34 - Wednesday, February 10, 1988 - North Shore News V wo Te 14) SINGLES TAKE heart. A North Vancouver woman has devcloped the must-go event of the year. It’s called the Singtes Fair and it happens Feb. 12, 13, 14 at the Enterprise Centre at the Expo site in Vancouver. “Thad a successful company at Expo. After that I took a year off and thought about what I'd most like to do if | could create my own job,”’ said Barbara Hammond, president of Star Promotions Inc. Hammond looked deeply into her heart after taking a bed and breakfast agency into the six-digit dollar range. The result is a con- sumer trade show designed to highlight events, products and ser- vices catering to singles. Over 50 exhibitors, including singles clubs, magazines and dating services, have been lined up as par- ticipants, Psychologists and therapists will address the finer points of singles relationships. With seminar headings such as Have The Man You Want — Now, and When Your Prince Turns {nto A Frog, the sessions should prove interest- ing. The event also features fashion shows, contest prizes, a starving artist sale and boat cruises to English Bay and back. Tickets are priced at $6 each and tebe. 2) . Tickets,‘ tothe event’ sponsored “45, by CFOX, are available at VTC outlets and at the door. Cte et THE ASSOCIATION of Profes- sional Engineers of B.C. (APEBC) would fike students to think about The Significance of Measurement in Engineering. The topic is the focus for the association’s annual student essay contest for senior high school stu- dents in grades 11 and 12. ' The. contest. offers. nine prizes * ranging from $400 for the first ptize to $200 for seccnd, $100 for ” third, and $50 for six runners-up. Length of entries should be be- - ireal BUSINESS NEW ANGLE IN CONSUMER TRADE SHOWS tween 1,000 and 1,500 words and typewritten if possible. Essays will he judged on the basis of presenta- tion and content with an emphasis on clarity and originality. The contest started seven years ago to help students understand the potential offered by an enginecring career. Essays can be mailed in an envelope marked Student Essay Contest, along with an entry form, by April | to the APEBC, 2210 West 12th Ave., Vancouver, V6K business briefcase Michael Becker 2N6. Entry forms are available at senior high schools or through the association. Entries will be judged by p-ofes- sional enginecrs. Results will be announced in June and the winn- ing-entry will be published in the assaciation’s monthly. magazine, the B.C. Professional.Engineer. For more information call Art Wesecen at 736-9808. see es SOMETIMES THE law moves in ways not so mysterious. Three North Shore residents are among eight mew partners announced recently by the Vancouver faw firm of Davis & Company. The new local partners are Rolf N. Kaplun of North Vancouver: P. John Landry of North Vancouver; Malcolm O. Maclean of North Vancouver. Kaplun works in general real estate, corporate and commercial work. Landry works in FINANCIAL PLANNING : Tica Ee res) 682-3347 fe) a 600 - 1525 Rabson Sz, Yan. Motivation Character Growth imgies al litigation with a speciality in resource, ad- ministrative and trade issues. Maclean specializes in personal in- jury matters and is active in crimi- nal defence in the areas of en- vironmental, tax, customs and ex- cise law. general civil LIFESTYLE PROGRAMS © STRESS MANAGEMENT o WEIGHT CONTROL @ SMOKING | _ CESSATION: _e INTRODUCTORY FITNESS For information contact the VAICA 4 Ame students can reach surprising heights with intensive and caring guidance, well-motivated peers and a desire for personal growth. ~ RRRIRSR TYAN ITB AERTS BIN TENT SO AAS ORE POEL In business today, effective management an -. ‘teams are composed of team players who provide and contribute select specialized skills. One crucial role. is that of the Management Accountant. .. Management Accountancy now .. represents two-thirds of the fastest growing segment of the | profession in Canada. Only the RIA* designation specifically identifies professionals trained as Management Accountants. Some local RIA's include Hana Carbert, Controller, Murchie's Tea and Coffee Ltd.; George Hartmann, Senior Vice- President and Secretary, Loomis Canada; and Alan Barnard, Deputy : accounting- related positions, and continues to be Controller General, Ministry of Finance, Province of British Columbia. ..""'. Management Accountants are employed as Accountants, Controllers, Vice- . Presidents of Finance and Chief 4. Executive Officers. ~ Tp earn the RIA Management Accountant designation, candidates -must complete the academic ’ requirements of the Society's Professional Program and have at least ‘two years of senior financial experience. The Professional Program consists of * advanced management and accounting courses specifically designed to train “Chief Financial Officers” in industry, commerce and government. : For information on the admission requirements into the Professional Program, contact the Director of Edueation prior to February 28, 1988. The Society of Management Accountants PO. Box 12545, 1975 — 650 West Georgia St.. Vancouver, B.C. V6B 4W7 Telephone: (604) 687-5891 Toll Free: 1-600-663-9646. #Registered members of The Society of Management Accountants of British Columbia and Yukon presently utilize the desigaation RIA. Legislation to change it to CMA (Certified Management Accountant) received first reading May 6G, 1986 in the British Columbia Legislature. Initiatives for the legislative process continue. Currently the CMA designation is used by all of our colleagues in the rest of Canada, A prominent independent school for day boys and boarders, St.George's enjoys a reputation as a school for gentle- men, sportsmen and scholars. [t provides inspiration, excellent instruction and a sound athletic program to suit a wide range of talents. In student selection, we look for a sense of brother- hood, character, good will and personal motivation. The School has outstanding facilities and an exceptional teaching faculty; it provides both the environment and the en- couragement essential to academic and personal achievement... Our participation in the Advance Placement Program indicates the quality of our scholarship; several students have gained immediate access to second-year standings at Harvard. and M.LT. For the majority of our students however, our programs while challenging are realistic and reachable. Your son in all probability has the necessary skills; we invite you to make application, : Scholarships and General Entrance Exams. First siting will be held on February 27th, 1988. Open. to boys currently enrolled in grades 6, 7and 8, award criteria for vee Foundation Scholarships include evaluation of entrance and scholarship examinations, academic standing, qualities, of character and special skills. Other scholarships are not primarily based on academic ability. A descriptive brochure and application forms are available * by telephone: for grades 2—7 call (604) 224-4361; for grades 8—12 call (604) 224-1304 or by written request from: The Headmaster St. George’s School 4175 West 29th Avenue Vancouver, British Columbia Canada V6S 1V6 ae Please apply before February 20, 1988 BUYS hari Cohc ts