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BCMEA [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-01-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Shipbuilding
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- British Columbia Maritime Employers Association
1, record 1, English, British%20Columbia%20Maritime%20Employers%20Association
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- BCMEA 1, record 1, English, BCMEA
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) is the multi-employer waterfront organization, representing approximately 57 ship owners and agents, stevedores, container, bulk and break bulk terminal operators on Canada's west coast, extending from Victoria north to the Alaska border. 1, record 1, English, - British%20Columbia%20Maritime%20Employers%20Association
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Constructions navales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- British Columbia Maritime Employers Association
1, record 1, French, British%20Columbia%20Maritime%20Employers%20Association
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- BCMEA 1, record 1, French, BCMEA
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-05-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Music (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- British Columbia Music Educators' Association
1, record 2, English, British%20Columbia%20Music%20Educators%27%20Association
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- BCMEA 1, record 2, English, BCMEA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1. To advocate music education. 2. To support the goals of a comprehensive quality education as defined by the BCTF. 3. To promote the concept that the arts, including music, are essential components of a basic education. 4. To promote exellence of music instruction in every BC school. 5. To advocate maintenance of existing music education programs in BC schools. 6. To provide leadership in and encouragement of professional development. 7. To encourage all teachers of music to become active members of the association. 8. To foster an understanding of and an appreciation of music. 9. To promote the concept of a balanced music curriculum. 10. To facilitate an exchange of information within the association, and between the membership and other music/arts organizations, relevant professional organizations, and government agencies. 1, record 2, English, - British%20Columbia%20Music%20Educators%27%20Association
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Title and abbreviation confirmed by the association. 2, record 2, English, - British%20Columbia%20Music%20Educators%27%20Association
Record 2, Key term(s)
- BC Music Educators Association
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Musique (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- British Columbia Music Educators’ Association
1, record 2, French, British%20Columbia%20Music%20Educators%26rsquo%3B%20Association
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- BCMEA 1, record 2, French, BCMEA
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation et abréviation confirmées par l’organisme. 2, record 2, French, - British%20Columbia%20Music%20Educators%26rsquo%3B%20Association
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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