2025 Call for New Members
It is once again your opportunity to nominate potential new members for the Simcoe Chapter of LAI. We strongly encourage you to consider nominating a deserving candidate.
The nomination deadline is Friday, September 19, 2025.
In keeping with the guidelines set by LAI, nominees for membership must have:
• achieved professional distinction with a minimum of 10 years of work experience;
• made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of land economics; and
• distinguished themselves in the community through public service.
If you would like more information on the history of LAI and how these guidelines fit the organization’s goals, visit http://www.lai.org/about
The Simcoe Chapter’s members are drawn from a wide spectrum of industry experts. That breadth of experience becomes most valuable when members attend the dinner meetings and seminars, become involved in Chapter activities and engage colleagues in discussions and debates on key issues of the day.
Each nomination must be made by two Chapter members acting jointly. At least one of the nominators should not have the same employer as that of the nominee.
The nomination package must include:
• a completed Nomination Form; and
• a current copy of the nominee’s resume or CV.
These items should be forwarded by e-mail to Kevin Harper (kevin.harper@sympatico.ca) and Signe Leisk (sleisk@cassels.com) or by mail to: Kevin Harper and Associates, 1712-24 Wellesley Street West, Toronto, ON M4Y 2X6.
Once nominations close, the Board will review and assess each candidate.
Since membership is not automatic, the Board considers confidentiality to be an important element in protecting the reputation and dignity of each nominee. In the event that a candidate is not selected for membership, the reason for this decision will be explained to the nominators on a confidential basis. Nominators are asked to make every effort to ensure that the nominee is not made aware that he or she is under consideration for membership.
Successful candidates will be contacted to confirm their interest in joining LAI and acceptance of our invitation to join us. The broader Simcoe Chapter membership will then be advised of the new members who will, in turn, be inducted at our Annual General Meeting.
Thank you in advance for your consideration.
