We’re excited to invite you to Discover Surrey’s 2025 Annual General Meeting & Signature Experiences Showcase—an event that goes beyond the usual meeting.

Date: Tuesday, October 7
Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Morgan Creek Golf Course

This is your opportunity to:

What’s on the agenda:

Don’t miss this chance to be part of Surrey’s thriving tourism community and discover new ways to showcase what our city has to offer.

REGISTER FOR THE AGM & NETWORKING EVENT HERE

We are seeking individuals who understand and support the important role tourism plays in our city to join our Board of Directors. 

Discover Surrey is the official Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) for the City of Surrey, operating as an independent, non-profit organization, governed by a volunteer Board of Directors representing various sectors of the tourism industry. Discover Surrey’s mission is to champion the ongoing development of unique tourism experiences and partnerships to attract visitors and create an environment in which tourism can thrive in Surrey.  Our vision is to elevate Surrey to a top-tier, vibrant, four-season destination, featuring a mosaic of iconic tourism experiences that showcase the city’s diverse culture, urban nature, and authentic community. 

There are four (4) positions available for 2025/2026:

Please submit the attached nomination form, along with a photograph, a brief biography of the nominee and a signed Director’s Code of Conduct, to nominate someone for these positions.

The deadline to submit nominations is September 21, 2025.  If you have any questions about the nomination process or whether you qualify as a nominee, please contact Mary Ann Bell at maryann@discoversurreybc.com. 

If more than four nominations are received, an election will be held at the Annual General Meeting scheduled for October 7, 2025. If only four nominations are received, the nominees will be elected by acclamation. 

Board of Directors Responsibilities: Directors work together to govern Discover Surrey through the development, approval, and evaluation of policy. Directors are bound by the Code of Conduct and Terms of Reference outlined in the Governance Manual.

Time Commitment: Directors are required to attend ten regular scheduled Board meetings plus the Annual General Meeting within a 12-month period.  Directors may, from time to time, be asked to represent Discover Surrey at various community events and meetings, and participate on committees outside of the regular scheduled meetings.