry Ozero Leadership Award to a member, selected by the Executive on the basis of membership nominations, who has:
- made an outstanding contribution to the promotion of BCASBO activities at either the provincial or branch/zonal level; or
- by his/her actions and activities, emphasized the importance of and brought significant recognition to the role of school business officials.
The award is named after Larry Ozero, a former BCASBO President, for his outstanding leadership qualities.
LARRY OZERO BIOGRAPHY:
Larry was born and educated in Lake Cowichan, B.C. He studied accounting and business administration at UBC. After a brief career in private business, he joined the Quesnel School District administrative team as the Assistant Secretary-Treasurer and, in the mid 80s, he was the youngest Secretary-Treasurer in the province at age 32. Larry served as the School District 28 Secretary-Treasurer until the early 1990s, at which time he was given a leave of absence to accept a secondment to the Ministry of Education as an Executive Director to the Deputy Minister. During his leave at the Ministry, Larry was stricken with sciatic cancer, and passed away suddenly, ironically, on the civic election day in November.Larry had a keen interest in politics and labour relations and served as a candidate in a federal election. He also had a love of fine dining and a very sharp, dry sense of humour.
During his year as President, Larry put the BCSDSTA on the map. He worked closely with the Ministry to ensure that the Association was represented on all significant Ministry committees and was seen to be the lead on any committees related to education finance. It was during his tenure that the Association was recognized as a true partner in education in British Columbia and became a major participant in the Sullivan Royal Commission. He brought together Presidents of BCSDSTA, BCSTA, BCTF, BCPVPA and BCSSA to engage in a process of consultation and meaningful communication. He ensured that each branch of the Association played a role by consulting and visiting branch meetings. He also ensured that the Association had an international voice by strengthening the relationship with ASBO.
Larry dreamed big, inspired others, and created a legacy of ethical competency which has endured. His amiable personality, gentle nature and rich sense of humour endeared him to those with whom he worked his laughter was loudly contagious and his professionalism highly regarded.
He was a true leader who strongly believed that his Association has something to contribute to the children of British Columbia and worked relentlessly to ensure that contribution was both visible and substantive. Larry touched many lives in education and in his private life. Larry continues to be missed by those who knew him.
Thanks to Bob Ingram, Dennis Bosovitch, Dave Lockyer and Wayne Jefferson for their recollections and comments on Larry Ozero.
LARRY OZERO LEADERSHIP AWARD RECIPIENTS
| William (Bill) Burns | 1992 |
| Robert (Bob) Ingram | 1992 |
| (Not awarded) | 1993-1995 |
| Don Dunaway | 1996 |
| Peter Boyle | 1997 |
| (Not awarded) | 1998 |
| Murray Ruehlen | 1999 |
| Dave Greenan | 2000 |
| Frank Regehr | 2001 |
| (Not awarded) | 2002 |
| Wayne Jefferson | 2003 |
| (Not awarded) | 2004 |
| Joan Axford | 2005 |
| Bryan Mix | 2005 |
| Lyle Boyce | 2006 |
| (Not awarded) | 2007 |
| Sterling Olson | 2008 |
| Cameron Dow | 2009 |
| Dave Lockyer | 2010 |
| Ken Campbell |
2011 |
Revised June 27, 2011
Membership Fees
The 2011 annual membership fees are:
$1000 (plus hst) - Secretary Treasurer or first member from a school district
$ 700 (plus hst) - All subsequent members from a school district
All active members shall pay an annual membership fee to the Secretary-Treasurer of the Association in the amount determined at each Annual General Meeting for the current fiscal year from January 1st to December 31st.
The Secretary-Treasurer shall provide notice to each member of the fee payable for the current fiscal year by January 31st.
Failure to pay the established annual membership fee by April 30 shall result in cessation as a member in good standing.
Updated July 2011
Membership Application
To become a member of BCASBO please use the membership registration process available at the link below. Membership in BCASBO is restricted to individuals employed in public school districts.
Inquiries on membership in the BC Association of School Business Officials should be forwarded in writing or via e-mail, to the Executive Director for the Association: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Membership Criteria
Active Member
An active member is any person who is:
A Secretary-Treasurer of a Board of School Trustees duly appointed to the position in any School District in British Columbia in accordance with the provisions of the School Act or,
An Assistant Secretary-Treasurer of a Board of School Trustees duly appointed to that position in any School District in British Columbia,
Designated by a duly appointed Secretary-Treasurer of a Board of School Trustees as a senior member of his/her staff whose duties are in the area of financial or business administration and who makes application to the Executive of the Association and is deemed by the Executive to be eligible,
Is conversant with, and undertakes to adhere to, the Code of Ethics of the Association, may become an active member of the Association upon written application being made to the Secretary-Treasurer of the Association.
Payment of annual membership fees is a condition of membership.Associate Member.
Life Member
Life membership may be conferred at the Annual General Meeting of the Association upon any person who has been an active member of the Association, or rendered service to the Association, for at least fifteen years and who has, in the opinion of two-thirds of the active or life members present at the Annual General Meeting, rendered distinguished service to the Association and is leaving the employment of the school district or retiring or ceasing to be an active member. Past Presidents shall, upon leaving the Executive, and providing they have the necessary length of service, be automatically created life members of the Association upon leaving the employment of the school district or retiring or ceasing to be an active member