Hyatt Regency Vancouver, 655 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC (View map)
(Located right at Burrard Skytrain Station)
Topic:
Rowboat in a Hurricane: Dealing with Change and Unexpected Setbacks (Coping with Change, Adaptability, Communication, Risk assessment, Motivation, Goal Setting) View our poster (2.3 MB)
Description:
Colin and Julie recreate the experience of surviving a hurricane from the confines of a rowboat – highlighting strategies we can all use to deal with adversity and transition. Change and negative setbacks can be an opportunity to alter course and flourish. They show us how to modify our perception so that we use uncertainty and transition as a tool to grow and prosper. Using captivating stories, Julie and/or Colin help us anticipate and prepare for change, assess risks, and improve our communication during difficult times.
“Your presentation was truly inspiring.”
Deepak Chopra
“Bold Visionaries with World Changing Dreams”
Outside Magazine
“I was so moved it brought tears to my eyes. Thank you, thank you, thank you!”
- Michelle Burchill, Helly Hansen
“Thank you for being with us and for delivering your presentation with such enthusiasm, humour, sincerity
and spirit.”
- Jimmie Spencer, President & CEO, Canada West Ski Areas Association
Speakers:
Colin Angus completed the first human-powered circumnavigation of the world in 2006 when he cycled into Vancouver after 43,000 km of travel. During the course of two years he rowed across the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, trekked and cycled through 16 countries, endured winter in Siberia and searing heat in the tropics.
Colin has made a career exploring remote parts of the world and sharing his adventures through bestselling books, films and presentations. He has navigated the Amazon and Yenisey Rivers from source to sea, sailed the South Pacific Ocean, and rowed thousands of km in waterways around the world. He has co-produced four documentaries which collectively won ten awards at international festivals including the Dijon and Telluride Festivals of Adventure Films. His work is published in numerous publications including the Globe and Mail, Reader’s Digest and Cruising World.
Outside Magazine listed Colin as one of the top 25 “bold visionaries with world changing dreams” for his work in promoting lifestyle changes to help the environment. Colin and Julie continue their efforts in promoting zero-emissions transportation as a healthy way to maintain a healthy world.
Watch Colin on The Hour with George Stroumboulopoulos
Additional Information:
• Colin was born in Victoria in 1971.
• During his human-powered circumnavigation of the planet he endured the extreme arctic temperatures of Siberia, cycled and hiked through Russia and across Europe, and survived two hurricanes while completing the first row from mainland Europe to North America.
• On his Amazon expedition he crossed the world’s most arid desert while trekking to the source, scaled 18000 foot mountains, rafted V+ whitewater and even survived gunfire from Shining Path guerilla fighters in the jungle
• While voyaging the Yenisey River, Colin was separated from the group and survived for 12 days in the Mongolian wilderness with only his pants and a pocket knife.
• Colin lives with his wife, Julie, on Vancouver Island.
Julie Angus is the first and only woman to row across the Atlantic Ocean from mainland to mainland. During the worst hurricane season in history, she spent 5 months rowing unsupported across 10,000 km of unforgiving seas. Throughout this challenge, she and her partner rowed through 4 cyclones, encountered great white sharks, and fished for survival.
Julie is a molecular biologist, adventurer, writer, filmmaker, and motivational speaker. She has two undergraduate degrees with honours from McMaster University (Biology and Psychology) and a graduate degree in Molecular Biology from the University of Victoria. She spent over a decade studying and developing treatments for heart disease, cancer and genetic ailments.
She has been lauded for her work on environmental awareness and has written for publications including The Globe & Mail, National Post and enRoute. Her photography has appeared in Outside Magazine, Explore Magazine, Reader's Digest,National Geographic Adventure and The Guardian, among others. Julie's book Rowboat in a Hurricane, which details her Atlantic row and the changing state of our oceans, is a national bestseller. Julie and Colin's most recent book, Rowed Trip, is co-written and covers their rowing and cycling journey from Scotland to Syria.
Rowing Across the Atlantic on CBC Sunday News
Additional Information:
• Julie was born in Toronto in 1974.
• She has worked as a researcher, teacher, venture capitalist and business analyst.
• She lived in Germany, England and numerous Canadian towns and cities. She has also studied at the University of Leeds in England.
• Julie now lives on Vancouver Island with her husband, Colin Angus.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Platinum Sponsor: Dentons LLP
Gold Sponsor: GES Geotech
Silver Sponsor: Sperling Hansen Associates
Cost:
$75 APEGBC Members
$50 APEGBC MAPS Members
$85 Guests
Registration is limited to the first 150 online registrants.
Credit:
1.5 Professional Development Hours (PDH)
Sponsorship:
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Sponsor this event with online payment or contact Tim Verigin at 604-412-4872 to make your sponsorship over the telephone.
EIT/GIT Seminar: “How to Obtain Your P.Eng. or P.Geo. Designation”
Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Richmond Campus
Richmond, BC
Note: This event is no longer in Room 3465. It is in the Conference Centre Side A to allow for a larger capacity.
Topic:
EIT/GIT Seminar: "How to Obtain Your P.Eng or P.Geo Designation"
Speakers:
Jason Ong, APEGBC Manager, Examinations, Geoscience Registration and Member in Training Program
Jason Ong is the Supervisor for Member-in-Training Programs for the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC. In this position, he is responsible for overseeing the internship periods for Engineers-in-Training (EIT’s) and Geoscientists-in-Training (GIT’s). This involves processing applications as well as maintaining the EIT/GIT Online Experience Reporting System. He also currently oversees all applications for Professional Geoscience licensure and coordinates the Professional Practice Examination.
Details
After a short networking opportunity, the speaker will discuss the benefits of becoming a P.Eng./P.Geo., application forms, the law and ethics seminar, the ethics test, examples of applicable experience, how to record/document experience and more.
Both APEGBC members and non-members are welcome!
If you have questions, please contact Dr. Hamid Ghanbari, by email.
Note: Non-members can register online by quickly creating a 'non-member' account. After clicking on the 'Register Online’ link, you will be brought to a login screen. Towards the bottom, there is a link for non-members to create account. Thank you and we look forward to having you join us.
To help us predict our catering needs, please register by May 27, 2013.
Maximum # of attendees.
60
APEGBC Richmond/Delta Branch: “Tour of the Vancouver Landfill”
Date:
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Time:
8:00 – 8:30 am – Boarding at Delta Gymnastics Society 9:00 – 10:00 am – Vancouver Landfill Bus Tour and Presentation
10:30 – 11:00 am – Returning to Delta Gymnastic Society
Location:
Delta Gymnastics Society4680 Clarence Taylor Crescent
Delta, BC V4K 3X3
Topic:
Vancouver Landfill Tour
Abstract:
The Vancouver Landfill opened in 1966 and is owned and operated by the City of Vancouver. The Landfill serves over 1 million people from Vancouver, Delta, Richmond, White Rock, the University Endowment Lands, and parts of Surrey. The tour will last approximately one hour in which time you will visit the residential drop-off and recycling area, landfill gas flare station, yard trimmings composting facility and Landfill active face. You will also learn about the environmental protection program that includes landfill gas utilization, leachate control, and bird control. Protection of the environment is a priority in the operation of the Landfill. Vancouver Landfill operations are regulated by the Ministry of Environment’s Operational Certificate MR-01611 and conducted according to agreements with Metro Vancouver and the Corporation of Delta.
Cost:
$20/person Important: Due to capacity restrictions, we accept the first 37 attendees, hence, no late registration is allowed. The tour will commence according to schedule and the bus will leave Delta Gymnastic Society at 8:30am sharp.
All APEGBC members and non-members are welcome! To register online at APEGBC, please see details below.
If you have questions, please contact Dr. Hamid Ghanbari, by email.
Registration:
Register Online Due to space limitations, registrations will be limited to the first 37 online responses.
Credit:
1.5 Professional Development Hour (PDH)
Maximum # of attendees.
37
APEGBC Richmond/Delta Branch Tour & Dinner Presentation: "Heli-One"
Date:
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Time:
6:00 – 6:30 pm – Registration and networking
6:30 – 7:00 pm – Buffet Dinner at Skyhawk restaurant
7:00 – 7:05pm – Proceed on to Heli-One facility (approximately 1km due east)
7:05 – 7:40 pm – Facility tour
7:40 – 8:50 pm – Presentation by Alan Stewart, P.Eng.
9:00 pm Closing
Location:
Please meet at the Skyhawk Restaurant first. We will proceed to the Heli-One facility after dinner. Skyhawk Restaurant
Boundary Bay Airport
102 -7800 Alpha Way Delta, BC Heli-One - Corporate Head Office
4300 80th Street
Delta, BC
Abstract
Heli-One provides comprehensive helicopter support services to customers around the world. The company offerings include engine and component repair and overhaul, inspections and modifications, completions, avionics, integrated logistics support and more. Heli-one major facilities are located in British Columbia (Canada), Stavanger (Norway), Adelaide (Australia), and Fort Collins (USA).This event is a mix of presentation and tour of the Heli-One facility. The presentation will cover the capabilities of Heli-One and the challenges and rewards of designing modifications for rotorcraft. Examples from recent projects for off-shore and police helicopter modifications will be used to illustrate the role of a professional engineer in this industry. The tour will walk through all the major shops (hangar, engine overhaul, transmission overhaul, avionics and structures).
Speaker:
Alan Stewart, P.Eng.Mr. Alan Stewart is the director of engineering for the Canadian portion of Heli-One. He graduated from Royal Military College with a B.Eng. in mechanical engineering in 1981 and with a M.A.Sc. in Aerodynamics from UBC in 1988. He served with the Canadian Forces for 22 years working on a multitude of different jobs predominately concerning fighter jets, avionics and armament. After retirement, he worked for Transport Canada, involved in certification of new helicopter models. He has been working in his present role since 2005 and is a Transport Canada delegate for the design approval of avionics systems.
Cost:
$40 for members and guests who pre-register online at APEGBC.
$35 for EIT/GIT’s and retired members.
$25 MAPS (students)
Both APEGBC members and non-members are welcome!
To register online at APEGBC, please see details below.
If you have questions, please contact the Richmond/Delta Branch Communications Coordinator: Dr. Hamid Ghanbari, by email.
Registration:
Register Online To help us predict our catering needs, please register by, June 10, 2013. Due to space limitations, registrations will be limited to the first 40 online responses.
Credit:
1.5 Professional Development Hour (PDH)
Maximum # of attendees.
40
APEGBC Richmond/Delta Branch Dinner Meeting: “Construction Contract Tips in the Current Market”
Best Western Plus Abercorn Inn
9260 Bridgeport Road
Richmond, BC V6X 1S1
Topic:
"Construction Contract Tips in the Current Market - From Tenders to Design-Build"
Speakers:
John Haythorne, P.Eng., LL.B and
Karen Martin, LL.B, Partner,
Dentons
Join us in an informative presentation and follow-up Q&A session on construction contract tips in the current market, from tenders to design-build, featuring John Haythorne and Karen Martin of Dentons.
John Haythorne, P.Eng., is a P3 Team Leader of Dentons, active both in Vancouver and at the National levels. He practices in the areas of construction, engineering and infrastructure, with special emphasis on negotiating, drafting and advising on contracts.
John is a past President of APEGBC, has served on the National Canadian Council of Professional Engineers, and is a frequent lecturer on all matters relating to construction law, procurement and P3 contracts.
Karen Martin is a partner at Dentons who practices in the areas of construction, infrastructure, P3 and dispute resolution, providing strategic legal advice to minimize risk during procurement and construction.
Dentons has offices in 79 locations in 52 countries across Africa, Asia Pacific, Canada, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Russia and the CIS, the UK and the US. The Vancouver office of Dentons provides services in all areas of law related to construction and infrastructure, and many specialized areas, including tenders, RFPs and complex procurements, negotiating various types of construction documents and professional service agreements and contracts.
Cost:
$40 for members and guests who pre-register online at APEGBC.
$45 for late registrations at the door.
$35 for EIT/GIT’s
$30 MAPS (student members)
APEGBC members and non-members are welcome!
To register online at APEGBC, please see details below.
If you have questions, please contact Dr. Hamid Ghanbari by email
Registration:
Register Online To help us predict our catering needs, please register by, June 17, 2013. Due to space limitations, registrations will be limited to the first 60 online responses.
Credit:
1.5 Professional Development Hour (PDH)
Maximum # of attendees.
60
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The Richmond-Delta Branch would like to facilitate networking of its members by raising the profile of its members within the Engineering and Geoscience community. To that extent, the Richmond-Delta Branch requests expressions of interest from Consulting Engineering or Geoscience firms or other entities employing Professional Engineers and Geoscientists from the Richmond-Delta area who may be interested in sponsoring our dinner meetings, newsletter, or other events organized by the Richmond-Delta Branch. Please contact a member of the Branch Executive with any queries.
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Colin Angus completed the first human-powered circumnavigation of the world in 2006 when he cycled into Vancouver after 43,000 km of travel. During the course of two years he rowed across the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, trekked and cycled through 16 countries, endured winter in Siberia and searing heat in the tropics. 
Julie Angus is the first and only woman to row across the Atlantic Ocean from mainland to mainland. During the worst hurricane season in history, she spent 5 months rowing unsupported across 10,000 km of unforgiving seas. Throughout this challenge, she and her partner rowed through 4 cyclones, encountered great white sharks, and fished for survival.
