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The East Kootenay Branch of APEGBC is looking to set up a formal program for youth outreach in our area and an opportunity has arisen to partner with the Kootenay Rockies Innovation Council (KRIC) to get engineers and geoscientist working with youth and receive help to coordinate with school activities and other events related to science, technology and innovation.
It is a great time to start this relationship as KRIC’s executive director, Katie Wells is a P.Eng. herself and KRIC currently has a full time Youth Programs Coordinator (Andrea Weissenborn) who will be working with schools and in this capacity could provide some infrastructure support to help with the coordination and access to our volunteer network. KRIC can also play a role as a resource for accessing schools and keeping track of the events and coordinating outreach.
We would like to have a engineer and geoscientist champion in each of the major centers in our area (i.e. Elkford, Sparwood, Fernie, Cranbrook, Creston, Kimberley, Canal Flats, Invermere/Windermere, Radium/Edgewater, and Golden/Field) and one for each of the possible events.
This year APEGBC is offering a $1,000.00 prize to the Branch with the most student visits prior to May 13th, 2010. This is a great opportunity to capitalize on by winning the prize and investing in the future of our youth and our association at the local level.
Our association offers significant resources to assist with this endeavour; not just the carrot of the prize money.
I hope that you will seriously consider this opportunity to expand the understanding of engineering and geo-science within our communities; and to expand the horizons of our youth. There are also numerous benefits of being a volunteer, including; networking, enhancing corporate reputation, mentoring, involvement in new and fun activities.
Please contact myself by email at sean@abramcs.com or by telephone at 250-489-8188 (office) to discuss the level of involvement that suits you.
Sincerely,
Sean Abram, P.Eng.
Chair, East Kootenay Branch, APEGBC
ek@apeg.bc.ca
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January 30th, 2010 |
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10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m |
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Invermere, BC |
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This weekend (January 30th, 2010) is Science Celebration in Invermere, BC . Science World’s live demonstrations are the main attraction.
APEGBC East Kootenay Branch is looking for volunteers to help work the APEGBC display booth and to help setup/cleanup (setup can occur Friday 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. or on Saturday morning from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.)
If you can donate some time please contact Andrea via email at science@kric.ca or myself via email at sean@abramcs.com or by telephone at 250-489-8188.
Your participation is greatly appreciated. |
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Thursday, May 28th, 2009 |
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AGM 5:30 to 6:30 pm members only
Cocktails 6:30 to 7:00 pm
Dinner 7:00 pm |
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Frank’s Steak and Schnitzel Haus
1617 Cranbrook Street N., Cranbrook, BC ( map )
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Those attending will be responsible to pay for their own meals and drinks. |
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Menu to be confirmed – either a smorgasbord or a choice of 2 or 3 entrees (this will be confirmed later – depending upon turnout – the more people the better chance of a smorgasbord).
Presentation will be by the Mt. Baker Wild Robotics Club – A group of 8 students under the guidance of one of their teachers formed a robotics club to compete in the Skills Canada Competition that was held on April 22, 2009 in Abbotsford, BC. They will present a summary of their experiences on building a robot to compete and competing in Skills Canada. The presentation will include a demonstration of the robot.
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RSVP’s are required by May 23, 2009 to ABRAM Consulting Services Ltd. Attn: Linda (email Linda@abramcs.com)
Ph 250-489-8188
Toll Free 1-877-444-8188
Space is limited to a maximum of 40 for the dinner.
Spouses are Welcome to attend the Dinner and Presentation |
| Credit: |
1.0 PDH (Professional Development Hour) |
| Date: |
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 |
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6:00 - 7:30 pm |
| Location: |
Focus Corporation
#303 – 535 Victoria Ave North, Cranbrook
Main Board Room
Register Online |
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$5*
*Food and drink will be provided. |
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The East Kootenay Branch of APEGBC invites you to a special EIT Logbook Seminar Presentation presented by APEGBC. The presentation covers:
- APEGBC – who we are
- Requirements for registration
- Who can be a reference
- Acceptable experience
- How to present experience
Speaker: Caroline Westra, Supervisor - Internship and Experience Assessment, APEGBC |
| Registration: |
Register Online |
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February 17th to February 19th, 2010 |
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Judging takes place on Thursday, February 18th, 2010. An orientation session occurs from 8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m., followed by opening ceremonies and judging from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
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College of the Rockies (Cranbrook Campus) |
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At this point, they need approximately 25 judges (for an estimated 40 projects).
Public viewing of the Science Projects is on February 19th, 2010. Every Year APEGBC East Kootenay Chapter provides a cash prize.
If you are able to participate that would be great. You can contact David Dick (Head Judge) via email at ddick@cotr.bc.ca to indicate your interest in participating.
Thank you for your support of our youth and APEGBC’s School Outreach program. It is greatly appreciated. |
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Friday, February 26, 2010 |
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9:00 am |
| Location: |
Lady Gray Elementary School Gymnasium, Golden, BC |
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Contest Rules
Entry Form
Please contact Elise Paré, P.Eng. at elise.pare@focus.ca 250.344.3936 or Andrea Weissenborn 250-344-6399 science@kric.ca |
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Saturday, May 1, 2010 |
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3:30 pm |
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Cranbrook Memorial Arena, 1432 2nd St N, Cranbrook BC, V1C 3L2 |
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Entry Form
For more information, please email Elizabeth Ahlgren, elizabeth.ahlgren@gmail.com |
Date: |
New date: Saturday, March 6th
(Please note that the date has changed from March 13 to March 6)
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Opening draw start time to be determined depending on number of entries. |
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Fernie Curling Club, 961- 6th Avenue Fernie, BC |
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Flyer
Entry Form |
Please feel free to contact any of the Executive to find out more about Branch activities, or to provide suggestions for improving the Branch’s services to its members. As always, the Branch is looking for members interested in volunteering with the Branch Executive, Professional Development, Social and Community activities. If you'd like to find out more about volunteer opportunities, e-mail ek@apeg.bc.ca.
If you are a new member who has recently or is about to receive your certificate, please contact our Branch Chair for a frame, and to arrange a certificate presentation at an upcoming dinner meeting.
New member Invocation (for certificate presentation to new members)
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| Chair |
Sean Abram, P.Eng. |
250-489-8188 |
sean@abramcs.com |
| VIce Chair |
Katie Wells, P.Eng. |
250-342-5991 |
shinoqua@telus.net |
Secretary |
Jeremy Zandbergen, P.Eng. |
250-426-1517 |
jeremy.zandbergen@gov.bc.ca |
| Treasurer |
Steve Weatherall, P.Eng. |
250-417-3911 |
steve.weatherall@tembec.com |
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Mike Bapty, P.Eng. |
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Eric Jensen, P.Eng. |
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Elizabeth Ahlgren, P.Eng. |
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