BCLMA President's Report
Message From the Board
Another summer has flown by, and we’re gearing up for an exciting fall season!
This past June, we kicked off the summer with the always-popular Summer Social at the D/6 Bar & Lounge at the Douglas Hotel in Vancouver. It was a fantastic turnout, with plenty of opportunities for members to network and reconnect. Guests enjoyed a cocktail soirée with delicious hors d’oeuvres and the chance to win prizes by popping balloons, thanks to donations from BCLMA and our generous sponsors.
A huge thank you to all the members who attended and our amazing sponsors for helping us pull off another memorable Summer Social! Be sure to check out the photo album in the Fall issue of TOPICS.
We also appreciate all the members who participated in our summer surveys: the Business Services Compensation & Benefits Survey and the Charge-Out Rates Survey. The survey results will be distributed this fall.
As we move into the fall, our Subsection Chairs have been busy organizing some fantastic sessions, including a Virtual Roundtable and a follow-up to the popular Social Media Marketing session featuring an online panel discussion. We’re also hosting an educational event called “The Science for Success” with Dr. Catherine A. Sanderson, Ph.D. Register for these and other upcoming events on the BCLMA website’s Events page.
And don’t forget to save the date - our annual Winter Social is set for November 7 at the Sutton Place Hotel!
Last but certainly not least, the Board of Directors would like to extend warm wishes to Lorraine Burchynsky on her retirement! Lorraine has held numerous volunteer roles during her dedicated years with the BCLMA, including leading last year’s successful bi-annual conference. We thank her for her leadership, commitment and friendship. You can read more about Lorraine’s incredible journey in the Fall issue of TOPICS.
Rubyna Jinnah
President & Business Partner Liaison
Harris & Company LLP