As I write this, we’re about to hold our in-person Awards Night in Victoria – I’m looking forward to that event and to sharing updates and photos in my next Memo.
I’d like to share the following updates. These areas reflect both the opportunities and challenges of our time, while reinforcing our commitment to strengthening the CMC designation, supporting our members, and amplifying the impact of management consulting in BC and beyond.
CMC-BC Membership Services
We are in the process of migrating our membership services to a new third-party service provider who offers us greater value and leaner practices for membership management. We are aiming for a smooth transition with little disruption to our member experience. Our goal is to provide equivalent or better service and reduce our operating costs. You can expect more of your membership fees to go directly to added member value in terms of local engagement, networking, and events. Stay tuned for more on this shortly.
Memorandum of Understanding
At the CMC-Canada Association level, a process is now underway to create a new Memorandum of Understanding for our Federation of provincial Certifying Institutes. This process is stewarded by CMC-Canada’s Growth and Nomination Committee and involves a Working Group of provincial Certifying Institute Presidents (or designates). CMC-Canada has retained a qualified facilitator for the negotiation process. We look forward to renewing our commitments to one another as we all recognize we are “Stronger Together”. Again, stay tuned on this front.
CMC-BC November Mixer
Join us from 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM on November 27th in Victoria and Kelowna for a relaxed, after-work gathering to connect with the CMC-BC community.
Locations:
- Victoria: 10 Acres Bistro – 611 Courtney St, Victoria, BC V8W 1W8
- Kelowna: Copper Brewing Company – 1851 Kirschner Rd #102, Kelowna, BC V1Y 4N7
Mark your calendars and join us!!
CMC-BC Third Thursdays
We’ve launched a newly revamped format based on CMC-BC community feedback. Each month, Third Thursdays will feature a rotating guest host who will facilitate a discussion on a rotating topic of their choice. There’s no registration required, there is a standing meeting link, and we will have a shorter timeframe from 4:00 – 5:30pm PT.
Thank you to James Grieve for of Catalyst Strategies Consulting for hosting our October Third Thursday. I will be hosting the next Third Thursday on November 20th. The topic: Real Talk with Your CMC Community – what is going on for you in this crazy time we’re living in and how can your community help?
Remember to connect with the CMC-BC LinkedIn feed as that is a channel we regularly use.
As always, please reach out to me at Ashka.Wirk@cmc-bc.ca with questions, ideas, or just to connect!
Sincerely,
Ashka Wirk
President and Council Chair, CMC-BC
