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Professional Excellence Program
Have you completed the Professional Excellence Program? This is a great tool that REIBC has provided for you, the members, to evaluate your soft skills. Log onto the website and in the large box on the bottom left, click on the program. It will take you about 20 minutes to complete and will give you great feedback right away. This is a confidential program and no one sees the answers but you.
REIBC Insurance Program
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April 2013
Member news
 The Real Estate Board of Great Vancouver names Brad Scott, RI as their next CEO. Brad will take over from current CEO Bob Wallace upon his retirement effective August 30, 2013. Brad has served as the real estate board’s Chief Operating Officer since 1991. He is respected for his leadership skills and deep knowledge of the real estate profession, governance practices and quality processes.
Congratulations Brad.
Brad has also received the Award of Excellence from the Canadian Real Estate Association. “Brad treats the real estate board the same as he would his own company. In many respects, he sees us as an extension of his family. Brad knows the names and personal information about every employee of this Board. He works hard to know our members, our staff and our volunteers on a level such that he understands their needs and wants and can meet their expectations", says Bob Wallace, REGBV CEO. The Award of Excellence is awarded only when a truly deserving candidate is brought forward. This year, four people from across Canada were nominated. Congratulations Brad.
 Scott Ullrich, RI has been named Vice-chair of the Real Estate Foundation of BC. Scott was appointed to the Real Estate Foundation in 2012 and is now serving his second year. Congratulations Scott.
 Dougal Shewan, RI has been elected as Chair of the board of directors of the Real Estate Errors and Omissions Insurance Corporation. Dougal has been a member of the Institute for over 30 years and we congratulate him on his new position.
EVENTS
On April 10, 2013 REIBC held a webinar entitled: It’s all about Real Estate – the Intimate Relationship between land use and transit. Gordon Price was the speaker. Over 20 people attended and as always Gordon was a great speaker. If you were unable to attend the presentation, you can purchase the webinar on our site. The recorded webinars are posted under Events.
Do you have a great idea for a webinar? Send your idea to marketing@reibc.org
Industry News
Kelly Lerigny, chair of the Real Estate Foundation of British Columbia has announced the appointment of Gerry Martin as the newest member of the board of governors. Mr. Martin was appointed to the board by the Real Estate Council of British Columbia.
A board of five members directs the business of the Foundation. The British Columbia Real Estate Association, the Real Estate Council of British Columbia and the Real Estate Institute of British Columbia each appoint one member. The B.C. Minister of Finance appoints two members. Individuals are appointed for three-year terms and may serve up to two consecutive terms. The current board of the Foundation includes:
- Kelly Lerigny of Chilliwack – Chair – appointed by the B. C. Real Estate Association
- Scott Ullrich of Surrey, Vice-Chair – appointed by the Real Estate Institute of BC
- Gerry Martin of Abbotsford – Director – appointed by the Real Estate Council of BC
The two vacant seats on the board are awaiting Minister of Finance Appointees.
B.C. Society of Landscape Architects
2013 BCSLA Annual Conference, Showcase and AGM
Depth of Field
The BCSLA premiere event of the year for landscape architects in BC will be held April 26,& 27, 2013 at the Coast Coal Harbour Hotel. The program is always evolving due to speaker availability. Click here for all the latest updates.
Planning Institute of BC and the Canadian Institute of Planners
The Canadian Institute of Planners and the Planning Institute of British Columbia are pleased to invite you to join us in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia for the CIP-PIBC Annual Conference - INFUSE Vancouver 2013, July 6-9. The upcoming conference will be headquartered at the spectacular Westin Bayshore Hotel on the waterfront in downtown Vancouver, BC. The conference program will include a diversity of keynote speakers, presentations, workshops, mobile learning tours, unique cultural and social activities, and more... focused on sending you away with immediately applicable new knowledge and skills.
The conference program will be of interest to professional planners, architects, landscape architects, engineers, municipal leaders, land managers and others who are responsible for planning in communities in Canada and abroad.
Online registration is NOW OPEN... just click the link below to view the preliminary program & schedule, and to register online! Registration discounts are available for Members, Students & Retired Members. In addition early registration discounts apply... register early and save!Early Registration Deadline: by Friday May 3, 2013.
For full details and to register online now Click here.
Visit the conference website at www.infuse2013.ca to learn more and to download a complete (PDF) colour copy of the conference preliminary program and check for program updates.
We look forward to seeing you in Vancouver!
Sincerely,
Andrea Gabor FCIP, RPP (CIP President) and
Joan Chess-Woollacott MCIP, RPP (PIBC President)
On behalf of the INFUSE Vancouver 2013 Organizing Team
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Upcoming Events
May 15, 2013 7:00 p.m.
North Fraser Chapter
An Exclusive REIBC VIP Movie Screening of "The Great Gatsby"
Silver City Coquitlam
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June 13, 2013
REIBC AGM 5:00 p.m.
Terminal City Club
Vancouver
June 13, 2013
REIBC Recognition Dinner 6:00 p.m.
Terminal City Club
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June 19, 2013
REIBC - 20th Anniversary Charity Golf Tournament
Northview Golf and Country Club
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September 27-28, 2013
REIBC and AIC-BC Valuing Diversity Conference
River Rock Resort & Casino
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December 5, 2013
REIBC Presidents Luncheon
Speaker - Rudy Nielsen, RI
Four Seasons Hotel
791 West Georgia Street, Vancouver
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May 14-16, 2014
2014 BC Land Summit
Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre
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Other Industry Events
NAIOP
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UDI
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ULI
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Board Report
The March Board of Governor’s meeting was held via conference call March 28. The following is a summary of what was discussed during the meeting.
- There was discussion with respect to Leave of Absence requests and it was decided that going forward they will be referred to the Membership Committee for approval or denial. An outstanding leave of absence request by a member was approved by the Board.
- Discussion with respect to an MBA as qualifying education for professional membership in the Institute. This topic has been carried forward to the April meeting for further discussion.
- There was a request from the co-chairs of the Climate Change committee to have the committee name changed to the Sustainability committee. A new Terms of Reference was also submitted with the name change request. The change of name and new Terms of Reference request was approved by the Board.
- A request by the Golf Committee to use a GIC funds to provide prizes at the annual golf tournament was approved by the Board.
- The BC Law Institute has requested the REIBC to assist in funding a Law Reform project – Stage 2 of the Strata Property Act. The sum of $7,500 for a one year commitment for research on the Strata Property Act was approved.
- Discussion with respect to complaints made against members and privacy concerns surrounding complaints. This matter is being referred to the Standards & Practice Committee to review the Institute’s bylaws.
The next meeting of your Board of Governor’s will take place April 25, 2013 in Vancouver.
Respectfully submitted by
Bonnie Knight, RI
Governor, Vancouver Island
INPUT Magazine
 Thank you to all that answered the survey regarding the INPUT magazine. We work to keep this magazine contemporary and relevant to you our members which 96% said it was. We received some very good feedback and appreciate the thoughts that you shared with us regarding the magazine. That said, there won’t be a lot of changes to upcoming magazines as an overwhelming 88% thought the magazine was good the way it was. That doesn’t mean we can’t improve and 17% felt that the magazine could be improved somewhat. We will certainly look at the suggestions and makek any changes we can.
Thanks again for your input on INPUT. We really appreciate it.
Club REIBC
Club REIBC is brought to you by the Real Estate Institute of BC (REIBC). This program is designed to provide you with valuable insider discounts on the products and services you want and need. Offers can be redeemed in a variety of ways - online, in-store and by phone.
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WARM UP TO SPRING!
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The Mortgage Group:
Thinking of buying a new home/investment property or refinancing your existing one? Take advantage of interest rates near historic lows and receive a $200 prepaid Visa card upon the completion of your new mortgage. And since TMG gets paid by the lender they match clients with, their services are free to you. Contact Ryan & Tiffinie today for your complimentary mortgage evaluation that could save you thousands.
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Spring Skiing:
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*Merchants and offers are subject to change and availability without notice.
Suggest a Savings - Is there a company that you know would like to provide savings to your association? Send email and phone number to merchants@insidertradinggroup.com
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