The Vancouver AGM is booked for FEB 7, 2024 as an In-Person session. You will need to report the PD for the Keynote Speaker separately on your BCIA Profile as the event confirmation for this registration will only cover the PDH for the AGM.

Agenda  - Download draft AGM Agenda

5:30: Sign in, light refreshments and networking
5:55: Welcoming remarks
6:00: Keynote speaker: Dr. Wesley Zandberg - Harnessing the tools of chemical analysis to predict, prevent and mitigate the impact of forest fire smoke on grapevines and wine.
6:45: Break
7:00: AGM
9:00: Meeting adjourned

Speaker: Dr. Wesley Zandberg
Title: Harnessing the tools of chemical analysis to predict, prevent and mitigate the impact of forest fire smoke on grapevines and wine.

Description: With increasingly frequent and severe forest fires, the exposure of wine grapes to smoke is a persistent challenge for BC's grape/wine producers. Smoke exposed grapes may (sometimes, not always) yield smoky wines but problematically, the smokiness only becomes perceptible by smell months after grape harvest and fermentation. By pairing chemical analyses with in-vineyard and in-greenhouse studies, researchers in Dr. Zandberg's lab at UBC's Okanagan Campus have been researching how forest fire smoke impacts grapes and wine quality. This talk will present the current state of our research as well as providing some prevention and mitigation ideas that are currently being pursued in collaboration with local wineries.

Speaker Bio: Dr. Zandberg is an associate professor of chemistry at The University of British Columbia's Okanagan campus. Dr. Zandbergs research group focus their efforts on the analytical chemistry of all things carbohydrate. The Zandberg team also studies how forest fire smoke may influence grape and wine aroma; key to this story are.....carbohydrates. In 2022, Dr. Zandberg's research (as part of a team of 11) was recognized by the Canadian Ministry of Agriculture with a "Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Science".

Feb. 8, 2023 AGM Minutes (for approval)

Branch Executive Reports for 2023  

We will be calling for nominations for Vancouver Branch Executive Committee positions. Being part of the Branch Executive is a great experience! You can learn about the business of the institute, help develop professional development activities that you are passionate about, add to your resume, and grow your professional network. Additionally, being part of the branch executive earns you some valuable professional development hours (5 hours)! We encourage everyone that is interested in putting their names forward.

Available positions:

• Vice President
• PD Coordinator
• Articling Program Coordinator
• Secretary
• Directors - Three positions available.  

For descriptions of Branch positions, please see Branch Executive Committee Responsibilities document HERE. All nominations should include the position of interest and a short bio/statement. Email Taisha at taisha.jm@gmail.com to send nominations for awards and executive positions by Feb. 5th, 2024.

Articling Registrants Needing To Do Their Oral Presentation and Newly Elevated Registrants:
If you are an Articling member that needs to complete their oral presentation at this year’s AGM, (2 minutes or less) please email K. Graham at graham.watson@gov.bc.ca, by January 29th, 2024. Your email should include a short presentation (1 slide) with a description of who you are, your area of interest/ practice, and your professional experience. Please note: All those wishing to complete their oral presentation must pre-register with K. Graham (and sign up when registering online).

All newly elevated Registrants (new PAgs, TAgs and LLAgs) will be recognized for their achievements. Those required to recite their Professional Oath, please provide your name to K. Graham at graham.watson@gov.bc.ca, by January 29th, 2024. Please note: Those required to recite their oath must pre-register with K. Graham (and sign up when registering online). **If you have already recited your Professional Oath at a previous meeting this is not required again at this Branch AGM.

Look forward to seeing you all !

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