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June 2014
REIBC News
2014 REIBC 21st Annual Charity Golf Tournament
The 21st REIBC Annual Charity Golf Tournament held on Wednesday, June 25th at the Northview Golf and Country Club was a great success. There were 125 eager golfers ready to win a hole in one with prizes like a brand new Mazda car and the $10,000 cash. Unlike last year, this year's tournament had a perfect weather. At the day's end all teams gathered for an excellent dinner and more exciting prizes and raffle draws. Mark Madryga emceed the evening. The top 3 teams were team 12A - Prudential Sussex Realty captained by Judi Whyte; after twenty one years of golfing in the tournament her team won, team 13A - Fusion Security and team 15A - Smart Investments. The most honest team is team 11B - Gateway Property Management. For the raffle draw, Mandy Hansen took home the grand raffle prize while Kipp Rudd won the 50/50 and donated back his winning prize.
George Whyte award was presented by REIBC President Mandy Hansen, RI, to this years recipient, Judi Whyte who was surprised. All of us at the Institute would like to thank Judi for her ongoing support with this tournament.
Watch for the October issue of INPUT for more information on this great event.
2014 Recognition Dinner
On June 12, 2014 REIBC held it’s annual Recognition Dinner and over 165 people were in attendance. Our largest one in recent times. It was a great evening.
We were joined by 12 Past Presidents, 1 Honorary Member and 4 Award of Excellence Recipients, Board of Governors and Chapter Chairs. Past President Jacques Khouri came with his Band and played excellent jazz music.
President Mandy Hansen handed out the certificates for the 25, 30, 35, 40 and 45 year members with assistance from President-Elect Jason Grant, who read the trivia question for each member.
After dinner Avtar Bains and Bill Phillips were recognized for their contribution to the industry and were given an Honorary membership from the Institute. Then the Award of Excellence was presented by last years recipient, Dougal Shewan. The 2014 Award of Excellence Recipient was Judi Whyte. Judi has been a long standing member of the Institute and was gracious in her remarks of receiving the award.
We had a few laughs with the comedic entertainment of Floyd the Nerd and then more networking before the night ended.
Thank you everyone for making this event a fun one. If you have never attended this event you should put it on your calendar for next year (June 11) as it is a lot of fun and great networking.
Look for more information in the next edition of the INPUT magazine in October.
From left to right: REIBC President Mandy Hansen, Judi Whyte and Dougal Shewan
North Fraser 2nd Annual VIP Lounge and Movie Night
The North Fraser Chapter held their 2nd Annual VIP Lounge and Movie Night at the Silver City Coquitlam on June 4th,2014. It was a great evening which started out in the VIP lounge of the Silver City Coquitlam. Members and their guests had the opportunity to sit back and relax while learning a bit about the 2014 Assessment Roll from Dorin Danci, Chapter Director for the North Fraser Chapter, it sparked a great question and answer period.
It was one of those evenings where everyone came to mix and mingle and do a little learning before the movie. After sharing some appies, popcorn and chocolate members and guests moved to the theatre to watch the award winning Canadian Comedy, "The Grand Seduction".
The North Fraser Chapter is always looking for ways to get together and provide interesting events to network and bring value to RI membership.
Contact membership services of RI, or just give us a quick call. Susan Antoniali, RI, CPM 604.654.0958; Tina Lee CRA 604.671.3535; Dorin Danci, RI, 1-866-825-8322 X10275
E&O Insurance
REIBC has put in place a great rate for E&O Insurance. Are you doing depreciation reports? Do you require E&O Insurance?
If you are interested in E&O insurance don't delay. Check out our website here to find further details. Member News
Josh Kitsul
Joshua Kitsul, Senior Consultant for Altus Group and one of REIBC's Vancouver Chapter Directors is a first time dad. Josh and his wife welcomed a baby boy, born at 8 lbs, 12 oz. Congratulations Josh. We wish you and your wife all the best in your a new life as parents!
INDUSTRY NEWS
Tiny House Will Solve World Housing Problem Says BC Company
Buying a regular home is getting harder these days and people are trying hard on finding ways to get a solution. With today's economy, builders are getting more creative to solve the problem. In an article posted on June 13, 2014 at the Huffington Post BC, one entrepreneur believes that micro living is a solution to a problem. To read more of this article please visit the huffingtonpost.ca
Advertising & Sponsorship
We continue to reach out to our members and various industry colleagues for both event and magazine sponsorship. With several events taking place year-round there is always an opportunity to meet your marketing needs. Whether you are looking for print advertising or PR type marketing we look forward to being your conduit to the real estate industry.
We have also diversified our newsletter advertising to include more options to better suit your advertising & marketing needs, click here to view our current newsletter rate card. Advertising on the REIBC Newsletter introduces your brand to individuals and corporations that make up your demographic. Whether you are in the Real Estate Industry or provide services to the Real Estate Industry, we are your connection.
If you have any questions regarding sponsorship or advertising please contact Margaret Hill at marketing@reibc.org
REIBC UPCOMING EVENTS
September 30, 2014
REIBC Road Show: Courtenay/Comox
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Westerly Hotel & Convention Centre
1590 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay, B.C.
Register now
October 1, 2014
REIBC Road Show: Parksville
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre
1155 Resort Drive, Parksville B.C.
Register Now
October 2, 2014 REIBC Road Show: Duncan
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Travelodge Hotel & Conference Centre 140 Trans Canada Highway, Duncan, B.C. Register Now October 3, 2014 REIBC Road Show: Victoria 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel & Marina 146 Kingston St., Victoria, B.C. Save the Date! Watch for Registration! December 4, 2014 REIBC 2014 President's Luncheon Four Seasons' Hotel, 791 West Georgia St., Vancouver Save the date! Watch for registration
March 26, 2015
REIBC Symposium
Location: TBA
Save the date!
Watch for registration
INDUSTRY EVENTS
MIABC
July Event - AGM and Summer SocialJuly 22, 2014 - 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Terminal City Club, 837 West Hastings St., Vancouver More info
NAIOP
Golf Tournament - 2014 (Tentative Date)
September 22, 2014 - 11:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
University Golf Course
More info
September Breakfast Meeting - 2014
September 18, 2014 - 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Location: TBD
More info
October Breakfast Meeting - 2014
October 16, 2014 - 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Location: TBD
More info
PAMA
UPCOMING PAMA COURSES VICTORIA
REP7 - Real Estate E&O Insurance Legal Update for Rental Property Managers
Date: July 8, 2014 Time: 09:30 - 15:00
Location: Comfort Hotel & Conference Centre, VICTORIA
Presenter: Lisa Mackie - Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP
Details On-Line Registration
2 Days Rental Building Management Certificate Course Parts 3 & 4
Date: August 7 & 8, 2014
Location: Comfort Hotel & Conference Centre, VICTORIA
Presenter: Lisa Mackie - Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP
Details On-Line Registration
REP8 - Real Estate E&O Insurance Legal Update for Strata Property Managers
Date: September 12, 2014 Time: 09:30 - 15:00
Location: Comfort Hotel & Conference Centre, VICTORIA
Presenter: Elaine McCormack - Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP
Details On-Line Registration
UPCOMING PAMA COURSES KELOWNA
REP7 - Real Estate E&O Insurance Legal Update for Rental Property Managers
Date: July 11, 2014 Time: 09:30 - 15:00
Location: Ramada Inn & Conference Center, Kelowna
Presenter: Lisa Mackie - Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP
Details On-Line Registration
2 Days Rental Building Management Certificate Course Parts 3 & 4
Date: August 27 & 28, 2014
Location: Ramada Inn & Conference Center, Kelowna
Presenter: Lisa Mackie - Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP
Details On-Line Registration
Real Estate Foundation
Land Awards, October 17, 2014 Nominations are open for the 2014 Land Awards. Categories are: private, public and non-profit sector, and individual "Land Champion." Awards will be presented at the Land Awards Gala on October 17 th at Vancouver's Fairmont Waterfront Hotel. Join the Real Estate Foundation of BC and keynote, Peter Mansbridge, as we celebrate achievement in sustainable land use. Nomination deadline: June 2, 2014. You can nominate your own project or another's. For nomination criteria and gala details, visit www.refbc.com/land-awards.
Please contact Celina Owen with any questions.
UDI
UDI40 Vancouver - Summer Social 2014
July 15, 2014- 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
False Creek Yacht Club, 1661 Granville St., Vancouver
More info
School Development 2014: The Numbers Behind Development
October 24 - 25, 2015
SFU Wosk Centre for Dialogue
Strategy Room 420, 580 West Hastings St., Vancouver
More info
ULI
ULI BC Summer Social
July 10, 2014 - 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
The Pint Public House, 455 Abbott St., Vancouver
More info
Gathering of Minds
July 11, 2014 - 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Blenz, Bentall 5, 550 Burrard St., Vancouver
More info
6th Annual YLG Cascadia Regional Conference (Portland)
July 18 - 19, 2014
University of Oregon in Portland, 70NW Couch St., Portland, OR USA
More info
BOARD REPORT
The Board of Governors for the REIBC held our last Board meeting of this fiscal year just prior to the Recognition Dinner in June. Thank you to all of our guests who could join us at this event. A good time was had by all.
At our Board meeting we reviewed this year's financial statements. It does show a significant deficit for the end of this fiscal year, but it is not as bad as it looks. A large portion of the deficit can be attributed to the timing of certain transfers and receipts, which did not occur in time for the year end. These are administrative in nature, and have since been rectified.
We looked at our Associate Member policy to ensure a proper workflow for the approvals and notification of new members under this category. We also had a lively discussion on possible ways to make becoming and maintaining Professional membership easier for our members. This will form part of our Strategic Planning session in the Fall where we will continue focusing on member attraction and retention strategies.
We have been working on amending a piece of Provincial legislation to reflect current terminology used within the REIBC Bylaws. A big thank you to Cheryl Wirsz for spearheading this effort. A thorough examination of our policies was undertaken at this meeting to ensure that the wording was correct and that they reflect current practice.
It has been a pleasure to serve you this past year as President, and I look forward to exciting things to come from the REIBC in the coming year. ~ Mandy Hansen, REIBC President
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