24 — Sunday, April 19, 1992 - North Shore News SECRETARY’S DAY THE ROLE of secretaries is rap- idly changing, according to Tee Houston-Aldridge, vice-president of consumer affairs for Priority Management Systems Inc. (PM), an international management con- sulting firm with its world head- quarters based in Vanccuver. And on Wednesday, which is designated as Professional Secre- tary*s Day, professional secretaries deserve more than the traditional free lunch, said Houston- Aldridge. He added that along with the lunch, employers should recognize their secretary's value and chang- ing role by providing professional development. ‘The role of the secretary today has expanded well beyond just fil- ing, typing letters and answering phones,’’ said Houston-Aldridge.. “They are increasingly taking on more important roles and added responsibilities.” Heuston-Aldridge said today's secretary is a ‘‘paramanager” and that with the corporate hierarchy flattening and middie management being streamlined, the secretary is assuming more management responsibilities. As paramanagers, professional secretaries are now decision- makers who play important roles in the day- to-day operation of their organizations. Yet to succeed in this expanding role, said Houston-Aldridge, a set of ad- vanced skills needs to be devel- oped. He added that training is the key to handling increased respon- sibility. “If taking your assistant to lunch has been the tradition, that’s great. However, acknowledging their value to the organization by offering profes- sionat training on Professional Secretary’s Day will end up paying off tenfold, in increased morale and productivity,’’ said Houston-Aldridge. “This will reinforce that they are important members of the team.”” WOMEN’S MEETING MS. DRU Dunshee will be the guest speaker at the April. 23 meeting of the West Vancouver Women’s Network dinner meeting to be held at the Ambleside Inn, 1495 Marine Dr., in West Van- couver at 6:30 p.m. She will speak on the topic of breast cancer. _system,” Surj Rattan BUSINESS BRIEFS For more information and to register call either Val Stephenson at 986-6222 or Rene Robertson at 980-0897. TRASH STASH A NEW Westminster company has developed a new product to make the transporting of trash easier. The Trash Stash is a handy cart designed to move two trash cans plus a Blue Box recycling bin. “*We believe the Trash Stash represents a sensible, domestic trash disposal and recycling said inventor Herman Frahm. ‘‘The Trash Stash comes in a partially pre-assembled kit BUSINESS BRIEFS which you can put together in a matter of minutes.”’ He added that it is Sightweight and compact enough to fit in any car, The product is being sold by Lifetong Products of New Westminster. For more “informa: tion call 522-3652. BUSINESS CONFERENCE BUSINESS PEOPLE interested in finding new directions for their growing companies are invited to an informal seminar called ‘‘Do- ing Business in Skagit County and Washington State.’” The seminar will be hosted by the Economic Development Association of Skagit County Thursday at the Delta River Inn, 3500 Cessna Dr., Richmond. Practical information will be provided regarding business im- migration issues, U.S., federal and Washington State taxes, invest- ment and tax incentives, banking services, government finance pro- grams and planning and permit requirements. A continental breakfast will be served from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. with the seminar following from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Cost of the seminar is $35 per person; however, complimentary tickets can be obtained by contac- ting Valerie at the Economic De- velopment Association of Skagit County at 206-336-6114 (fax: 206-336-6116). A NEW Westminster compény is selling the Trash Stash, dasign- ed to make the transportation of trash cans and Blue Box recycl- ing bins easier. 9.76% GOVT. nents “a 7.156| 8.69% | 830% cai DAVID BLAIR -: 944-5709 500 - 1066 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia VEE 3X1 Al rates aie subject to change without notice. We offer NO-FEE-RRSP Speaking club celebrates THE HOLLYBURN Com- municators International Training and Communica- tions Club (ITC) is inviting .the public to a celebration party in honor of the club’s 35-year existence on the North Shore. The club, which opened a new chapter called West Coast Com- municators earlier this month, was chartered in 1958 and since then has welcomed approximately 500 members from the North Shore. Many current and former members are active in business as well as community and charity organizations such as the B.C. Cancer Foundation and the March of Dimes. Members use their public speak- ing skills to promote these causes and to provide the public with in- formation about them. The ETC celebration party will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Wed- nesday, April 22, at Cheers Res- taurant, 125 East 2nd St. in North Vancouver. Tickets cost $15 and include dinner. To pre-register call Joyce Marr at 985-2599. PARKGATE VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTRE A new 90,000 sq.ft. shopping & service convenience centre is NOW OPEN at Mt. Seymour Parkway and Mt. Seymour Road. STARK MACLISE “Over Thirty Years Combined Experience” Authors of DOMESTIC CONTRACTS A Book on Marriage and Separation Agreements. @ CUSTODY MMAINTENANCE PROPERTY DIVISION 1620 - 808 NELSON STREET. VANCOUVER. B.C. (NELSON SQUARE) PHONE: 682-4999" The Bon Street Group is seeking the following tenants: - Hair Salon - Book store ~ Brownies Fried Chicken franchisee - Dentist ; — Pet supply store — Stationery store ~ Dairy Queen franchisee —- Pubvrestaurant investors § as well as businesses requiring office space (500-3,000 sq.ft.). Prospective tenants should contact Jeff Whitlock at 681-7284. 23 YEARS SERVING