Book 1 - Appraisal Institute of Canada

AIC’s 2010ConferenceCanada’s garden city Victoria, British Columbia, a city rich in history,music, raw beauty, and hospitality, plays host to AIC’s conferencefrom June 2 to June 5, 2010.Victoria Tourism entreats us to ‘Calm on Over.’ If you have not yet been toVictoria, you are in for a surprising treat, however, be forewarned – youmay never want to leave this beautiful part of the country.The Victoria Conference Organizing Committee is very eager to sharethe history, culture and spirit of their beloved city with their colleaguesfrom across the country, while at the same time offering a stellar andprogressive program. Focusing on the theme ‘Green and Global inthe Garden City,’ the committee has sought leading edge speakersof our industry.Join keynote speaker Guy Dauncey as he shares his positive vision ofa sustainable future and how AIC members can translate that visioninto action. To quote one of our members from last year’s conference:“Networking is king!” Following Guy’s opening presentation, joinD’Arcy Rezac as he shares his suggestions for developing effectivenetworking and communications skills.The interesting and diverse slate of programs includes:• Adjustment Reconciliation• Appraisal Succession and Business Valuation• Contaminated Sites: Assessments and Wildlife• Green AND Affordable? Opportunities and Challenges for the AppraisalProfession with the Next Generation of Housing• Changes to CUSPAP 2010 and IVS and IFRS• Due Process – Dancing with Adjudicating• LEED Building Assessment• Skills to Excel in the Next Decade• Complexities in Creating Value Added in Heritage Redevelopment• Aboriginal Land Claims• “You Be the Judge”• Plus many othersWe are also introducing these three sessions of interest to allmembers, but with special appeal for AIC Candidates:• Mentor! How to be a Good One. How to Find One• Preparing for the Professional Competency Interview (BDI)• A Study in Highest and Best UseOur networking evening will introduce you to Victoria at its best as wegather at the Sticky Wicket. No visit to Victoria is quite complete withouta traditional British pub meal and beverage. Conveniently located inthe heart of Victoria, mere steps from the Fairmont Empress, The StickyWicket Pub is a multi-level, multi-room, Cricket-themed, Victorian-erapub and restaurant, featuring rustic and charming décor with plenty ofcharacter that exudes the ambiance of the British Isles.The conference is being held at the Fairmont Empress Hotel, located in theheart of downtown, within walking distance to dozens of restaurants andpubs. The museums and historical section is just outside the hotel doors.We recommend that you book early as space is limited. Victoria is apopular destination during the summer. We invite you to familiarizeyourself with Victoria by visiting: http://www.tourismvictoria.com/.When visiting AIC’s conference website: http://aic2010.aicanada.ca, clickon the travel and accommodation icon and you will see that conferencespecials have been established with West-Jet, Air Canada, Budget and Avis.For further information, please contact Marie-Louise Doyle, AICConference & Meetings Planner, via email at maried@aicanada.caclick here to return to table of contentsCanadian Property Valuation Volume 54 | book 1 | 2010 Évaluation Immobilière au Canada 13