By LGMA Staff
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February 26, 2025
Call for Time Capsule Items The Time is Now…All Systems Go! Wonder how your local government predecessors commemorated launching the millennium? And what do you think local government will look like in the year 2050? Exciting news - you are invited to look back to the past and into the future! The LGMA is opening up a time capsule from 1999. Come discover what was preserved 25 years ago to commemorate the cornerstone of local government before launching the new millennium. Take part in creating a new time capsule at the 2025 annual conference and leave a piece of your community’s legacy for future generations to discover in 2050. What do you believe represents your community, local government, or the sector during these times? From a photo of the new rec centre, a news article about a recent public engagement session, to a personal item that captures the spirit of your team, we’re excited to gather items for the new time capsule that you find memorable and will give future generations a glimpse into the past while: highlighting organization or sector achievements (e.g. a press release, fact sheet, or other write-up on the achievement or innovation); sharing memories created from interactions with local government peers, communities, or th e Association (e.g. a story, photograph, ball cap, event program, etc.); best representing these times in your organization, community, or the sector; or representing the role you see local government playing within your communities in another 25 years’ time. Your local government is constantly evolving, introducing new innovations and services, and even earning recognition for these efforts. This is your chance to showcase how your community is working to improve the lives of those to come. Items going into capsule will be shared with delegates at the 2025 Conference in June. Your item could take the form of a newspaper article, press release, or fact sheet; photograph; PDF of archival documents; poster montage; or something different. Consider items printed or written with archival ink on archival paper, undamaged metal or fabrics, and glass, stone, ceramic, or uncoated PET, HDPE, or PP plastics as the safest choices to stand up to time. Computer media (discs, memory sticks, etc.) are not requested as the computer device needed to read such files may no longer be available. Please also consider the size...the smaller the item, the more we can fit in! Don’t miss your chance to be part of BC local government history that is showcased to future generations! Apply now and submit your item by May 9. As an extra incentive, there will be three prizes of $50 towards a future LGMA program, with one winner in each of the following categories: Fan favourite Best historical submission Best future thinking submission Conference delegates will vote on the fan favourite, with a subcommittee of the LGMA Board selecting the other two categories. Winners will be announced at the event. Terms and Conditions: Multiple submissions are welcome. The deadline to submit is Friday, May 9 using the online form. LGMA cannot accept any submissions with unsecured copyright permissions; consent must be secured from any individuals shown within photographic submissions. By providing a submission you understand that time capsule space is limited and due to capacity, LGMA may limit the quantity of items included. Items must be shipped to the LGMA office to be received no later than Friday, May 30 th , OR may be brought directly to the Conference in Kelowna and submitted to LGMA staff by 3:00 pm, Tuesday, June 10 th . Be sure to attach a label stating your local government alongside a brief explanation of the item and why you feel it best represents your community/organization/the sector etc. Prizes must be accepted as offered. There is no cash or alternative prizes, in whole or part. Thank you for helping to celebrate the local government profession by co-creating a keepsake for future generations!
