APEGBC Members: Count Yourself In
Don’t forget to vote! Council Election and Bylaw Vote Ballot packages were mailed out in the last week of August. Please take the time to review the Council Election and Bylaw Vote booklets and make your vote count by returning it to the Association Offices by noon on Friday, October, 12, 2007.
If you haven’t yet received your ballot, please contact Tim Verigin at tverigin@apeg.bc.ca or (604) 412-4872.
APEGBC Improves Employment Centre with New Online Service
APEGBC’s Employment Centre received an upgrade with the launch of the new Association website and the introduction of a new online service where members can post their qualifications. The new module allows APEGBC members who are seeking employment to login and post their qualifications for potential employers to view while remaining anonymous. Employers are then able to view members available for employment and contact them directly by email regarding potential employment opportunities.
To post your qualifications, visit www.apeg.bc.ca/services/employmentcentre.html and login using your APEGBC System ID and your password, which is your birth date in yyyymmdd format.
APEGBC Annual Conference - Important Deadline Dates
Members are reminded that the early fee deadline for Annual Conference registration is September 24, 2007. After this date, full fees will be in effect. Please be aware that refunds will not be accepted after October 15, 2007. Also, for those planning on booking hotel accommodation at the Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa, please note that in order to secure the special APEGBC rates, room reservations must be made by September 24, 2007. After this date, room rates will be based on availability.
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Engineering and Geoscience Undergraduate Scholarships
The APEGBC Foundation offers a number of scholarships to engineering and geoscience students attending BC universities. Three different scholarships are available this fall and include the 2007 BC Hydro/APEGBC scholarships, 2007 APEG-MAPS scholarships, and the 2007 South Central Branch Thompson Rivers University Engineering Transfer scholarship.
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Professional Development Takes Centre Stage at Annual Conference
The 88th Annual Conference and AGM, taking place from October 25 to 27 in Whistler, offers members more professional development opportunities than ever before. The conference highlights six technical streams and three business streams, as well as three pre-conference sessions.See the full article>>>
Save Paper - Electronic Delivery of Annual Report Now Available
This year members can opt to receive their copy of the Annual Report electronically. By choosing electronic delivery of the Annual Report, members can reduce their environmental footprint and help the Association implement cost-effective and sustainable solutions.Opt-in now>>>
Discipline & Enforcement
Injunction Application – Randy Hartford, Nanaimo, BC
On March 1, 2007, Mr. Hartford was struck from the register for failure to pay his 2007 annual dues. In July, the Association received a copy of a document signed and sealed by Mr. Hartford on June 1, 2007. The Association has since filed an application in BC Supreme Court for an injunction to stop Mr. Hartford from practising engineering.
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Stipulated Order – Jerry Lay, P.Eng., Lake Country, BC
Concerns were brought to the Association’s attention regarding the quality of the design and documentation for a number of sewerage systems designed by Mr. Lay. The matter was referred to the Investigation Committee, which decided that it should commence an investigation. A sub-committee was appointed and, after collecting and reviewing information and documents from the member and others, found the work was deficient and recommended an inquiry.
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Disciplinary Hearing – Dr. Frank Stromotich, West Vancouver, BC
In a decision dated July 3, 2007, a discipline panel held Dr. Stromotich liable of unprofessional conduct in failing to respond to a request by the Investigation Committee for documents and information, contrary to section 30(4) of the Engineers’ & Geoscientists Act; and in making comments in his e-mails questioning the competency of another member.
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Our Employment Section is updated daily. See www.apeg.bc.ca/services/employmentcentre/careers/index.html for the latest career listings.
New issue of Sustainability Now Available Online
The latest edition of the Sustainability Now newsletter is now available at: www.apeg.bc.ca/about/sustainability/newsletter.html.
TV Series Chronicles Geological History of Canada’s Landscape
CBC is featuring a new five-part series that chronicles Canada's geological past. Shot in high definition, Geologic Journey documents the adventure through time of the Canadian landscape, beginning with the Great Lakes, moving to the Rockies, the Canadian Shield, the Appalachians and the Atlantic Coast. The series debuts Sunday, September 9 at 7 pm on CBC Television and Thursday, September 13 at 10pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld.
Sponsorship and Exhibiting at the 2007 APEGBC Annual Conference
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of the 2007 APEGBC Annual Conference, or if you are considering exhibiting at the conference Tradeshow please contact Tim Verigin at (604) 412-4872, or tverigin@apeg.bc.ca.
