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Notice of SAIMechE Annual General Meetings (2013) Kwa-Zulu Natal Branch AGM Date: Monday, 24 June 2013 Time: 18h00 Venue: Blue Waters Hotel, Snell Parade, Durban RSVP: Register online at www.saimeche.org. za (then go to the Calendar) or email: kzn@ saimeche.org.za
Central Branch AGM Date: Wednesday, 26 June 2013 Time: 18h00 Venue: Engineering Council, Waterview Building, 2 Ernest Oppenheimer Ave, Bruma, Johannesburg RSVP: Register online at www.saimeche.org. za (then go to the Calendar) or email central@ saimeche.org.za.
Eastern Cape Branch AGM The Eastern Cape Branch AGM will be held in June 2013. Full details to be communicated directly to members of the branch shortly.
Mpumalanga Highveld Branch AGM Date: Wednesday, 3 July 2013 Time: 18h00 Venue: Swiss Ranch Restaurant, Trichardt, Secunda Email: mhbranch@saimeche.org.za
122nd National AGM Date: Tuesday, 13 August 2013 Time: 18h00 Venue: Engineering Council, Waterview Building, 2 Ernest Oppenheimer Avenue, Bruma, Johannesburg RSVP: Register online at www.saimeche.org. za (then go to the Calendar) or email: info@ saimeche.org.za. Invitations with full details of the above AGMs will be distributed to members shortly, including presentations/guest speakers, where applicable. Please contact the relevant office directly for more information. Alternatively contact the National office. Refreshments will be served at each of the above AGMs.
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SAIMechE Training Workshops : 20 May 2013 - 31 July 2013 Programmes and Registration Form obtainable from Carey Evans, Tel. 031 764 7136 or carey@saimeche.org.za Event Code E6313 A0613 C6313 E3013 A5713 C2613 E6413 A5813 A3013 D6013 F0913 F6613 C0613 A2613 B3013 E0913 C6113 E6613 A3713 F3013 B2913 B6913 H0613 A0913 C3113 A6613 F2513
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