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Newsletter - November 2012
Member News
 Congratulations to Past President Nathan Worbets and wife Alana who received a bouncing bundle of joy on October 23, 2012 when Graydon Christopher joined their family. Everyone is doing well and he’s already sleeping 5 straight hours!
 Governor Bonnie Knight will be leaving the Fraser Valley Chapter after 16 years. Bonnie is moving to Victoria where she will be assuming the role of Deputy Assessor in the Head Office of BC Assessment. Bonnie will begin her new position on the 7th of January. Congratulations Bonnie!
Georgina Ironmonger of the Kootenay Chapter has been elected as the President of the Appraisal Institute of Canada – BC Chapter effective October 1, 2012. Congratulations Georgina and we look forward to working with you!
Chapter News
The Victoria Chapter held their luncheon on October 25, 2012 and it was attended by over 50 people. Speakers were from BC Land Title and Survey Authority and the event was well received. Everyone enjoyed themselves and learned a little more about the LTSA.
The Cariboo Chapter
On Thursday November 8th, the Cariboo Chapter of the Real Estate Institute put on a “Pub Night”. Heather Oland, CEO of Initiatives Prince George, put on an informative presentation centering around the advantages to living and working in the Central Interior. She also highlighted the expanding Industrial Development taking place in Prince George. The appetizers were delicious and a great night was had by all attending.
Real Estate Foundation Land Awards
On Friday, October 26, 2012 the Real Estate Foundation held their Land Awards Gala Dinner & Award Ceremony. The guest speaker for the evening was Ed Begley, Jr. and he spoke about doing small things that everyone can do. There are three categories of finalists and they are the Public Sector, the Private Sector and Non Profit. There were a number of great nominees and the winners were:
- Public Sector – Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations for the Ty-histanis Neighbourhood Development.
- Private Sector – Take Root Properties – for River Market
- Non-Profit – SOLEfood Farm for SOLEfood Farm
Also presented that evening was the Land Champion. This year Mr. Richard Hankin received the honor.
For more information and to see the gallery of pictures check out the Real Estate Foundation website here.
Upcoming Events
Vancouver Chapter Holiday Reception
December 5, 2012 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Terminal City Club
A great night for networking! Join the Vancouver Chapter for a fun night at the Terminal City Club. They will be presenting Years of Service Awards and there will be a number of door prizes. Register now for this great event!
President’s Luncheon
December 6, 2012 11:30 am – 2:00 p.m.
Rosewood Hotel Georgia
This event is SOLD OUT! Please add your name to the waitlist in case of any cancellations.
Guest Speaker: Mr. Blair Hagkull, Managing Director of Jones Lang LaSalle
Mr. Hagkull's topic will be centered in the following:
GLOBAL 300 : CITIES IN 2020
DEFINING VANCOUVER’S PLACE IN THE WORLD
Examining the global hierarchies, hotspots and hazards in the Top 300 cities and evaluating the key choices for people, capital and companies. Charting Vancouver’s evolution from a Gateway City to a sustainable regional champion.
Building on Jones Lang LaSalle’s proprietary thought leadership over the past twenty years on the future of global real estate, from World Winning Cities, the International Transparency Index and Global Market Perspective.
Towards 2020 – Reinventing Vancouver - Evaluate the key drivers of the global competitiveness of cities, tracking investment, jobs and reputation. Discuss the new ‘Investible City’ and where is the money going? How important is environment for global investors or city strategies for climate change?
 Blair Hagkull has played a leading role in some of the world’s largest real estate developments and investments in the past 25 years in North America, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. He has developed strategic management expertise and leadership skills in international real estate advisory, development and investment organizations. Read more.
Industry Events
NAIOP
December Breakfast Meeting
December 20, 2012 – 7:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Four Seasons Hotel 791 West Georgia St., Vancouver
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Board Report
The October Board of Governor’s meeting was held via conference call. We started the meeting with a discussion about the interview form for new members. For those who have not gone through the process recently, a member of the Board interviews applicants to get to know them and their experience, and determine whether they would be a good addition to the REIBC family. We are looking at changing up the form, specifically to do a better job of determining how new members want to be involved with the Institute.
We also discussed the recent additions of RFPs that have been added to our website, and whether those were providing value to our members. Related to that was the topic of advertising on our website and in our newsletter. Advertising is a good way to generate revenue for the Institute, and also a good way for our members to let others know about their service. However, we also wish to maintain the tasteful and professional appearance of our public image. You will be pleased to know that flashing banner ads were promptly vetoed.
The Board practices continuous improvement in our governance, and we now have frameworks in place to clarify the roles between the Board and staff.
We tended to a trademark issue – Rotary International also uses the RI letters, but for different purposes. We are drafting a document which allows them to use those letters for their purposes so long as it doesn’t interfere with our use of the trademark.
As you all know, the venerable Brian Pink from the Langara Real Estate Department passed recently. They are establishing a scholarship in his name, and the Institute will be contributing to that fund.
That is the Board report for this session. We have the annual President’s Luncheon as well as the Vancouver Chapter Holiday Event coming up in December. I hope to see you there.
Mandy Hansen, RI
President Elect
Climate Change
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