Newsletter - June/July 2013

Member News

Dougal Shewan receives the Award of Excellence presented to a member of the Institute that exemplifies contribution to the industry and their community.  Dougal has been a member of REIBC for over 30 years and has always been involved in organized real estate.  Look for more information on this great achievement in the Fall Edition of INPUT magazine due out in October.

Congratulations Dougal.

David Podmore has received the George Whyte Award at the 2013 REIBC Annual Charity Golf Tournament.   The George Whyte Award was created in 2001.  An avid golfer, George exemplified what it meant to be a gentleman.  In the words of Daniel Stewart, a founding member of the Institute’s golf tournament, George was “an example for all of us to follow”.  George was a huge fan of the Institute despite the fact that he did not have the requisite education to become a member.  Judi Whyte presents this award each year at the tournament.  For more information on this award please check out our website.

Check out past recipients on our website at http://www.reibc.org/george_whyte_award.html

Events

Nanaimo Pub Night

The event in Nanaimo on June 20th  went very well.  Everyone had a good time and between the two groups 25 people came out.  The venue (Fibber McGee’s) was perfect and the food was delicious.  The AIC group  brought a few bottles of wine and together with the gifts from REIBC around 15 prizes were given away. 

The evening started around 4:30 with people having the opportunity to mingle and have some appetizers.  Dave Kirk’s presentation on "Mid-Vancouver Island Investment Real Estate; The Why and the Who” started around 5:45 and went on for 45 minutes.  It was very informative and initiated a lively conversation.  The  AIC group noted that due to the content and the length of the presentation they were able to obtain 1 professional development credit which of course was well received.

A great time was had by everyone in attendance and we look forward to another in the future.

AGM

On June 13, 2013 REIBC held their AGM.  A quorum was present and a number of housekeeping items were updated to the bylaws.  The AGM lasted a short time as the business of the Institute was conducted.  The membership once again appointed Rolfe Benson, LLP as their audit firm for 2013-2014.  The new Board of Governors was announced and is:

• President – Mandy Hansen (North Fraser District)
• President-Elect – Jason Grant (Vancouver District)
• Vice President – Andrea Fletcher (Vancouver District)
• Secretary/Treasurer – Dave Graham ( Kootenay District)
• Past President - Andre Gravelle
• Troy Abromaitis ( Vancouver District)
• Peter Bretherton (Vancouver Island District)
• John Castle ( North West Prince Rupert Cariboo District)
• Brad Currie (Fraser Valley District)
• Daniel John (Vancouver District)
• Tracy Wall ( Thompson/Okanagan District)
• There is a position open on Vancouver Island.

Recognition Dinner

After the AGM the annual Recognition Dinner was held.   It was attended by 134 people, a great showing for this event.  Members who have belonged to the Institute for over 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 & 50 years were honored and the AWARD of EXCELLENCE was presented to Dougal Shewan.   Entertainment was a spin-off of a Vegas show and it entertained the group.  The event was a great success and we look forward to an even bigger event next year.  Check out the photos on our website and register early for next year’s event being held on the 12th of June.

20th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

Bryan Dudley

On June 19, 2013 REIBC held the 20th Annual Charity Golf Tournament.  The tournament was sold out this year and we thank everyone who participated in this great event.  REIBC had a Hole In One prize on hole number five when the last group of the day arrived.  Mr. Bryan Dudley of Realtech Financial hit a hole in one and won $10,000.  It was a great moment!  Congratulations to golf committee:  Rob Reichelt, Richard Sirola, Bruce Tanner, Cam MacGregor, Rebecca Nguyen, Andrea Fletcher and staff member Maureen McKnight.  A ton of work goes into this tournament and we thank everyone who has a part in it.

The winning team this year was team 8B from Lindsay Kenney LLP.  The team players were:  Erin Easingwood, Michael Manale, Richard Chew, & Mark Rice.   2nd place was Team 11A, Judi Whyte, David Kureluk, Dean Larsen, and Jamie Macintosh from Judi Whyte-Prudential Sussex Realty. Third place was last year’s champion, Team 2A Todd Mikl, Colin Murray, Chris Kyle and Colby Johannson of Masters Building Services Ltd.  Congratulations everyone!

Watch for the October edition of the INPUT magazine to see all the other winners and the fun everyone was having.

Valuing Diversity Conference

September 27 & 28, 2013
River Rock Resort & Casino
8811 & 8888 River Road
Richmond, BC

This conference will be a great way to meet new people and learn what is happening in the real estate industry today. We have three concurrent streams running, an AIC-BC stream which will be all Appraisal, a REIBC stream which will be diverse sessions on many different areas of expertise and an OUR stream where we have noted what may be of interest to both groups of members.

The keynote speakers have all been confirmed.  We will open with Cameron Muir, Chief Economist of BCREA who will talk about where the market is, where it may be going; at breakfast on Saturday , Brent Toderian, of TODERIAN UrbanWORKS, former City Planner of Vancouver will speak and our closing keynote will be with  Vaughn Palmer and he will discuss politics in BC at the current time.  Should be an interesting session.

Check the website regularly to see updates on sessions and speakers.

REGISTRATION is now open. Early bird registration is open until August 31, 2013 so register early.

If you need hotel reservations, please contact the River Rock Resort & Casino and quote the Joint REIBC –AIC-BC Conference and you will receive the room rate of $129.00. 604.247.8900 or 1.866.748.3718

Promotional Materials sponsored by:

Silver Sponsor

Bronze Sponsor

Career Opportunities

• Senior Appraiser - BC Assessment
• Property Negotiator - Metro Vancouver
• Appraiser II (or lesser) - BC Assessment

Climate Change Article

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/bc-to-promote-carbon-taxes/article12768202/

BOARD REPORT

The June Board of Governor’s meeting was held in Vancouver on June 13, 2013.  The following is a summary of discussion during the meeting.

• The Treasurer reviewed the draft Audited Financial Statements and the Board approved the Statements noting the Institute was in the black for the year.
• The Application Review Committee Chair provided an overview of the treatment of MBA qualifications in light of educational requirements. The Board confirmed that all MBA applicants will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
• Following review and some minor changes the Terms of Reference were approved for the Governance Committee and Member Services Committee
• Discussion was held regarding the Award of Excellence and Honorary members, noting the recipient for the Recognition dinner later that evening
• Doug Janzen, Vice-President AIC-BC provided an update on recent on goings within their organization, highlighting a very good National Conference, work underway on competency mapping, preparations underway for the Joint Conference in September with the RI and the Land Summit
• The Board approved a 2 year term for committee members for a majority of the committees
• The Board completed a comprehensive review of all Institute policies and approved same
• A request to recognize the RCM designation as qualification for the education requirement of professional membership was reviewed and referred to the Application Review Committee
• An update was provided from the steering committee on the upcoming Land Summit
• Finally, outgoing Board members Bonnie Knight, Ken Sherk and Nathan Worbets expressed their thanks to the Board for a rewarding experience and the support received over the years, noting it was a pleasure to serve with such a wonderful group of people.

The next in person meeting of the Board will take place September 27, 2013.

The Board welcomes your feedback and should you have any comments or questions please don’t hesitate to bring them forward.

Respectfully submitted by

Nathan Worbets, RI
Past President

BC Land Summit Society

One of the Directors of the BC Land Summit Society was honored with the highest honour they can receive from their organization.  We congratulate Tara on this great honor.

The BC Society of Landscape Architects Board of Directors and Membership recently presented Tara Culham with a BCSLA Honourary Membership that recognized her role as BCSLA Executive Director for the past thirteen years, going above and beyond in promoting, protecting and propelling the principles and practice of landscape architecture.  Over the years, she has taken the initiative to take the BCSLA to a new level in the delivery of the Society’s services and the Society’s public and international profile.  Honourary Membership in the BCSLA is the highest honour that the Society can bestow on those outside the profession who have worked tirelessly to move the profession forward. It is customary for the ASLA and others to award their most valuable staff Honorary Membership.  The nomination was submitted by present and past Registrars and received solid support from the Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards and UBC School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture.

Industry Information

Now is the time to nominate initiatives that demonstrate leadership, innovation and collaboration in sustainable land use for a 2013 Land Award. There are four award categories: private, public and non-profit sector, and individual "Land Champion". Awards will be presented at the Land Awards Gala on October 25th at the Four Seasons Hotel in Vancouver. You can self-nominate or nominate others' great work. Nomination deadline: September 9, 2013. For nomination criteria and information about the gala, visit www.refbc.com/landawards.

Effective July 1, 2013, the Rental Owners and Managers Society of BC (ROMS BC), the BC Apartment Owners and Managers Association (BCAOMA)and the Rental Housing Council dissolved and merged to become one provincial industry association serving the residential rental industry in BC.  The newly unified association will be called the Rental Housing Council during its time of transition. It will keep both offices in Vancouver and Victoria open to effectively serve more than 3,500 landlords, property managers and associates.

For more information contact www.rentalhousingcouncil.com

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