CIRI British Columbia Chapter Update.
In British Columbia, a significant number of our members are in the mining sector, which has been hit very hard over the past year. It is of particular importance now that IROs understand where to add the most value to their teams. As is often the case, one of the best resources to draw from is people who have already been through this market cycle and have been in IR for much of their careers.
The BC CIRI Board is very pleased to announce the renewal of the Mentorship program. IROs from all sectors will share their experiences, offer guidance and provide an invaluable opportunity to learn. Watch for further details on the Mentorship program.
On June 20, the BC Chapter Board held a brainstorming meeting in Vancouver to ‘take the pulse’ of the membership and discuss areas of interest for future programming. Many great ideas were brought forward and will be shared through member sessions beginning in the fall. Thanks to everyone who participated in the event.
CIRI Alberta Chapter Update
CIRI Alberta held its AGM and pre-CIRI Annual Conference networking event at West Restaurant and announced the appointment of Alison Trollope as the new President of the Chapter. Alison is Manager, Investor Relations of Canadian Oil Sands Limited and has served on the Board since 2012, and from 2006 to 2009.
CIRI Alberta also announced that the following individuals were elected to serve as Directors: Dave Feick, SVP, Equicom Group; Hugh Harley, Director Investor Relations, Westjet Airlines Ltd.; Megan Hjulfors, Investor Relations Advisor, Arc Resources Ltd.; Helen Kelly, Director Investor Relations, MEG Energy; Rob McInnis, Manager Investor Relations, Husky Energy; Jess Nieukerk, Director, Communications and Finance, AltaGas Ltd.; Curtis Pelletier, Manager, Investor Relations, Parallel Energy Trust; Anne Plasterer, Executive Director, Investor Relations, Newalta Corp.; Odette Ries-Bustin, Senior Account Executive, CNW; Susan Showers, Manager, Investor Relations, Rodinia Oil Corp.; and Crystal Verbeek, Manager, Investor Relations, Stantec Consulting.
CIRI Alberta was well represented at the CIRI Annual Conference held June 2-4 in Whistler. Over 40 CIRI Albertan delegates took part in the informative sessions and networking opportunities.
As usual, we encourage members to contact Alberta Board members with ideas for programs or interest in getting involved.
CIRI Ontario Chapter Update
CIRI Ontario hosted a member appreciation event at the 2013 CIRI Annual Conference. We send a big thank you to our sponsors, RR Donnelley and Cineplex Entertainment, for helping us to make this a successful event. The CIRI Ontario Sparkler took place on the Woodlands Rooftop Terrace of the Fairmont Chateau Whistler, overlooking the beautiful Rocky Mountains, and presented a wonderful opportunity for both existing and prospective members to network over champagne and strawberries.
The Programming Committee of the CIRI Ontario Board is working on the following professional development events for fall 2013. Please mark these dates in your calendar:
September 24, 2013 – Dark Pool Trading
October 22, 2013 – Mentorship Breakfast
October 29, 2013 – On the Road: Targeting and Measuring
November 26, 2013 – View from the Sell-Side
As we gear up for fall 2013, the Board is also planning a social networking event during the Essentials of Investor Relations course, taking place Sept 9-10 in Toronto. Visit CIRI.org for more information as it becomes available.
CIRI Quebec Chapter Update
The Chapter closed its 2012-2013 season with its annual Networking Cocktail, which was attended by over 30 people. Everyone was introduced to the new CIRI Quebec Chapter Board, and was informed about pending events and initiatives based on three pillars: education, engagement and exposure. The 2013-2014 season promises to be a great one.
The members of the 2013-2014 CIRI Quebec Chapter Board include Jennifer McCaughey as President. The other Directors are: Isabelle Adjahi; Colin Brown; Gladys Caron; Shirley Chenier; Carl Delisle; Matthew Fireman; Lorne Gorber; Denis Jasmin; Guy L’Esperance; Roberto Sbrugnera; Melanie Tardif; and Karine Vachon.