2025 Mid Year Meeting
The Mid Year Meeting has grown over the years from a summer board meeting to a family networking event with business session speakers, committee meetings, a board meeting and leadership council meeting, as well as the DCA Town Hall. In addition to an annual golf outing, many activities are planned with DCA member families in mind.
Registration for the 2025 Mid Year Meeting, to be held July 14-17 at the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, will open May 1, 2025.
DCA Mid Year Historical List | ||
2025 | Lake Geneva Resort & Spa | Lake Geneva, WI |
2024 | Fairmont Whistler Hotel | Whistler, BC |
2023 | The Lodge at Spruce Peak | Stowe, VT |
2022 | Coeur d’Alene Resort | Coeur D’Alene, ID |
2021 | Cancelled due to Pandemic |
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2020 | Cancelled due to Pandemic | |
2019 | Nemacolin Woodlands Resort | Farmington, PA |
2018 | Tenaya Lodge | Fish Camp, CA |
2017 | Fairmont Chateau Frontenac | Quebec City, QB |
2016 | Alyeska Resort | Girdwood, AK |
2015 | Kingsmill Resort | Williamsburg, VA |
2014 | Pinehurst Carolina Hotel | Pinehurst, NC |
2013 | Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort | Avon, CO |
2012 | La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa | Santa Fe, NM |
2011 | Woodstock Inn | Woodstock, VT |
2010 | La Costa Resort & Spa | Carlsbad, CA |
2009 | Spring Creek Ranch | Jackson Hole, WY |
2008 | The Homestead | Hot Springs, VA |
2007 | Samoset Resort | Rockport, ME |
2006 | Sun Valley Inn | Sun Valley, ID |
2005 | Delta Lodge | Kananaskas, AB |
2004 | Ocean Edge Resort | Brewster, MA |
2003 | Carmel Valley Lodge | Carmel, CA |
2002 | Grand Traverse Resort | Traverse City, MI |
2001 | Resort at Squaw Creek | Lake Tahoe, CA |
2000 | Sun River Resort | Sun River, OR |
1999 | Samoset Resort | Rockport, ME |
1998 | Delta Lodge | Kananaskas, AB |
1997 | Tamarron Resort | Durango, CO |
1996 | Sun Valley Lodge | Sun Valley, ID |
1995 | Stratton Mountain Resort | Stratton, VT |
1994 | Jackson Hole Resort & Tennis | Jackson Hole, WY |
1993 | Tamarron Resort | Durango, CO |
1992 | Resort at Squaw Creek | Lake Tahoe, CA |
1991 | Samoset Resort | Rockport, ME |
1990 | Jackson Hole Resort & Tennis | Jackson Hole, WY |
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Vancouver Int’l Airport – The closest airport to Fairmont Chateau Whistler is Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and is located on Sea Island in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, approximately 85 miles south of the resort. Driving time to Whistler is 2 – 2.5 hours along Highway 99, also known as the “Sea to Sky Highway.”
- Mid Year Brochure – Click here to download the DCA Mid Year Brochure.
- Fairmont Chateau Whistler Housing -Use the housing link to make your hotel reservations. The run-of-the house rate is $379 CAD, plus applicable taxes and a $15 CAD resort fee. For dates outside of the hotel block, call (800) 606-8244 and mention Distribution Contractors Association to receive the negotiated rate. Posted prices are in CAD.
- The housing and registration deadline is Wednesday, June 19th.
- Whistler Dining Guide – Monday, July 15th is a free evening. Take advantage of the many dining options at the Fairmont and in the village. Make your dining reservations early.
- DCA Event Registration Cancellation Policy – Registration fees are 100 percent refundable up to two weeks (close of business Friday, June 28th) prior to the start date of the event, minus a $200 administrative fee. Two weeks (close of business Friday, June 28th) prior to the event, no refunds will be issued. All refund requests must be made in writing and sent via mail or email to DCA. All refunds will be processed at the end of the event.
- A valid passport is required for all non-Canadian citizens.
Boasting a spectacular setting at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, Fairmont Chateau Whistler combines classic elegance with modern alpine style and full resort facilities. Discover the perfect balance of relaxation and adventure in every season, from poolside lounging to exploring the epic slopes of Whistler Blackcomb.
Listed below is a Preliminary Schedule Events for you to plan your travel.
DCA 2024 Mid Year – Preliminary Agenda** | |
Sunday, July 14 | |
8:30 am – 9:00 am | Executive Committee* |
9:00 am – 10:30 am | Board of Directors Meeting* |
10:30 am – 11:30 am | Leadership Council & Board of Directors* |
11:45 am – 1:30 pm | Board & Leadership Luncheon* |
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm | Registration |
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm | Welcome Dinner at Fairmont Chateau Whistler Hotel |
Monday, July 15 | |
7:45 am – 9:15 am | Group Buffet Breakfast & Presenter |
9:30 am – 10:45 am | Town Hall & Business Session |
11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Future Leaders Committee Meeting |
11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Trenchless & HDD Committee Meeting |
12:15 pm | Golf Outing (consecutive tee times) |
12:30 pm – 3:30 pm | Off Road UTV – Family Experience |
12:30 pm – 5:30 pm | Peak to Peak / Cloudraker Skybridge |
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Green River Rafting |
12:30 pm – 3:30 pm | ATV Experience – Singular Rider |
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Bear Viewing Tour |
Open Evening | Dinner on Own |
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm | After Dinner Desserts & Drinks on the Hotel Croquet Lawn |
Tuesday, July 16 | |
8:00 am – 9:30 am | Group Buffet Breakfast at Leisure |
8:30 am – 9:30 am | Innovation & Technology Committee Meeting |
8:30 am – 9:30 am | Membership & Engagement Committee Meeting |
9:45 am – 10:45 am | Safety & Risk Management Committee Meeting |
9:45 am – 10:45 am | Workforce Development Committee Meeting |
11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Government Relations Committee Meeting |
12:30 pm – 5:30 pm | Peak to Peak / Cloudraker Skybridge |
12:30 pm – 3:30 pm | Fishing |
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Kayak & Canoeing |
12:30 pm – 3:30 pm | ATV Experience – Singular Rider |
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Bear Viewing Tour |
1:30 pm – 4:00 pm | Craft Distillery Tour |
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm | Closing Dinner at Fairmont Chateau Whistler Hotel |
Wednesday, July 17 | Departures |
* Indicates Closed Meeting | **as of 06/21/24 |