President’s Message

Hello IHM Members

Well, excitement is in the air!! Our IHM Annual Educational Conference and AGM are right around the corner – May 11 -12 at the Casablanca Hotel, Grimsby, ON. We have an incredible program lined up this year. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to participate and take advantage of the learning experience, visit all our great suppliers of goods and services at the tradeshow, network with others in the industry, and have fun.

What do we have planned this year for you?

Wednesday, May 10

 Our Annual Golf Tourney at Chippawa Creek Golf Club, Mount Hope – don’t wait until the last minute to register – numbers are limited.

 After golf and for those arriving for the conference, join us for a Welcome Reception at the Casablanco Hotel starting at 7:00 pm. A great chance to reunite with old friends and make new friendships.

Thursday, May 11

 Our keynote speaker this year is Rosita Hall – if you have never had the opportunity to hear Rosita, you must attend and be part of the experience.

 The tradeshow runs from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm, followed by a reception on the tradeshow floor. A great opportunity to see the latest and greatest products and services available from industry suppliers.

 Our first session is entitled “ Frustration Overload” with a panel of experts to discuss challenges with the LTB, difficult tenants, staffing/succession issues.

 That is followed with a session entitled “Who’s Looking at Me” where another panel discusses industry burnout – how do we prevent it?

 Thursday wraps up with session “Here’s Looking At You”, concentrating on Effective Communication and Relationship Management.

Friday, May 12

 The day starts with “Here’s Looking at Our Partners” – a round table interactive discussion with supplier representatives on trending topics.

 This is followed by an excellent session on “Dispute Resolution – Win/Win Outcomes” that provides the tools needed to deal with disputes in both our professional and personal lives

 The program wraps up with our Closing Luncheon, Awards Presentation and a very special presentation.

So is everyone excited to attend? Go on the IHM Website (ihmcanada.net), look into the program and all the topics, and register for the Conference. Join us for the Golf Tourney and arrive in time for the Wednesday night reception.

We have a great lineup of speakers, and as always, there will be surprises, some fun, and the opportunity to network with so many fantastic people in the housing profession.

Join us at the Casablanca Hotel and “Here’s looking at You”.

Jimmy Mellor, FIHM

IHM President