BC Notary Kate Roome, Duncan a Director of the BC Notaries Association

Kate Roome

BC Notary Kate Roome, Duncan

A DIRECTOR OF THE BC NOTARIES ASSOCIATION

Falling in love in Zimbabwe. Three weeks with no luggage makes for weird outfits! All photos by Kate Roome

Iwas born and raised After that I was the Equestrian It has turned out to be a great in the Cowichan Valley. Program Director at Queen Margaret’s School, then a REALTOR at Re/Max vocation for me; it enables me to have a great lifestyle and a fulfilling Summers were spent cruising the coast on my parents’ retired tug and Winters doing the usual kid stuff. We travelled a fair bit as a family and as a teenager, I went on a Rotary of Duncan. Four years into my life as a REALTOR, I could see it wasn’t a career for the long run. The business was changing, I was working insane hours, and I wasn’t feeling fulfilled. professional life. Summer exchange to Finland. Travel has been an important part of my life since; I’ve been lucky to visit a lot of very beautiful and interesting places. It has turned out to be a great vocation for me; I was born with a deep passion for it enables me to have horses and equestrian sports and I’m lucky to be able to keep pursuing that passion as an adult. a a great lifestyle and fulfilling professional life.

When I was a kid I wanted to be a veterinarian but as a young adult I wanted to be a lawyer. I studied philosophy at UVic; after finishing my undergraduate degree, I decided to be a horse massage therapist for a time (sometimes you have to follow your heart!).

I wanted to remain self-employed in a profession that offered better balance. I debated my options. With my interest in the law, becoming a BC Notary appealed to me the most. It offered the chance to remain selfemployed in a respected profession.

Competing in Chilliwack with the now-retired Blackwatch (Grace)

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Attending 2018’s Top 20 Under 40 Vancouver Island with my Mum and sisters

Being a Notary keeps me very engaged in learning new skills and always improving. I love running my business and have a fantastic team. We have a lot of fun in the office and all take pride in giving our clients a professional experience.

I also love getting to know my clients and their families in our small town. They often tell me stories about their relationships with my family members. One fellow told me of shipping supplies to Tuktoyaktuk while my Dad was stationed on the DEW line there. I recently had a very funny conversation with a client about a casket she had made for herself. She explained that while it awaits its intended use, she keeps her camping gear in it!

I’ve always been committed to community engagement and volunteerism. I’ve served on a number of not-for-profit Boards and helped with numerous local initiatives. It seemed a very natural fit to become involved with the BC Notaries Association at the Board level. I’m passionate about seeing the Notary profession continue to thrive and grow.

Maisey’s first trip to the stunning beach at Cherry Point

I am not a mentor yet but I’m hoping to participate in the BC Notaries mentoring program in the future.

I work with The Rotary Club of Duncan on our numerous projects and with other volunteer organizations. My cute little dog Maisey likes to keep me out hiking or doing agility sessions and I spend lots of time with my lovely new horse Gio.

I really enjoy being outside, especially camping, hiking, and working around my little farm . . . and I’ll jump at any chance to travel!

The Notary work I do is a constant reminder that life can be unpredictable so you must get the most out of every day! s

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