ADR Institute of Alberta
2014 AGM
Thursday May 22nd, 2014
Red Deer, AB
ADR Institute of Alberta
ADRIA
Incorporated on May 14, 2012
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Full transition September 1, 2012
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First AGM/Board of Directors June 2013
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2013-14 Board of Directors
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Joanne Munro, Mediator and Educator, Edmonton
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Wendy Hassen, Facilitator, Mediator and Educator, Edmonton
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Mike Hokanson, Mediator and ADR Advocate, Calgary
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James Bancroft, Lawyer, Mediator & Negotiator, Calgary
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Dolores Herman, Mediator & Investigator & Educator, Calgary
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Stan Galbraith, Mediator, Edmonton
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Deborah Howes, Mediator & Arbitrator & Educator, Edmonton
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Barrie Marshall, Arbitrator and Arbitration Advocate, Calgary
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Don Goodfellow Q.C., Lawyer, Arbitrator, Calgary
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Charles Smith, Mediator, Fort McMurray - Past President
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OUR VISION
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ADRIA is the strongest, most vibrant
Appropriate Dispute Resolution
membership organization in Canada –
recognized for advancing excellence in the
field of ADR, its practice, and its
professionals
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Values & Principles
Guiding principles:
Based on Values of:
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Excellence
Collaboration
Leadership
Uncompromising Ethics
Accountability
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Innovation
Creativity
Change
Added Value in Conflict
Resolution
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OUR MISSION
… updated January 2014
To provide leadership and
services in appropriate dispute
resolution (ADR) to our members
by:
• Fostering excellence in
negotiation, mediation,
arbitration, and restorative
practices
• Supporting the viable practice of
ADR in Alberta
• Providing excellence in ADR
professional development
• Promoting the ethical use of
ADR processes
• Maintaining accreditation
standards, accountability and
designations for the ADR
profession
• Encouraging those practicing in
ADR to join our organization
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STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS
1.Enhance the Value, Awareness,
Reputation and Access to ADR Services.
2.Strengthen our Profession
3.Strengthen ADRIA as a Membership
Organization
4.Strengthen the long term sustainability
of ADRIA as an organization.
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ADRIA Mediation Profession Advocacy Task Force
PURPOSE
Explore the broader questions around mediator compensation and the adv
ocacy role of ADRIA
Research mediator compensation, how it relates to pro bono activities, and its i
mpact on the mediation profession and practices;
Provide possible approaches\strategies for ADRIA Board consideration to effecti
vely and appropriately advocate for ADRIA members moving forward.
TIMELINES\DELIVERABLES
• Research
(Target Sept 1,2014 )
• “White Paper” to document research, findings,
questions. (Target Oct. 1, 2014)
• Develop\implement a membership consultation strategy including prepa
ring a “what we heard” document.
(Target November 15, 2014)
• Final report and recommendations to
ADRIA Board (Target December 31, 2014)
Task Force Members
Barbara Bishop
Carline Stabile
Dave Evans
Ian Brown
Joanne Munro
Leslie Irwin
Patricia Paradis
Pete Desrochers
Paul Conway
Wendy Hassen
(Co-Chair)
(Co-Chair)
Transition & Transformation
NEW
• Location;
• Programs;
• Staff;
• Executive Director;
• Executive Director at ADRIC;
• a RENEWED focus on providing Leadership
within Alberta’s ADR Community;
• and soon .... a RENEWED Board of Directors.
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Financial Report
Michael Hokanson, Treasurer
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Total Member Equity Sep 2012 to April 2014
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Auditor’s Report
Michael Hokanson, Treasurer
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Transition & Transformation
NEW
• Location;
• Programs;
• Staff;
• Executive Director;
• Executive Director at ADRIC;
• a RENEWED focus on providing Leadership
within Alberta’s ADR Community;
• and soon .... a RENEWED Board of Directors.
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New ADRIA offices
On the campus of Concordia
University College, Edmonton.
Dedicated ADRIA offices and
Classroom – available to our
membership.
Also in Calgary:
Offices & Boardroom at the
North Calgary Business Centre
Suitable and available to
membership for small classes,
Arbitration Hearings and
Mediations.
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Professional Development
Tammy Borowiecki & Tasha Innes
ADRIC National Training Programs
New Certificate Programs
More Specialty Training
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National Designations
2013 Chartered Mediators
Peter
Desrochers
Julia
Fulford
Marc
Johnson
Lorraine
Nordstrom
Violet
Pergel
Brenda
Robinson
Gary
Selby
Carlene
Stabile
Karen
Stewart
2013 Chartered Arbitrator
Gary
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Selby
Plus:
19 Q.Meds
7 Q.Arbs
36 in Total (all 2013)
March 2014 Applications:
3 C.Meds
2 C.Arbs
14 Q.Meds
13 Q.Arb
32 in Total (first half of 2014)
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ADRIA Staff
Paul Conway
Executive Director
Tammy Borowiecki
Director Professional Development
Tasha Innes
Education Assistant
Truus Souman
Executive Assistant / Membership
Karen Sommerfeld
Bookkeeper
Brenda Davidson
Provincial Administrator CAMVAP
+ Invaluable support from Volunteers & Board Members
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Leadership
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We hope to see you at our next
AGM & Conference
Date & Location TBA
Seeking:
Collaborative Partners; and
2015 ADRIC Conference details
Questions?
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