Highlights from the MET
NOTES & NEWS
Highlights from the MET
By the time the 2016 Member Engagement Tour ( MET ) wrapped up on November 30 , members of CPABC ’ s board of directors and senior staff had attended 22 events across BC and one in Hong Kong , presenting updates on CPABC initiatives to more than 1,400 members , candidates , and students . Since its launch in 2013 , the MET has given stakeholders an opportunity to connect face to face with leaders in the profession . The 2016 MET was especially memorable as it marked the final tour for Richard Rees , FCPA , FCA , as president & CEO of CPABC ( see pages 46-47 for a special tribute ). “ It was very gratifying to see such high interest in the profession ,” says Richard , “ as exemplified by the great attendance and by the positive comments we received about the presentation .” Most of the MET events were hosted by CPABC chapters * and coordinated by local volunteers . CPABC leaders and staff would like to extend their appreciation for the exceptional support provided by these local volunteers . CPABC ’ s chapters are actively planning their schedules for 2017 , organizing a variety of professional development , social networking , and community outreach events . These events are posted on each chapter site ( bccpa . ca / members / chapters ) and highlighted in chapter emails . All members , candidates , and students are encouraged to get involved with their local chapters and stay connected with others in the profession .
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The Hong Kong event was organized by CPA Canada ’ s Hong Kong Chapter . See cpacanada . ca / en / members-area / internationalchapters / hong-kong for chapter events .
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1-3 . Photos of the Kamloops MET stop by Robert Clark of RDC photography . 4-6 . Photos of the Victoria MET stop by John Yanyshyn of Visions West Photography . 7-9 . Photos of the Nanaimo MET stop by Tony Puerzer of Bright Idea Photography . 10-12 . Photos of the Fraser Valley MET stop by Jeff Andrews of Jeff Andrews Photography . 13 . Photo of the Hong Kong MET stop provided by CPA Canada ' s Hong Kong Chapter .
12 CPABC in Focus • Jan / Feb 2017