At a glance (2 minute read):

• The Board Development Committee (BDC) recommends that anyone interested in becoming a director explore governance resources and consider taking additional training.
• Resources and training are available to you from the Institute of Corporate Directors, the Canadian Real Estate Association, and others. 

“Where can I learn more about governance?”

It’s one of the most common questions the BDC hears from members interested in running in our annual Board of Directors election. 

The BDC is a group of dedicated volunteer members who give their time to ensure REBGV actively searches for leaders who are willing and capable of serving as directors in the interest of all members:

• Chair: Carmen McCracken, RE/MAX Westcoast
• Ray Arneja, Nationwide Realty Corp.
• Lynn Dequanne, RE/MAX Crest Realty
• Ellen Hsu, Prominent Real Estate Services
• Sheldon Scott, Sitings Realty Ltd.

If you're interested in serving on REBGV’s Board of Directors in the future, educate yourself on a director’s role and responsibilities. The BDC recommends these resources, including seminars and training courses, that'll provide valuable preparation for anyone thinking of becoming a director.

The ICD offers several resources to help bring out the best in today’s corporate leaders.

Learn more about their comprehensive education program for those looking to become board directors of not-for-profit organizations, the ICD Rotman NFP Program.

You may also be interested in their Rotman Directors Education Program.

Shorter courses are available through their Board Fundamentals series. These include:

• Boardroom Financial Essentials
• Audit Committee Effectiveness
• Board Oversight of Strategy
• Enterprise Risk Oversight for Directors
• Human Resources & Compensation Committee Effectiveness

ICD members can access a not-for-profit video learning series. You can also search for events from the local ICD chapter (use the drop-down menu to filter for British Columbia).

CREA offers a National Leadership Program designed to ensure future leaders have sound industry knowledge and a solid understanding of association governance.

The program comes in three modules:

• Leadership 100: On the Path to Leadership
• Leadership 200: Becoming a Leader
• Leadership 300: Enhancing Leadership Skills

Check out the program on CREA’s website for more information and to register.

Visit our website or email becomeadirector@rebgv.org to contact the BDC for more information about how you can prepare yourself to run in a future Board of Directors election.