Issue 45 February 2015

By: Andrea Drysdale, Prospect Researcher, Office of External Relations, Dalhousie University

In August of this year I was fortunate enough to attend the APRA International Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, thanks to the financial support provided by the 2014 Radikha Jaggernauth Memorial Scholarship and my institution, Dalhousie University.

By Shelly Steenhorst Baker, Director, Prospect Research & Pipeline

I often feel like a “Rock Star” at APRA Canada conferences. After years of being a presenter, I am well known and often sought out for networking.

At the 2014 APRA Canada Conference, I gave two presentations. The sessions were very successful (though I have yet to receive my formal feedback), and I enjoyed the opportunity to both share knowledge with, and learn from, my industry peers.

By: Steven Sorensen, Director, Regional Reps

I would like to thank all of APRA Canada's Regional Representatives for organizing various activities in their regions. Some of the regional activities for 2014 and the beginning of 2015 included:

By: Whymark Austen, Director, Professional Development

In 2014, APRA Canada held three professional development events:

On February 12, 2014, we hosted a TwitterTalk as part of APRA International’s inaugural Education Week.  Sarah McCarthy, the Ivey Schools of Business’s Associate Director, Research volunteered to moderate this event which covered a diverse array of subjects. 

By: Shannon Doherty, Director, Mentorship

There are currently fourteen mentee-mentor matches in the program. Of those, four of the pairs will reach their one year commitment by the end  February 2015. Since the APRA Canada conference in October, there has been a spike in interest in the program. In October 2015, four people came forward looking for a mentor, and referenced the conference as a source of their interest in the program.

By: Melissa Young, Director, Membership

As a chapter, APRA Canada’s membership is strong and has grown in 2014.

By: Tracey Church, President, APRA Canada

Hello, and welcome to another great year ahead with APRA Canada. Since this is the first Scoop since our fall board elections, please let me introduce our 2014-2015 APRA Canada Board. Thank you to everyone who forwarded nominations and voted.

Hello and happy February!

This issue of The Scoop is well worth the wait – our Board has been busy and has much to share in advance of the AGM on Wednesday, February 4^th at 1:00 EST. Please plan to dial in:  membership quorum attendance and voting is required! And remember, in addition to receiving updates from the APRA Canada board about their activities and being present to vote on important reports and highlights, all participants will be entered into a draw to receive a free 2015 webinar and free APRA Canada 2015-2016 membership!