Events

Chapter Luncheons are held every fourth Thursday of the month (January thru May, and September thru November) each meeting features a guest speaker and great lunch.  Advance notice is provided via email to those registered on our distribution list.   Unless indicated otherwise, Meetings are held at the Terminal City Club – 837 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, B.C.

Meetings start at 11:30AM and end at 1:30 PM.

RSVP: $40.00 per person if ASIS member and RSVP.  No shows will be invoiced and walk-ins (unregistered) and non-members will be charged $45.00 (we are charged by the plate and must provide accurate numbers).  Walk-in attendees are not guaranteed a plated dinner.

Dress: Business casual, use of cell phones is prohibited in public areas of the club.

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February Luncheon Meeting

 

Speaker: Kim Williams, Career Development Coordinator – University of the Fraser Valley

Topic: Effective Recruiting through University Partnerships: The Donald Trump Interview

Description: Mutual recruiting benefits are generated by linking local and international university practicum students to committed professionals in the field of security and public safety. Through effective partnerships, ongoing guidance, supervision, and mentorship agencies are able to attract unpaid, premium candidates, assess their skills and abilities, for practical learning projects and future employment.

Date: February 23, 2012

Time: 11:30am Sign In

Location: Terminal City Club 837 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, B.C.

 

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March Luncheon Meeting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speaker: Ken Haertling, Chief Security Officer TELUS

Topic: Telecom Perspective on Emerging Security Challenges

Description: The session will examine how trends in the telecommunications industry will fundamentally affect the security industry.  Exponential bandwidth requirements that fuel the popularity of fibre optics yield both opportunities and challenges.  Ken will consider the convergence of physical and logical security as it pertains to identity management and physical security infrastructure.  He will highlight additional trends from 2011 and discuss lessons learned.  Finally, Ken will explore popular coping strategies and other opportunities to adapt to the changing environment..

Date: March 22, 2012

Time: 11:30am Sign In

Location: Terminal City Club 837 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, B.C.


April Luncheon Meeting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speaker: Francis D’Addario CPP CFE, Emeritus Faculty Leader, Security Executive Council

Topic: Next Generation Leader

Description: Francis D’Addario leads the Security Executive Council’s Security 2020™ and Next Generation Leadership initiatives. Previously, his cross-functional teams developed proven practices at Starbucks Coffee, Hardees Food Systems, Jerrico Inc. The Southland Corporation (DBA 7-Eleven) and Crime Prevention Associates. He is a co-developer of RED, an enterprise risk event reporting and analytics tool.

Date: April 26, 2012

Time: 11:30am Sign In

Location: Terminal City Club 837 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, B.C.

 

May Luncheon Meeting

 

 

 

 

Speaker: Colonel John Crosman J.D.E., CD

Topic: The Future Security Environment – Can Canada weather the coming Storm

Description: The world appears to be entering a period of perpetual change and rising instability, and if current trends persist the Canadian Forces and the Army will be challenged to defend Canada, Canadians and Canadian interests.  To continue to be effective, the Army will need to evolve far more quickly and more fundamentally than ever before.

Date: May 24th, 2012

Time: 11:30am Sign In

Location: Terminal City Club 837 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, B.C.

 

We are still solicting eager volunteers.  There are committee positions that are available for people who would like to assist in specific areas.  Serving on the Executive and Committees offers valuable Recertification credits for all of the ASIS certifications.  Please forward expressions of interest in volunteering to Chapter Vice-Chair Todd Zatwarnitski