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Once the presentation concluded, mentors and mentees were given an opportunity to share their success stories and comment on any challenges they have faced. Participants compared notes on how men- toring matches have been successful, what techniques other matches use throughout their mentoring relation- ship, and what the best communication tools have been. Mentors and mentees networked during the mix and mingle event, connecting with professionals in other disciplines. APEGBC’s mentoring program pairs members-in- training and applicants with professional members based on profession, expertise and location. The goal of the program is to help the members-in-train- ing or applicants obtain the advice, counselling and assistance they need to help them achieve profes- sional registration. Last year, the program matched 42 members-in-training and applicants with mentors. There are currently a total of 163 mentoring pairs in the program.

Mentoring program participants connected with other professionals and exchanged mentoring tips and tools at this mix and mingle event.

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Vancouver Island Branch Tees Off for Charity

Members of APEGBC’s Vancouver Island Branch swung their clubs for a cause at the annual Vancouver Island Branch golf tournament. On June 1, 2012, members and guests assembled at the Cowichan Golf and Country Club for an 18-hole Texas Scramble tourna- ment, followed by dinner and prizes. Organized by the Branch’s Patrick Ryan PEng and Craig Work EIT, golfers of all levels were welcomed with the goals of socializing and enjoying the day. The event was an excellent oppor- tunity for branch members and associ- ates to relax on the fairway. With 84 participants, the tourna- ment raised just over $2,800 which was donated to Habitat for Humanity, a non-profit organization that mobilizes volunteers and community partners to build affordable housing. The money was raised through hole sponsorship, a putting contest and mulligan sales.

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