THE 2010 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Date: Thursday, June 10th, 2010
Time: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Terminal City Club, 837 West Hastings St. Vancouver, BC

The Annual General Meeting will be held before the Recognition Dinner. During the meeting REIBC members will be receiving and considering the Financial Statements of REIBC for year ending March 31st, 2010 and the auditors report, by-law amendments, and appointing auditors for the following year. This meeting will be chaired by President Peter Remillong, RI.

THE 2010 RECOGNITION DINNER

Date: Thursday, June 10th, 2010
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: Terminal City Club, 837 West Hastings St. Vancouver, BC

Join us for this fun evening of visiting old friends and meeting new ones as we recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of our members. We are honored to have Dr. Stan Hamilton emcee the evening for us, while Professor Tsur Somerville, Associate Professor, Real Estate Foundation Professional in Real Estate Finance Director, UBC, Centre for Urban Economics and Real Estate will be discussing issues of the ALR.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW!!

REIBC 50TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY GRAND CELEBRATION!!

Date: September 30th, 2010
Time: 6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Location: Pan Pacific Hotel, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver BC

September 30th, 2010 is the date that has been set for one of REIBC's most magnificent evenings. Celebrating our 50th year with us will be former NHL player and Vancouver Canuck icon Trevor Linden, who will be speaking to REIBC members on the subject of leadership and excellence. Registration to the big event has already begun so watch your inboxes carefully,
as you definitely do not want to miss this magical night!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW

Trevor Linden

Partnership opportunities are now available, for details about partnering with REIBC for the big event call Brenda at 604 685 3702 Ext. 104 or via email at bsoutham@reibc.org

We would like to thank all our partners for assisting REIBC and for making our 50th year event come true!!

PLATINUM PARTNERS




GOLD PARTNER - GATEWAY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

SILVER PARTNER - THE REAL ESTATE COUNCIL OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
- REALTYLINE
- BC ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY

PARTNER - ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT CONSULTING


THE 2010 FALL SYMPOSIUM

On October 21st, 2010 REIBC will host an educational symposium with Keynote Speaker Mr. Larry Beasley who will speak to guests about all aspects of city design and urban planning. He is largely credited with the transformation of Vancouver's downtown core along with New Urbanism known as Vancouverism or "The Vancouver Model". Following there will be a series of forums on current real estate issues. More information will be revealed concerning this excellent educational symposium on the REIBC website in the very near future.


WEBINAR

The Real Estate Institute of British Columbia will continue to provide appealing webinars to its members on recent topics of the real estate industry. Upcoming webinars will soon be announced so check your inboxes carefully!!

REIBC would like to hear from you, If there are any industry related topics that you and your fellow colleagues would find interesting for future webinars please send an email to George at marketing@reibc.org


ELECTIONS

The 2010 Board of Governors has been elected. With the change in the Bylaws in 2008 Governors and Chapter Directors will be elected every year in rotation. In 2010 the Districts that required nominating and elections were: Vancouver District – 2 Governors, North Fraser District – 1 Governor, Fraser Valley District – 1 Governor and Vancouver Island District - 1 Governor.

Vancouver District: Daniel Stewart & Nathan Worbets

Fraser Valley District: Bonnie Knight

North Fraser District : Mandy Hansen

Vancouver Island District: Peter Bretherton

There is also 2 new additions to the Vancouver Chapter being Andrew Chan and Sara Girdler.

We thank everyone for letting their name stand and committing their time for 2 years to the Real Estate Institute of BC. The positions of President, Vice President and Secretary/Treasurer will be decided at the Board meeting on June 10, 2010 and announced at the Annual General Meeting beginning at 5:00 p.m. on the 10^th of June at the Terminal City Club. Once again, thank you to all of those who participated in this year’s election.


CLIMATE CHANGE

REIBC members will now be informed of environmental issues and its unique effects upon the real estate industry, this is a topic that effects us all. Below are 2 articles outlining industry news in association to our environment, perhaps "Green Real Estate" is the new industry to be a part of!!

Canadian investors pay premiums for green buildings
http://www.torontosun.com/money/2010/05/04/13820936.html

Record-High Green Score for Key Part of Canadian Waterfront Project
http://www.greenbiz.com/news/2008/07/22/record-high-green-score-key-part-canadian-waterfront-project/?src=int

We would like to hear from you!! What would you like to read concerning our environment and its changes that effect us? Any suggestions are more than welcome. If you find an interesting article fellow REIBC members would also enjoy please forward the link to us!

Suggestions and links please email to George at marketing@reibc.org


CLUB REIBC

Club REIBC is brought to you by The Real Estate Institute of British Columbia. This program is designed to provide you with valuable insider discounts on the products and services you want and need. Restaurants, travel, clothes, jewelry, hotels all with great discounts. You are eligible for these discounts as you are an REIBC member!!

CLICK HERE TO GO TO CLUB REIBC NOW!!


17th Annual Golf Tournament

The REIBC Golf Committee is thrilled to announce that our 17th Annual Golf Tournament in support of Make-A-Wish Foundation of BC & Yukon is now sold out. Thank you to everyone for your generosity and support!

Our tournament (Texas Scramble) will be held at the Northview Golf & Country Club, Ridge Course, Surrey, B.C. on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 with registration starting at 11:30 a.m. and a 1:15 p.m. shotgun start.

Although the golf tournament is sold out, please come join in the evening fun... cocktails & dinner, the live and silent auctions and prizes galore. Our evening auctions will once again be hosted by CTV News Sportscaster, Perry Solkowski who is known for his great story telling abilities.

SPONSORSHIPS ARE STILL AVAILABLE

Sponsorship at our golf tournament is a great way to promote your business as well as having the pride of knowing that you are also supporting a great cause.

Several sponsorships are still available: Golf Cart Sponsorship, Lunch Sponsorship, & Pre-Dinner Drink Sponsorship. In return for your sponsorship we would be pleased to promote your company in our tournament program as well as with a special acknowledgment in our fall edition of the INPUT magazine which is sent out to over 2,500 people. We will distribute brochures or display promotional material featuring your company at the tournament and provide sponsorship signage.

Please call Rob Reichelt at 604-609-7101 or Richard Sirola at 604-638-2779 to discuss sponsorship opportunities available to suit your taste and budget.

Once again, thank you for helping us put the smiles back where they belong, on the faces of the children of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

For further inquiries, please call Maureen at
604-685-3702 Ext. 102