2011 Past Events & Talks

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December 8, 2011 - Women in Mining Annual December Martini Party

Natural Resources Canada Library - Vancouver  is a specialized scientific/technical library that supports the educational and research goals of Geological Survey of Canada   (Pacific) and to a broader extent the mining industry in Vancouver.  With over 50,000 thematic maps, 100,000 volumes and over 250 e-journals, Diane will give us an overview  of the services available from NRCan Library.

Thank you to our Gold Sponsor for the Brown Bag series- Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP will provide lunch for the events.

October 13, 2011 - Brown Bag Lunch Series - Social Media with Megan Halkett from Patio Social
You’ve got a a LinkedIn or Twitteraccount….Now what?? Megan  will talk about tips and tricks to maximizethe use of your social media profiles.  Tips will include simple ways toget more relevant followers, meet new industry contacts and ensure yourprofiles allow you to have your best face forward when looking for anew job.

Once again we would like to thank our Gold Sponsor, FaskenMartineau DuMoulin LLP, for their support during our Brown Bag Lunchseries. Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP will provide lunch for the events

October 2, 2011 - Run for the Cure 2011 - Our best year ever!

Thisyear, the Women in Mining Team participated for the fifthconsecutive year, in the 20th annual Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation(“CBCF”) CIBC Run for the Cure on Sunday, October 2. 

September 8, 2011 - WIM Vancouver Brown Bag Lunch
Welcome to back to a new season of the WIM Brown Bag series. Hope everyone had a fantastic summer. Our theme for this year is “Industry Connections and Resources”.  We’ll learn more about resources that are out there for industry, as well as meet and connect with other “Women in industry” groups.

Once again we would like to thank our Gold Sponsor, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP, for their support during our Brown Bag Lunch series.
Presenter: Courtnay Bush, Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR)
Event Summary: Courtnay will provide a brief overview of MiHR and the resources available to both career seekers and industry professionals, as well as outlining ways that WIM members can get involved in attracting and retaining diversity for the industry. Courtnay is also completing her graduate studies in the Mining Engineering department at UBC on gender and career advancement in the mining industry, and she will be presenting her research study on Highly Qualified Women in the industry, and ways for WIM members to get involved in this exciting research!

August 12, 2011 - Power of Women: Ellen Degeneres Live in Vancouver

Throughour relationship with WIM Toronto, we have received an opportunity thatwe would like to present and share with you. WIM Toronto members havebeen enjoying this event for quite some time and you might too.

The“Power of Women” is an inspirational event coming to Vancouver onAugust 12, 2010 (9am - 5pm) featuring leaders of opinion and verysuccessful women. The event organizers are inviting WIM Vancouvermembers at advance discount price on a first come first save basis. Youwill purchase the tickets online directly from the vendor using apromotional code (WIMVR) that will recognize the price given to us.Ticket price per person is: at the door $329, early bird $229 and WIMVR$183.

For your employer this could be considered a team buildingexercise and for those in a leadership track this might a compliment toyour leadership program.    

We hope some of you take advantageof this opportunity and get inspired with the stories of EllenDeGeneres, Suzanne Somers and Loretta LaRoche.

July 12, 2011 - WIM Norther Branch Meeting
Andrea Kosalko hasoffered up the new North West Community College campus for a tour, appyparty, and BYOB gathering on Tuesday, July 12th.  7pm.  Please RSVP toAnastasia  Ledwon at aledwon@gmail.com,so we know how many will be making the tour (don’t want to leave anyonebehind!). Look forward to seeing you there, and please forward to anyother WIM that are kicking around for the summer but not on WIM NorthernBranch’s mailing list!

June 9, 2011 - Networking lunch hosted by Geoscience BC

Geoscience BC has traditionally supported WIM by hosting a networking lunch and we enjoyed their hospitality once again this June. During this networking lunch, we launched WIM’s Run for the Cure. A representative from the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, BC/Yukon Region gave a brief presentation. 

May 12, 2011 - Women In Mining BC Mining Week Gala Reception

Women In Mining cordially invited you to join them during BC Mining Week at the Gala Reception taking place on Thursday, May 12, 2011 at the Marriott Pinnacle Hotel, 1128 West Hastings Street.

All proceeds went to Mining for Miracles, BC’s Mining Industry Fundraiser in support of BC Children’s Hospital.

May 11, 2011 - “Go To Bat with Team WIM Bake Sale”

All proceeds went to the Mining for Miracles, BC’s Mining Industry Fundraiser in support of BC Children’s Hospital. 

It was Team Women in Mining's First Year of Batting Up at the Slo Pitch Tournament on Saturday, May 28th.

The total sale of baked goods was matched by a few companies in the Mining Industry.  All leftover goods/ beverages were donated to the Community Angel Food Runners Program; your contribution  benefited both the Food Bank and the BC Children’s Hospital.

April 14, 2011

Time: Noon
Place: Fasken Martineau, 2900 - 550 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 0A3
Speaker: Christine Etherington- Financial Advisor at Etherington Financial Services
Event Summary: The Four Cornerstones of Financial Planning - Christine discussed liquidity, retirement, income security, and family security and the importance of having your financial offense and defense covered.

Speaker Bio: Christine Etherington has worked in the financial industry for the past 9 years. She is a member of Advocis - the Financial Advisors Association of Canada. She is also a financial advisor with London Life, and is currently studying for her Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation.

March 10, 2011

PDAC week! We hadPudin Donuts And Coffee waiting for our guests and were ready to network. 

Did you know that ovarian cancer is considered the most deadly gynecologic cancer and that there is no early detection test available? The purpose of the presentation was to raise awareness about the signs, symptoms, risks and preventive factors of the disease among the health professional community. Education and awareness are the best tools we have for improving survival.

March 8, 2011 - 4th Annual Women in Mining International Networking Reception

Women in Mining Canada invited the global mining community to attend the 4th Annual Women in Mining International Networking Reception. This interactive event was a platform to learn from your peers, share knowledge and experiences, build relationships and create new business contacts.  Many joined the women and men who represent a wide variety of professional skills spanning the entire spectrum of the minerals and mining  sector.  Students and junior professionals were welcomed to attend and had the opportunity to interact with many senior role models and industry leaders. 

Special thanks to our generous sponsors who help to bring this event to you.

WIM Canada endeavours to provide quality tools, programs and support that will enhance the profile, participation and sustainable growth of women in the minerals and mining industry.  Contact WIM Canada for more information or to become a member at www.wimcanada.org

February 10, 2011

There is a variety of online information tools for mining and mineral exploration, which one to use?

Sahar gave us an overview of the various InfoMine websites and show their newest products and services. Attendees participated in the question and answer session.

February 9, 2011: Townships Project, South Africa

Women in Mining have been supporting The Townships Project since 2008. The Townships Project has been supporting microfinance in South Africa since 1999. Individuals planning to be in South Africa on February 9, 2011, were invited to attend a reception to introduce the Canadian and South African mining communities to MicroFranchising.

January 13, 2011 - Mining Related Associations

Patty Moore of Mining Suppliers' Association of British Columbia presented  a talk on the importance of, and value in becoming involved with, career-related associations, and introduce us to a few of the key mining and mineral exploration associations active in Canada. She also let us know what all these acronyms stand for!

Please click here to read Patty's very informative talk.