The Association is the largest ratepayer group on the North Shore. It serves about 3700 homes in the neighbourhoods of the original Properties, Glenmore, Chartwell, Westhill and Chippendale. Paid-up members numbered 838 in 1999, although membership has gone as high as 1000. While representing and speaking out on behalf of BP area residents on issues of local interest (roads, upkeep, trees, etc.) BPAHA tries to act as a good citizen of the entire West Vancouver community and has often participated on municipal committees and studies. Environmental issues are of increasing concern.

Over the years, BPAHA spearheaded the annual Clean Sweep, the Chartwell entrance monument and Taylor Way signage, and supported many. many other initiatives, including Block Watch.

Although BPAHA does not endorse a slate of candidates during municipal elections, it hosts a local All-Candidates meeting so that residents can learn as much as they can.

As the Properties changed, so has BPAHA. Population, which was once uniformly of northern European ethnic origin, has embraced multi-culturalism and BPAHA directors have reflected that.

British Properties residents continue to be concerned about protecting the spectacular views that attracted them to the area in the first place, and to maintain the unique ambiance that results from fine, well-maintained homes nestled into beautifully landscaped lots. BPAHA is doing what it can to give them a voice.

Our Role

BPAHA was formulated upon certain principles. It is a non-partisan, volunteer organization that works to:

• represent Properties residents
• enhance the environment and quality-of- life character of West Vancouver
• work closely with Municipal Council and School Board

The Association submits an Annual Report to the Municipal Clerk including names of BPAHA Directors, the number of members and a financial report.

Membership

There are many benefits of joining the BPAHA, including:

• Active representation of our community's concerns ( trees, traffic, signage) with West Vancouver Municipal Council (representation of Municipal Council meetings)
• Support of Block Watch to enhance neighbourhood security
• Student Scholarships to our local schools (Sentinel,Collingwood, Mulgrave, Westcot and Chartwell)
• Our website http://bpaha.org/ with a community events calendar, local traffic cameras, community photos, and more
• An organization that connects neighbours with community services, events and associations
• Publication of the Hilltop News (formerly the Tally Ho), a quarterly newsletter sent to all residents of the area represented by the Association; also published online
• Community Service and Good Neighbour awards
• Special events hosted by the BPAHA: Annual General Meeting, All Candidates Meetings, Community Day, etc.
• Directors meet on a monthly basis to represent your neighbourhood and deal with issues and concerns

To join the BPAHA, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

2009 Directors

From left to right, back row: Gordon Richman, Reza Rafi, Andrew Gibbins, Max Nikpay, Heidi Inman, Fariba Farjam, Annette Denk, Claus Jensen; front row: Angela Vertone, Renate Griffiths, Mary-Lou Tindle, Francis Zago-Schmitt; missing Tricia McIver and Alan Whitehead.

The BPAHA Executives

Max Nikpay (President) and Annette Denk (Past-President)