Photo - Zyron Paul Felix
The theme was “The Saga Continues” The Empire Strikes out; A Dysfunctional Dynasty - Part 2 and our Symposium Committee, Peggy Cameron, John Burns, David Christianson, John Hope, Pam Magyar and Scott Spence, did an outstanding job of assembling a diverse group of speakers.
Some comments made by those who attended the Symposium:
• Excellent caliber of professional presentations
• All sessions were informative and well presented
• The content was excellent.
• Enjoyed the opportunities to interact with fellow delegates.
• Fantastic open discussion on the Saturday.
Some comments made by those who attended the Advanced Education Day:
• Very Intense and Satisfying Day
• Well Worthwhile and Well Done
• Excellent Speakers
• Very Educational and Useful Content
• Another Great Informative Day
Wesley Fong, R.F.P.
Matthew Ardrey, R.F.P.
The Gala was held at the beautiful Manitoba Club in the Grand Ballroom. The guests listened to a very inspiring and heartwarming speech from The Honourable Janice Filmon, Lieutenant Governor before dinner. In fact, there were more than a few tears shed during her talk. Her comment at the end “How do you spell love? T-I-M-E” made a lasting impression on many.
The food was great and the guests were entertained and danced the night away with the live band “Highway 59” that included band member, our own R.F.P. David Christianson
Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba, Honourable Janice Filmon, C.M., O.M., L.L.D.
Five of the original Founders joined us to celebrate 30 years of the R.F.P.
Doug Macdonald, Tim Egan, Terry Turner, Chris Snyder, Alexander Wright
Doug Macdonald, Lynne Triffon and Ian Secord. Unfortunately Linda Cartier was unable to join us this year
The IAFP presented the First “Ian Douglas Award of Excellence” at the Symposium this year. The Award is named for one of the Founders of the R.F.P. designation, Ian “Doug” Macdonald, who holds R.F.P. Certificate #1. Doug has been an avid supporter of the IAFP and the R.F.P. designation since its inception. He is well known and respected throughout the Financial Planning profession and has received numerous awards including lifetime achievement awards in Financial Planning. What better way to honour him, than to create this award in his name!
A Potential Award recipient include some, but not necessarily all, of the following:
Long-standing and exemplary service to the IAFP through volunteerism
Promotion of professionalism in financial planning and the REGISTERED FINANCIAL PLANNER designation as
representative of the Mark of choice for financial planners in Canada
Significant involvement in the IAFP’s varied and sundry volunteer requirements, including the IAFP annual
symposium, the R.F.P. examination development process, and comprehensive case submission review
Direct or broad support of the R.F.P. designation within the financial planning profession
Involvement in development and maintenance of IAFP’s practice standards and code of ethics
Extensive promotion of financial planning and the R.F.P. Mark to Canadians on a grassroots level
Wayne A. Robinson, the recipient of the first Ian Douglas Macdonald Award of Excellence! Wayne Embodies all of these traits, making him an ideal recipient of this award!
The IAFP’s national Student Case Competition winners were a hit! Bryce Cross and Molly MacDonald from Dalhousie University gave a great presentation that provoked much thought and discussion.
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