Membership in the Association provides members with many advantages.
Professional Liability Insurance
Some Insurance companies such as Hub International in Burnaby will offer a reduction in their rates for professional liability insurance when that individual is a member of the APB . Be sure to inform the company with whom you are contemplating buying insurance that you are a member of the Association of Professional Biologists of B.C.
Benefits Insurance
Hub International also can offer APB members benefits insurance. An letter providing information on some of the services offered in this package and an application form can be viewed here. Carol Mills is the resident benefits insurance expert and if you have any questions in this regard, please do not hesitate to Carol a call at 604-292-1934.
Home Insurance Plan
The Preferred Service Home Insurance Plan (PS Plan) is made available through Johnson Inc. Johnson, a Canadian Company established in 1880, is one of the country’s largest insurance brokers and a leader in providing home insurance to preferred groups like ours. For more information on this plan click here. Johnson Inc, also provides scholarship opportunities for member's children who "are completing high school and who are beginning post-secondary education". For more information click here.
Travel Insurance
In partnership with Johnson Inc., Medoc Travel Insurance is pleased to offer the Association of Professional Biologists access to a comprehensive travel insurance plan. For information please go to travel insurance.
Free Advertising for Professional Biologists
A feature on the new APB website is a Consultants Page. This is an opportunity for members to advertise thier skills and services. The office gets many enquiries for members services. and all enquiries will be directed to this site. To advertise on this page go to sign up page
Choice Hotels Canada
Choice Hotels Canada have become a new partner offering members discounts on accomodation in their hotels through out Canada. To view instructions to use this opportunity go to Choice Hotels.
Spot Satellite GPS
I am pleased to inform you that the APBBC/SPOT Affinity program and has been launched.
Please direct your members to www.findmespot.ca/apbbc. When they enter their information (including their 2-4 digit membership number), your members will receive the APBBC promo code for FREE Tracking and instructions on how to apply it to new activations. They will also receive an email with the code and a reiteration of the instructions.
Web and Video Conferencing
The Association of Professional Biologists of British Columbia is pleased to announce audio, web and video conferencing through Momentum Conferencing Corporation.
APBBC members will receive unlimited, single point of contact customer service and support. For more information please go to conferencing opportunities.
WrittenPower
WrittenPower provides an on line business and technical writing program. To view specifics about this affinity program go to their offer letter that sets out costs to members of the APB and their pamphlet which provides detail about the program.
Individual Health Plan
If you currently do not have a preferred Individual Health Plan specifically customized for your individual needs, please review the Pacific Blue Cross Association Plan. Presenting an association plan at preferred premiums to members provides another value-added benefit to your association membership. Pacific Blue Cross has been paying close attention to the individual needs of BC residents and has created a plan that fits individual requirements by offering choices and the flexibility to build on the plan. Please note the plan applies to all coverage with the exception of Stand Alone Dental and Conversion Rates. For more information on this plan you can view their brochure here . Related information such as the rate schedule and the application form can also be downloaded. For more informationplease contact
Sherry Callaghan
Account Manager, Individual Plans
Pacific Blue Cross
Direct: 604-419-2187
Toll-free: 1888- 275-4672 ext 2187
Fax: 604-419-2777
Email: scallaghan@pac.bluecross.ca
Car Rental Programs
Enterprise
Thank you for choosing Enterprise for your business rental needs. We are confident that APBBC will enjoy the many benefits of a relationship with Enterprise Rent-A-Car. As a member of the Enterprise Business Rental Program you will enjoy special pricing on every rental, whether it's for business or pleasure. Enterprise prides itself on our excellent customer service, new, well maintained vehicles, and over 6000 rental locations nationwide. Visit www.enterprise.com to book your reservation today, or call us toll free at 1-800-325-8007. Your account number is LC4M029 (3 digit PIN code APB).
Avis
Thank you for choosing Avis for your car rental needs. For rates and information go to Avis.
Budget
Thank-you for choosing Budget for your car rental needs. For rates and information go to Budget.
NRC-CNRC Journals
NRC-CNRC journals are offered to APBBC Members at substaintially discounted prices. Please visit their web site at pubs.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca for a complete listing.
Please Note: Additional costs are applicable to mailing addresses outside of Canada.
Legal Affinity Service Negotiated for APB Members
The Bearistry Consulting Ltd offers APB members with a practice-related legal problem an initial 1/2 hour consultation free-of-charge with lawyer Ben van Drimmelen, LLB, RPBio, RPF. A consultation is a discussion between the APB member and the lawyer about a single issue; it does not involve the lawyer reading or signing documents. The Bearistry Consulting Ltd’s lawyer is not obliged to work for the member and the member is never obligated to retain the lawyer. If the APB member and lawyer agree to proceed beyond the initial consultation, The Bearistry Consulting Ltd will offer the APB member legal or para-legal services at reduced rates. Contact Ben at ben@barristers4bears.com or call 250-598-0570.
As a alternative, for a nominal fee, anyone can consult a lawyer practicing in the field of law required for any legal situation through the Canadian Bar Association British Columbia Branch Lawyer Referral Service. See: http://www.cba.org/bc/Public_Media/main/lawyer_referral.aspx or call 604-687-3221 or 1-800-663-1919. The APB has no affinity or preferred rate arrangement with the Lawyer Referral Service.