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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
REIBC is pleased to announce that we have arranged an exclusive insurance program for REIBC members in conjunction wtih Reliance Insurance Agencies. This program is intended for those for which their business practices do not qualify or fit within the parameters of other professional association “affinity” insurance programs, otherwise available to real estate related businesses. (Appraisers, Realtors, Planners). For further information and applying click here.
Landcor Data Corporation
Landcor Data Corporation offers 20% discount to REIBC members. Check out the program here.
March 2012 e-Newsletter!
Board of Governors Report
Your Board of Governors held a regular phone conference meeting on February 23rd and the following is a brief synopsis of our discussions to keep our membership apprised of issues we are dealing with on your behalf:
In 2012 we are pleased to be sponsoring the Real Estate Foundation in the amount of $1,500 towards travel costs for the Land Award judges.
The Governors are unanimous in agreeing to a policy whereby we (the Governors) will pay our own registration fees at the Symposium held annually or any other joint conference with other Professional Associations such as BCAAIC.
In our ongoing efforts to improve and shorten the application process for our new professional members, we have clarified that only one proposer is now required on the application; that person must be an "RI" and provide a letter of reference for the new member. We have removed the need for a seconder thus streamlining the process for prospective members.
BC Housing has provided six (6) pieces of research for us to consider as we plan to partner with them in the future. We will seek support for this research from the Real Estate Foundation. All agreed we are moving in the right direction in our efforts to raise more awareness of the "RI" brand and our members.
We had a brief review of our current financials which we scrutinize at most meetings to assure we are tracking our budget line items... . everything looks good on this front.
We were provided with a proposal to support a capital management integrated system and unanimously chose to politely decline, believing it was not anything that enhanced our membership at this time.
Lastly we discussed the formal discipline of one of our professional members by the Real Estate Council. Discussion was had as to whether we would pass this on to our Professional Conduct Committee for review and feedback. We also discussed adding a member to that review committee who is knowledgeable in strata; we have done so and will discuss this again.
The meeting was 50 minutes long and went very smoothly.
Respectfully submitted;
Dave Graham, RI Secretary/Treasurer
FRASER VALLEY CHAPTER LUNCHEON
On February 17, 2012 the Fraser Valley Chapter welcomed Her Worship, Dianne Watts, Mayor of Surrey as guest speaker at their luncheon. During the Mayor's presentation one soon realized why Dianne Watts has become so popular and respected. She has a unique blend of confidence, assertiveness and at the same time she is very humble. Mayor Watts was a fabulous speaker and the event was a great success.
Mayor Dianne Watts & Brad Currie, RI Fraser Valley Chapter Chair
REIBC & PIBC Held a Pub Night
On Thursday, February 23rd the Planning Institute of BC and the Real Estate Institute of BC held a joint event, Pub Night, which was a huge success. There were about 60 people present and everyone had a great time meeting people and catching up with old friends and acquaintances. Watch your inboxes for the next one!
A number of door prizes were given away and the lucky recipients were:
Andy Pham, BCS Property TaxCo Ltd. Christina Randle, BC Assessment Brian Faser, Nu-Westech Engineering Limted Raja Sandhu, BC Assessment Amir Kaboodani, BC Assessment Shawn Toreson, Altus Group Karen Russell, Campus and Community Planning UBC Patrick Santora - UDI Eric Doherty, Ecopath Planning Karen Duch
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.
Upcoming Events
2012 Educational Symposium
The planning continues for the 2012 Education Symposium. Mr. Vaughn Palmer and Mr. Cameron Muir have been booked as keynote speakers. Please mark your calendars for this one day event!
The event will be held at the River Rock Resort and Casino in Richmond. There are six sessions that will certainly interest you from contaminated sites, emergency preparedness, Riparian Area Regulations and more. Remember to register at www.reibc.org today since registration is closing at the end of the day tomorrow.
For more information and a complete line up of speakers please click here.
Accommodations can be made at River Rock Resort & Casino.
Recognition Dinner
June 14, 2012 marks the date of the Annual Recogntion Dinner. It will be held at the Terminal City Club at 837 West Hastings Street in Vancouver. Watch your inboxes for further information.
We would like to thank BCREA for sponsoring this event.
19th Annual Golf Tournament
Please mark your calendars and plan to join us on Wednesday, June 20th, 2012 for our 19th Annual REIBC Golf Tournament in support of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of British Columbia and Yukon. Once again, this year’s tournament will be held at the beautiful Northview Golf and Country Club, Ridge Course, Surrey, B.C.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of British Columbia and Yukon grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. We can make wishes come true with your support.
On-line registration will begin in April 2012. Sponsorships will also be available. For further information please contact Maureen at 604-685-3702 Ext. 102
Student Connections
Are you a student member? Have you seen our Student Connections on the web site? We have over 30 professional members ready and waiting to speak to you about your future career in real estate. Check them out here!
BCRE Links Bulletin includes HST Transition Rules and more. Click Here
INPUT Magazine - Spring Issue
The spring issue of INPUT should be in your mailboxes in May. The theme for the upcoming magazine is Large Scale Real Estate and the articles are as diverse as our membership. We have also added two new columns to the magazine; Student Column and Giving Back . These columns will become regulars in the magazine, so if you would like to submit for these columns, please feel free to do so. Thank you to the many authors who assist us with this magazine. Also look for the upcoming events page and visit the website links of our supportive advertisers.
We look forward to your comments and will have a space for Letters to the Editor so feel free to drop us a line at
All REIBC members automatically receive a 25% discount on advertising rates with INPUT Magazine!
For further information contact the office at 604-685-3702 Ext. 103 or by Email at
Climate Change
We would like to hear from you? What would you like to read concerning our environment and its changes that affect real estate? Any suggestions are more than welcome. If you find an interesting article fellow REIBC members would also enjoy please forward it to us.
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Club REIBC
Club REIBC is brought to you by the Real Estate Institute of BC. 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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