As a grand finale to National Engineering and Geoscience Month, we would like to invite you to a joint event between APEGBC and IEEE at the NRC Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory in Kaleden. The observatory has long been at the forefront of technology development in radio astronomy and their labs are home to a number of innovating research projects.

We plan to have bus transportation available directly to and from the event for $5 round-trip. The bus will run from UBC Okanagan starting at 10:00am and will make a number of strategic stops along the way. Please indicate whether you will be requiring transportation when registering.

Food and beverages will be available at the event.

This is a family friendly tour, and we would like to encourage you to bring your children. Kids 12 and under are free!

Manteo Resort
3762 Lakeshore Road,
Kelowna, BC Canada
V1W 3L4

District Energy

As part of National Engineering and Geoscience Month, we have assembled a panel of local experts to discuss the benefits and implementation of District Energy systems. Centralized generation and distribution of heat and air conditioning can significantly improve efficiency, reducing the environmental footprint of buildings and lowering operating costs. Come to learn about the marketing, engineering and end user aspects of district energy while enjoying a gourmet dinner at one of the Okanagan's finest resorts.

$45 for members and guests who pre-register online at APEGBC.
$25 for EIT/GIT's and retired members.

Cash bar.

Manteo Resort
3762 Lakeshore Road,
Kelowna, BC Canada
V1W 3L4

District Energy

As part of National Engineering and Geoscience Month, we have assembled a panel of local experts to discuss the benefits and implementation of District Energy systems. Centralized generation and distribution of heat and air conditioning can significantly improve efficiency, reducing the environmental footprint of buildings and lowering operating costs. Come to learn about the marketing, engineering and end user aspects of district energy while enjoying a gourmet dinner at one of the Okanagan's finest resorts.

$45 for members and guests who pre-register online at APEGBC.
$25 for EIT/GIT's and retired members.

Cash bar.

"Build, Race, Eat"

Design and build an edible car using only the materials provided. Cars are judged on a combined score of distance travelled and eating time. Open to all students, faculty, APEGBC members and the public!

If you have any questions, please contact Chris Ptak at cptak@hazco.com

Free!

The Okanagan College's 29th Annual Spaghetti Bridge Competition will be held during National Engineering and Geoscience Month on March 2nd. The competition draws secondary and post-secondary students from around the world. The winner of the Heavyweight category in 2011 was a student from Charles Bloom Secondary in Lumby, BC, with a bridge weighing less than 1000 grams that carried a load of 209.34 kilograms.

Students are encouraged to enter the Post Secondary or Secondary school competitions where cash prizes are given for the lightest bridge that supports a predetermined weight. Bridges are built in advance and tested on the day of the competition.

For those who like to work in teams, try the Team Building Competition.

All supplies and the rules are supplied on the day of the competition, and teams have two hours to complete the task. Cash prizes will be awarded for the most successful teams.
***Please note: team builders are not permitted to bring any tools, templates, glue etc. to the competition.

Please click here for additional details and contest rules.

Live webcast of the Spaghetti Bridge Building contest:
Friday, March 2, 2012 starting at 10 a.m.
Visit: http://klo-media-1.okanagan.bc.ca/

Please join us for a tour of the new Vernon Library construction project. The 30,000 square foot library is nearing completion and is scheduled to open in 2012. This is a rare opportunity to learn about the design and construction of this facilitiy from the engineers directly involved.

Coming Soon.

Please register by February 17, 2012. Due to space limitations registrations will be limited to the first 30 online responses.

If you have any questions please contact Martin Lindquist, P.Eng. at mlindqui@stravar.ca

Tekmar Control Systems welcomes members of the APEGBC Okanagan Branch on Tuesday November 8th, beginning at 5:30 pm to tour their state-of-the-art facility at 5100 Silver Star Road, Vernon, BC.  An overview of Tekmar and its operations will be presented by the President and Owner, Mr. Don Gibbs. 

Background:

Tekmar Control Systems is a world class integrated engineering and manufacturing company that provides products and solutions for the heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry. tekmar has pioneered technologies that has advanced the HVAC industry and continues to support these technologies with exceptional customer support and training.  We are a leader in complete control solutions for hydronic radiant floor and baseboard heating systems, multi-stage boilers plants, and automatic snow melting systems.  This range of applications is growing as we continue to invest in new product development.

We continuously focus on innovation to add greater value to our products and services.  We stand by our products with superior technical support and training to ensure our customers are completely satisfied.

Since our founding in 1984 as a family business, Tekmar has enthusiastically introduced innovative controls to the North American hydronic heating industry. Innovation has been the hallmark of tekmar from its beginning.  Our first Canadian products, developed and assembled in the family's renovated barn, made the benefits of outdoor reset accessible in ways not yet seen in the North American market. We continually establish and expand our network of independent manufacturers’ representatives. We have built solid relationships with our customers through comprehensive literature and product training.

Our products were developed in tandem with customer needs and emerging technology. tekmar products entering production and the market are attuned to our enduring message of durable and energy efficient systems that help create quality indoor living. In our latest generation of products, communication technologies enable the coordinated operation of the HVAC system in order to advance both indoor climate control and energy efficiency.

For further information on tekmar and its product line, please visit  www.tekmarcontrols.com

Date:

Wednesday, October 5th 2011 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm

Location:

EME4218
UBC Okanagan Engineering Building
3333 University Way
Kelowna, BC

Topic:

Executive Candidates:

Chair: Mike Ball, P.Eng. is a computer engineer with 9 years of experience in the machine vision and RFID industries. After receiving his degree in computer engineering from UBC in Vancouver, he worked for Hemary Opto Electronics designing embedded processing and imaging hardware, as well as developing innovative real-time image processing algorithms. After moving to Kelowna he worked for RFind Systems where he developed solutions for RFID-based asset locating systems. Mike is seeking his second term as the APEGBC Okanagan Branch Chair.

Vice Chair: Garrett Hamilton-Smith, EIT, is an electrical engineer with 3 years experience in consulting engineering. He received his degree from the University of Ottawa and has been working with Empac Engineering Ltd. since moving to Kelowna. Garrett has spent that time working on power system modeling, protection and control systems and distribution design as well as being an active member in the community through various volunteer organizations. Garrett has been involved with the Okanagan APEGBC branch for 3 years now primarily focusing on community outreach and as a liaison with the local school district. For the past six months, Garrett has held the Vice-Chair position within the local Branch and wishes to continue with this position.

Secretary: Chris Ptak, EIT is a Project Manager with HAZCO Environmental Services with 3 years experience in Environmental Project Management. While pursuing a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Materials Engineering from UBC Vancouver Chris studied minerals processing and casting, with related Coop work terms before graduation and a position as Metallurgist in a foundry. Since joining HAZCO 3 years ago Chris has been working towards the Professional Engineer and Project Management Professional designations through APEGBC and PMI respectively.  Chris is seeking a third term as APEGBC Okanagan Branch Secretary.

Treasurer: Barry Brooks, P.Eng. is an instructor of continuing studies at Okanagan College. He has been an executive member of the Victoria Branch of APEGBC for a number of years while working in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Victoria. Barry is seeking his first term as Okanagan Branch Treasurer.

Cost:

Free

Registration:

Register Online (online registration coming soon)
To help us predict our catering needs, please register by October 4th, 2011.
If you have any questions please contact Mike Ball, P.Eng. at 250-575-5148 or by email at ok@apeg.bc.ca.

Credit:

1 Professional Development Hour (PDH)

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

Sponsor a Hole
Follow the above link to sponsor a hole ($100 each) using the APEGBC online registration website. Members, non-members, students, Non-APEGBC members and spouses are welcome!

Non-members may create a free APEGBC logon account when registering.

If you have any questions or are interested in sponsoring the event, please contact Mike Ball, P.Eng. at 250-575-5148 or by email at ok@apeg.bc.ca.

Date/Time:

Wednesday, June 15, 2011 from 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Location:

West Kelowna Yacht Club in Gellatly Bay.

Topic:

This year’s Lobsterfest has APEGBC Vice President Jeff Holm, P.Eng. making his way to the Okanagan on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 to speak to the local APEGBC members and participate in the festivities.

Mr. Holm will speak to us and take your questions regarding current APEGBC affairs including an update on Council initiatives and the State of the Association. Returning this year is a silent auction of some great items in support of the Okanagan Branch’s UBCO scholarship fund.

Please Note: Everyone is welcome to attend, including members, non-members, spouses, friends, family, and anyone else that would like to attend.

Please Also Note: The size of the lobster in the following photo.

Speaker:

Jeff Holm, P.Eng.
Mr. Holm is a Senior Engineer with MMM Group, a Canadian and international company that provides multidisciplinary engineering solutions for a diverse range of assignments.  Serving his third term on APEGBC Council, Mr. Holm has acted as Chair for numerous Association initiatives, including the Governance Committee, Registration Committee, and Limited Licence Registration Task Force.  He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering from the University of British Columbia.

Mr. Holm will speak to us and take your questions regarding current APEGBC affairs including an update on Council initiatives and the Association.

Cost:

The dinner options shown below are available and all dinners include salads and buns, with pricing as follows (same as last year):
-Surf 'n' Turf $45
-Lobster Dinner $35
-Steak Dinner $25
-Vegetarian $25

(Student, EIT/GIT price is $10 less)

Registration:

Register Online
To help us predict our catering needs, please register by June 8th, 2011.  Due to space limitations, registrations will be limited to the first 80 online responses. Please register early as we expect a full house!

Non-members may create a free APEGBC logon account when registering.

If you have any questions or would like to donate an item to our silent auction, please contact Mike Ball, P.Eng. at 250-575-5148 or by email at ok@apeg.bc.ca.

Credit:

1 Professional Development Hour (PDH)

Tour: Urban Distilleries TourUrban Distilleries is a new small batch micro-distillery that produces top-shelf Gins, Vodkas & Rums including the signature "Spirit Bear" line. At Urban Distilleries, each batch is hand crafted in an Artesian copper still from premium grains and meticulously filtered spring water. After a tour of the facility, samples will be available to interested participants for a charge of $2.

Mike Urban, Master Distiller/Owner, Urban Distilleries An engineer by profession, Mike created the vision for Urban Distilleries in early 2007 and has spent the last four years bringing that vision to reality. Mike's journey has taken him to Arizona to be fully trained in the science of premium distilling, and to France and Germany where the traditions and art of distilling were infused in to his knowledge.

Presentation: “Reforming the Engineers and Geoscientists Act”
Speaker: Geoff Thiele, LLB
Director, Legislation, Ethics & Compliance, APEGBC
Mr. Thiele will discuss the research done by APEGBC on best practices in professional regulation that lead to Council’s recommendations for Act amendments. He will also discuss the consultation process being undertaken by APEGBC with members and other stakeholders on Act amendments and the role branches and branch members can play in these important initiatives for the future of the professions. Further information on the proposed changes can be found at http://www.apeg.bc.ca/actmodernization/index.html – Q & A to follow.

Geoff Thiele, Director, Legislation, Ethics & Compliance, APEGBC: Mr. Thiele joined APEGBC as the Associate Director, Regulatory Compliance in October 2004 before moving into the role of Director, Investigation and Discipline, where he is responsible for the complaint (investigation and discipline of members) and enforcement (illegal practice) processes, as well as providing general legal advice to the Association.

Date:

Thursday, March 10. 2011

Time:

5:00 pm – 5:30 pm  Design and Build
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm  Competition
6:00 pm – 6:15 pm  Prizes

Location:

Fipke Foyer
UBC Okanagan Campus
3287 University Way
Kelowna, BC

Event Description:

Cost:

Free!
If you have questions, please contact Jacqueline Nichols at external@ubcoengineers.com.

Date:

Friday, March 11, 2011

Time:

5:30 – 6:00pm – Networking and Registration
6:00 – 7:00pm – Presentation by Tony Edwards
7:00 – 7:30pm – Questions and Discussion

Location:

Manteo Resort
3762 Lakeshore Road,
Kelowna, BC, Canada
V1W 3L4

Topic:

Speaker:

Tony Edwards of Horsepower Intellectual Property Law

Join us in an informative presentation and follow-up Q&A session on intellectual property law. Mr. Edwards is a registered Canadian and US patent and trade-mark agent and intellectual property lawyer. He is also registered as a professional engineer with APEGBC.

Cost:

$50 for members and guests who pre-register on-line at APEGBC.
$30 for EIT/GIT’s and retired members (retired members please contact Mike Ball to register at the discounted rate).
$25 for student MAPS members.

There will also be a cash bar.
If you have questions, please contact Mike Ball, P.Eng. at 250.575.5148

Credit:

1.0 Professional Development Hour (PDH)

Date:

March 4, 2011

Time:

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location:

The competition will be held at Okanagan College, Kelowna Campus.

Details:

http://www.okanagan.bc.ca/departments/engineeringtechnologies/spaghettibridge.html

Live webcast of the Spaghetti Bridge Building contest
Friday, March 4, 2011 starting at 10 a.m.
Visit: http://klo-media-1.okanagan.bc.ca
 

Students are encouraged to enter the Post Secondary or Secondary school competitions where cash prizes are given for the lightest bridge that supports a predetermined weight.  Bridges are built in advance and tested on the day of the competition.

For those who like to work in teams, try the Team Building Competition.
All supplies and the rules are supplied on the day of the competition, and teams have two hours to complete the task.  Cash prizes will be awarded for the most successful teams.
Please note: team builders are not permitted to bring any tools, templates, glue etc. to the competition.

Date:

Thursday, February 17, 2011
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011

Time:

8:30 am – 3:30 pm

Location:

Okanagan College - Kelowna Campus
1000 KLO Road
Kelowna, BC V1Y 4X8

Topics:

The Leadership Series Professional Development program is a 3-day intensive management training course that covers the following areas:

• Leadership and Team Building
• Motivating Employees
• Communications
• Decision-Making and Problem-Solving
• Resolving Conflicts
• Managing Stress

More Details

Instructor:

Carl Zanon, P.Eng., MBA

Carl Zanon, P.Eng. MBA has led an exemplary career in engineering and management and is now teaching adult continuous education at Okanagan College. Carl is an active member and mentor of the Okanagan Branch of APEGBC.

Cost:

$300 for members and guests who pre-register on-line at APEGBC.
$250 for EIT/GIT’s and retired members.

To register on-line at APEGBC, please see details below. 
If you have questions, please contact Mike Ball, P.Eng. at 250.575.5148

Credit:

18 Professional Development Hours (PDH)

Powers Creek Water Treatment Plant TourThe Okanagan Branch of APEGBC and the Westbank Irrigation District are pleased to invite you to a tour of the award winning Powers Creek Water Treatment Plant (PCWTP).


Completed in February 2007, the PCWTP is a state-of-the-art facility providing 54ML/day of clean, safe drinking water to approximately 14,000 residents in the West Kelowna area. Designed by Earth Tech Inc. and constructed by Maple Reindeers Inc., the $18.7M project combines the clarification and filtration processes within the same treatment cell. This is referred to as In-Filter Dissolved Air Flotation (In-Filter DAF). This design permits a smaller building footprint and reduced capital costs. The PCWTP is the largest In-Filter DAF water treatment plant in Canada. Both UV and chlorine are used to ensure effective disinfection throughout the distribution system.




The PCWTP has received the 2008 Award of Excellence from the Consulting Engineers of British Columbia, the 2007 Technology Innovator Award from the Westbank Chamber of Commerce, as well as recognition from the Interior Health Authority.

The 1 hour tour will include information on operational performance and a brief video of the construction phase. We will also discuss how the use of Neptune water meters has reduced water usage and helped indentify leaks and problem users. We will have a demonstration unit on hand at the tour. Refreshments and sandwiches will be provided.

-- We would like to thank our sponsor, Neptune Technology Group, for providing transportation and refreshments for this event --

Please join us as our annual golf event enters its fourth year at the Pinnacle Course at Gallagher’s Canyon.  The Pinnacle Course at Gallagher's Canyon is a fun mid-length course, and the scramble format suits all levels of golfers, since you don't have to play your bad shots!  All we ask is that you come ready to have some fun. 

What: An enjoyable afternoon of 9 holes of golf under the Okanagan sunshine with friends old & new.  Compete in a four person scramble start for prizes for longest drive, closest to the pin, etc., and finish it off with a pasta buffet prepared by the Chef right there! 

When: Thursday, July 8, 2008.  Golf tee times are between 2:00pm and 3:00pm; Dinner at 5:00pm.

Who: Anyone.  Members, non-members, students, etc.  As with all our events, residency in the Okanagan is not required, but if you don’t live here, be prepared to answer “Why Not?”

Registration: Register Online
Deadline to Register: Tuesday, July 6 at 5:00 pm

Team Registration: (a) You can register online for yourself and up to 3 guests for a total of 4 people (whether they are APEG members or non-members).
(b) If you are not attending but would like to register a team of your colleagues, please contact Tim Verigin at 1-888-430-8035 ext. 4872 or 604-412-4872.

Sponsorship: For $300, your organization may host a 'Team of Four', and sponsor a hole! Proceeds will go towards the APEGBC UBCO Scholarship Fund. Please contact Tim Verigin at 1-888-430-8035 ext. 4872 or 604-412-4872.

Location:

The Pinnacle Course at Gallagher's Canyon, 4320 Gallagher's Drive West, Kelowna, BC (map).  Take Pandosy or Gordon Road to KLO, and follow KLO until it turns into McCulloch Road.  Follow McCulloch Road to Gallager’s Canyon (watch out just after the first hill after KLO where McCulloch Rd. turns right and the straight-ahead road starts Reekie Rd – keep right at this point).  The entrance to the golf course is Gallagher's Canyon Blvd.  Follow the signs to the Pinnacle Course, as it has its own parking area, separate from the main club house parking.

Cost

9 holes of golf and dinner, $50 (power carts included!); Dinner only $25.  Non-APEGBC members and spouses are welcome!

Date/Time:

Tuesday, June 14, 2010 from 5:30- 9:00pm

Location:

Westbank Yacht Club, 4111 Gellatly Road, Westbank, BC.

Cost

Price: Surf 'n' Turf $45, Lobster Dinner $35, Steak Dinner $25, Vegetarian $25,Student/EIT price is $10 less for each.

Details:

This year's Lobsterfest has APEGBC President Russ Kinghorn, P. Eng. making his way to the Okanagan to speak to the local APEGBC members and participate in the festivities. Mr. Kinghorn will speak to us and take your questions regarding current APEGBC affairs. Also new this year is a silent auction of some great items in support of the Okanagan Branch's UBC-O scholarship fund.

Register Online

Deadline: Due to the popularity of this event, we have extended the registration deadline from June 8 to June 9). This is a firm deadline as the lobster have to be ordered well in advance. Thank you.

Details:

Thursday, March 4, 2010.
Keynote speaker: Martin Mallinson, Director of Design Engineering at ESS Technology. Topic: "Engineering in the Okanagan: Encouraging Innovation and Business Development". Location: TBD. Cost: Members/Nonmembers $40, Students $25 (Please email ok@apeg.bc.ca and pay at the door with your student ID). Register Online

When:

March 1 – 6, 2010

Where:

Various locations (UBCO, Vernon and Kelowna)

What:

Various engineering and geoscience related activities

Details:

Download our activity flyer
Download our poster

This is just a heads-up as to the events that the Okanagan Branch is putting on this year in concert with the UBCO Engineering Undergrad Society.  Some of the things we’re working on are:

1. Compete: Edible car contest – build/race/eat/win!  Prizes for ????  No entry fee but registration is required. Register online. .
2. Learn: Talks – current topics in engineering and geoscience, etc.  Cost will be by donation. If you know anyone who would like to present a talk on the above topics, or any other topic, please email ok@apeg.bc.ca. 
3. Socialize: Technology & the Community Dinner Event.  Engineering Undergrad Mixer.  Good times at both.  Costs  & locations TBD.
4. Tour:  Times & Places to be determined

Further details will be forthcoming in the coming weeks...

SPARKLING HILL TALK & TOUR

When:
Where:

Feb. 4th 2010 at 4pm
Sparkling Hill Resort at Predator Ridge

What:

Technical talk and tour of the new spa/resort at Predator Ridge near Vernon

Cost:

$10/person. 
Note: The registration for this event is limited to 16 people

Register Online

Details:

Check out some of the pictures from the event:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stravar/sets/72157608675293524

The Okanagan Branch is pleased to offer a tour of the currently under construction Mission Aquatic Centre on November 4, 2008 at 4pm.  The aquatic centre is nearing scheduled completion date in February of next year and most of the major work is in its finishing stages.  As such, now is a great time to see its public spaces as well as some of its support areas before its grand opening next year. 

Mr. Wayne Bilawchuk and Mr. Shawn Carels of PCL Construction Ltd. will provide a tour of the facility and answer any questions.  The tour is open for 15 people and attendees must Register Online.  Cost for the tour is $10, with proceeds going towards the Okanagan Branch Scholarship.  As this facility is currently under construction, attendance is limited to members over 18 years of age and a hard hat, steel toed boots and a hi-vis vest are required to access the site.  It is recommended that attendees bring their own personal protective equipment, however a limited number of hard hats and hi-vis vests may be available.  If you have access to extras, please bring some with you for those that don't have their own.  The tour will run approximately 1 hour and your attendance will count as 1 hour of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit.

This tour is bound to fill up fast as there is a maximum of 15 people allowed!

Thursday September 18, 2008

The APEGBC Okanagan Branch is pleased to welcome members of the Hwy 97 Task Force Society, a diverse group of people concerned about selection of a Highway 97 route designed to minimize negative impact on current and future Peachland development.  Three engineers who work with the group will be presenting an overview of the task force’s work.  As well each speaker will also provide a short presentation directed to students and EIT/GIT’s on recognizing potential career paths, career preparation,  community participation, motivation and application of engineering principles to everyday life.

Presenters:

Richard Vinnell, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology 2nd Class Power Engineer with international experience, active experimental project consultant for oil, gas, specialty chemical along with power generation projects and presently a HWY 97 Task Force engineering consultant.

Gordon Harris, Camborne School of Mines, Cornwall, England educated mining engineer with international experience and presently a HWY 97 Task Force engineering consultant.

John Abernethy, University of New Brunswick civil engineer with international experience, active mining consultant and presently a HWY 97 Task Force engineering consultant.

Who:               All students, EITs, GITs, P.Geos., P.Engs. and public interested in transportation issues in the Okanagan Valley.

Where:            University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO)
                        3rd Floor Art Building – Room ART 366

When:             Doors open at 6:30 pm for refreshments, snacks and mingling;
                        Presentation and questions at 7:15 pm to 8:00 pm;
                        APEGBC Okanagan Branch AGM at 8:15pm to 8:45 pm
             
Parking:         Park within C, F or G lots and make your way towards the center courtyard of the campus.  Once you’ve found the Arts building, make your way to the 3rd floor and into ART 366.  Signs will be up to help guide your way.

Attendees must register online through http://www.apeg.bc.ca/event

Registration Deadline: Wednesday September 17, 2008 at 12:00 noon.

Tuesday, July 15

APEGBC President Janet Benjamin, P.Eng makes her way to the Okanagan on Tuesday July 15, and will speak to the local APEGBC members in conjunction with the annual Lobster Feast.

Ms. Benjamin will speak and take your questions regarding current APEGBC affairs including an Update on Council initiatives, State of the Association and Sustainable Transportation. There will also be a short question and answer period at the end of her 30-45 minute presentation.

Janet Benjamin, P.Eng.,  has over 20 years of consulting experience in energy efficiency and sustainable transportation on four continents.  President of Vireo Technologies Inc., a company that is developing plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, Ms. Benjamin is also cofounder of Power Smart Inc.  She was appointed by Governor in Council as a member of the National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy. This body is dedicated to exploring new opportunities to integrate environmental conservation and economic development in order to sustain Canada’s prosperity and secure its future.

Elections for the APEGBC Okanagan Branch Executive will also be held at the Lobster Feast.  All positions are open to nominations.  Nominations can be made in advance via email to ok@apeg.bc.ca, or will be taken during the reception/happy hour of the event.

The event will be held at the the Westbank Yacht Club this year, located on Okanagan Lake in Gellatly Bay.  Dinner options are available.  For those who do not like lobster, steak is available, as well as steak and lobster for those who prefer their surf with turf.  All dinners include salads and buns, with pricing as follows:
            Lobster Dinner $30
            Steak Dinner             $25
            Surf 'n' Turf                 $40

EIT’s and GIT’s are encouraged to attend, and as incentive (and also in recognition of financial issues such as student loans) are offered a $5 discount for their dinners.

Registration is online, through the APEGBC web site.  The deadline for registration is Monday, July 9 at 5:00 pm.  This is a very firm deadline, as the lobsters have to be ordered.  For those who do not want to use the online system, contact Matt Cameron (mcameron@ctqconsultants.ca) for registration.  Matt is also looking for a few volunteers to help with set up, cooking the lobster, and clean up, so if you want to lend a hand, send Matt an email.

The President’s visit is also a good opportunity to present newly registered professionals with their certificates, and to recognize new EIT’s and GIT’s.  Note that if you choose to have your certificate presented at this event, fees for the event are waived.  Please contact the Okanagan Branch chair Dr. Craig Merkl (email Dr.Merkl@telus.net) if you are a newly registered professional, or newly registered EIT/GIT, and would like to participate in this event.

Event Details:
When: Tuesday, July 15, 2008.  Reception/Happy Hour, 5:30-6:30; Dinner at 6:30; Presentation at 7:30.
Location: Westbank Yacht Club: 4111 Gellatly  Road, Westbank, B.C.
Cost: Lobster Dinner $30, Steak Dinner $25, Surf 'n' Turf $40 ($5 discount for EIT’s and GIT’s)
Registration: APEGBC Online Registration at http://www.apeg.bc.ca/event
Registration Deadline: Thursday, July 10 at 5pm

http://www.apeg.bc.ca/event

Registration Deadline: Thursday, July 10 at 5pm

Wednesday, June 4, 2008. 

Westbank Irrigation District Water Treatment Plant Tour – June 4, 2008

The Westbank Irrigation District is offering a tour of their filtration plant on Wednesday, June 4, 2008.  Brian Jamieson, P.Eng, of the Westbank Irrigation District will be on hand, as well as Brett DeWynter, P.Eng, of Earth Tech, to guide the tours and answer questions.  Due to the extremely limited parking at the filtration plant, a shuttle will be in operation between the Westbank Irrigation District office and the plant.  The first shuttle is scheduled to leave the office at 5:30 pm, with a second shuttle scheduled for 6:00 pm.  The first shuttle is expected to return at approximately 7:15 pm, and the second shuttle half an hour after that.

Costs for this event at $15 for APEGBC members and guests, and $10 for students.  Guests aged 18 and over are welcome.  A minimum number of 15 attendees is required to cover the cost of the shuttle operation.  The deadline for registration is  Friday, May 30th at 4:00 pm, to ensure the minimum attendance is met before final arrangements are made.  For more information, contact Carl Zanon, P.Eng. by email at sczanon@telus.net.

http://www.apeg.bc.ca/event

Registration Deadline: Friday, May 30 at 4pm.

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

APEGBC Online Registration at http://www.apeg.bc.ca/event

Monday, March 3 – Friday, March 7, 2008

UBC Okanagan Room SCI 333

All talks are open to the public and will take place at the University of British Columbia Okanagan, in Room SCI (science building) 333. 

Your local APEGBC Branch is pleased to present the following National Engineering and Geoscience Week Speaker Series, nightly from March 3 to March 7, 2008.  Come out and learn what engineers and geoscientists are doing to positively affect the Okanagan Valley. 

Monday Night, March 3, 2008 – Construction of the William R. Bennett Bridge.  Mr. Jay Sutton, P.Eng. of Westmar Consultants Inc. will present a talk on the construction and engineering of the William R. Bennett Bridge. This presentation is sponsored by Westmar Consultants Inc.

Tuesday Night, March 4, 2008 – Geoexchange at the University of British Columbia Okanagan.  Ms. Katherine S. Johnston, EIT of EBA Engineering Consultants Ltd., will present a talk on geoexchange/geothermal technologies and their application to the UBCO site.  This presentation is sponsored by EBA Engineering Consultants Ltd.

Wednesday Night, March 5, 2008 – Targeting LEED Certification at Okanagan College.  Mr. Emmanuel Lavoie, P.Eng. of Stantec Inc. will present a talk on the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building system and the technologies used at Okanagan College to target LEED Gold Certification.  This presentation is sponsored by Stantec Inc

Thursday Night, March 6, 2008 – Okanagan Valley Water Supply, Past, Present and Future. Mr. Bob Hrasko, P.Eng. of the Agua Consulting Inc. will present a talk on the history and future of water use in the valley.  This presentation is sponsored by Golder Associates Ltd.

Friday Night, March 7, 2008 – Engineers Without Borders Canada.  Ms. Beth Phillips and Ms. Emilie Lapointe, EIT will present a talk on Engineering Without Borders Canada work to assist developing countries gain access to technologies that will improve their lives.  This presentation is sponsored by Urban Systems Ltd .

For more information, please email Dr. Craig Merkl, P.Eng, Ph.D. at Dr.Merkl@telus.net or 250-878-8957.  We at the APEGBC Okanagan Branch look forward to meeting you.

Friday, March 7, 2008

www.okanagan.bc.ca/departments/ engineeringtechnologies/ spaghettibridge.html

The annual Spaghetti Bridge contest will be held at the Okanagan College campus on KLO Road again this year.  As usual, the contest will be held on the Friday of National Engineering Week, so is scheduled for March 7, 2007, from 10 am until 2 pm.