I find myself with mixed emotions
writing my final column before turning
over the reins to a very capable
James Kelly, CTR of Soprema. Mixed
because I have such a passion for this
association and have so very much
enjoyed being a part of such a hardworking
and dedicated executive committee. That is the sad
part of the equation the other part is relief because I have my
own business to run and finding balance has been difficult on
occasion. I guess a third emotion is the pride in knowing that
there is a very capable team taking on the operations of the
association made up of both existing and new team members.
So much gets done on a daily basis for the Vancouver Chapter
by the many individuals who put aside their paying work and
don an impartial and unbiased industry hat for the betterment
of the association that I need to acknowledge them here. They
are in no particular order but deserve a virtual “high five” or
in today’s world “fist bump” so here goes…Vince Smith from
Cloverdale who has been and continues to be our treasurer,
George McCutcheon of North West PLAN Inc who has been
our Specification Officer, our Program Chair and currently
Secretary and adviser extraordinaire, Blair Bennett, CTR of
Soprema who retired this year as Director on the Nation Board
after many dedicated years of service. Melodie Schwartzman,
CTR of CGC who is our Member at Large, Past Chair,
Past Director and has agreed to stay on again this year. Mario
Maggio, CDT of C.R. Laurence Canada/U.S. Aluminum who
has been our Membership Officer for years and continues to be
a part of our group despite a promotion including more responsibilities!
Brad Morris, CSP of Morris Specifications Inc is our
Website Officer and has mastered the art of NOT rolling his
eyes when I either do not understand what he is talking about
or I get very enthusiastic over something he has been doing
for years…sorry Brad for causing you all the stress…you do
such a wonderful job for us, I had to apologize! Todd Gerrard
(CTR in waiting) of Enercorp Inc. for his tireless work on our
ever growing and ever expanding Trade Fair – Despite have a
run taken at us by a much larger trade show group. Thank you
Todd for stepping up and agreeing to become Vice-Chair! Eric Poxleitner, Architect of Keystone Architecture and planning Ltd
for all of his efforts in providing us with another great year of
programs and agreeing to stay on as Co-Chair of programs and
mentor our incoming program person. Robert Jahnsen (CTR in
Waiting as well) of Div 7 for another great job in Education.
Keep it up and you will never be able to leave Robert! Peggy
Perry CSP of Boldwing Continuum Architects Inc for joining us
mid-year as our Specifications Officer and for agreeing to stay
on this year, thank you Peggy. Finally to Glen Stokes, Partner
Architect, Bruce Carscadden Architect for his hard work and
dedication to our Newsletter. His job has been a bit like herding
feral cats and he has done it magnificently. I look forward to
sitting on the board as Director for this Chapter at the National
level and to working with the returning folk as well as some
new faces who join us officially June 1st! Help me welcome
Dennis Hodkinson, CCCA of Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd.
who is taking over the Newsletter responsibilities, Leon Viger,
Senior Project Manager of MGBA | Mallen Gowing Berzins
Architecture who is to be Co-Chair of programs, Ryan Foster,
BC Sales Rep – Roxul Inc our new Marketing Chair and Brian
Maher, Technical Sales Representative – Dryvit who is taking
over the Trade Fair responsibilities. Without everyone’s time
and energy we would not be as successful as we are.
I should not finish without mentioning that the Vancouver
Regional Construction Association, the BC Construction
Association and the Canadian Construction Association
have identified quality of documents as an ongoing priority
and are actively examining the role their collective associations
can play in addressing this important topic. If you would
like to know more about this, please contact Fiona Famulak at
president@vrca.bc.ca to see if there is a role you can play in
their ongoing discussions.
Thank you for the opportunity to Chair this amazing organization,
I look forward to seeing you at upcoming events and
encourage you to chat with one of us to see how you might
become involved, we always welcome member involvement
and a fresh perspective!
Kimberly J. Tompkins, CTR
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