ANNUAL REPORT 2013–14Annual General Meeting May 14, 2014

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BCIT Alumni Association

Founded by graduates of the British Columbia Institute of Technology in 1979, the BCIT Alumni Association

is a registered, non-profit society governed by a board of volunteer directors and financed by the

Association’s affinity programs, sponsorship, and institute support. The Association has more than 155,000

members, of which approximately 135,000 are recorded and over 123,000 are active on the database.

Vision

The BCIT Alumni Association is a thriving organization that inspires passion for the BCIT community, provides leadership with its connection to alumni and students and excels in offering valuable programs and services.

Mission

The BCIT Alumni Association connects and engages alumni in a lifelong relationship with the BCIT community by providing innovative programs and services that support alumni and student success.

Core Values

> We are focused on the best interests of BCIT alumni and students.

> We celebrate alumni as ambassadors for BCIT.

> We value personal growth through continual learning.

> We act with integrity.

> We communicate openly and honestly.

> We are creative and innovative.

> We foster goodwill.

> We are accountable for our work and actions.

> We respect and protect our natural environment.

> We believe in having fun.

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

As I look upon 2013–2014, I am so pleased to report to our members the work the Board of Directors and BCIT’s Foundation and Alumni Relations division has done to achieve the goals identifi ed within our strategic plan — to increase alumni engagement and investment with BCIT.

The BCIT Alumni Association (the Association) remains focused and committed to supporting alumni and student success at BCIT. BCIT’s annual investment into the Foundation and Alumni Relations division not only allows the Association to remain strategically linked to BCIT, but also ensures that we can deliver value-added programming and services to our alumni while celebrating their many accomplishments in industries and communities across BC and around the world.

There has been substantial work against many of the key performance indicators (KPIs) identifi ed within each of the strategic pillars, including the implementation of an alumni event funding strategy to ensure that the Association is able to consistently provide funding and support for alumni and student events that are aligned with our goals.

Additionally, the Board of Directors continued our work to advance strategies around Board governance and operational management, building upon previous work to redefi ne our committee structures. Our goal was to better facilitate recruitment and succession management strategies and to ensure alumni had multiple avenues to engage with both the Association and with BCIT.

For me, the most exciting development is the addition of members-at-large to our committees, which I am happy to report are currently operating at full capacity. The addition of these alumni perspectives, outside of the Board, have increased our ability to respond to alumni member needs and wants.

Revenue generation also formed a cornerstone of the Association’s work this past year, including growing our Association revenues by renewing and building upon our relationships with our valued affi nity partners to ensure we can maintain our fundraising commitments in support of student success — all of which is detailed later in this report.

A huge ‘thank you’ to our volunteers, including Board and committees members, those alumni that volunteer at many BCIT events, and of course BCIT staff members. The Association is well positioned to work alongside BCIT to celebrate the achievements of alumni, students, industry partners, business partners, and government as BCIT enters its 50th year next fall.

JULIA CAMERONPRESIDENT

MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

This past year was a year of implementation and opportunity as our membership numbers climbed in excess of 155,000+ alumni. However, more signifi cant is the change in our ability to measure our alumni engagement and impact of alumni giving to BCIT as of January 1, 2014.

> Alumni engagement rose from 5,775 to 13,469, a 133% increase

> Alumni with current contact information rose from 92,000 to 123,000, a 25% increase

> Annual alumni donors increased from 110 to 277, a 152% increase over last year

There were key developments for us this past year that fueled this extraordinary jump in alumni engagement and fundraising with BCIT. The implementation of the engagement model and associated alumni matrix worked to better inform the Association on the nature and quality of our relationships with our alumni. However, because of these tools, equally exciting is our ability to properly track and recognize all of the great work and connections that our faculty and staff members have accomplished with alumni and industry. It was an important milestone for us to begin to earn the trust of our faculty. By working to incorporate the unique value and perspective our faculty members bring to relationships with alumni, we can continue to foster and maintain more meaningful relationships with our alumni, faculty and BCIT as whole.

The Association also renewed relationships with one of our longest standing affi nity partners, Bank of Montreal (BMO) MasterCard. We are excited to welcome BMO back and look forward to continue building upon our relationship. The royalties gained from BCIT alumni participation with all of our affi nity partners directly supports alumni programming and events. Additionally, these revenues, along with those of services such as our benefi ts cards, are invested with BCIT as part of our ongoing commitment to support student success. I would be remiss not to acknowledge all of our fantastic affi nity partners: BMO, Canadian Direct Insurance, Dreyer Mortgage Group, and of course, Industrial Alliance — thank you for your support of our Association, our members, and students.

As we look ahead, BCIT’s 50th anniversary is on the horizon. The 50th celebrations are an important opportunity to re-engage and build more meaningful relationships with key alumni like you throughout the Province. For so many, your road to success started with BCIT and we look forward to welcoming you home this fall. Connect with us so we can celebrate BCIT through all of your success in your communities, and your industries, throughout the 50th and beyond!

SCOTT BLYTHEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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TREASURER’S REPORT

Statement of Financial Position as of March 31, 2014

Balance Sheet 2012 / 2013 2013 / 2014

ASSETS

Cash on Hand

Petty Cash $ 200 $ 200

General Account 179,729 245,725

Accounts Receivable 300 1,574

Prepaid Expenses 867 8,810

Other Current Assets – 4,603

TOTAL ASSETS $ 181,096 $ 260,912

LIABILITIES 8,552 15,719

INTERNALLY RESTRICTED 75,000 100,000

UNRESTRICTED 97,544 145,193

$ 181,096 $ 260,912

Comparative Statement of Operations for the Year Ended in March, 2013 and 2014

2012/2013 2013/2014

REVENUE

Affi nity Programs $ 98,021 $ 118,962

Alumni myBCIT cards 5,170 7,205

Alumni myBCIT card Vendor – 461

Business Cards 161 –

Merchandising (convocation fl owers, etc.) 1,791 1,859

Event Revenue (ticket sales, auction proceeds, sponsorship) 131,551 122,279

Interest 2,073 3,232

Miscellaneous 500 –

TOTAL REVENUE $ 239,267 $ 253,998

EXPENSES

Board of Directors

Board/Committee Meetings (including AGM) $ 2,510 $ 1,755

Directors and Offi cers Liability Insurance 2,445 210

Volunteer and Staff Recognition 613 –

Donations 5,000 2,500

Legal Fees 213 –

Contributions to Alumni Endowment

Legacy of Leadership 83,000 83,667

Sponsorship of the Alumni Calling Campaign 212 –

Special Events

Distinguished Alumni Awards 8,373 2,140

BCIT Alumni Open Golf Tournament 55,217 44,809

Sponsorship and External Participation 27,051 30,550

Merchandise Supplies 584 2,236

Marketing and Communications 1,846 229

General and Administrative 6,447 13,252

TOTAL EXPENSES 193,510 181,348

$ 45,757 $ 72,650

SURPLUS/DEFICIT

Reallocation to Sustainability Fund $ (25,000) $ (25,000)

$ 20,757 $ 47,650

Julia Cameron, President Elena Pirvulescu, TreasurerElena Pirvulescu, Treasurer

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STRATEGIC PLAN

The Association’s Strategic Plan focuses on five strategic pillars. Each strategic pillar is accompanied by objectives, key performance indicators, and team leads. The Association Board has further tasked each standing committee with reviewing the key performance indicators throughout the year as executed by BCIT through the director of alumni relations and annual giving.

REPUTATION AND PROFILE

The Association will take a leadership role in enhancing the reputation of BCIT and the value of a BCIT credential by highlighting student and alumni success and promoting lifelong relationships.

Objectives:

> Through a variety of stakeholders and channels:

> Promote alumni and student success thereby enhancing the reputation and brand of BCIT and the Association.

> Differentiating us as the preferred alumni association to be involved with (recognizing that many BCIT alumni may also be alumni of other schools).

ENGAGEMENT

That alumni and students engage in lifelong relationships with BCIT, and each other, in ways that are meaningful and relevant to both individuals and BCIT.

Objectives:

> To create targeted engagement opportunities to encourage ongoing participation and involvement for BCIT alumni and students.

> Foster relationships that build goodwill, affinity and pride, leading to greater participation, revenue and recruitment.

> Increase engagement with the Student Association to ensure programs are complimentary and foster lifelong relationships from the beginning.

> The Association will be a catalyst for student and alumni networking within BCIT and industry.

BENEFITS AND SERVICES

Provide benefits and services to alumni and students that enhance their professional and personal lives, thereby reinforcing their relationship with and connection to BCIT.

Objectives:

> Provide benefits and services that are:

> Requested

> Wanted

> Desired

> Add value to the relationship:

> Monetarily

> Perceived value

> Programs are developed to offer continuity for students becoming alumni.

REVENUE GENERATION

To provide sustainable and consistent revenue streams to effectively support the mission and objectives of the Alumni Association and also support BCIT in creating a culture of philanthropy amongst students, alumni and the wider community.

Objectives:

> Maximize new and existing revenue and fundraising opportunities to provide stable and secure funding for the Association to reach its goals.

> Provide support to the Foundation for the Alumni Calling Program and in identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding major and planned giving donors.

ASSOCIATION GOVERNANCE AND ALUMNI RELATIONS MANAGEMENT

Establish appropriate governance framework to support the fulfillment of the BCIT Alumni Association mandate and Alumni Relations at BCIT.

Objectives:

> Ensure long-term health of the Association through proper governance.

> Ensure continual succession planning including appropriate board representation from all schools.

> Review and align by-laws and constitution.

> Foster active board participation.

> Clearly articulate responsibilities of board membership to prospective candidates.

> Ensure proper financial management.

> Committees support the strategic plan.

> Alumni Relations Office manages the CRM alumni database at BCIT with high quality data that furthers BCIT initiatives.

> Alumni Relations program effectively and efficiently engages alumni and students in lifelong relationships with BCIT and supports their careers and personal successes.

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IMPACT OF ALUMNI AT BCIT

Alumni Giving to BCIT (April 1, 2013 to March 31, 2014)

Donations, not including bequests 75,559

Bequests 0

TOTAL 75,559

BCIT Alumni Association Scholarship and Bursary Endowed Fund

This fund established through the fundraising efforts of the Association and the Foundation and Alumni Relations team provides bursaries, scholarships, and awards to students. The fund grew to $1,200,157.15 as of March 31, 2014. Since the Alumni Endowment was established, 712 students have bursaries, scholarships, graduating, and entrance awards valued at $756,027.

Student Awards disbursed on behalf of the BCIT Alumni Association in 2013-2014

23 awards totaling $41,040 were disbursed as follows:

JUNE 2013 $3,040 (5 x $608 – Graduating Awards) Schools of Business, Computing and Academic Studies, Construction and the Environment, Energy and Health Sciences

OCTOBER 2013 $24,000 (8 x $3000 – Entrance Awards) Schools of Business (4), Health Sciences (2), and Construction and the Environment (2)

NOVEMBER 2013 $5,000 (5 x 1,000 – First Year Awards) Schools of Business, Computing and Academic Studies, Construction and the Environment, Energy and Health Sciences

MARCH 2014 $9,005 (5 Bursaries – various amounts) Schools of Business and Energy

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PROGRAMS, SPONSORSHIPS, AND DONATIONS

Alumni Association Programs

Affinity partner participation revenue 118,962

Association program revenue 9,525

TOTAL 128,487

Alumni Association Sponsorships

Student and alumni events 21,550

Community events 6,500

BCIT Outstanding Student Leadership Award 2,500

Alumni Association Donations

Legacy of Leadership 83,667

TOTAL 114,217

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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AFFINITY PARTNERS

The Association chooses to work with affi nity partners we believe will help the Association and our members achieve our shared goals. The Association also evaluates affi nity partner relationships against our core values. The value-added programming off ered by our affi nity partners, provide alumni like you with a direct service and benefi t, which is one important facet of the equation. However, equally important are the royalties the Association receives by your participation in these services. This ensures that the Association can continue to support student and alumni success at BCIT through our annual donations and sponsorship of student and alumni events. Not only are you helping yourself, you are helping other alumni and students.

The Association is very proud to be associated with our four affi nity partners:

> BMO Bank of Montreal

> Canadian Direct Insurance (CDI)

> Dreyer Group Mortgages

> Industrial Alliance

Benefi ts and services off ered:

> BMO BCIT MasterCard

> Home, Auto and Travel Insurance from CDI

> Mortgage support from Dreyer

> Life, Critical Illness and Disability insurance from Industrial Alliance.

We couldn’t support our alumni and students without the amazing support we receive from our affi nity partners. Thank you to all of our partners, on behalf of the Association, for helping us care for the future leaders of our province.

Alumni Association Sponsors

The Association gratefully acknowledges the support of our sponsors who have helped to deliver another successful event.

2013 Canadian Direct Insurance BCIT Alumni Open

EMCEE: Joshua Nielsen, Re-Marketing Specialist and Professional Auctioneer, Adesa

PARTNER EXCLUSIVE HOLE CART

WELCOME REGISTRATION SPONSOR

> Manulife Financial

HOLE-IN-ONE SPONSORS

> Howard Carter Lease

> Investors Group Financial Services Inc.

HOLE SPONSORS

> ABC Recycling

> Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of British Columbia

> BCIT Alumni Association

> BCIT Student Association

> Burnaby Firefi ghters Charitable Society

> Business in Vancouver

> Canaan Group

> Certifi ed General Accountants of BC

> Craftsman Collision

> Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP

> Guillevin International Co.

> Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc.

> Kasian Architecture Interior Design & Planning Ltd

> Lamar Transit Advertising

> The Butler Did It Catering Co.

> Vancouver Airport Authority

> Vancouver Giants

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT JULIA CAMERON Marketing Management 2008 Chair, Executive Committee

VICE-PRESIDENT BRENT CHARLETON Marketing Management 2010 Executive Committee Governance Committee Finance Committee

2ND VICE PRESIDENT ELENA ROMERO Human Resources Management 2010 Chair, Governance Committee Executive Committee

TREASURER ELENA PIRVULESCU Bachelor of Technology, Professional Accounting 2007 Financial Management Professional Accounting 2001 and 2004 Chair, Finance Committee Executive Committee

MATTHEW CHONG Bachelor of Business Administration 2011 Marketing Management 2007 Chair, Alumni Engagement Committee

STEVE BAINS Construction Management 2006 (Honours) Building Technology 1998 Alumni Engagement Committee

KIEL LANDRIGAN, CIM, CFP Financial Management, Financial Planning Option 2008 Finance Committee

SAMANTHA YEUNG Bachelor of Business Administration 2004 Alumni Engagement Committee

VITTORIA DEMICHINA Broadcast and Media Communications 1990 Governance Committee

ROBERT A. McLEOD Marketing Management 2006 Governance Committee

BCIT STUDENT ASSOCIATION, PRESIDENT’S DESIGNATE MIKE HANSON Financial Management 2013

BCIT STAFF

VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION LORCAN O’MELINN

DIRECTOR, ALUMNI RELATIONS AND ANNUAL GIVING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCOTT BLYTHE

ASSISTANT TO VICE-PRESIDENT ADVANCEMENT AND ALUMNI RELATIONS SECRETARIAT, ALUMNI BOARD LAURA TRIAY

Board Committees Members-at-Large

RASHPAL AHLUWALIA Bachelor of Business Administration 2013 Computer Systems Technology 2005 Alumni Engagement Committee

MELISSA BILLESBERGER Bachelor of Technology, Accounting Program (Honors) 2008 Financial Management Program Advance Tax Option 2002 Finance Committee

PAST PRESIDENT, BCIT ALUMNI ASSOCIATION TYLER DAVIS Bachelor of Technology Management 2005 Marketing Management 1999 Broadcast and Media Communications 1994 Governance Committee

NICOLA GARDNER Bachelor of Business Administration 2012 Alumni Engagement Committee

RON KILLBY Business Management 1970 Finance Committee

ANDREW D. MURRAY Financial Planning Certificate 2014 Sustainable Business Leadership Advanced 2013 Bachelor of Business Administration 2010 Business Management 2007 Leadership Associate 2006 E–Commerce 2002 Finance Committee

BOB OSTLE Chemical and Metallurgical Sciences 1969 Alumni Engagement Committee

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