We are in the final days of November and I am still wondering where the time went…but I don’t believe I am the only one feeling this way! I am sure the students in our PCD course who are in their final review before the exam are scratching their heads wondering where it went!!! They are probably also wondering if they have studied enough for the exam! I wish them much success in this endeavor and wish to thank Glenn Chatten for doing an outstanding job in teaching this course!
Time waits for no man (or woman) or so they say, AND you can’t manage time, only your productivity within the allotted time you have…so what are you doing to make yourself more effective and productive? This not only relates to ourselves personally but also to our professional time and volunteer time! How do we manage so that we have balance in where and how we spend our time?
This leads me to the next topic;
Our association just held our 4th annual Simply but Revealing Trade Fair at the Vancouver Trade and Exhibition Centre where our manufacturers showed up again in great numbers. Although the cost to exhibit is low and the time involvement is short compared to other events, they are finding themselves questioning the involvement in this event due to lack of turn out. As manufacturers we expect to participate in Association Events to show our support, to network with customers and showcase new and exciting products. In order to justify our time and expenses to our bosses (yes we all have those) we need to show a return on our investment or else there may be reluctance in approving next years’ participation budget. Quite the conundrum for sure!
I felt we had 3 great speakers with AIBC Core LU’s attached and an easily accessible venue within walking distance of many firms as well as on transit for those further away, yet we had a decline in attendance compared to the previous year. Going back to how we spend our time, it is very discouraging for volunteers to put their time and effort into organizing this event and then have a poor showing. I would certainly appreciate some feedback from the design community as to how we can better serve you or how we can make the event more attractive. Or, if this type of event has run its course? Please take the time to reply to me at kim@tecagencies.com with your thoughts or comments, we truly do value your input and appreciate you taking the time.
Kimberly Tompkins, CTR
Chapter Chair, CSC – Vancouver Chapter
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