SHAWN BISHOP, PEC

Congratulations to the ECAA for 60 years of service to the electrical industry in Alberta. It has been an honour to serve as the Edmonton Chapter president along side Jason Kuziw, past president, Frank Krupka, vice president, Jason Courtepatte, treasurer, and Jim Stewart, secretary, along with the rest of the Edmonton Board. The past two years have brought significant change to our Chapter as we went from meeting at the same location for many years, to virtual meetings, then hybrid, and now fully in-person meetings at different venues around the city. Returning to inperson meetings has reminded us of the value in building personal relationships and putting aside our competitive natures to enjoy the things we have in common.

In Edmonton we have some wonderful annual traditions including the Bob Carson Classic Golf Tournament, the City of Edmonton – EPCOR – Inspections Group Meeting, and the President’s Ball. We also have a great legacy of supporting worthy causes. This year we funded a flight for STARS, and last year we raised money for local relief efforts in Ukraine. We have supported Little Warriors, and this year’s President’s Ball supported the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute by raising over $10,000.

Thank you to the builders, leaders, and pioneers of the electrical Industry who worked to build these traditions. n