Fall 2004
1.	Introducing BC's Board of Directors for 2004 to 2005
2.	Changes to the CMA Scholarship Program
3.	Volunteers who made a Big Difference for CMA during the last year
4.	Upcoming CMA Events
5.	Ted Wong joins CMA as a Student Advisor for the CMA FastTrack Program and the CMA/MBA program offered by Queen's University
6.	CMA Notebook
7.	CMA and Student News
8.	Our Members in Memoriam
9.	CMA Member Resignations
10.	AAT Member Resignations

Introducing BC's Board of Directors for 2004 - 2005

Other members elected to the 2004-2005 board include First Vice President Fred Zdan, CMA, Senior Vice President Finance & Administration, Island Savings Credit Union, Duncan; Second Vice President Richard MacNeill, CMA, Dipl.T., Director, Finance & Administration, Teldon International Inc., Richmond; Treasurer Bruce Belsher, BA, MHSc, CMA, Director, Business & Client Services, Fraser Health Authority, Surrey; and Secretary Colin Bennett, CMA, FCMA, Chief Executive Officer, CMA Canada - British Columbia, Vancouver. Robert A. Strachan, CMA, FCMA, is our Past President and the Manager of Accounting Services at the Capital Regional District in Victoria.

Serving as members-at-large include Elaine Eccleston, DipTech, AAT, CMA, Consultant and Instructor, College of the Rockies, Kimberley; Graham S. Fane, Dipl.Tech, BSc, MBA, CMA, Lecturer, Business Management Department, Capilano College, North Vancouver; Maureen Fizzell, BEd, BCom, MSc, CMA, FCMA, Associate Dean, Business Administration at Simon Fraser University, Burnaby; Mehb Jessa, BBA, CMA, Vice President and General Manager, The Portables, Richmond; Mark J.L. Kennedy, CMA, Public Practitioner, Burnaby; Mia Maki, BA, MBA, CMA, Principal, Quimper Consulting, Victoria; Joan Mar, BCom, CMA, Human Resources Manager, MacDonald Dettwiler & Associates Ltd., Richmond; Lyndon Peterson, AAT, CMA, CCIM, Regional Manager, Northern Health Authority, Prince George; and Heather A. Williams, BA, CA, CMA, Lecturer, University College of the Cariboo. The Yukon Representative is Hugh Carruthers, BSc, CMA, Acting Manager of Accounting Services for Shared Services at the Yukon Housing Corp. and the Yukon Liquor Corp. & Community Services in Whitehorse.

Lay Representatives include Doug Alley, Vice President of Human Resources, Business Council of British Columbia, Vancouver; Ernest Lang, CFP, Director, AZ Home and Gifts, Richmond; Cathy Whitehead-McIntyre, BA, MBA, Principal, Strategic Initiatives Inc., Victoria, and Maneesh Saini, BCom, LLB, LSBC, LSAB, Barrister and Solicitor, Chilliwack.

Changes to the CMA Scholarship Program

If you recall what it was like to be a full-time student, you know how hard it can be to take that first big step towards earning a professional designation like CMA. Since the late 1970s, we have delivered our CMA Scholarship Program through 23 post-secondary institutions in British Columbia, awarding scholarships of $300 to $1500 to the province's brightest business students.

With the degree requirement for the CMA National Entrance Exam taking effect October 2006, we have made some recent changes to the CMA Scholarship Program to make it easier for upcoming graduates with degrees to choose CMA. Effective September 2004, we are offering a total of 14 CMA scholarships at eleven post-secondary institutions in BC. Recipients will be able to use their CMA Scholarship towards a $1500 remission of CMA fees, such as CMA Student Membership and the CMA National Entrance Exam.

These scholarships are now available from Simon Fraser University, University of British Columbia, Malaspina University College, British Columbia Institute of Technology, Okanagan University College, University College of the Cariboo, Kwantlen University College, University College of the Fraser Valley, Trinity Western University, Capilano College, and the University of Northern British Columbia. Two CMA scholarships are available at the University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, and BCIT. One CMA scholarship is available at each of the remaining schools.

Help business students choose CMA and donate what you can to the CMA Scholarship Fund. Call Sandra Record at 604.484.7006 or email her at sandra@cmabc.com

Under the previous CMA Scholarship Program, we awarded 20 CMA Scholarships to students from October 2003 to August 2004:

	William B Hards Memorial Scholarship at BCIT. Xiaoling Yuan, CMA Campus Member, $500 cash and medallion.
	CMA Scholarship for excellence in Financial Management at BCIT. Carmen Ma, $500 remission of fees.
	R. Glynn Spelliscy Award at BCIT. Denise Wong, CMA Student Member, $500 remission of fees.
	CMA Scholarship for excellence in Accounting at Camosun College. Gowan Armstrong and Alison Parker, candidates in the CMA Strategic Leadership Program, $800 remission of fees.
	CMA Scholarship for excellence in Accounting at the College of New Caledonia. Mitch Rinas, $500 remission of fees.
	CMA Scholarship for excellence in Business Administration at College of the Rockies. Harley Hurford, $500 remission of fees.
	CMA Scholarship for excellence in Accounting at the Kwantlen University College. Michael Lapierre, $500 remission of fees.
	CMA Scholarship for excellence in Management Accounting at Langara College. Shawn Venne, candidate in the CMA Strategic Leadership Program, $500 remission of fees.
	CMA Scholarship for excellence at Malaspina University College. Jeremy Clegg, $500 remission of fees.
	CMA Scholarship for excellence in Management at Northern Lights College. Keith Merrett, $500 remission of fees.
	CMA Scholarship for excellence in Accounting at Northwest Community College. Connie Richard, $500 remission of fees.
	Dick Lucas Memorial Scholarship at Okanagan University College. Matt Garcia, $300.
	CMA Scholarship for excellence in Business Administration at Okanagan University College. Michael Grundy, $800 remission of fees.
	CMA Scholarship for excellence at Selkirk College. Melissa Lyle, $500 remission of fees.
	WC Easton Scholarship at Simon Fraser University. Anita Ngan, $1500.
	Lam A. Milne Memorial Scholarship at the University of British Columbia. Vivien Huang, CMA Campus Member, $1500.
	Tom Kennedy Memorial Scholarship at the University of British Columbia. Diana Ho, $1500.
	CMA Scholarship for excellence in Business Administration at University College of the Cariboo. Cindy Gaspard, $800 remission of fees.
	CMA Scholarship for excellence in Accounting at University College of the Cariboo. Un-Kwan Leong, $500 remission of fees.

Volunteers who made a Big Difference for CMA during the last year

The best ambassadors for the CMA designation are successful CMA members like you. And by volunteering for CMA initiatives in BC, these special people have enhanced their professional profile, showcased their skills and expertise, guided careers and mentored business students, and demonstrated the unique qualifications of CMAs.

They served on committees and task forces. They delivered presentations and participated in CMA-hosted or sponsored events. They mentored CMA students and business students who are considering a career as a CMA. And so much more.

To all of our volunteers who contributed their best to CMA during our last fiscal year — July 1st, 2003 to June 30th, 2004 — we salute you and hope you help us raise the bar for volunteers this year.

Many thanks to our members who volunteered for CMA: Click here for a full list.

While every effort was made to ensure that this list is complete and accurate, we apologize for any omissions or inaccuracies. To advise us of any corrections required to your membership record, please email linda@cmabc.com

Upcoming CMA Events

Volunteer some of your time at an upcoming CMA hosted or sponsored event scheduled near your community. You'll increase your professional profile, showcase your skills and expertise, and make valuable contacts in the business community.

In the Lower Mainland
CMAs and candidates in the CMA Strategic Leadership Program are needed to share their career experiences with business students and CMA Campus Members. For more information about this volunteer opportunity or to register your interest, contact Diane Chung at 604.484.7022 or email her at diane@cmabc.com. Diane is our Student Recruitment Manager. When she's not meeting students and faculty in the Lower Mainland, she's traveling throughout BC to visit schools.

In the Interior
CMAs are needed to speak with college students about their career experiences. For more information about these volunteer opportunities or to register your interest, contact Blaine Manning at 250.870.4474 or email him at blainemanning@shaw.ca. Blaine is our CMA Market Representative for the Okanagan and Interior BC.

On Vancouver Island
CMAs and candidates in the CMA Strategic Leadership Program are needed to speak with college students about their career experiences. For more information about these volunteer opportunities or to register your interest, contact Angie Stanta at 250.715.5239 or email her at astanta@shaw.ca. Angie is our CMA Market Representative for Vancouver Island.

Ted Wong joins CMA as a Student Advisor for the CMA FastTrack Program and the CMA/MBA program offered by Queen's University

We're pleased to announce the appointment of Ted Wong to the role of CMA student advisor at CMA Canada - British Columbia. Ted comes to us with a diverse background: a Bachelor Science from Simon Fraser University, a Diploma in Technology (Greenhouse Technology) from Kwantlen University College, and a Diploma in Technology (Corporate Finance) from BCIT. He worked for nearly 10 years in the horticultural industry before deciding to switch to a career in business in 2003. Ted is now taking courses from the Canadian Securities Institute and is preparing to challenge the CMA National Entrance Exam in 2005.

In his role as CMA Student Advisor, Ted helps prospective and existing CMA students determine which of CMA's flexible programs may be right for them. He meets with people one-on-one and delivers general information sessions at our office at Suite 1055, Two Bentall Centre, 555 Burrard every Thursday at 1:30 pm. One of the things that Ted enjoys most about meeting with prospective and existing CMA students is helping them customize a path to the CMA designation that meets their personal needs. Ted says his educational background and work experience makes it easy for him to relate to people who are contemplating a career change.

If you're a CMA student member who wants to know more about the January or September 2005 intake of the CMA FastTrack Program, Ted is looking forward to hearing from you. You can reach him at ted@cmabc.com or 604.484.7068.

CMA Notebook

Small Business BC 2004 Business Plan Contest
Small Business BC, a non-profit organization collaborating with public and private sector partners to support BC entrepreneurs, will award a prize package worth $2500 to each of the five best business plans on December 15th, 2004. To be eligible for the contest, participants must read the contest's terms and conditions, register for the contest, and submit their business plan to Canada/British Services Society by no later than 12:00 noon on November 30th, 2004. The contest is open to all new and existing businesses in British Columbia and includes no entry fees. For more information, visit www.smallbusinessbc.ca/contest or call Harbans Bains at 604.775.8151 or email bains.harbs@smallbusinessbc.ca

January 2005 intake for the CMA FastTrack Program
Langara College and BCIT are offering the CMA FastTrack Program this January. Available via distance education and weekend or weekday classroom sessions, this condensed 10-month program helps individuals to prepare and qualify for the CMA National Entrance Exam. Both Langara College and BCIT are hosting special information sessions about the January intake in November. Look for our recruitment ads in the Vancouver Sun and Province beginning on Friday, November 5th. CMA students without degrees who are admitted into January 2005 admission for the program will be able to qualify for the last National Exam without a degree requirement. Effective for the October 2006 National Exam, all first time writers will need a degree as well as successful completion of the courses covering the 18 CMA syllabus topics. Click here for more information about January 2005 admission into the CMA FastTrack Program.

Annual Report for Fiscal 2003 to 2004 (July 1st, 2003 to June 30th, 2004)
It's now available for download. Click here to read the report now.

CMA and Student News

Connie Lee, AAT, CMA. Connie received one of HSBC Bank Canada's annual President's Awards in May 2004 for achieving excellence in her contributions as a Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting. Connie graduated from the CMA Strategic Leadership Program in 2003 and is one of six CMAs at HSBC Bank Canada who have earned their designation during the last four years.

In the December/January issue of CMA Canada's Management Magazine, Donalda (Donnie) MacDonald, CMA, will appear in a special feature about women and the changes in the corporate boardroom. Donnie is the Controller and Vice President of Finance at the Westminster Savings Credit Union. She is also the Treasurer on the Board of Directors at the North Shore Crisis Services Society, a posting that she's held since 2000.

John MacKay, a candidate in the CMA Strategic Leadership Program, has recently accepted the role of Controller at RTL Robinson Enterprises Ltd in Yellowknife.

Four CMAs have been appointed to the 2004-2005 Board of Directors for the Vancouver Chapter of Financial Executives International (FEI Canada). Jeff Champion, CMA, is the President. Colin Bennett, CMA, FCMA, is a Director. John Hanbury, CMA, is the Treasurer. Ho Yee Low, CMA, is also a Director.

Ten CMAs have recently transferred their membership CMA Canada - British Columbia. Originally from Quebec, Andre Cartier, CMA, is the Controller at Paradata Systems Inc. in Whistler. Fook Tin Yeung, CMA, resides in Lantau Island, Hong Kong. Rupe (Ravinder) Brah, CMA, has recently moved from Alberta to Burnaby. Also from Alberta, Brendan Green, CMA, now calls Vancouver home. David Leigh, CMA, has relocated to BC from Ontario and is the Vice President and CFO at Mercedes-Benz Canada in Toronto. Karine Lizotte, CMA, joins us from Quebec. CMA Sandra Hodel, hailing from Saskatchewan, now lives on Vancouver Island. Lawrence Tokarchuk, CMA, is the CEO and President at Northeast Health Services in Fort St. John. Darlene Mayo, CMA, is the Accountant / Controller at Back Check in Abbotsford. Sherri Wawrow, CMA, has recently moved from Nova Scotia and now makes Kelowna her home.

Email your submissions to CMA and Student News to kim@cmabc.com

Our Members in Memoriam

We extend our sympathies to the families and friends of our 38th President who passed away in September:

George Waldemar Boegler-Bogdanow, MA, CMA (1969), FCMA (1982), Life Member (1991), West Vancouver. George was the President of CMA Canada - British Columbia from 1983 to 1984 and the National Conference Committee Chair at CMA Canada in 1992. During his 35 years as a CMA, George served CMA Canada at the national and provincial level in numerous capacities. His final contribution to CMA was as a member of the Professional Conduct Committee from 1998 to 1999. He was 78 years old.

If you'd like to send a note of condolence to George's family, contact Rick Lightheart at 604.484.7004 or email him at rlightheart@cmabc.com

CMA Member Resignations

In accordance with Bylaw 3.09, the following members have resigned from certified membership:

	Beverly Benson, Kelowna
	Barbara Buffington, Victoria
	Ken Cormack, Kelowna
	Dan Debeyer, Vancouver
	Decio D'Ornellas, Kelowna
	Wallace Grue, Kelowna
	Herbert Harding, Qualicum Beach
	Phyllis MacKinnon, North Vancouver
	Mei-yuk Rita Ng, Hong Kong
	Jonathan Wong, Vancouver

AAT Member Resignations

In accordance with Bylaw 3.09, the following members have resigned from Technologist Membership:

	Court Fraser, Surrey
	Helga Logan, Maryville
	Gerald MacDonald, Port Coquitlam
	Glenna Mitchell, Surrey
	Hin Lee, North Vancouver