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Message from the Board Chair

2022 marked a year of milestones and growth at BCIA Year-long celebrations of our 75th anniversary were topped off with obtaining Practice Rights in BC

It was great to be in person again in 2022 Our Sci-Con conference with the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians was a success, and we look forward to doing it again The Kamloops Branch has done a wonderful job with this year's conference and AGM planning! Thank you for your planning efforts and creativity Next year, our AGM will be held in conjunction with the in-person Land Summit 2024, which will be held in Nanaimo

I commend the Branches for their noticeable efforts in planning Professional Development activities It has been great to have events in person again while taking what we've learned from the pandemic to keep events accessible to those who cannot attend in person

The Board has recognized that the growth of BCIA is imminent and has been making conscious efforts to support the CEO, the committees, and the working groups Thank you to the BCIA volunteers and laypersons who worked countless hours on Branch executives, provincial committees, and working groups BCIA Staff – you are invaluable to the function of our Institute!

OurChiefExecutiveOfficer,Registrar,andLegalCounsel,JPEllson,hasledusinwayswedidn't knowwerepossiblefortheinstitute.RegulatedPractice,ReservedPractice,andnext,implementing practicestandardsseemedintimidatingfiveyearsago.Youhaveledusintoastandingamongstthe otherregulatorsinBC,wherewearerecognizedasprofessionals.Withoutyou,wewouldn'tbewhere wearenowwiththeconfidencetoforgeahead.

Lookingahead,wehavebiggoalsnecessaryforthegrowthofBCIA.

●IndigenousEducationandAwarenessLevel2Training

●PracticeStandardsandGuidelines

●NewComplianceOfficer

●StatutoryDutytoReport

●ContinuousinteractionwiththeOfficeoftheSuperintendentandtheotherregulators,aswellas Agrologists/AgronomesCanada.

We have come a long way since the beginning of BCIA. We've spent much time over the past year looking at how we got here and why we are here. Now it is time to use that knowledge to move forward. The future is bright for Agrologists.

I have been privileged to lead an outstanding group of people on the Board. They are thoughtful and diligent with every decision made. Since starting on the Board in 2015, I've learned a lot and seen a lot of changes in BCIA. I'd like to specially recognize Jane Kerner, PAg, for her kindness and endless wisdom. I hope to see you on one of our committees! As I step back to cede my Board Chair duties to Rebecca Martin, PAg, I know the institute is in good hands.

Thank you, Jessica Morgan, PAg, BCIA Board Chair