Fee Bylaw Amendment Fails
A total of 7,751 members (representing 39.3% of eligible voters) voted in the fee bylaw amendment, which proposed raising the annual member fee to $335. Of these, 59.8% voted in favour of the fee bylaw amendment. As two-thirds majority is required for bylaw ratification, the amendment does not pass.
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Reminder - 2008/2009 Project Highlights Submission Deadline
The deadline for submissions for the 2008/2009 Project Highlights is Friday, May 8. This special pictorial feature, published annually in the July/August issue of Innovation, showcases the diverse activities of BC’s professional engineers and geoscientists both at home and abroad. Submissions relating to all engineering and geoscience disciplines are encouraged.
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Energy Efficiency Revisions Made To Regulations for Windows
The BC Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources has approved revised energy efficiency regulations for windows, glazing, doors and skylights. The purpose of these BC Energy Efficiency Act regulations is to improve the energy efficiency of manufactured fenestration products for new and existing buildings.
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National Engineering Summit Looks Ahead
Canada’s first National Engineering Summit will be held May 19-21, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec. This three-day summit will introduce delegates to the current and future conditions within health, the environment, safety and security, competitiveness in a global economy, and quality of life, and will provide an opportunity to report and recommend future directions to the engineering community.
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APEGBC University Entrance & Transfer Scholarships
The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC Foundation is offering a number of entrance scholarships to BC high school graduates entering engineering or geoscience programs, and engineering transfer programs at BC universities, colleges, and university colleges.
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APEGBC Affinity Program Update - Latest Offers Available to Members
APEGBC works with a number of service providers so that members can access better pricing on products and services. View some of the current offers available to you as a member of APEGBC.
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Welcome New Sponsors
APEGBC is pleased to welcome the following sponsors of our 2009 Annual Conference. The conference will take place at Victoria Conference Centre, located in Victoria, BC from October 15-17, 2009. The conference brochure will be available as a pull-out section in the May/June issue of Innovation.

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