Compass Idol?

Just wanted to mention that there are still a few slots available for tomorrow evening's talent show so feel free to bring along a song, poem, stand-up comedy routine, interpretive dance number, or any other evidence of your talented nature and we'll happily add you to the list.

(remember, it's not about competency - more about taking the opportunity to express yourself and step outside your the familiar zone in an uber-supportive environment. yeah!)

Doors for the reunion open at 7PM.
Talent show kicks off at 8:30 sharp.

Looking forward to seeing all you talented cutesters!

~B

Meet the Dragon

Hi All,

Have you ever imagined yourself in The Den with a bonified Dragon? Well here's your chance.

Up Close and All Business With
Kevin O'Leary
Wednesday April 13, 2011 (Vancouver)
Registration Deadline: April 10*

*Please register before this date to ensure event is not cancelled.

You've seen him on TV. Kevin O'Leary is the opinionated, fire-breathing dragon on CBC's Dragon's Den and the ruthless, bloodthirsty shark on ABC's Shark Tank. He is recognized for his entrepreneurial vision, his keen investment savvy and his frank, no emotion approach to all things business.

Now you can see him up close and in person. Leading business analyst Michael Campbell conducts a candid interview with Kevin O'Leary in front of a live audience. Larger than life and never shy with his insights, O'Leary is taking questions and delivering the straight goods on matters that speak directly to the bottom line. Expect insights on current market trends, trade and industry forecasts, and the role of business owners and entrepreneurs in today's global economy.

Program Information:
4:30 PM TO 6:00 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre East
999 Canada Place
Vancouver, BC

Have a question for Kevin? Email kevin@bchrma.org, with the subject line: Question for O'Leary. He may answer it during the interview.

Following the one-hour Up Close and All Business interview, join O'Leary & Campbell in the Marketplace for a wine and cheese reception.

Advance registration required. Ticket price includes:
•General admission seating to Up Close and All Business with Kevin O'Leary
•All-day admission to the BC HRMA Marketplace Tradeshow
•Marketplace wine & cheese reception (includes one complimentary beverage)


Registration Deadline: April 10
Member $49.00
Non-Member $59.00
Student Member $49.00
All pricing excludes applicable taxes.

A full refund, less a $25 processing fee will be issued for cancellations submitted in writing to HRMA one week prior to an event or workshop. Substitute attendees are permitted up to the day of the event or workshop; member/non-member rates will be applied. Refunds cannot be completed online.

BC HRMA MEMBERS Click Here for Ticket Purchase

NON MEMBERS or Multiple Ticket Purchases Click Here






While you're in the den, why not check out the Public Marketplace Tradeshow as well

Public Marketplace Tradeshow
Wednesday April 13, 2011 (Vancouver)
Registration Deadline: April 10*
*Please register before this date to ensure event is not cancelled.

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Program Summary:

CONNECT: Meet HR experts and access innovative products and services at 85 vendor booths. Exhibitors encompass recruitment and talent development, media and promotion, health and wellness, education, compensation, pension and benefits, HR management and many more.

LEARN: Check out the Speaker's Corner for a series of 20-minute interactive and educational presentations focusing on practical human resources knowledge and tools for improved organizational effectiveness and/or personal career development. Browse and purchase the latest business books at the onsite bookstore.

SIMPLIFY: Discover ways to streamline your HR practices. Find out how you can keep both your people and your bottom line happy.

BREATHE: Enter the prize draws. Visit the Internet Café. Relax with a chair massage or amble up to the oxygen bar and get re-inspired for HR.

Program Information:
11:00 AM TO 6:30 PM
Vancouver Convention Centre East
999 Canada Place
Vancouver, BC

Who should attend? If you own or operate a business or if you lead or manage people, you will benefit from Marketplace. Advance registration is recommended.

Get up close with a dragon! Admission to Marketplace is free with your ticket to Up Close and All Business with Kevin O'Leary.

Become an exhibitor. Visit the exhibitor page of our conference website for information on reserving a booth at the Marketplace Tradeshow.

CLICK HERE for tickets

Tickets for this event are not refundable. Tickets also available onsite.

Registration Deadline: April 10

Member:Free
Non-Member:$5.00
Student Member:Free
All pricing excludes applicable taxes.


© 2011 BC Human Resources Management Association

Cheers,
Compass Zina

Compass Reunion - on time and on target!

Just a quick reminder that our Fourth Annual Compass Reunion is quietly sneaking up next Thursday (March 31st) so I hope you're all doing the prescribed stretching and pre-hydrating routine in anticipation of a festive and fun-filled get-together. We'll open our doors at 7PM to begin the meet-and-greet portion of the evening and plan to kick off the talent show at 8:30 sharp. If you'd like to be on the vaunted talent show performers list, please send a quick note (bill@northshorecompass.com) and I'll reserve you a spot.

Until then, keep up the good work, all, and we look forward to seeing your shining faces next Thursday.

~Bill (on behalf of Team Compass)

Reunion Confirmed - Thursday, March 31st (7-9PM)

Well, it looks like there's plenty of appetite for a March 31st reunion as well as a healthy dose of interest in reprising the talent show portion of the evening. We'll plan to open the doors at 7PM for mixing, mingling, and general hi-jinx and reserve the 8:30-9PM slot for showing of talent.

Would the folks who indicated that they would be performers please send me a quick note (to bill@northshorecompass.com) with your name and what kind of performance we can look forward to you doing (ie. singing a song, reading some writing, performing stand-up comedy, sword swallowing, etc). I'm imagining having five-minute time slots in hopes that this will allow for a goodly assortment of entertainment within our half-hour window.

Thanks to everyone who rang in on the survey and I hope you'll all keep 7-9PM Thursday, March 31st free and clear of all encumbrances so we can look forward to catching up with you then.

(in the meantime, Chuck Norris reminds you that competitive beard-growing still qualifies as a genuine, if sadly under-appreciated, talent)

~B