2024 Call for New Members
It is once again your opportunity to nominate potential new members for the Simcoe Chapter. Please take a few minutes to reflect on those business or personal associates who you think would be suitable candidates for membership in LAI.
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, click http://www.lai.org/about
The Simcoe Chapter’s members are drawn from a wide spectrum. 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.
When thinking about the attributes of possible nominees, please keep the need for diversity and inclusion in mind, and consider whether the candidate is likely to be an active member that we can look forward to seeing on a regular basis.
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.
- a completed Nomination Form; and
- a current copy of the nominee’s resume or CV.
These items should be forwarded by e-mail to Paul Ferris (at Pferris@ferrisassociatesinc.com and Kevin Harper (at kevin.harper@sympatico.ca) or by mail to:
Simcoe Chapter, Lambda Alpha International
c/o Kevin Harper and Associates
1712-24 Wellesley Street West
Toronto, ONÂ M4Y 2X6.
The deadline for submissions has been extended to Friday, October 4, 2024.
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. Although it may occasionally be a bit awkward to do, 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. Â The broader Simcoe Chapter membership will then be advised of the new members who will, in turn, be inducted at our Annual General Meeting.
Each of you I’m sure knows of at least one or two candidates who are worthy of membership in our Chapter. Please take some time to give this some consideration and to nominate someone.
Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Paul Ferris
Vice-President & Chair, Membership
