They showed their guests a taste of what the Comox Valley has to offer, and as a result, Ron Watanabe said the recent B.C. Wildlife Federation's annual general meeting was "a fantastic five days."Watanabe, the chairperson of the host committee, noted the meeting and convention hosted this past weekend by the Courtenay and District Fish and Game Protective Association (CDFGPA), was a positive affair."People were very impressed with the Valley," he said. "I really hope some of these people come back so that there's even more economic spinoffs."The federation's membership is made up of more than 100 separate and distinct clubs throughout B.C., 10 regional associations and direct members for a collective membership of more than 38,000.Watanabe noted one highlight from the 56th annual convention was a presentation of an award by Terry Lake, minister of environment, to the CDFGPA for enhancing the wild trout population in Comox Lake.Another, said Watanabe, was a surprise last-minute visit from Premier Christy Clark, who was in the area at the same time as the convention for the local area hospitals announcement.On Friday, the annual fundraising dinner at the Comox Valley Sports Centre was also a huge success, he said, with approximately 600 people attending — 100 more than expected. He added the youth program, which was specifically targeted to younger delegates, worked very well."They had a tour of the base and of 442 Squadron, and they got to watch the Snowbirds in action," Watanabe explained.Next year, the BCWF conference will be held in Williams Lake, but the CDFGPA has plenty of other activities to fill the rest of the year, Watanabe said, including Father's Day fishing and a celebration for the club's 75th anniversary in July.photos@comoxvalleyrecord.comWatanabe, the chairperson of the host committee, noted the meeting and convention hosted this past weekend by the Courtenay and District Fish and Game Protective Association (CDFGPA), was a positive affair."People were very impressed with the Valley," he said. "I really hope some of these people come back so that there's even more economic spinoffs."The federation's membership is made up of more than 100 separate and distinct clubs throughout B.C., 10 regional associations and direct members for a collective membership of more than 38,000.Watanabe noted one highlight from the 56th annual convention was a presentation of an award by Terry Lake, minister of environment, to the CDFGPA for enhancing the wild trout population in Comox Lake.Another, said Watanabe, was a surprise last-minute visit from Premier Christy Clark, who was in the area at the same time as the convention for the local area hospitals announcement.On Friday, the annual fundraising dinner at the Comox Valley Sports Centre was also a huge success, he said, with approximately 600 people attending — 100 more than expected. He added the youth program, which was specifically targeted to younger delegates, worked very well."They had a tour of the base and of 442 Squadron, and they got to watch the Snowbirds in action," Watanabe explained.Next year, the BCWF conference will be held in Williams Lake, but the CDFGPA has plenty of other activities to fill the rest of the year, Watanabe said, including Father's Day fishing and a celebration for the club's 75th anniversary in July.photos@comoxvalleyrecord.com