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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).
Please contact our office for an application.
Newsletter - September 2012
Member Updates
President Elect Mandy Hansen competed in her first Try a Tri event. She did the Try-a-tri at the Pushor Mitchell Apple Triathlon in Kelowna. It was comprised of a 300 meter swim, a 15 km bike ride, and a 3 km run. Her final time was 1:16:56. This is a full 30 minutes faster than her target time, and 20 minutes faster than her dry run two weeks before. Not bad for someone who not only couldn't swim four months ago, but was afraid of water and wouldn't get her head wet. Congratulations Mandy, that is a great accomplishment!
Daniel Stewart, RI of Peoples Trust company has been promoted to Vice President, Mortgage Banking. Daniel started with Peoples Trust in November of 2010 as the AVP, Commercial Mortgages, in Calgary. In his new role Daniel is responsible for arranging strategic partnerships with financial institutions and private investors for loan participation, whole loan sales and servicing of mortgages in off balance sheet transactions.
Daniel has over 35 years’ experience in the real estate industry including real estate construction and term lending with US and Canadian financial institutions. He has managed due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, arranged capitalization of joint venture partnerships, portfolio sales, workout and bulk sales for non-performing loan portfolios acquired from other lenders.
Daniel was a Governor of the REIBC Board for 1 year before he relocated to Calgary for the opportunity with Peoples Trust. He is the founder of the RI Charity Golf Tournament and has served prior terms in the 1980s as a Governor and Chairman of the Vancouver Chapter. Congratulations Daniel
Each year the Institute takes a picture of the entire Board of Governors and we post it in the office. The older picture is then presented to the Past President. This photo is Andre Gravelle, President presenting the Board of Governors photo to Past President Nathan Worbets. (Nathan is on the left).
BCIT Real Estate Association
The BCIT Real Estate Association (REA) is a student run organization passionate about personal development, learning and real estate. Our goal is to facilitate a greater learning opportunity and experience for students through connecting with industry professionals. We strive to be the most professional and organized student club, as well as the leaders for connecting students with industry. The BCIT REA achieves this through networking, guest speaker events, current market knowledge, and high levels of communication meetings.
Pictured from left to right is Sam Cao (VP of Finance), Nicholas Yeung (President), Jacob Steiner (VP of Membership and Communication), Dinah MacArthur (VP of Events and Marketing).
REIBC Events
October 4, 2012 - 3rd Annual Meet the Pros.; BCIT Campus, Burnaby, BC. This is a great opportunity for the Professional Members to come out and meet with the young people who are pursuing careers in real estate. For more information and to register click here.
October 10, 2012 - North Fraser Chapter is holding a pub night at Browns Social House in Port Moody. A great opportunity to network with your colleagues in the chapter and neighbouring chapters. For more information and to register click here.
December 5, 2012 - Vancouver Chapter will be holding their annual Holiday Reception at the Terminal City Club. Mark your calendar and watch for more information on this event.
December 6, 2012 - 2012 President's Luncheon will be held. The lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m. and our guest speaker is Mr. Blair Hagkull, Managing Director of Jones Lang LaSalle. Mark your calendar and watch for more information.
Golf Tournament
REIBC thanks everyone who was involved in the 19th Annual Golf Tournament held on June 20, 2012. The tournament raised an outstanding $27,000 for Make-A-Wish. Thank you!
Industry Events
The Real Estate Foundation of British Columbia presents: CELEBRATE B.C’S LAND CHAMPIONS 12 Land Awards Friday October 26, 2012 Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver
Featuring: Ed Begley, Jr. & Afterparty with The Humm
Tax receipts issued and proceeds to the BC Water Sustainability Endowment Fund
Board Report
Board of Governors Update August 2012
The most recent meeting of the Board was held by conference call on August 30th, 2012 and a summary of the agenda included the following topics:
The Board discussed revised Terms of Reference for both the Professional Conduct Committee and the Golf Committee, providing greater clarity on the roles of both committees.
Policy was approved to provide additional duties for the Nominations Committee, which included giving consideration to the composition of the Executive in addition to providing nominations to Board positions.
Policy was approved regarding gifts provided to Symposium Speakers the intent of which is to provide a charitable donation to a speaker’s charity.
The Board was advised that the Land Summit Organizing Committee has incorporated into the BC Land Summit Society and the Institute’s Executive Officer is a Director of the Society.
The Board has confirmed that the Make A Wish Foundation will continue to be the recipient of funds raised by the annual REIBC Golf Tournament.
The Board accepted a recommendation from the Membership Committee regarding an application for membership that was deficient in meeting the experience requirement. The recommendation included the requirement that the applicant gain an additional year of current experience prior to reapplying for membership.
The Board responded positively to the request from Langara College for support for a memorial scholarship in the name of Brian Pink. Additional information regarding the nature of the support is anticipated from Langara College.
The Board welcomes your feedback and should you have any comments or questions please don’t hesitate to discuss them with your Governor.
André Gravelle, RI President
Research
The consultant has been selected for a piece of Research for Social Purpose Real Estate Analysis. This piece of research is generously funded by the Real Estate Foundation of BC. REIBC is collaborating with Social Purpose Real Estate (SPRE) to have this piece of research completed. CitySpaces Consulting Ltd. is the selected proponent and has started the task. CitySpaces Consulting Ltd. is a leading provider of community planning, development consulting, and consultation services in communities throughout Western Canada. For more than 25 years, we have been committed to “building lasting, livable communities”, with a spotlight on social sustainability. We take pride in providing strategic, practical advice to our clients in the business, institutional, government and non-profit sectors, and bring exceptional experience in managing projects from concept through completion.
Anchored by 16 professional planners, enriched by other staff with specialized experience in non-market and special needs housing, landscape architecture, and urban and graphic design, we collaborate with our clients to solve problems, communicate ideas, and achieve successful outcomes.
The Real Estate Foundation of BC also funded a second piece of research that REIBC will be working with BC Housing on. This piece of research will be Scoping a Registry for Accessible and Adaptable Homes in BC (both rental and owned units). Through existing literature, webscans, and key informant interviews, this study would look at other examples of registries; both registries for accessible and adaptable housing in other jurisdictions, as well as other housing related registries that may offer relevant lessons learned). The purpose of this scoping exercise would be to determine the ideal features of such a registry, the methods for gathering and maintaining data, funding sources, and partners.
Climate Change
A link to a BC government Natural Gas and LNG strategies. Click here for link to government page. This is interesting in that natural gas is seen as a “climate solution” as a transitional fuel to a low carbon global economy (pg. 11). Click here for a link to a Globe and Mail article regarding natural gas being declared a clean energy source. This whole thing should be of interest due to the massive LNG plant developments being considered in northern BC. Somewhat older articles, but important nonetheless.
Tell us what you would 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 at .
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President Elect Mandy Hansen competed in her first Try a Tri event. She did the Try-a-tri at the Pushor Mitchell Apple Triathlon in Kelowna. It was comprised of a 300 meter swim, a 15 km bike ride, and a 3 km run. Her final time was 1:16:56. This is a full 30 minutes faster than her target time, and 20 minutes faster than her dry run two weeks before. Not bad for someone who not only couldn't swim four months ago, but was afraid of water and wouldn't get her head wet. Congratulations Mandy, that is a great accomplishment!
Daniel Stewart, RI of Peoples Trust company has been promoted to Vice President, Mortgage Banking. Daniel started with Peoples Trust in November of 2010 as the AVP, Commercial Mortgages, in Calgary. In his new role Daniel is responsible for arranging strategic partnerships with financial institutions and private investors for loan participation, whole loan sales and servicing of mortgages in off balance sheet transactions.
Each year the Institute takes a picture of the entire Board of Governors and we post it in the office. The older picture is then presented to the Past President. This photo is Andre Gravelle, President presenting the Board of Governors photo to Past President Nathan Worbets. (Nathan is on the left).