The British Columbia Association of Social Workers
BCASW Board Meetings
The provincial Board of BCASW meets a minimum of five times per year, in person, online, or by teleconference. The executive members of the BCASW Board meet numerous times throughout the year.
Board minutes and reports
Current and previous board minutes and reports are available in the document archive.
Open board minutes and reports archive
The BCASW Strategic Plan
The BCASW Strategic Plan is a living document developed to guide and focus the organization. It is reviewed annually by the BCASW Board of Directors to safeguard that the goals of the organization remain relevant and timely to the membership. The four end goals are Professional Advocacy, Social Advocacy, Membership Service, and a Strengthened Association.
BCASW Governance Policies
The work of a Board is called board governance. The Board of BCASW acts on behalf of its membership to make sure that BCASW achieves what it should and avoids what is unacceptable. BCASW has adopted, in principle, an adapted policy governance model. The governance policies document is a working document containing BCASW policies that may change over time with Board input.
BCASW Constitution and Bylaws
BCASW’s constitution and bylaws are available below.
Mission
We are the professional association of social workers in British Columbia and promote the profession of Social Work. We advance Social Work practice and values to create a just and compassionate society.
BCASW Logo
The BCASW logo incorporates two symbols: the dove, which expresses freedom, peace, and hope, and the hand.