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A S ET C o u n c i l Executive President

Public Members

Norman Kyle, R.E.T., P.L.(Eng.) City of Grand Prairie, Grand Prairie

Peter Portlock, CD, MHSA Lethbridge Family Services, Lethbridge Chris Warren, Q.C. Warren Sinclair LLP, Red Deer Linda Wood Edwards, CAE, B.Admin. Edmonton

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Kevin Harrison, P.Tech(Eng.), P.L.(Eng.) Edmonton Police Services, Edmonton Second Vice President

Keith Galliott, C.E.T. Corix Control Solutions, Calgary Past President

1630–10020 101A Ave. NW Edmonton AB T5J 3G2 tel: 780.425.0626 | toll free: 1.800.272.5619 fax: 780.424.5053 | email: asetadmin@aset.ab.ca ASET Mission: “To benefit the public and the profession by being the premier regulator, service provider to and promoter of safe, high-quality professional technology practice.” ASET Vision: “To be publicly recognized as certifying and promoting technology professions to support Alberta’s success.” ASET is a professional organization for applied science, engineering and information technicians and technologists in Alberta and the Territories. ASET evaluates the qualifications of individuals who voluntarily apply for certification and issues professional credentials accordingly. ASET acts as an advocate for the profession to governments and the general public. It also delivers a number of benefits and services to its members and their employers. NOTE : Editorial opinions, reports and similar articles published herein do not necessarily reflect the opinion or policy of the ASET Council or the Association.

Definition of practice —applied science & engineering technology “Practice of applied science technology and engineering technology means: accepting responsibility for the reporting on, advising on, evaluating, designing, preparing plans and specifications for, or directing the construction, technical inspection, maintenance or operation of any structure, work or process that is: a. aimed at the discovery, development or utilization of matter or energy or in any other way designed for the use and convenience of society; b. concerned with the safeguarding of life, health, property, environment, public welfare or economic welfare; and c. in accordance with legislation and industry recognized codes, standards, procedures and practices, through the application of established engineering or applied science principles and methods of problem solving.” Approved by ASET & APEGGA Executive Committees, 1994

Elizabeth McDonald, P.Tech.(Eng.) Peter Kiewit Infrastructure Co., Edmonton Councillors

George Al Haddad, P.Tech.(Eng.) Metalogic Inspection Services, Calgary Jodi Arrowsmith, C.E.T., B.Tech. Elk Point Don Cheeseman, R.E.T. Edmonton Lynda Greenwood, C.E.T. Defence Construction Canada, Edmonton

A S ET Chapter Chairs calgary Russell Wong, C.E.T. cold lake Ajaz Quraishi, C.Tech., PE edmonton Dan Malone, C.E.T. fort mcmurr ay James Hiltz, C.E.T. gr ande pr airie Norm Rief, C.E.T. lethbridge Greg Brouwer, C.E.T. lloydminster Dale Myggland, C.E.T. medicine h at Barry Way, C.E.T. red deer Khalid Mehmood, T.T.

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On the cover: (l-r) Associated Engineering COO Rod Karius (Technical Employer of the Year), RJ Oil Sands Inc. Vice President Wade Bozak, C.E.T. (Technical Excellence), Paul Christensen, P.Tech.(Eng.) (Technologist of the Year), and Wayne Tellier (Excellence in Technical Instruction). Photo credit: Klyment Tan

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Comments RE: Technology Alberta, Nov/Dec 2011, Technology Transfer Thank you for printing such a fine and rare article! What impressed me greatly is that it was about an ordinary individual using technical skills to accomplish something that would benefit thousands of people. It required him to give of his time and his resources. Mr. Cormier had to apply his mind to forethought about a place and an environment that he had not yet experienced and that no other “technical” people could coach him on. Thousands of people will enjoy the benefits of his help but he will remain anonymous in their lives. Mr. Cormier has gracefully displayed an element of true professionalism that is gravely lacking in today’s technical society. We would do well to advance true professionalism by celebrating the ordinary person performing the extraordinary with an attitude of sacrifice and selflessness. I would like to see more articles like this one.

ASET membership is always helpful in evaluating candidates especially sales and support positions where social business interaction helps you build relationships. Nair Bailey, Owner and General Manager at Bailey Professional Search, Calgary, Canada Area Via Linked In ASET Group Sorry that I can not be there to accept my 30 year pin in person. I am very proud to be a member of such a great organization for 30 years. All the best with the convention. Bruce Frey, C.E.T. Via facebook.com/ASETmembers My father Bruce Travis will be accepting his 40-years of service/membership at the 2012 AGM. WTG DAD! Kevin Travis, T.T. Via facebook.com/ASETmembers

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President’s Message Norman Kyle, R.E.T., P.L.(Eng.) It is an honour and a privilege to assume the role of President of ASET for 2012-2013. Following Elizabeth McDonald’s leadership, I know that it’s going to be a tall order. I would like to thank Elizabeth for her direction, sound advice, and for the opportunity to familiarize myself with the issues at hand. My hope is to continue with the momentum generated to move the association forward. Specifically, my priorities for the upcoming year are to continue to implement the new ASET strategic plan, which was approved by Council in 2011 and continue to work with our colleagues to strengthen Technology Professionals Canada (TPC) and develop Technology Accreditations Canada (TAC). As in the past, my term kicked off with the ASET Annual General Meeting. This year’s event was held in Edmonton at the Sutton Place Hotel. The AGM demonstrates the importance of partnerships to the success of a professional association. I think that it’s a credit to our association that events were well-attended and included members and students as well as representatives from the Chapters, industry, and the general public. We also had the opportunity to welcome new members to the profession and recognize members who received pins for 20, 30 and 40-year membership. During the AGM weekend, ASET also honoured our 2012 Award recipients: Wayne Tellier, from NAIT for technical instruction; Associated Engineering, as technical employer of the year; RJ Oil Sands Inc. for technical excellence, and Paul Christensen, P.Tech.

(Eng.) as technologist of the year. These recipients truly demonstrate what ASET is about—performing at the highest standard and being recognized as an innovator and leader. I also had the pleasure of hosting the volunteer appreciation luncheon. Volunteers are vital to our association and this event was an opportunity to thank members who volunteer in a variety of ways including representing ASET at trade shows, presenting to students, mentoring technologists, and serving on committees and Council. Also recognized at the event were the President’s Award recipients. Ed Mednyski, R.E.T., received the Volunteer of the Year award for his contributions to ASET and to his community. In 2012, ASET introduced a new award, recognizing excellence in mentoring. It was an honour to present the inaugural award to Don Cheeseman, R.E.T. I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our employers. Employer commitment to ASET helps facilitate member participation in their professional association. Many employers recognize that it is a relationship where the employer and employee both benefit. On a personal note, I would like to thank my employer, the City of Grande Prairie, for their support that allows me to volunteer and for recognizing the value of engaging with my association.

Approved by Council last year, the plan sets the course of the association for the next five years. A major item of the plan is recognition. This includes strengthening our relationships and increasing visibility with stakeholders, including government, employers, professional bodies and the public. A large part of this effort is promoting self-regulation. With self-regulation come benefits and well as responsibility for each of us—responsibility to maintain the highest standard, responsibility to keep current in our careers, and responsibility to be accountable to the public. We want to be recognized as the preferred technical solution provider. Over the next few months, I also look forward to meeting with provincial colleagues to further develop and strengthen TPC. I believe that an organization such as TPC will help ensure that technologists and technicians have a strong voice at the national level. Success is only possible if we work together so I hope that you’ll provide your feedback. Please feel free to contact me or the staff at the ASET office. As president, I’m looking forward to meeting you as I travel to events across the province. Thank you for your trust and the privilege to serve as your President for the next 12 months.

The AGM is a time to reflect and celebrate the successes of the past year. Once the AGM is over, it’s time to focus on priorities for the upcoming year. A major priority of mine is implementing the ASET strategic plan.

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Simply the Best: Celebrating Excellence Barry Cavanaugh One measure of the strength of an association is the contributions of its members to the profession, to industry, and to the community. If the recent ASET Annual General Meeting weekend is an indication, I think it’s safe to say that the association is in good shape and poised to move forward. While the Annual General Meeting takes care of business, the AGM weekend is also a time to celebrate successes of the previous year and to acknowledge the invaluable contributions of hundreds of ASET volunteers. A theme that often comes up in this column is the high standard to which our members adhere. As we continue to grow, we remain a voluntary organization, and we attract and certify only the best among all those who may claim the titles of technician or technologist. We can honestly say that our members are known to be the best, because in addition to their education, they have certified experience, and their knowledge is vetted by senior members of the profession. An ASET designation means that this is a professional who has been tested by his or her peers and found to be highly qualified. It also means that our members will be current in their knowledge, and will be directly accountable for their work. No other “technicians” or “technologists” can make such claims.

The 2012 ASET award recipients exemplify this level of excellence. They also show how ASET members are essential players in making business work, promoting the profession, and contributing to their communities. This issue of Technology Alberta features stories about award recipients and highlights from the AGM weekend in Edmonton. I would like to briefly acknowledge the 2012 ASET award recipients: Paul Christensen, P.Tech.(Eng.), Technologist of the Year; Associated Engineering, Technical Employer of the Year; RJ Oil Sands Inc for Technical Excellence, especially the work of Wade Bozak, C.E.T.; Wayne Tellier from NAIT for Excellence in Technical Instruction; Ed Medynski, R.E.T., recipient of the President’s Award for Volunteer of the Year; and Don Cheeseman, R.E.T., recipient of the President’s Award for Excellence in Mentoring. Congratulations and thanks for your outstanding contributions!

why ASET is able to attend career fairs and tradeshows. They provide mentorship to students and graduates who are starting careers in technology and who represent the future of the profession. And volunteers provide support and feedback in many other ways. I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank all the members who volunteer their time with their professional association. Pride in the profession, the pursuit of excellence in all they do, responsibility, knowledge—these are some of the attributes of the ASET member admired by all and aspired to by many, attributes sought out and rewarded by employers. These attributes were certainly on display during AGM weekend, exemplified by our award recipients, volunteers, and participating members. Simply the best!.

The AGM weekend is also a time when ASET recognizes the contributions of its volunteers, at the annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon. Volunteering is one of the most important components in ensuring that an association stays healthy and responsive to member needs and the interest of the public. Without volunteers, ASET would not be able to function as it does with a reach across the province of Alberta and as a leader on the national scene. Member volunteers comprise ASET Council. They comprise the panels and boards. They support the accreditation and certification processes. They are the lifeblood of ASET’s provincial chapter network. They are the reason

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pau l c h r i stensen , p.Tech.(Eng. ) tec h n o lo g i st o f t h e y ear

as a ne w na i t grad , pau l c h r i stensen h e l ped a start u p u ltras o u nd c o m pan y de v e lo p t h e i r f l ags h i p pr o d u ct Like so many new university grads, Paul Christensen, P.Tech. (Eng.), left campus for the work world unsure of what the future held. While he’d absorbed oodles of knowledge, he hadn’t gained any specific skills. To get his bearings, he tried out a few jobs relevant to his environmental biology major – including a summer-long stint as a beekeeper in Hawaii – but couldn’t find any viable career routes. “Nothing felt right,” says Christensen. Things changed abruptly one day, when he visited a friend – a student at NAIT – and noticed a computer programming assignment he was working on. It was the late-90s so the Internet was still fairly new, and like many people, Christensen wasn’t particularly computer savvy: “I knew how to turn one on – just the basics.” Yet, the encounter seemed to spark a latent interest. He recalls that during computer class in elementary school, he’d been taught some rudimentary programming on an Apple IIE – one of the first consumer computers on the market – but he hadn’t kept it up.

Learning about his friend’s program rekindled his fascination and he registered in the same program (computer engineering technology). Two years later, he hit the pavement again in search of a job – this time, with more confidence. “When I came out of NAIT, I felt like I had some skills and was ready to get a job and contribute something,” he says. Nonetheless, he doesn’t regret university: “It gives you a lot of background knowledge and teaches you the fundamentals of science.” Christensen found his first job almost as serendipitously as he’d found his career path. While scanning the career ads in the Edmonton Journal one day, a position at a local startup firm stood out to him. “It was one of those life-changing moments where you flip a page and there it is. All of a sudden, life took a different course,” he says. The company, UT Technology Inc., was looking for a software developer. At the time, the company consisted of its founder, vice-president and engineer, and was in the process of developing its first product. While Christensen lacked work experience, the company’s founder wasn’t deterred. “My boss took a big gamble on me and I’m grateful for that,” he says.

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Paul Christensen, P.Tech.(Eng.), receives his award from ASET Past President Elizabeth McDonald, P.Tech.(Eng.)

At work in Trinidad

At first, the company operated from a one-room building in Spruce Grove, developing an ultrasound tool that identifies defects in the welds that connect sections of pipe in a pipeline. “The ultrasound is fired into the material and, if it hits an air gap, it bounces back and leaves a blip on the screen,” he explains. While this laymen’s description sounds simple enough, the science and engineering behind it is intricate. Christensen was hired to create the software – including the visual interface – needed to operate the hardware: a task that involved translating high-level engineering concepts into computer code.

Beyond the fact that he accepted an enormous level of responsibility so early in his career, Christensen is a patient and effective communicator, always willing to lend a hand to his coworkers. “He’ll go out of his way to help you,” says Al Haddad.

“It was a unique situation where I was with the company from the beginning, where we had nothing but ideas on a blackboard,” says Christensen. A little over a decade later, UT Technology now owns an operations company called UT Quality to provide pipeline inspection in the U.S., Brazil, Holland, Australia, and beyond. As the 2012 ASET Technologist of the Year, Christensen was chosen not only for his technical prowess, but for his leadership skills. Nominator George Al Haddad, P.Tech.(Eng.), BTech – a long-time colleague at UT Technology – considers Christensen a natural leader: “As a new graduate, he developed these tools from scratch – and they’re so far above and beyond anything else in the industry.”

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The compliment – and the award itself – is a bit surprising for Christensen, who’s always considered himself a reserved, introverted person. “Software development suited me well, because I could be stuck behind a computer,” he says. Nevertheless, he knows that being a careful listener, and judicious about his responses, has served him well. “I think that part of me makes me an effective leader,” he says. “I’m not one to make quick decisions.” More than anything, the award has given Christensen pause to consider how his career has evolved over the last decade. “When you’re busy, 10 years passes really quickly,” he admits. After finding the right career field (software development) and niche (ultrasound), it’s been easy for Christensen to stay engaged with his work. “I just happened to find something that I enjoyed and that clicked,” he says. For now, there’s still a lot for Christensen to do at UT Technology Inc. When the time comes to make a career change, he thinks it might be fun to try mobile app development or even find a way to bridge his first degree, biological science, with software development. Regardless of what he chooses, Christensen knows his first career job has prepared him well: “I got really lucky.” Caitlin Crawshaw

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separato r tack l es i nd u str y i ss u es The pathway to innovation is rarely a straight line. Technologist and RJ Oil Sands Inc. owner Wade Bozak, C.E.T., knows that. His company has been rewarded this year with an ASET Technical Excellence award, in part for taking that path of innovation. The award recognizes development of the Phase Separator, a pioneering device that removes and separates oil from water. The invention permits a wide range of oilindustry applications in the conventional, enhanced recovery and oilsands sectors. RJ Oil Sands Inc. was founded in 1998 by entrepreneur and investor Jack Seguin as a numbered company with aims of developing “greening” technologies. Once Bozak came aboard in 2003, the company adopted its current name and sharpened its research and development focus. Following graduation from NAIT in the early 1990s, Bozak worked as a water-treatment technologist with the City of Edmonton’s water department (now EPCOR). He then became involved in remediation and treatment of wastewater production steams, particularly in the oil industry. This set the stage for research that has occupied Bozak for a decade and that he pursues at RJ facilities at Acheson, just

west of Edmonton. All along, he approached the research challenges with a confident belief that, “If there was a problem sitting in front of me, as far as processing fluids was concerned, I could find a way to do what needed to be done.” In his quest, both Bozak and the company have benefited immensely from Seguin’s backing and encouragement, and the continuing technical advice of Dr. Roderick Facey, P.Eng., the process engineer who first hired Bozak at Edmonton’s Rossdale Water Treatment Plant and nominated the company for the ASET award. Having already worked in water remediation in the conventional oil sector, not surprisingly, Bozak began work at RJ to develop a soil-cleaning machine to separate oily water at leaking wellheads. The Phase Separator R&D has generated a fistful of patents (14 granted or pending). While the resulting process is proprietary, RJ’s literature does describe the innovation in broad strokes as using “controlled air induction to introduce both dissolved and entrained air.” In early days, Bozak’s experiments were very much benchscale. Incremental progress came as the separator was scaled up from initially turning half a barrel of oily water into

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Far left, RJ Oil Sands Inc. Vice President Wade Bozak, C.E.T. Photo credit: NAIT. At left, employees on the shop floor unit

a few litres of clean water an hour. By 2008, the RJ research centre housed a unit yielding 50,000 litres of water an hour. Importantly, this was achieved at ambient temperatures (as low as 6ºC) and under lower pressure (77 to 125 psig)—both defining features that make the Phase Separator energy efficient and environmentally friendly. Along the way, the work attracted notice from the oil sands industry. The industry has long faced a once-intractable issue of settling the soupy mixture of mature fine tails (MFT) directed into ponds after most of the bitumen has been removed in the extraction plant. Until efforts are directed to deal with persistent MFT, they take years to settle. This prevents or, at best, delays reclamation of MFT ponds. Besides being a technical hurdle, MFT presented the industry with a public relations nightmare and an Achilles heel that threatened to hobble oilsands growth. Initiatives via industry and, more recently, through the Energy Resources Conservation Board’s Tailings Management Framework (Directive 074) aim to speed up MFT settlement and reclamation of disposal areas. A few years into his R&D, someone placed the MFT buzz in Bozak’s ear. He admits, “I didn’t really know that much about MFT but in 2004-05 we decided to take a stab at researching the remediation of this large problem.” If not a complete U-turn, focusing on this problem did entail veering in a somewhat different direction. A number of other proponents had advanced or tried ways to speed MFT consolidation—including use of mechanical methods (such as centrifuges) and addition of chemical coagulants. Bozak became convinced he, too, had something to offer. Traditionally, MFT contain from four to eight per cent bitumen that has eluded the main extraction process and therefore ends up in the settling ponds. Unlike other suggested MFT solutions, RJ’s approach uses a process that allows removal of the bitumen already in MFT ponds to capture the bitumen on live tailings before it reaches the ponds. Not only can this speed up MFT consolidation by releasing all free-draining water in 10 to 14 days, but it can actually generate a stream

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of saleable oil. In effect, it turns exiting MFT ponds into “oil pools” containing what Dr. Facey estimates to be millionsworth of recoverable oil. Oil sands producers wanted a look-see at the Phase Separator demonstration units, that gained further credibility once validated by an independent third-party assessment and when the Province of Alberta came through with a sizable research grant. Though oil sands players kicked tires, the conservative nature of their industry and the investment involved means that new and unproven technologies are slow to take hold. By 2010, the oil sands industry’s somewhat sluggish response prompted Bozak to again eye the conventional sector. This has led to production of skid-mounted demonstration models and the sale last summer of a commercial unit for installation at a battery near Taber, Alberta. (It processes 300,000 litres an hour of water that contains 50 ppm of oil.) Orders are manufactured by RJ’s sister company EBBCO Industrial Services Inc., which has a fully-accredited, 16,000 sq. ft. fabrication plant next to the RJ research facility. In addition to demonstrations at conventional well sites, the Phase Separator is scheduled to undergo a test run at a refinery site near Lloydminster this year. While conventional and SAGD applications seem to offer the most immediate route to sales, Bozak hasn’t written off commercial deployment in the oil sands. At present, RJ is conducting a research study with two oil sands operators. Bozak emphasizes: “This technology has application anywhere that oil and water are going out the door and a company wants to get the oil out of the water before it leaves.” Such optimism doesn’t surprise Dr.Facey, who concludes: “Wade lives and breathes what he is doing. He has been instrumental in pushing forward and in overcoming hurdles. Having met him when he first graduated, I see a young professional who has really matured and come a long way. This recognition is long overdue. He has pushed the envelope and developed some great technologies and ideas.” Nordahl Flakstad

Proud members of Associated Engineering’s Alberta team: (l–r) Melvin Lacebal, C.Tech., Rod Karius, P.Eng., Barry Way, C.E.T., Dale Loewen, Greg Brouwer, C.E.T., and Dino Borrelli

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an essent i a l e l e m ent i n b u s i ness s u ccess Associated Engineering has had a presence in Western Canada for more than 60 years. The imprint of the multifaceted engineering firm is on innumerable civil and other engineering projects in Canada and abroad. Associated has successfully delivered a wide array of water, transportation, environmental, building, energy or other infrastructure. While technical expertise is central to those achievements, competence in human-resources management, communication and community relations are also vital to Associated’s many successes, including ranking among Canada’s Top 50 Best Managed Companies. Achievements in these “human” aspects of the engineering business allowed Associated to lay claim to ASET’s 2012 Technical Employer of the Year Award—recognition that rests on solid foundations. Trace it to Associated’s effective staff training, performance management, mentoring, interdisciplinary co-operation, staff development, community and professional involvement, and employee ownership. Of Associated’s approximately 850 employees—based in 20 offices, from Victoria to Toronto, and Whitehorse and Yellowknife in the North—about 200 are owners. Having this many staff as owners encourages workforce commitment and stabil-

ity, and may address succession issues that sometimes plague a medium-sized engineering firm with narrow ownership. “As an owner, you feel a bit more a part of it and involved,” says shareholder and 25-year Associated veteran Greg Kaupp, C.E.T. Beginning in the 1980s in Calgary, Kaupp was assigned to many Associated projects – particularly in project-management, transportation and airport work – and served internationally in Bermuda, Ethiopia and Iran. In 2003, he became Area Manager for operations in Medicine Hat and Lethbridge (where he is based) and now oversees 20plus employees. Last year, he was appointed to the Board of Directors of ASHCO, Associated’s parent company. For Greg Brouwer, C.E.T., Project Technologist with Associated in Lethbridge, employee ownership reflects the fact that “it doesn’t matter if you’re an engineer or technologist or support staff, there’s a team atmosphere within the company.” Similar sentiments reverberate as Associated Chief Operating Officer Rod Karius, P.Eng., comments on the ASET recognition. “Our business focuses on the development and delivery of technical solutions for our clients. We do that by utilizing the technical, management and business skills

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of technologists and other professionals. ASET plays an important role in our industry to help ensure that technologists receive appropriate training and have access to current standards of practice. We consider the recognition we are receiving from ASET to be a confirmation of the value we place in our technologists and the important contribution these individuals make to the success of our firm and the service we provide to our clients.” With its workforce size, dispersed offices and assortment of projects, Associated offers a varied selection of work experiences in different locations. This may allow longerterm or shorter-term transfers to help meet temporary staff shortages and help widen work experiences and career options—particularly for younger employees. While key values permeate the company, Kaupp notes that individual offices tend to nurture somewhat unique local cultures, reflecting their location and the fact that staff hired often already have roots in that community. So, says Kaupp: “We end up with local people applying and local people working here. We work with the community.” While Associated’s size allows variety, its workforce isn’t so large as to block employee awareness of colleagues’ technical and other strengths – within or beyond branches or disciplines. Associated’s Young Professional and mentoring programs contribute in that regard. Mentoring, traditionally informal in nature, has long been an Associated strength. In recent years, mentoring has been woven more formally into the corporate fabric – notably by posting names of those willing to mentor and those seeking a mentor. Sometimes mentoring links extend between offices to connect employees with shared technical interests or similar career trajectories. Take civil engineering technologist Bob Jardine, C.E.T., who joined Associated in Calgary in 2004 and now oversees eight people as Civil CAD Lead. When appointed to that post, he was twinned with a staffer with similar responsibilities in Edmonton. Significantly, Jardine found the coaching extended beyond technical exchanges. “It also provides a chance to talk to another guy who has a family about ‘keeping work at work’, as well as how to work at home if you had to.” Having experienced the benefits, Jardine recently signed up as a mentor. Henry Vanderpyl, C.E.T., P.Eng., has been a technologist and engineer for almost 40 years (the last 10 as a Senior Project Engineer in Lethbridge and, in the late 1980s, 3½ years with Associated in Lloydminster). Along with design responsibilities, he also looks after quality management. Not surprisingly, given his experience, he has been tapped as a mentor. While a mentorship assists new and younger employees, and those taking on new responsibilities, it also benefits the company and clients. For example, Vanderpyl observes, in the case of a young designer under his mentorship, “I may provide input from the outside by someone who is not the (mentee’s) supervisor.” That added perspective may very well yield a better design. Associated’s Young Professional (YP) program complements mentoring. YP supports events such as lunch & learns, site tours, guest speakers and networking geared toward younger employees, or hires new to the company or Canada.

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Associated Engineering COO Rod Karius, P.Eng., addresses the crowd at the Awards Gala

According to Associated Vice President of Business Development Lianna Mah, P.Eng., “It can help them get a better sense of what the consulting industry is about.” In fact, Consulting Engineers of Alberta and the Association of Canadian Engineering Companies have adopted Associated’s YP model and promote it among member firms. Greg Brouwer, who also chairs the Lethbridge ASET Chapter, sees YP as an excellent way for employees “to get involved with each other and to develop relationships that extend beyond work.” While appreciating the internal cohesiveness achieved through YP, mentoring, and by sponsoring in-house technology transfer conferences and discipline interest groups, Associated also values employee participation beyond company confines. Specifically, Associated allocates each employee 32 paid hours a year for continuing professional development, involvement with professional groups or community participation. In return, employees are asked to donate an equal amount of their own time (and most give more) toward outside charities or activities. They’ve included participation in Habitat for Humanity builds, Canstruction in support of local food banks, and Kaitin’s Wish, a charity started by a terminally ill teenager in support of Ugandan water projects and toward which Associated employees last year raised more than $12,000. COO Rod Karius believes such community involvement “stems from our Corporate Vision where we have set our sights on being a leader in the creation of effective solutions to build better communities. This would suggest that as engineers and technologists, our focus would be ‘bricks and mortar’ betterment of communities. But we take it beyond that because we believe that being a ‘leader’ includes being socially responsible. So this flows into our corporate values, which includes quality of life and an objective to give more than we take. We act on our values by encouraging and supporting the participation of our employees in their communities to strengthen the social fabric and improve the well-being of those around us.” Nordahl Flakstad

Wayne Tellier receives his award from ASET Past President Elizabeth McDonald, P.Tech.(Eng.)

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i nstr u cto r prepares st u dents f o r careers In their 17 weeks at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), Engineering Design and Drafting students are overloaded with information. The nationally accredited program is academically rigorous: on top of about 32 hours of weekly instruction and lab time, students usually take home two or three hours of homework each night. On top of a 40-hour-a-week school commitment, some students have families and part-time jobs, too. So, at the beginning of term, instructor Wayne Tellier uses a quirky analogy to prepare his students for what’s to come: “Your head is about the size of a melon, and I have a garbage can of information to pour into it. At the end, you won’t retain it all, but hopefully enough that you’ll be ready to use it in the real world,” he laughs. This is Tellier’s tenth year teaching at NAIT. After graduating from the same program in the late 1970s, teaching wasn’t on his radar at all. But after many years in industry, Tellier was recruited by the program chair at the time, who knew him through church and had an inkling he’d be a great teacher.

Tellier himself wasn’t so sure, since lecturing to a class required public speaking, something he’s never been keen on. In the end, it was a minor hurdle and while he still gets butterflies, Tellier loves sharing what he knows with students. And his students are glad to have him. This year, Tellier earned ASET’s Excellence in Technical Instruction award after being nominated by two former students. “I was a bit shocked when I heard about it and the more I thought about it and talked to people, the more I realized how special it was and how honoured I felt,” he says. But while he may be a skilled instructor, Tellier’s courses aren’t easy, by design. “My general approach is to get them to do as much work as they can, to give them the theory and examples. To let them struggle with it. The best way for them to learn is to try something,” he says. Sometimes students will arrive at the correct conclusion, and sometimes they won’t – it doesn’t really matter. “Failure’s not the end of the world, it’s just the process,” says Tellier.

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Wayne Tellier in the classroom at NAIT

To that end, Tellier challenges his students to figure out problems on their own, whenever possible: “My philosophy is that they need to use their brains – and not mine – to do their assignments,” he says. “I want them to puzzle it out and solve it on their own.”

In one class, Tellier challenged the class to create a residential district in Edmonton. “He gave us a ground-up scenario where we’d have to figure out the area and the grades and all that,” he says. “He was not only the teacher, he was kind of like the boss.”

That said, while he wants students to absorb as much as they can, he knows that it’s ultimately concepts and skills – not facts – that students need to grasp in order to succeed in their careers. After all, technology is always changing and students need to become problem solvers who can adjust to industry changes. “We’re training our students to be very adaptable when they’re out there in the work world,” says Tellier.

Now an engineering technologist at Sterling Crane, Gopan is thankful for Tellier’s teaching strategies. While his courses were labour-intensive, they prepared him for the realities of industry projects. In fact, the work he did in one of Tellier’s courses may even have helped him land a job. “I brought my projects to job interviews. It was a great portfolio piece,” he says.

Former student Daniel Gopan, T.T. – who nominated Tellier for the award with some help from his coworker Spencer Heykants, T.T. – remembers some pretty stressful courses. To handle the workload, Gopan had to step-up his time management skills. He recalls that even the most studious classmates rarely snagged full marks on assignments, says Gopan: “When I was in his class, he rarely gave out 100 per cent, because he said ‘Nothing in the world is 100 per cent.’ ” But while the classes he took with Tellier were demanding, they were also geared at preparing students for real-world scenarios. “Whereas other teachers were like, ‘Open your textbook to page 53,’ he was like, ‘Here’s the package, take notes, I’m giving you the starting steps and you have to finish it,’ ” says Gopan.

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Tellier admits that after a decade, teaching is challenging. While most of his students are happy to be there, there are always those who’ve been pushed by their parents or just aren’t ready for post-secondary education. “Sometimes, you beat your head against the wall and don’t know if it’s getting through,” he says. But receiving the award from ASET is a welcome reminder that he’s having an impact on his students. “I’m honoured that the work I’m doing to help students succeed is being recognized,” says Tellier. Caitlin Crawshaw

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aset m e m ber stays f i t by vo l u nteer i ng Ed Medynski, R.E.T., is still feeling a little shocked as he looks out over the crowd of people gathered to celebrate volunteers at the ASET AGM Convention in March. Medynski has been named 2012 ASET Volunteer of the Year and, typical of most volunteers, doesn’t consider his contributions to be extraordinary. “Receiving the award has, very honestly, surprised me!” A 1971 graduate of NAIT’s Architectural Technology program, Medynski’s career began in the building design field. His early career taught him that it takes a large number of people from various disciplines, working together, to create a building. He has worked for a developer, a general contractor, and an architectural design firm. Then, as Medynski + associates, he provided specification writing, procurement, project management and contract administration services to private developers and municipal and provincial government agencies. Medynski currently manages the Master Standards and Specifications for Capital Projects Division of Alberta Infrastructure. The spirit of cooperation required at work inspires Medynski to go above and beyond. He routinely offers to help colleagues with heavy workloads, organizes and leads technical sessions

and initiates rewards or appreciation gatherings for team efforts and insists these are done in the spirit of giving rather than expecting returns. “I have made ‘giving’ a part of my life; it is now my lifestyle, both at work and at home. Working to help improve; apparently, this is called ‘volunteering’.” Volunteering must be in this ASET member’s DNA, as he started young in a small rural community. “We were exposed to the idea that if you wanted something done, you had to initiate it and be a part of it,” Medynski explains. He was involved with youth and community groups and, as he grew up, eventually moved into executive roles within most of them. He currently holds executive positions in the Knights of Columbus, Parish Council, local Church Building Committee and Community Food Hamper. He is an instructor for two nationally-available courses sponsored by Construction Specifications Canada and is a valued member of ASET’s Board of Examiners for the Architectural discipline. Medynski also volunteers for ASET at career and trade fairs, school presentations and numerous other events. At last year’s APEGA/ASET Education Fundraiser Golf Tournament, he was nabbed at the last minute to take photos and graciously accepted.

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Ed Medynski, R.E.T., receives his award from ASET President Norman Kyle, R.E.T., P.L.(Eng.)

Medynski’s experience is valued and he is always willing to do more. Having said that, and considering all the volunteer hours he puts in, Medynski claims that he often says “no” to requests. “I say ‘no’ to events that I don’t believe are in keeping with my principles. One of my philosophical basics is to be consistently in a state of inquisitiveness; constantly learning, exploring and growing. I can only do that if I put myself in situations where, if I cannot learn by receiving, then I will give by teaching. And by teaching or volunteering, I receive more than I ever give.”

Particularly rewarding volunteer opportunities are those where he is able to really help someone. Medynski recalls talking to post-secondary students who are slightly bewildered by their career choices, made after graduating from high school. Careers in technology may never have occurred to them before. “The most rewarding ASET volunteer interaction occurs when these students have a “eureka” moment, exclaiming that they had never thought about anything other than university or a job but now will consider a career in technology.”

Medynski pinch hits as official photographer at the 2011 ASET/APEGA Golf Tournament

hours — more volunteers need to be found. Volunteers approach volunteering differently today than they did in the past — older generations tended to volunteer as a matter of course while other generations look at volunteering on their own terms, with flexibility. Medynski asks, “Can we at ASET change members’ approach to volunteering from one of an ignored priority to one ‘gone viral’”? A plethora of ideas tumble out of his mouth as he brainstorms ways to involve younger volunteers, culminating with presenting them with an objective and seeing what they come up with. This acknowledgement of the changing times for organizations, and his willingness to participate in changing with them, is really what makes Medynski an award winner at ASET. “Through volunteering, I rekindle a sense of purpose. Being part of something, like a professional group, helping to make the world go around. All around, volunteering is simply the best way to stay “fit”. Fit with work and fit with life. Organizations are only as strong as their memberships are fit. Fit to activate, fit to participate, fit to support and fit to volunteer.” Judith Chrystal

True to his word, Medynski’s “state of inquisitiveness” philosophy continues even as he takes in the accolades for receiving his ASET award. He looks ahead to the state of volunteerism at ASET and elsewhere, quoting research from Volunteer Alberta. More Albertans are volunteering, but giving fewer

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m ento r s h ares a l i fet i m e o f e x per i ence w i t h h i s m entees The mentoring program at ASET is gaining in popularity and the newly-created President’s Award for Excellence in Mentoring marks the significance placed on this activity. The inaugural recipient of the award, Don Cheeseman, R.E.T., has had a great impact on his mentees and is dedicated to giving back. In the 40-some years Cheeseman has worked in the electrical engineering field, his career has run the gamut. While a student at the University of London, he helped maintain two 1930s low velocity ionoscope TV cameras for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) news studios. When his children were small, he helped develop the telecommunications and electronic programs within the engineering department at a fledgling African university. In more recent years, he chaired a telecommunications standards committee for NAFTA members, volunteered as a quality advisor to the Métis Nation, lectured at several post-secondary institutions in the province, and volunteered as ASET Councillor (20062010 and recently elected again for 2012-2014).

And this is just a brief snapshot of Cheeseman’s curriculum vitae, which barely fits on four pages of paper. “I’ve had 50 jobs in 50 years, usually relating somehow to electronics or management,” he says. “It’s been a wonderful journey.” The journey began in Calgary, where Cheeseman grew up. He was always curious about electricity and read up on it independently his whole life. After matriculating, he joined the Canadian air force, where he performed electrical work on airplanes. Cheeseman’s plan was to raise funds to study electrical engineering at university, while gaining relevant experience. Eventually, he was offered a scholarship at the University of London in the UK, courtesy of the BBC, the country’s only licensed television and radio broadcaster at the time. The organization relied on electrical engineering talent to maintain their equipment so, when he wasn’t in class, Cheeseman worked as an engineer-in-training for the broadcaster. The experience solidified Cheeseman’s interest in telecommunications – and an appreciation for travel. He returned to Alberta but soon accepted an opportunity in Zambia, where he helped create an electrical department at the University of the Copperbelt.

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Don Cheeseman, R.E.T. (l), is joined by mentee Dana Milner, C.E.T. as he receives his award from ASET President Norman Kyle, R.E.T., P.L.(Eng.)

After returning to Alberta, Cheeseman held a variety of roles in both private industry and government, and taught for several postsecondary institutions in the province. Eventually, he became involved with setting standards in the industry, both in terms of accreditation processes and industry practices. While officially retired from engineering technology since 1996, he now runs a successful management consulting firm. Like his CV, his passport must be running out of pages to capture his journey: in recent years, he’s traveled across North America and to exotic locales like Japan, Korea, Estonia and Qatar. For much of his life, mentorship wasn’t a formal activity, but a side effect of Cheeseman’s different roles. “I feel I’ve been mentoring since I was young. I look at some of the writings I made at 15 and 16, and it was all about service to other people,” he says. At the time, Cheeseman was involved with Scouting, which encourages community service. But later, as an adult, he expressed the same commitment to the community, holding various volunteer positions for organizations like Alberta Easter Seals Ability Council and the National Committee for Communications for the Disabled.

Hubert Buckle, C.E.T., is a mid-career technologist who signed up for ASET’s mentorship program about a year ago. “Technologists are competent people in terms of the technical aspect, but we eventually get promoted to a leadership role where communication is a bigger piece than the technical side of things,” he says. “I needed more guidance.” Buckle, who works as the operations manager for Scott Builders Inc. in Edmonton, is grateful to have been paired with Cheeseman, who brings a lifetime of experience to the table. “He has committed the time and effort to ensure we both succeed,” explains Buckle. Not only does his mentor provide a wealth of knowledge, but he’s a powerful role model, too. “You kind of look at him and go, ‘If he can, why can’t I?’ He’s a source of inspiration,” says Buckle. So inspired is Buckle that he is now an ASET mentor himself, adding to the chain of giving back. Caitlin Crawshaw

Mentorship became a more structured activity for Cheeseman when he began teaching, “which is a sort of mentorship,” he says. “You may get paid for it, but it’s still mentoring.” In recent years, he’s mentored other people in a structured way, via ASET’s mentorship program. “I feel it’s my duty to give back. People have been very good to me. If you have the skill and knowledge, and someone wants it, and you have time on your hands, why wouldn’t you?” he says. Of course, mentorship isn’t a one-way relationship: he stresses that it’s helped him, too. “I believe I got many of my jobs and opportunities because I’ve been seen as someone willing to go out of my way to assist a fellow worker,” says Cheeseman.

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The ASET Mentoring Program brings together senior technology professionals with students, junior ASET members, and internationally-trained professionals. Learn more about the program at www.aset.ab.ca.

Code of Conduct for ASET Council Members At its September 2000 meeting ASET’s Council agreed to adopt the following Code of Conduct for Council members. All prospective nominees are asked to sign the code before entering their terms.

Statement of Commitment In governing for, and on behalf of the members of The Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET), I am a custodian in trust of the assets of the Association. ASET’s members recognize the need for competent and committed elected Council members to serve ASET and have put trust in my sincerity and abilities. In return for that trust, the members of ASET deserve my utmost effort, dedication and support. Therefore, as a member of the ASET Council, I acknowledge and commit to a high standard of ethics and conduct as I apply my best efforts, skills and resources in the interest of ASET and its members. As an ASET Councillor, I will perform my duties in such a manner that members’ confidence and trust in the integrity, objectivity and impartiality of ASET are preserved and enhanced. To do otherwise would be a breach of the trust.

Ethical Guidelines General As I participate in discussion and vote on issues I will always put the interests of the ASET membership at the highest priority. I recognize that I am obligated to act in a manner that will stand up to the closest public scrutiny. It is my responsibility to contribute to ASET Council any suggestions on ways to improve ASET’s policies, standards, practices or ethics. I recognize that my position on Council does not entitle me to treatment or consideration beyond that received by any other member of ASET. When necessary, I will immediately declare myself in conflict of interest, real or perceived, while conducting business on behalf of ASET. I recognize that the minutes of a meeting may reflect that conflict. Examples of conflict of interest include, but are not limited to, the following: • Where a Council member enters into a personal contract with ASET or where he/she is a director of another organization that contracts to provide goods and/or services to ASET; • Where a Council member or a person known to that Council member profits personally as a result of his/her position on the ASET Council; • Where a Council member, acting in that capacity, puts his/her personal interests ahead of those of the members of ASET.

I will not knowingly take advantage of, or benefit from, information that is obtained as a result of my official duties and responsibilities as a member of the ASET Council. I will hold close all information deemed by the ASET Council to be confidential. Resources I will be mindful of resources that are in my trust on behalf of ASET and will help establish policies that ensure the maximization of secure and protected resources. Although I expect to be reimbursed for legitimate expenses incurred on behalf of the Association, I will keep all such expenses reasonable and will discuss expenses that may be in question with ASET’s president. Gifts and Hospitality I will adhere to ASET’s policy on accepting gifts, favors or benefits and will act in the best interests of ASET when accepting the hospitality of others.

Representing ASET I recognize that, during my term on Council, I represent ASET and will likely be seen to do so at all times. I will do so in such a way as to leave others with a positive impression of ASET. I will preserve and enhance the good reputation of ASET and will avoid behavior that might damage ASET’s image. Interpretation The president of ASET shall ensure that the practice of this policy will be fair, just and equitable in all situations of interpretation and application. Enforcement The president is ultimately responsible for immediate interpretation, application and enforcement of the Council members’ Code of Conduct policy. If the president’s conduct is in question, the first vice president will assume responsibility for enforcement. Penalties for breach of the Code of Conduct range from exclusion from discussion on an issue, to removal from office. In any event, ASET bylaws must be followed. If, as an ASET Council member, I have personal opinions that are contrary to ASET’s official position on any issue, I understand that when speaking on the topic in public I have the following choices: To state ASET’s position and reiterate Council’s support for that position, without expressing a personal opinion, or resign my position as a member of the ASET Council.

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2012-2013 ASET Council

2012-2013 ASET Council Pictured l-r: George Al Haddad, P.Tech.(Eng.), BTech; Keith Galliott, C.E.T., Second Vice President; Elizabeth McDonald, P.Tech.(Eng.), Past President; Norman Kyle, R.E.T., P.L.(Eng.), President; Jody Arrowsmith, C.E.T., BTech; Jennifer McNeil Bertrand, Director, Education and Special Projects; Don Wilson, C.E.T., MBA, DBA, MIEEE; Don Cheeseman, R.E.T.; Peter Portlock, CD, MHSA; Linda Wood Edwards, CAE, B.Admin.; Barry Cavanaugh, CEO; Lynda Greenwood, C.E.T., PMP Not pictured: Kevin Harrison, P.Tech.(Eng.), P.L.(Eng.), First Vice President; Sandra Pippus, C.E.T.; and, Chris Warren, Q.C.

New Councillors New Council members elected are:

Norman Kyle, R.E.T., P.L.(Eng.) President by acclamation

Kevin Harrison, P.Tech.(Eng.), P.L.(Eng.) First Vice President by acclamation

Keith Galliott, C.E.T. Second Vice President by acclamation

George Al Haddad, P.Tech.(Eng.), BTech Councillor

Don Cheeseman, R.E.T. Councillor

Lynda Greenwood, C.E.T., PMP Councillor

Sandra Pippus, C.E.T. Pictured is Past President Elizabeth Mcdonald, P.Tech.(Eng.), presenting the gavel to President Norman Kyle, R.E.T., P.L.(Eng.)

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ASET hosted another successful Annual General Meeting and Convention on March 23 and 24, 2012 in Edmonton at the Sutton Place Hotel. The annual event was an opportunity for members and invited guests to honour ASET award recipients, thank ASET volunteers, acknowledge long-time members during pin presentations, attend an education session on social media and an information session the Alberta Economy, and announce a new ASET President and Council. During the Awards Gala, certificates were also presented to new members and members who have achieved a next level of designation. Receiving certificates at the event were: Jason Andrews, P.Tech.(Eng.); Eric Bartko, C.E.T.; Greg Dehring, C.E.T.; Amanda Farrant, C.Tech.; Ali Ghaddar, C.E.T.; Bernard Hayford, C.E.T.; Svetlana Istomina, C.E.T.; Colwyn Kelly, C.E.T.; Mehul Patel, C.Tech.; Kalin Stoyanov, C.E.T.; and Paul Varghese, P.Tech.(Eng.). As always, the convention provided great networking opportunities and a chance to catch up with old friends while meeting new ones. Events were well-attended with 130 attendees at the Awards Gala, 120 at the AGM and 150 attendees at the Volunteer Luncheon.

Thank you to our sponsors!

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Historic Signing for Environmental Reclamation and Remediation Past President Elizabeth McDonald, P.Tech.(Eng.) signs the historic Memorandum of Understanding that allows ASET to join the Joint Environmental Professional Practice (JEPP) Board as a member and to add ASET to the Joint Practice Standard as a signatory. This allows Practitioners holding P.Tech.(Eng), with an appropriate scope, to exercise full authority under the standard.

TD Insurance Meloche Monnex Technology Scholarship Awarded George Al Haddad, P.Tech.(Eng.), BTech, (l) receives the TD Insurance Meloche Monnex Technology Scholarship from Louis Guay, LL.B., CIP, TD VP Affinity Market Group, Western Canada. The $1,500 annual scholarship is awarded to an ASET member who has been certified for at least five years and enrolled in full-time post-secondary technical education. The deadline for application is February 1 of each year.

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Photo Credit: Klyment Tan and Sébastien Guillier-Sahuqué

Past President Scott Turner, R.E.T., receives his 20-year pin from ASET President Norman Kyle, R.E.T., P.L.(Eng.)

Past President Len Anderson, R.E.T., poses a question at the AGM

Ontario Association of Certified Technicians and Technologists’ President Rod Macleod, C.E.T., presents ASET Past President Elizabeth McDonald, P.Tech.(Eng.) with a gift

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Student members Katherine Sullivan and Brittany Russell

Kerry Oxford, student member, Chris Ruud, R.E.T., Dan Malone, C.E.T., and Wayne Young, Associate

Barry Way, C.E.T., Jim Hiltz, C.E.T., Terry Korpany, C.E.T., Darryl Korpany, R.E.T., Cory Plummer, T.T., and Glenn Plummer, P.Tech.(Eng.)

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Event Master of Ceremonies Peter Brown from CBC Radio, Edmonton, and ASET CEO Barry Cavanaugh

Kerry Oxford, student member, speaking with OACETT President Rod Macleod, C.E.T.

Peter LeGrandeur, R.E.T., Poinciana Jear, and Chris Ruud, R.E.T.

Cold Lake Chapter Chair Ajaz Quraishi, C.Tech., PE, Edmonton Chapter Chair Dan Malone, C.E.T., Lethbridge Chapter Vice Chair Kasz Leavitt, C.Tech., Brittany Leavitt, Calgary Chapter Chair Russell Wong, C.E.T., and Poinciana Jear

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Daniel Gopan, T.T., and Spencer Heykants, T.T., nominators of Excellence in Technical Instruction award recipient

Amanda Farrant, C.Tech., and Mehul Patel, C.Tech.

Harpist Diana Rattai

APEGA President Jim Smith, P.Eng., FEC

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ASET members learn about ongoing and new ASET programs at the Council Presentation and Luncheon

Serving â&#x20AC;&#x153;moosemilkâ&#x20AC;? is a long-time ASET tradition at the AGM the beverage is made using a secret recipe

Information session on Alberta economy with ATB Senior Economist Todd Hirsch

Jeff Schneider from Marketing Ninjas presenting on Social Media

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Ontario Association of Certified Technicians and Technologistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; CEO David Thomson and Fort McMurray Chapter Chair James Hiltz, C.E.T.

Eric Amphlett, R.E.T., PMP, Larry Staples, P.Eng., and Edmonton Chapter Chair Dan Malone, C.E.T.

Guest speaker Giselle Kovary, a generational expert and organizational performance consultant, at the Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon.

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Volunteer of the Year Ed Medynski, R.E.T. Excellence in Mentoring Don Cheeseman, R.E.T.

Dan Bernhart, R.E.T.

Board of Examiners, 1999-2012 Awards Committee, 1995-2012

Dennis Hutton, R.E.T. Board of Examiners, 1996-2012

Les Johnson, R.E.T. Board of Examiners, 1990-2012

Ken Kozyra, R.E.T. Board of Examiners, 2002-2012

Dan Loewen, R.E.T.

The 2012 ASET AGM and Convention included a recognition event as a formal thank you to volunteers. Guest speaker Giselle Kovary, of n-gen People Performance provided a fascinating look at career expectations of four generations in the workplace: Traditionalist, Baby Boomer, Gen X and Gen Y. Awards of Merit and Recognition were presented to recognize volunteers who are moving on from their present positions, and the event culminated with the presentation of two Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Awards: Volunteer of the Year and Excellence in Mentoring (see pages 18 and 20 for the full stories).

Board of Examiners, 2006-2012

Len Anderson, R.E.T.

Lorne Daniels, C.E.T.

Volunteers are a vital part of ASET. Countless ASET members volunteer each year with activities including the Council, chapters, committees and promoting ASET in the community. We are extremely grateful for their support and simply could not fulfill the mandate of our association without the commitment and dedication of our member volunteers.

Allan Yeung, R.E.T.

Certificates of Recognition

Don Cheeseman, R.E.T.

Excellence in Mentoring, Don Cheeseman, R.E.T.

Board of Examiners, 2000-2012

Certificates of Appreciation Awards Committee, 1995-2012

Volunteer of the Year, Ed Medynski, R.E.T.

Ed Westad, C.E.T.

Chair of Medicine Hat Chapter, 2011-2012

Adam Campbell, C.E.T., B.Geog. Chair of the Lethbridge Chapter, 2009-2011

Paul Chaikowsky, C.E.T. Chair of Editorial Advisory Committee, 1993-2012

Lloyd Linkiewich, R.E.T. Chair of the P.Tech. Joint Board of Examiners, 20002012

Chadwick Paddick, C.E.T. Chair of Edmonton Chapter, 2010-2012

Certificates of Merit

Board of Examiners, 1995-2012

Keith Galliott, C.E.T.

Harvey Lueke, R.E.T.

Laura Harms Kennett, C.E.T., P.Eng., PMP

Board of Examiners, 2000-2012

Red Paras, C.E.T. Board of Examiners, 1998-2012

Ken Planden, R.E.T. Board of Examiners, 1996-2012

Councillor, 2011-2012

Councillor, 2010-2012

Peter LaGrandeur, R.E.T. Councillor, 2010-2012

Dave Moller, R.E.T. Councillor, 2010-2012

Adam Stypka, R.E.T. Board of Examiners, 2004-2012

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Certificates of Appreciation

Len Anderson, R.E.T. Awards Committee, 1995-2012

Don Cheeseman, R.E.T. Board of Examiners, 1999-2012

Allan Yeung, R.E.T. Board of Examiners, 2006-2012

Certificates of Recognition

Adam Campbell, C.E.T., B.Geog. Paul Chaikowsky, C.E.T. Chair of the Lethbridge Chair of Editorial Advisory Chapter, 2009-2011 Committee, 1993-2012

Lloyd Linkiewich, R.E.T. Chair of the P.Tech. Joint Board of Examiners, 2000-2012

Chadwick Paddick, C.E.T. Chair of Edmonton Chapter, 2010-2012

Certificates of Merit

Keith Galliott, C.E.T. Councillor, 2011-2012

Peter LaGrandeur, R.E.T. Councillor, 2010-2012

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Dave Moller, R.E.T. Councillor, 2010-2012

Pin Recipients President Norman Kyle, R.E.T., P.L.(Eng.), with 40-Year Members

40-Year Members Bowman, Donald, C.E.T. Clausen, Thomas, R.E.T. Coulas, Bernard, C.E.T. Denis, Leo, C.E.T. Despins, Maurice, C.E.T. Dick, Brian, R.E.T. Dressler, Bob, C.E.T. Dunn, Robert, R.E.T. Fourny, Roger, C.Tech. Gardener, Graham, R.E.T. Generoux, F., R.E.T. Gora, Kenneth, C.E.T. Harris, Cardinal, R.E.T. Hartfelder, Harvey, R.E.T. Hillier, Glen, C.E.T. Hiron, Bernard, C.E.T. Holomis, Paul, R.E.T. Johnson, Brian, R.E.T. Johnston, Peter, C.E.T. Joyce, Paul, R.E.T. Kemp, Derek, C.E.T. Komonoski, John, C.E.T. Konig, Leslie, R.E.T. Kosmachuk, Anthony, C.E.T. Kozoway, Kenneth, C.Tech. Krusky, Russell, R.E.T. Kutinsky, Douglas, C.E.T. Lakie, Anderson, R.E.T. MacKie, Melvin, C.E.T. MacMillan, Gary, R.E.T. Malachowski, Marshall, R.E.T. Maloff, Moreley, C.E.T. Mayer, William, R.E.T. McDonald, John, C.E.T. McLeod, John, R.E.T.

McMechan, David, C.E.T. Minton, John, R.E.T. Moore, John, C.E.T. Nelson, Emil, C.E.T. Palmer, Kenneth, R.E.T. Pandachuck, Peter, C.E.T. Park, Layton, R.E.T. Perreault, Anthony, C.E.T. Petryliak, Edward, R.E.T. Pohranychny, Edward, C.E.T. Roberts, Darrel, R.E.T. Shearer, Albert, C.E.T. Sihra, Amarjit, R.E.T. Skene, Ron, C.Tech. Sommers, Wayne, C.E.T. Strynadka, Leonard, C.Tech. Travis, Bruce, R.E.T. Trenchie, Gordon, R.E.T. Trenerry, Robert, R.E.T. Wallace, Terrance, C.E.T. Westren, Michael, R.E.T. Wostradowski, Garry, C.E.T. Zacharko, Nestor, R.E.T. Zenari, Ferdinando, C.Tech.

30-Year Members Adams, Sandra, C.E.T. Ahmet, Denktash, R.E.T. Altheim, Wade, C.E.T. Ario, Toshio, C.E.T. Asgar-Deen, Kenneth, C.E.T. Bailey, Gary, C.E.T. Baker, David, C.E.T. Barsam, Michael, C.Tech. Bartelds, William, C.E.T. Bartsch, Michael, C.E.T. Baumback, Wade, C.E.T. Baumgartner, Darryl, C.E.T. Bedard, Raymond, C.E.T. Belway, Brian, C.E.T. Bennett, Garth, R.E.T. Blackmore, Lloyd, C.E.T. Blakely, Brock, R.E.T. Bohak, Peter, C.E.T. Bokenfohr, Darrell, C.E.T. Bolt, Larry, C.E.T. Boos, Theodore, C.E.T. Bouwsema, Peter, C.E.T. Brann, Timothy, C.E.T. Brathwaite, Ferdinand, C.E.T. Burkin, Alan, C.E.T. Burrows, David, R.E.T. Burton, Robert, C.E.T. Cabalo, Allen, C.E.T. Cabrera, Jose, C.E.T. Calvelo, Joe, C.E.T. Cameron, Bruce, C.E.T. Campbell, Dale, R.E.T. Carter, Randall, C.E.T. Chan, Peter, C.E.T. Charette, Ivan, C.E.T.

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President Norman Kyle, R.E.T., P.L.(Eng.), with 30-Year Members

Cheng, Kenneth, C.E.T. Cheung, Albert, C.E.T. Choofoo, Charles, C.E.T. Conn, Lloyd, R.E.T. Courtice, Dean, C.E.T. Cowan, Allan, R.E.T. Coyes, Randy, C.E.T. Creighton, Brian, C.E.T. Crowley, Leslie, R.E.T. Culp, Brian, C.E.T. Cunningham, Larry, R.E.T. Donahoe, Patrick, C.E.T. Dondlinger-Massecar, Cindy, C.E.T. Dowhaniuk, Maurice, C.E.T. Drebnisky, Darrell, R.E.T. Enders, Dennis, C.E.T. Enticknap, Brian, R.E.T. Fercho, Gerald, C.E.T. Fiedler, Richard, C.E.T. Fillion, Leslie, R.E.T. Fong, Eddie, R.E.T. Frederick, Paul, C.E.T. Frey, Bruce, C.E.T. Friesenhan, Joseph, R.E.T. Fritz, Darcy, C.E.T. Gagnon, Gilbert, C.E.T. Geurts, Petrus, C.E.T. Ghazi, Houshang, C.E.T. Gugel, John, C.Tech. Haines, William, C.E.T. Handforth, Tim, C.E.T. Hanson, Eugene, C.E.T. Haukedal, Gordon, C.E.T. Heaton, Kenneth, C.E.T. Heemeryck, Kenneth, C.E.T. Hegadoren, Dale, C.E.T.

Heilman, Terry, R.E.T. Helinsky, Gary, C.E.T. Hewitt, Don, C.E.T. Hewitt, John, C.E.T. Hickaway, Kevin, C.E.T. Ho, William, C.E.T. Howey, Rodney, C.E.T. Hoy, Ronald, C.E.T. Hsin, Phone-Har, R.E.T. Hughes, Craig, R.E.T. Hurtubise, Gilbert, R.E.T. Hutchinson, Robert, R.E.T. Hutchison, Donald, C.E.T. Ireland, Herbert, C.E.T. Jensen, Wayne, C.Tech. Kapoor, Bal, C.Tech. Kassam, Nurallah, C.E.T. Keenan, Wayne, C.E.T. Kendrick, Kirby, C.E.T. Kennedy, Kelsi, C.E.T. Kerby, Nancy Jo, C.E.T. Khu, Tirso, C.E.T. Kitchen, James, C.E.T. Knoll, Fred, C.E.T. Korobko, Lawrence, C.E.T. Kost, John, C.E.T. Kowalik, Richard, R.E.T. Krall, David, C.Tech. Ledene, Bentley, R.E.T. Lee, Kim, C.E.T. Lee, Raymond, R.E.T. LeGrow, Robert, C.E.T. Liss, Sherry, C.E.T. Lord, Nelson, C.Tech. Lowe, Allan, C.E.T. Maaten, Peter, C.E.T.

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MacLachlan, Lachlin, C.Tech. Martin, Alvin, R.E.T. McCaffrey, Wilfrid, R.E.T. McGregor, Gordon, C.E.T. McIvor, Kevin, R.E.T. McNeill, James, C.E.T. McPherson, Cam, R.E.T. Mellen, Fred, C.E.T. Milenchuk, Gregory, C.E.T. Mitton, Robert, C.E.T. Moellenbeck, Michael, C.E.T. Morris, Philip, C.E.T. Mountford, Maurice, C.E.T. Mullin, James, C.E.T. Mushens, Kenneth, R.E.T. Muth, Lyndon, R.E.T. Nieckar, David, R.E.T. Ninowski, Murray, C.E.T. O Neil, David, C.E.T. Oglestone, Dale, C.E.T. Owel, Theo, C.E.T. Oxtoby, John, C.E.T. Papadopoulos, Akis, C.Tech. Paradis, Robert, C.E.T. Patipatanakoon, Vorapat, C.E.T. Patroch, Richard, C.E.T. Persaud, Balmeek, C.E.T. Persinger, Leonard, C.E.T. Politzer, Paula, C.E.T. Pretula, Bryan, R.E.T. Pritchard, Randy, C.E.T. Prostebby, Reg, R.E.T. Quan, William, C.E.T. Raftis, Roy, C.E.T. Reid, James, C.E.T. Rigsby, Clyde, C.E.T.

Rodenburg, Klaas, C.Tech. Rosine, Randall, R.E.T. Rowbottom, D., R.E.T. Ryan, Nicholas, C.Tech. Saini, Ravindra, C.E.T. Scarisbrick, Roy, C.E.T. Schilbe, Daniel, R.E.T. Scramstad, Rick, C.E.T. Sept, Leslie, C.E.T. Sherwin, Shane, C.E.T. Sherwood, John, C.E.T. Siferd, John, R.E.T. Slofstra, John, C.E.T. Sperling, Harold, C.E.T. Spivak, Jeff, C.E.T. Stenson, Weldon, C.E.T. Stevenson, Ken, C.E.T. Strashok, Gerald, C.E.T. Strilesky, Wayne, C.E.T. Stubbs, Douglas, C.Tech. Styles, Brian, P.Tech.(Eng.) Taylor, David, R.E.T. Tham, Winsor, C.Tech. Tharby, Reah, C.E.T. Thomson, Denis, C.E.T. Trepanier, Alan, C.E.T. Truong, Thomas, C.E.T. Tsang, Andy, C.E.T. Tse, David, C.E.T. Uyeda, Min, C.E.T. Van Maarion, Brian, C.E.T. Varma, Ajay, R.E.T. Velji, Azim, C.E.T. Venier, Larry, R.E.T. Vogelsang, Richard, C.E.T. Wagner, Herbert, C.E.T. Walters, Dennis, C.E.T. Westermark, Leroy, C.E.T. Whiteley, Ronald, C.E.T. Williscroft, Barry, R.E.T. Wittrock, Stephen, R.E.T. Woodford, Richard, C.E.T. Yates, John, R.E.T. Zakravsky, George, R.E.T. Zubryckyj, Leo, C.E.T.

President Norman Kyle, R.E.T., P.L.(Eng.), with 20-Year Members

20-Year Members Achtemichuk, Mike, C.E.T. Aksenchuk, Murray, C.E.T. Andersen, Perry, C.E.T. Anderson, Kendall, C.E.T. Arceneaux, Clyde, C.Tech. Ashton, Dale, C.E.T. Aumuller, Lyle, C.E.T. Bach, Chi, C.E.T. Bahniuk, Andrew, R.E.T. Baker, David, C.E.T. Bali, Rajan, C.E.T. Barberio, (Antonio), C.E.T. Bartel, Roger, C.E.T. Bartko, Bernard, C.E.T. Bauer, Anthony, C.E.T. Beller, Barry, C.Tech. Benko, Todd, C.E.T. Benvenuto, Michael, C.E.T. Bergen, Patrick, C.E.T. Bernhart, Daniel, R.E.T. Besse, Robert, C.E.T. Best, Bruce, C.E.T. Billey, Clayton, C.E.T. Bischler, Dean, C.E.T. Bjornson, Curtis, C.Tech. Blier, Simon, C.Tech. Boos, Terrance, R.E.T. Borchert, Roger, C.E.T. Boucher, Sheldon, C.Tech. Bouck, Rod, C.E.T. Bourassa, Brian, C.E.T. Boutin, Roger, C.E.T. Brandly, Gordon, C.E.T. Brinker, Jeff, C.E.T. Brown, Stuart, C.E.T. Bruins, John, C.Tech. Buckler, David, C.E.T. Burry, David, C.E.T. Cadger, Scott, C.E.T. Cadrin, David, C.Tech.

Calvert, Kerry, C.E.T. Carey, Tom, C.E.T. Cargill, Robert, R.E.T. Carmelo, Donald, R.E.T. Carver, Thomas, C.E.T. Chambers, Lisa, C.E.T. Chambers, Toby, C.E.T. Chambers, Daniel, C.E.T. Chan, Howard, C.Tech. Charest, Joel, C.E.T. Cheng, Samuel, C.E.T. Chmilar, Perry, C.E.T. Chong, Jack, C.Tech. Chyzyk, James, C.E.T. Claerhout, Michael, R.E.T. Clark, Tammy, C.E.T. Clarke, Shell, R.E.T. Clarke, Thomas, C.E.T. Clarkson, Graham, C.Tech. Cochrane, David, C.E.T. Coghill, Leslie, C.E.T. Coley, Rick, C.E.T. Collins, Shane, C.E.T. Comeau, Peter, C.E.T. Comer, Fernande, C.E.T. Conrad, Douglas, C.Tech. Copithorne, Ronald, C.E.T. Cousine, Steve, C.E.T. Coward, Shayne, C.E.T. Crawford, Justin, C.E.T. Currie, Sean, C.E.T. Dahl, Alan, C.E.T. Danake, Michael, C.E.T. Davis, Joseph, C.E.T. Dawson, Barry, C.Tech. Dean, Stanley, C.E.T. Didine, Robert, C.E.T. Dixon, David, C.Tech. Dlugaj, Robert, C.E.T. Dodd, Brian, C.Tech. Dolter, L. Trevor, C.E.T. Drechsler, Randy, C.E.T.

Drickl, Robert, C.E.T. Duchcherer, Terry, C.E.T. Dueck, Robert Murray, C.E.T. Duguay, Marie-Josee, C.E.T. Duperron, Kenneth, C.E.T. Dwornik, Arden, C.E.T. Eckert, T., C.E.T. Einarson, Carmen, C.Tech. El Hajj Abdallah, Majed, C.E.T. Ellington, Tim, C.E.T. Evans, Rory, C.E.T. Ewashen, Leanne, C.E.T. Ewashen, Michael, C.Tech. Falvo, John, C.E.T. Favis, Heli, C.E.T. Fawaz, Kassem, C.E.T. Flanagan, William, C.Tech. Flood, Donna, C.E.T. Folkins, Neil, C.E.T. Forsman, Denny, C.Tech. Fournier, Robert, R.E.T. Franko, Gary, C.E.T. Franzoi, Joseph, C.E.T. Freeman, Rick, C.E.T. French, Douglas, C.E.T. Fry, Shane, C.E.T. Furtak, Richard, C.Tech. Gabert, Gregory, C.Tech. Gagnon, Jacques, C.Tech. Gardiner, Cole, C.E.T. Georgousis, George, C.E.T. Gerolamy, John, C.E.T. Geyer, Darrell, C.Tech. Ghossein, Samir, C.E.T. Gould, Stewart, C.E.T. Gould, Lloyd, C.E.T. Goulet, Leon, C.Tech. Gourlay, James, C.Tech. Grekul, James, C.E.T. Guppy, John, C.E.T. Gurba, Bradley, C.E.T. Habedus, Rudesha, C.E.T.

Halko, John, C.E.T. Halliday, John, C.E.T. Hansen, Wayne, C.E.T. Harke, Stephen, R.E.T. Harvey, Douglas, C.Tech. Havinga, Margaret, C.E.T. Hawkey, Dean, C.E.T. Hayes, Kevin, C.E.T. Hayes, Thomas, R.E.T. Heemeryck, David, C.E.T. Herman, Kevin, C.E.T. Hindemith, Ronald, C.Tech. Holmen, Richard, C.E.T. Hore, Bruce, R.E.T. Horvat, Darko, C.E.T. Huppertz, Nicola, C.E.T. Husar, Timothy, C.E.T. Iverson, Todd, C.E.T. Jackson, Alan, C.E.T. Jeske, Erhart, C.Tech. Jesudian, Pradeep, C.E.T. Johnson, Albert, C.Tech. Jolivette, David, R.E.T. Josephson, Carl, C.E.T. Joys, Gary, C.E.T. Kandathil, Alex, C.E.T. Karoly, Michael, C.Tech. Kehoe, John, C.E.T. Kein, Catherine, C.E.T. Kesans, Karlis, C.Tech. King, Patrick, C.Tech. Kivell, Steven, C.E.T. Klatt, Raymond, C.E.T. Klatt, Randell, C.E.T. Klimack, Brian, C.E.T. Klimiuk, Michael, R.E.T. Knodel, Duane, C.E.T. Koenig, Gregg, C.E.T. Kolasa, Richard, C.E.T. Kolesnik, Bruce, C.E.T. Komick, Shane, C.E.T. Kremlicka, Sheldon, C.E.T.

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Labbe, Robert, C.Tech. Lafreniere, Mark, C.E.T. Lakusta, Barry, C.E.T. Lamb, Warren, C.E.T. Lange, Norbert, C.E.T. Lankoff, Michael, C.E.T. Larson, L., C.E.T. Larsson, Bruce, C.E.T. Le Bosquain, Gilbert, C.E.T. Leaman, Larry, R.E.T. Leddy, William, C.E.T. Lee, Gordon, C.E.T. Leybold, Sebastian, C.E.T. Liew, Kenneth, C.Tech. Liu, Norman, C.E.T. Lloyd, Brent, C.Tech. Lorenz, Derek, C.E.T. MacComb, Gordon, C.Tech. MacDonald, Scott, C.Tech. Mack, Timothy, C.E.T. Mak, Adison, C.E.T. Manarin, Allan, C.E.T. Manning, Walter, C.Tech. Marchand, Roger, C.E.T. Mardon, Teresa, C.E.T. Martinez, Francisco, C.E.T. Masik, Gregory, C.E.T. Matchett, Ross, C.E.T. McDonald, Kevin, C.E.T. McGreer, Gilbert, C.E.T. McGuinness, Elizabeth, C.E.T. McLean, Garnet, C.E.T. McPherson, Darren, C.E.T. McRae, Grant, C.E.T. Mihychuk, Barry, C.E.T. Miller, Daryl, C.E.T. Miller, Gavin, C.Tech. Mitchell, Cyril, R.E.T. Mitchell, Gordon, C.E.T. Mo, Johnny, C.E.T. Moolyk, William, C.E.T. Morris, Selwyn, C.E.T. Mould, Darcy, C.E.T. Mundt, Clinton, C.E.T. Naundorf, Brian, C.E.T. Nephin, Barry, C.E.T. Neumann, Roland, C.E.T. Nielsen, Dave, C.E.T. Noble, Brent, C.E.T. O Keeffe, Michael, C.E.T. Oelke, Karl, C.Tech. Offord, Gordon, C.E.T. Osment, Ken, C.E.T. Osterreicher, Jim, C.E.T. Owerko, Ronda, C.E.T. Parent, Patrick, C.E.T. Parsons, Jay, C.E.T. Patterson, Robert, C.E.T. Pattison, Daryl, C.E.T. Pau, William, C.E.T.

Payne, Marrel, R.E.T. Pearson, Terry, R.E.T. Peel, John, C.Tech. Petrie, Pat, C.E.T. Phillips, Elroy, C.Tech. Prevost, Brian, C.E.T. Prodaniuk, Lyle, C.E.T. Rakievich, William, C.E.T. Rasmuson, Merle, C.E.T. Reimer, Greg, C.E.T. Reinberg, Michel, C.E.T. Reise, Richard, C.E.T. Reithmayer, David, C.E.T. Renz, Eric, C.E.T. Reyes, Carlos, C.Tech. Richard, William, C.E.T. Rief, Norman, C.E.T. Robinson, David, C.E.T. Rodts, Kristian, C.Tech. Roeske, Larry, C.E.T. Rooke, John, C.Tech. Rose, Dallas, C.Tech. Roth, Anthony, C.E.T. Roth, Daniel, C.E.T. Ruchkall, Sheldon, C.E.T. Russell, Bruce, C.E.T. Rutherford, Gregory, C.E.T. Sager, Harold, C.Tech. Salfi, Ralph, C.E.T. Saruk, Vernon, C.E.T. Schiller, Michael, C.Tech. Schmitke, Darcy, C.E.T. Schuetzle, Darrell, C.E.T. Schwabe, Rolf, C.E.T. Serediak, Shaun, C.E.T. Sevcenko, Trevor, C.E.T. Shaw, Kerry, C.E.T. Sherger, Kelly, C.E.T. Shields, John, C.E.T. Shimenosky, Richard, C.E.T. Siebold, Larry, C.Tech. Silliphant, Robert, C.E.T. Skelton, Blaine, C.E.T. Skubleny, Kevin, C.E.T. Sleno, Richard, C.E.T. Smith, Donald, C.Tech. Smith, Daniel, C.E.T. Snelgrove, Brent, C.E.T. Somerville, Thomas, C.Tech. Sommerfeld, Bradley, C.Tech. Sommerville, Byron, C.E.T. Sousa, Daniel, C.Tech. Stang, Benno, R.E.T. Stevens, Brian, C.E.T. Stevenson, Thomas, C.Tech. C.C.E.P. Stewart, Ken, C.E.T. Stilet, Daniel, C.E.T. Sveinson, Tim, C.Tech. Taillefer, Paul, C.E.T.

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Tainsh, Dave, C.E.T. Tapsay, Jeffrey, C.E.T. Tarrabain, Sid, C.E.T. Taylor, Lyle, C.Tech. Taylor, Donald, C.Tech. Ternovatsky, Richard, C.E.T. Thirlwall, Kim, C.E.T. Thistle, Bruce, C.E.T. Thompson, Herbert, C.Tech. Tracy, Glenn, C.E.T. Trapp, Darrell, C.E.T. Trumpour, Warren, C.Tech. Tsan, Terry, C.E.T. Tsang, Ringo, C.E.T. Tunall, Brent, C.E.T. Turner, Scott, C.C.E.P. R.E.T. Van Der Linden, Ron, C.E.T. Van Twuyver, Yvonne, C.E.T. Varga, Darrin, C.E.T. Vas, Daniel, C.E.T. Velcic, Karen, C.E.T. Villeneuve, Norman, C.E.T. Walker, David, C.E.T. Walter, Bronislav, C.E.T. Walters, Michael, C.E.T. Warren, Dia, C.E.T. Warszawski, Henry, C.Tech. Weimer, Sean, C.E.T.

Weisgerber, Kenneth, C.E.T. Wheeler, Barry, C.Tech. White, Harry, R.E.T. White, Kenneth, C.E.T. Whiteman, Mark, C.E.T. Wilde, James, C.E.T. Winch, Stephen, R.E.T. Winnicki, Bernard, C.E.T. Wohland, Dennis, C.E.T. Wong, Jerry, C.E.T. Wonitowy, Todd, C.E.T. Yarmuch, Teddy, C.E.T. Yip, Wayne, C.E.T. Young, Donald, C.Tech. Zack, Frank, C.E.T. Zaderey, Kevin, C.E.T. Zanello, Enio, C.E.T. Zanini, Daniel, C.E.T. Zayezierski, Jason, C.E.T. Zukowski, John, C.E.T. Zukowski, Dale, C.E.T. Zunti, Robert, C.E.T.

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Annual General Meeting Minutes Date: Saturday, March 24, 2012 Location: Sutton Place Hotel, Edmonton Executive Committee Elizabeth McDonald, P.Tech.(Eng.), President Norman Kyle, R.E.T., P.L.(Eng.), 1st Vice President Dave Merralls, R.E.T., P.L.(Eng.), Past President Council Jodi Arrowsmith, C.E.T., B.Tech., Councillor Keith Galliott, C.E.T., Councillor Peter LaGrandeur, R.E.T., Councillor Dave Moller, R.E.T., Councillor Peter Portlock, CD, MHSA , Public Member Chris Warren, QC, Public Member Don Wilson, MBA, DBA, C.E.T., Councillor Linda Wood Edwards, CAE, B.Admin., Public Member Staff Barry Cavanaugh, Chief Executive Officer Judith Chrystal, Communications Coordinator Jennifer McNeil Bertrand, Director, Education & Special Projects Russ Medvedev, Communication and Member Services Director Perry Nelson, Registrar Lynnell Prediger, Coordinator, Member & Public Relations Heather Shewchuk , Corporate & Government Relations Director Norman Viegas, Finance and Administration Director Special Guests Tom Gee, CA , Auditor, Peterson Walker Rod MacLeod, C.E.T., OACETT President David Thomson, OACETT CEO Jim Smith, P.Eng., FEC, APEGGA President Al Schuld, P.Eng., FEC, APEGGA Registrar and Interim CEO Regrets: Kevin Harrison, P.Tech.(Eng.), P.L.(Eng.), 2nd Vice President

1. Call to Order Elizabeth McDonald, President, called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Ms. McDonald announced that quorum had been established and explained voting procedures for the meeting. 2. Approval of Agenda (Item 1.1) Ms. McDonald called for a motion to approve the agenda: It was moved and seconded (A. Yeung/ L. Stone) THAT THE AGENDA FOR THE MARCH 24, 2012 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING BE APPROVED. The motion was adopted. 3. Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Opening Remarks (Item 1.2) Ms. McDonald welcomed members to the meeting, and introduced the special guests in attendance. Ms. McDonald presented special messages from the Honourable Alison M. Redford, QC, Premier of Alberta, and the Honourable Dave Hancock, Minister of Human Services. Mr. Rod MacLeod, President of the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists, was invited to bring greetings. Ms. McDonald then acknowledged deceased members from the previous year. 4. Approval of Bylaws (Item 2.1) Ms. McDonald called for a motion to approve the agenda. Barry Cavanaugh, Chief Executive Officer, provided an overview of the proposed bylaw changes. The proposed changes include housekeeping updates as well as revisions to the Council nomination process to improve equity and transparency. It was moved and seconded (L. Stone / D. Cheeseman) THAT THE PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE ASET BYLAWS BE APPROVED. The motion was adopted. 5. Reports (as Published in the ASET 2011 Annual Report) (Item 3.1) Ms. McDonald introduced those Past Presidents in attendance at the meeting. Ms. McDonald then asked for a motion to accept the 2011 Annual Report as information: It was moved and seconded (D. Cheeseman / P. LaGrandeur) THAT THE 2011 ANNUAL REPORT BE ACCEPTED AS INFORMATION. The motion was adopted.

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6. 2011 Auditor’s Report (Item 3.2) Tom Gee, Auditor, Peterson Walker, presented the Auditor’s Report. Mr. Gee reported that he is satisfied that the information in the financial statements complies with accounting standards.

11. Signing Ceremony: Environmental Remediation and Reclamation (Item 6.1)

Ms. McDonald then called for a motion to approve the Auditor’s Report:

Ms. McDonald acted as signatory to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will add ASET to the list of professional regulatory organizations approved for reclamation and remediation work in Alberta. The MOU will be signed by all of the approved regulatory organizations following the ASET AGM. Professional Technologists (Engineering) with an approved scope of practice in environmental remediation and reclamation will now be able to sign off on upstream oil and gas wellsite reclamation certificates and petroleum storage tank remediation certificates.

It was moved and seconded (L. Stone / D. Cheeseman) THAT THE 2011 AUDITOR’S REPORT BE ACCEPTED AS INFORMATION. The motion was adopted.

Prepared by: Jennifer McNeil Bertrand Date: March 29, 2012

Overall, ASET’s financial position continues to be very strong with an asset/liability ratio of approximately 3.6:1. The operating surplus continues to be used to build up ASET’s reserve funds, in particular the legal defense and discipline funds.

7. Appointment of Auditor (Item 3.3) Ms. McDonald called for a motion to appoint the ASET Auditor for review of the 2012 ASET Financial Statements:

Please note that the minutes shown above are not yet final and will be approved at the next ASET Council meeting. Please forward any comments, questions, or suggestions to Jennifer McNeil Bertrand, Director, Education and Special Projects, at 1.800.272.5619 or jenniferm@aset.ab.ca.

It was moved and seconded (L. Stone / S. Turner) THAT PETERSON WALKER BE APPOINTED AS AUDITOR. The motion was adopted. 8. Announcement of Election Results (Item 4.1) The following members were elected to Council: Keith Galliott, C.E.T., 2nd Vice President George Al Haddad, P.Tech.(Eng.), Councillor Don Cheeseman, R.E.T., Councillor Lynda Greenwood, C.E.T., Councillor Sandra Pippus, C.E.T., Councillor Ms. McDonald also thanked the other candidates for their participation and commitment to ASET. 9. Objection to Poll and Destruction of Ballots (Item 4.2) Ms. McDonald called for a motion to approve the destruction of the 2012 election ballots: It was moved and seconded (A. Yeung / R. Clark) THAT THE 2012 ELECTION BALLOTS BE DESTROYED. The motion was adopted. 10. 20-, 30- and 40-Year Pin Acknowledgment (Item 5.1) Ms. McDonald and Norman Kyle, incoming President, acknowledged members who received ASET pins for 20, 30 and 40 years of membership.

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Education Program The ASET Education Program was established in 2011 to deliver unique, affordable, and relevant education to members

Why Education?

ASET Leadership Academy

Based on the 2011 ASET Membership Survey, members are looking to ASET to provide professional development opportunities:

The Leadership Academy is intended to serve as a framework for the delivery of leadership development courses. Each course will provide members with the skills necessary to succeed in their workplace and community.

• Sixty-six per cent of respondents indicated that professional development opportunities were an important benefit of ASET membership. • Fifty-four per cent of respondents felt that ASET should provide continuing education opportunities. Survey respondents also requested more education and training offerings and assistance with achieving career goals. The ASET Education Program is one of ASET’s responses to the need for professional development opportunities for members.

What is the ASET Education Program? The ASET Education Program currently has two streams in development: the ASET Leadership Academy and the ASET Essential Skills Seminar Series. ASET will be developing a comprehensive suite of courses and seminar for delivery on an annual basis.

New! Exceptional Leaders: Managing People and Teams A full-day course that provides an overview of the skills and strategies necessary to manage effectively. Develop or enhance leadership skills; understand how to successfully manage individuals and teams; and learn to communicate effectively as a manager. Governance Essentials: Volunteering on Boards and Committees A practical, introductory course for technology professionals who have little or no experience serving as a volunteer on a board of directors in the not-for-profit sector.

For more information please visit www.aset.ab.ca/Education or contact: Sara Norris, Education and Special Projects Assistant by phone 780.425.0626 or by e-mail saran@aset.ab.ca

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Linda Wood Edwards, B.Admin., CAE, delivers Governance Essentials in Edmonton, November 2011

ASET Essential Skills Seminar Series The Essential Skills Seminar Series will provide members with half-day to full-day sessions on key skill areas such as client relations, project management, effective communication, and small business management. New! Technical Report Writing Seminar This full-day seminar provides technology professionals with the skills necessary to prepare a superior technical report. Attendees receive hands-on writing training, including individual writing work, pair and small group discussion, and class activities. Small Business Seminar A full-day seminar for technology professionals interested in starting and running a small business in Alberta. Topics include: structure, registration, and licencing; legal considerations; finance and taxation; operations; sales and marketing; and insurance.

Of the 50 attendees at the 2011 Governance Essentials course in Calgary and Edmonton, 94% said they would recommend the course to other ASET members. What members are saying... “Great course, great material, very beneficial!” “This course filled a void, thanks.” “A very good overview course. I enjoyed the opportunity to learn about board essentials and key points.” “Although a very complex subject, the presentation gave some good detail on how to participate and manage boards effectively.”

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ASET Essential Skills For more information please visit www.aset.ab.ca/Education

Technical Report Writing Seminar

Small Business Seminar

This full-day seminar will give you the skills you need to prepare a superior technical report. Attendees receive hands-on writing training, including individual writing work, pair and small group discussion, and class activities.

This full-day seminar will give you the skills you need to start up and operate a small business in Alberta.

The seminar is for technology professionals who would like to develop or refresh their technical writing skills, or prepare to write the ASET Technical Report. Seminar topics: • Qualities of good technical writing • Writing for your audience • Determining topic, title, problem statement, hypothesis • Writing an introduction • Writing methodology • Writing conclusions and recommendations • Formatting and structuring your technical writing • Editing for style, tone, grammar, word choice, spelling, and punctuation Next Sessions: May 23 – Calgary May 30 – Edmonton Fees: $199 – ASET Members $299 – Non-Members

The seminar is for technology professionals considering independent practice or interested in learning effective strategies to start and develop their business. Seminar topics: • Structure, registration, licencing • Legal considerations • Finance and taxation • Operations • Sales and marketing • Insurance

Next Sessions: November 15 – Calgary November 22 – Edmonton Fees: $199 – ASET Members $299 – Non-Members Contact: Sara Norris 780-425-0626 saran@aset.ab.ca

Contact: Sara Norris 780-425-0626 saran@aset.ab.ca

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ASET Leadership Academy For more information please visit www.aset.ab.ca/Education

Exceptional Leaders: Managing People and Teams

Governance Essentials: Volunteering on Boards and Committees

This full-day course provides an overview of the skills and strategies necessary to manage effectively.

This full-day course is a practical, introduction to governance for technology professionals who have little or no experience as a volunteer on a board or committee in the not-for-profit sector.

The course is for technology professionals who would like to develop or enhance leadership skills; understand how to successfully manage individual and teams; and learn how to communicate effectively as a manager. Course modules: • What is leadership • Management skills sets: human relations, technical, conceptual • Communicating effectively • Motivating people/teams • What makes an exceptional leader

Course modules: • Introduction to Not-for-Profits • Principles of Governance • Legal Roles and Responsibilities • Meetings, Agendas, Minutes, Roles • Understanding and Working with Governing Documents • Making the Most of Your Time and Talent • Understanding Financial Statements What attendees are saying:

Next Sessions: May 24 – Calgary May 31 – Edmonton Fees: $199 – ASET Members $299 – Non-Members Contact: Sara Norris 780-425-0626 saran@aset.ab.ca

“Great course, great material, very beneficial!” “A very good overview course. I enjoyed the opportunity to learn about board essential skills and key points.” “This course filled a void, thanks.”

Next Sessions: October 11 – Calgary October 25 – Edmonton Fees: $199 – ASET Members $299 – Non-Members Contact: Sara Norris 780-425-0626 saran@aset.ab.ca

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Congratulations to New Graduates Congratulations to all ASET student members who have graduated this spring. As you enter the workforce and pursue your career we hope that obtaining certification remains a focus of your personal goals. The primary reason for becoming an ASET member is to become certified and achieve a professional credential. Becoming certified indicates to your peers, your colleagues, your employer and yourself that you have met the national standards for education, experience and professionalism in your discipline.

Graduating Student Members Become T.T.s • If you graduated this spring, your Free Student Membership will automatically become Technician or Technologist in Training – T.T. • Your T.T. fees will be waived until December 31, 2012. • Let us know of any address or email change.

Your Next Step: C.Tech. or C.E.T. Your next step as an ASET member is to obtain certification as a Certified Technician (C.Tech.) or Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.). Qualifications include: • Diploma from a recognized college/institute of technology accredited at the technician or technologist level by the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board (CTAB), or equivalent as determined by ASET’s Board of Examiners. • Minimum of two years acceptable technical experience; minimum of one year work experience in Canada. • Three professional references. • Completion of ASET’s Professional Practice Exam.

5 Tips to Fast Track ASET Certification 1. Transcript Have an original transcript from your postsecondary institution sent to ASET. 2. Contact Info* Update your personal contact information, including an accurate email address and your new employer information. 3. References You will need to provide three references when you apply for certification—keep up-to-date contact info for your direct supervisors. 4. Level of Work* Be familiar with the level of work you are performing—technician or technologist— your eventual certification level will be based in part on this. 5. ASET Membership Maintain your Technician or Technologist in Training status with ASET and your C.Tech. or C.E.T. application fee will be waived.* * Visit www.aset.ab.ca for more information

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Benefits of Membership Being a member of ASET includes special group rates and discounts including:

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• Home and Auto Insurance with TD Insurance Meloche Monnex • Omega Plan group insurance with Unigroup • Professional Liability Insurance with Alternative Risk Services • Commercial Liability Insurance with Unigroup • Wireless Products and Services with WorldLynx • Car Rental with Enterprise/National • Hotel rates with various hotels around the province • Clothing with Imagewear by Mark’s • Printing Needs with Minuteman Press Kingsway • Footwear & Clothing with Red Wing Shoes Check out details at: www.aset.ab.ca/pages/ Membership/GroupBenefits.aspx

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Be a mentor... ...become a leader The ASET Mentoring Program brings together senior technology professionals with students, junior ASET members, and internationally-trained professionals.

• Enhance your leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills

Mentors typically have at least three years of experience in their field of expertise and sufficient knowledge to speak to a mentee about their industry and occupation.

• Work with junior ASET members as they explore career changes and build career development strategies

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• Help a student to learn more about the profession and make career decisions

• Assist internationally-trained professionals to better understand the profession in Canada and Canadian workplace culture

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ASET News Over the past few months, ASET has been attending tradeshows and career fairs to promote science and technology as well as ASET membership.

Colin Declercq, R.E.T., represents ASET at Portage College Career Quest in Lac La Biche on March 22, 2012

Linda Moore, ASET Coordinator, Competency Programs, and Grant Lund, C.E.T., at Edmonton Garrison Education Fair held on April 4, 2012

Kerry Oxford, student member, and George Al Haddad, P.Tech. (Eng.), BTech, answer student questions at SAIT Career Directions on February 15, 2012

Brandy Holt, C.E.T., and Darryl Korpany, R.E.T., represent ASET at Centre High career event on February 22. 2012

ASET members Wade Weaver, C.E.T., and Christina Joe, C.E.T., at the Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties (AAMDC) Convention in Edmonton, March 19

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NEW! Alberta Technical Employment Network

New Staff Member Tanya Hunter, C.E.T., speaks with Life Member Fred Priestley-Wright, C.E.T., at the Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties (AAMDC) Convention in Edmonton, March 19

Recently, ASET welcomed a new staff member to the team. Sara Norris, BA, joined ASET in January 2012 as Education and Special Projects Assistant. Welcome Sara!

ASET is developing a new online job board, exclusive to members, to focus on technical employment in our province. The Alberta Technical Employment Network (ATEN) will officially launch this summer, but ASET members are invited to visit the website during our trial period and register for free. Visit www.aset.ab.ca and follow the ATEN link

TAC Update In March, Perry Nelson, P.Tech.(Eng.), B.Mgnt., MBA, started a secondment with Technology Accreditations Canada (TAC) as the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first Managing Director. Based in Toronto, Perry will implement recommendations from a 2011 Canadian Standards Association (CSA) report to establish a new program for technical accreditations in Canada.

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Take your college diploma To The nexT level Be a mentee... ...learn from the best The ASET Mentoring Program brings together senior technology professionals with students, junior ASET members, and internationally-trained professionals. Your mentor will be someone who has a combination of business knowledge and experience, and will provide guidance as you navigate your way into or through the profession.

Apply today! www.aset.ab.ca/Mentoring

Students: • Learn more about the applied science and engineering technology profession and get help with your career plans Junior Members:

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If you would like to be added to the ChapterLINK e-mail list, please contact ASET’s Coordinator of Member and Public Relations Lynnell Prediger at lynnellp@aset.ab.ca. Next deadline for CHAPTERS’ CALENDAR submissions: June 8, 2012.

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James Hiltz, C.E.T. fortmcmurray@aset.ab.ca 780.743.9343

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calgary Golf Tournament Join your ASET colleagues for a fun day on the links! Money raised will support the Engineering Technology Scholarship Foundation of Alberta (ETSFA) and chapter activities. Thursday, June 7, 2012 Registration 8 am; shotgun start at 9 am Silverwing Golf Course Registration and fee information is available at www.aset.ab.ca/events.

Annual Organizational Meeting The Calgary Chapter’s Annual Organizational Meeting drew about 40 members for networking and information on upcoming chapter events. Chapter Chair Russell Wong, C.E.T., (pictured here with microphone) provided members with an overview of the past year’s accomplishments and a preview of events coming up in 2012. ASET Councillor Keith Galliott, C.E.T. also addressed the group with information on general happenings at ASET. New chapter executives were elected including Treasurer Michelle Marien, T.T., Secretary Kerry Oxford, Student Member, Director of Technical Tours John Maweu, T.T. and Student Liaison Carmen Janzen, T.T. Thank you to these new volunteers!

Co l d l a k e 4 Wing and AETE Operations Tour There are benefits to living near a Royal Canadian Air Force base! ASET members in the Cold Lake area were once again treated to a fascinating tour of the Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment (AETE) and 4 Wing, the busiest fighter base in Canada. 4 Wing is the home of fighter pilot training in Canada and attracts crews from all over the world for their annual air combat exercise, Maple Flag. The tour included information on the F-18 Squadron, an experience of the flight simulator, lunch and a tour of the maintenance shops.

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Edmon ton Annual Organizational Meeting

ASET/APEGA Annual Charity Golf Tournament

Forty members of ASET attended the Edmonton Chapter Annual Organizational Meeting on Tuesday, February 21, 2012. Newly elected Chapter Chair Dan Malone, C.E.T., updated members on chapter events from the past year and provided information on activities planned for 2012. Treasurer Darryl Korpany, R.E.T., and Secretary Ruslan Sosa, T.T., retained their positions, and 4 members volunteered to take on public member roles on the team. They are: Andrew Guydash, C.E.T., Tanya Hunter, C.E.T., Larry Verbitsky, R.E.T., and Allan Belous, C.E.T., The Vice Chair position remains open at this time, so if you’d like to know more about that role, please contact Dan. Thank you to these new (and seasoned) volunteers!

It is that time of year again… golf season! The Edmonton ASET/APEGA Annual Charity Golf Tournament sells out quickly every year, so you’ll want to register as soon as possible. All money raised supports scholarships through the Engineering Technology Scholarship Foundation of Alberta (ETSFA) and the APEGA Education Foundation. Tuesday, August 28, 2012 Registration at 7:30 am; shotgun start at 8:30 am The Ranch Golf and Country Club Registration and fee information is available at www.aset.ab.ca/events. Edmonton Chapter Supports Scholarships with ETSFA At this year’s ASET AGM Convention, the Edmonton Chapter presented their now annual donation to the Engineering Technology Scholarship Foundation of Alberta. Funds were raised at the ASET/APEGA Annual Charity Golf Tournament (information on this year’s tournament above). Pictured here are (l-r): Past President Roy Clark, R.E.T., A.Sc.T., Past President Derek Tsang, C.E.T., Past Chapter Chair Chadwick Paddick, C.E.T., Chapter Treasurer Darryl Korpany, R.E.T., Past President Larry Stone, C.E.T., Past President Allan Yeung, R.E.T., P.L.(Eng.), Past President Elizabeth McDonald, P.Tech.(Eng.) and Past President Dave Merralls, R.E.T., P.L.(Eng.). The amount of this donation has gone up each year for the past four years – congratulations to the chapter for an outstanding event!

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ch a pters’ ca lenda r

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l loy dminster

ASET/APEGA/AIA Lethbridge Golf Tournament

Annual Organizational Meeting

This year’s ASET/APEGA/AIA Lethbridge Golf Tournament is being held in the beautiful month of June! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to spend some time in the sun with your ASET, APEGA and AIA colleagues.

The Lloydminster Chapter held its Annual Organizational Meeting on Monday, March 12, 2012 at the Tropical Inn. Chapter finances were discussed and a preview of 2012 events was provided. Plans include the Annual Golf Tournament in June and a variety of technical tours. The chapter executive for 2012-13 is Chair Dale Myggland, C.E.T., Vice Chair Bill Parke, C.E.T., Secretary Gerald Johnson, C.E.T., Treasurer Terry Burton, R.E.T., and public members . Roy Clark, R.E.T., A.Sc.T., Dwayne Hoffus, C.E.T., Gary Ericson, A.Sc.T., Tyler Morrissette, C.E.T., and Adam Budenski, C.E.T.. Thank you for joining the team!

Thursday, June 14, 2012 Registration at 12 Noon; shotgun start at 1 pm Picture Butte Golf Club, Picture Butte, AB Registration and fee information is available at www.aset.ab.ca/events. Student Information Event at Lethbridge College About 40 students came out to a pizza and information event at Lethbridge College, organized by the Lethbridge Chapter. Chapter Chair Greg Brouwer, C.E.T., briefly addressed the students and then introduced ASET Deputy Registrar George Germain, P.Tech.(Eng.). Germain spoke about ASET membership, it’s benefits for students and the new P.Tech.(Eng.) designation. Lethbridge College has three accredited programs – Engineering Design and Drafting Technology, Geomatics Engineering Technology and Civil Engineering Technology – and students in these programs are eligible for C.E.T. status once they graduate and have two years of experience in their field (and write the ASET Professional Practice Exam, of course!).

m e di c i n e h at Annual Organizational Meeting The Medicine Hat Chapter also held its Annual Organizational Meeting on Monday, March 12, 2012 at Ralph’s Texas Bar and Steak House. Chapter finances were discussed, along with a review of 2011’s activities. Events for 2012 were previewed, including the annual Family BBQ and Golf Tournament, the Lethbridge Airshow and ideas for a variety of technical tours. New chapter executives were elected including Chair Barry Way, C.E.T., Vice Chair Doug Simpson, C.Tech. and Treasurer Corry Bohnet, C.E.T. Thank you for your service!

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N e w + R e-cl a ssi f i e d m e m be r s ASET welcomes new members and gladly acknowledges reclassified members. This listing is for January 18, 2012 through April 11, 2012. We apologize for any omissions and have included prior errata here.

RENRICK, ROBB

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Sherwood Park

AQUINO, ISABELLE

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

SCHIER, JAY

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

St Albert

BALJAK, ALEKS

ENGINEERING DESIGN and DRAFTING

Calgary

SCHMIDT, ERIC

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Beaumont

SVENSON, DUANE

INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

WINGENBACH, DEREK

ENGINEERING DESIGN and DRAFTING

Medicine Hat

WINTER, BRENT

GEOMATICS-MAPPING TECHNOLOGY

Red Deer

XU, OSCAR

INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

T e c h n o l og i s t i n T r a i n i n g – T.t.

CLOAREC, CHRISTOPHER CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Airdrie

DE CASTRO, ALLAN

ENGINEERING DESIGN and DRAFTING

Calgary

DE CASTRO, ALLAN

EDDT-STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

DING, YAN

EDDT-CIVIL TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

FRASER, BRADLEY

BIOSCIENCE-ENVIRONMENTAL

Edmonton

GREENWOOD, TREVYN

INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

GUHLE, DEREK

MECHANICAL

Edmonton

HUNT, JENNIFER

PETROLEUM-EARTH RESOURCES TECHNOLOGY Calgary

JMAIFF, WARD

MECHANICAL

C e rt i f i e d E n g i n e e r i n g T e c h n i c i a n – C . E .T.

BERLINIC, AARON

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Riviere Qui Barre

Athabasca

BEZAIRE, CODY

ENGINEERING DESIGN and DRAFTING

Calgary

MAIER, JONATHAN

INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

BINSFELD, JUSTIN

PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

MCAREAVY, LEIGH

ELECTRICAL MACHINERY DESIGN

Calgary

BISHOP, JEFFERY

METALLURGICAL-WELDING ENG. TECHNOLOGY Claresholm

MICHALISHEN, LETICIA

GEOLOGICAL

Edmonton

MURRAY, JESSE

PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Brooks

NGUYEN, THANG

MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Edmonton

NHUNG, SARAH

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

BRIETZKE, DARREN

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

BRISKE, GAGE

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

BUTLER, KIRT

MECHANICAL

Nisku

Calgary

CAMBA, TONY

ELECTRONICS-ELECTRONICS ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Cochrane

CHOI, SOOAN

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

CHRISTIANSON, MARK

INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Fort Saskatchewan

O'NEILL, COREY

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Lloydminster

PERROTT, NATHAN

MECHANICAL

Sherwood Park

SEHTI, DAVINDRANAUTH CHEMICAL-CHEMICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

STAFFORD, MARK

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

CHUNG, CINDY

ELECTRONICS-COMPUTER ENG. TECHNOLOGY Edmonton

STARKMAN, MARINA

ENGINEERING DESIGN and DRAFTING

Edmonton

CLARKE, BRONWYNNE

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

VARNA, CRISTIAN

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

CONNERY, RYAN

WANG, SHAOSHI

MECHANICAL

Calgary

CRAWFORD, MATTHEW

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

DE KLEER, ROBERT

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Spruce Grove

DENISCHUK, KEVIN

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

DHILLON, SIMRANDEEP

MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Edmonton

DIOQUINO, LARRY

INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary Innisfail

WATERS, BRENDAN

INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

WOOD, AMANDA

CIVIL-STRUCTURAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Leduc

c e rt i f i e d t e c h n ic i a n – C .T e c h .

BUENAFE, MICHAEL

MECHANICAL

Calgary

FARRELL, ZACHARY

INDUSTRIAL-INDUSTRIAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

DAVIS, TODD

BUILDING ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

FRASER, CRAIG

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Olds

FRIESEN, BRYAN

ENGINEERING DESIGN and DRAFTING

Lethbridge

FRIESEN, SHEA

CIVIL-CONSTRUCTION

Calgary

GARAND, BRENT

INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary Strathmore

DEMERS, MARK

GEOMATICS

Edmonton

GULKA, BRADLEY

ELECTRONICS-ELECTRONICS ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Holden

HINGADA-MCLAUGHLIN, ELECTRONICS-ELECTRONICS ENG. GRACE TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

INCH, NIGEL

INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

MALONE, SHANE

MECHANICAL

Red Deer

MARTEL, DOUGLAS

MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Mississauga

MELMOTH, DEREK

ENGINEERING DESIGN and DRAFTING

Edmonton

MELVILLE, KYLE

METALLURGICAL-WELDING ENG. TECHNOLOGY Edmonton

MICHAUD, DAMIEN

METALLURGICAL-WELDING ENG. TECHNOLOGY Fort McMurray

PATEL, MEHUL

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

GARDIN, MARISSA

EDDT-STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGY

GHADDAR, ALI

MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Edmonton

GIEBELHAUS, AARON

BUILDING-CONSTRUCTION ENG. TECHNOLOGY Edmonton

GILLILAND, JEREMY

PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton Calgary

GOERTZEN, TRENTON

CHEMICAL-CHEMICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

HAEBERLE, KATHRYN

BUILDING-CONSTRUCTION ENG. TECHNOLOGY Sherwood Park

HAJAR, MOHAMMED

INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

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ELECTRONICS-ELECTRONICS ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Okotoks

HARMS, KYLA

ENGINEERING DESIGN and DRAFTING

Calgary

HOLDEN, PATRICK

ELECTRONICS-ELECTRONICS ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Beaumont

HARDER, MATT

MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Calgary

SHERIFF, RICHARD

CIVIL-MUNICIPAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

SIFERD, BRADLEY

ENGINEERING DESIGN and DRAFTING

Calgary

SILVA, ANDREA

ENGINEERING DESIGN and DRAFTING

Calgary

SLAMA, MARTIN

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Whitehorse

SLYWKA, TREVOR

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Sherwood Park

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Conception Bay South

HUANG, CHUNJUN (JANET)

EDDT-PROCESS PIPING TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

JEFFERY, TYLER

INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

JOHNSON, SCOTT

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Delacour

SNELL, BRETT

ENGINEERING DESIGN and DRAFTING

Airdrie

KAY, CODY

EDDT-PROCESS PIPING TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

STANG, TALLON

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

KEMPE, RONALD

ELECTRICAL-INDUSTRIAL CONTROLS

Hanna

STEEVES, MYLES

ELECTRONICS-TELECOMM. ENG. TECHNOLOGY Meeting Creek

SMITH, GARRY

KHAN, GHAZANFAR

PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

STEWART, LUKE

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Lethbridge

KHAN, MUHAMMAD

ELECTRICAL MACHINERY DESIGN

Edmonton

STOROZHENKO, SHAWN

CIVIL-CONSTRUCTION

Calgary

STOYANOV, KALIN

ELECTRONICS-ELECTRONICS ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

SULLIVAN, STUART

ELECTRONICS-INDUSTRIAL

Edmonton

SUVOROV, ALEXANDER

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

TAYLOR, MATTHEW

INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

KHAN, SUMAAN

GEOMATICS

KHERA, MANVEER

MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Sherwood Park

KIRI, BHASKAR

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

KIRSTEN, PIETER

Edmonton

MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Beaumont

KUDRYK, ANTHONY

BUILDING-CONSTRUCTION ENG. TECHNOLOGY Edmonton

KUNCIO, GLEN

MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Edmonton

LAMONT, CHRISTOPHER CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

LANIAK, GREG

ENGINEERING DESIGN and DRAFTING

Edmonton

LAO-AN, ALBERT

MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Edmonton

LEGROW, CHRISTOPHER ELECTRONICS-AVIONICS ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

THERIAULT, MARC

MECHANICAL

Fredericton

TOKER, GORDON

EDDT-STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

TSANG, ANDREW

MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Ardrossan

VEENSTRA, ADAM

PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY

WARREN, ANDY

ENGINEERING DESIGN and DRAFTING

Eckville Calgary

WARRINGTON, GREG

PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Lloyminster

WESTER, ANDREW

BUILDING-CONSTRUCTION ENG. TECHNOLOGY Edmonton

WITHNELL, PAULA

CHEMICAL-CHEMICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Sherwood Park

YE, XIA

GEOLOGICAL

Edmonton

LENGERT, RONNY

MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Black Diamond

MATHESON, JAY

PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY

MCVICAR, THOMAS

MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Stony Plain

MIAH, POLASH

ARCHITECTURAL

NGUYEN, ANTHONY

BUILDING-CONSTRUCTION ENG. TECHNOLOGY Edmonton

NOBLE, BRADLEY

EDDT-PROCESS PIPING TECHNOLOGY

Lloydminster

NOSEWORTHY, ERIC

PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Grande Prairie

NOTLEY, JEFF

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

OEHRING, GREG

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

OGLESTONE, BOYD

CIVIL-CONSTRUCTION

Calgary

OULIAN, ALIONA

MECHANICAL

PARIKH, RENALI

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

PAYZANT, ADAM

PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY

St. Albert

BRUNNER, FRANK

PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

Airdrie

BUYE, RYAN

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

CAMPBELL, DAVID

MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Calgary

CHANG, JEN-CHIEH

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

PEARMAN, DARREN

ELECTRONICS-INDUSTRIAL

High River

Edmonton

P r o f e ss i o n a l T e c h n o l og i s t – P.T e c h .( E n g .)

Edmonton

ANDREWS, JASON

MECHANICAL-H.V.A.C.

St. Albert

Calgary

BOCK, RUSSELL

MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Calgary

Edmonton

POILE, LEO

Whitehorse

PRATTE, TOBEY

MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Lloydminster

PROCEE, STEPHEN

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

st Alberta

RAMPERSAD, RONNIE

ELECTRONICS-ELECTRONICS ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

RANDT, CHRIS

MECHANICAL-MATERIALS ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Airdrie

REIMER, COLIN

MECHANICAL

Calgary Calgary

RITSEMA, TIMOTHY

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

SAJITH, LEKHA

CHEMICAL-LABORATORY

Fort McMurray

CHEMICAL-CHEMICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Red Deer

EDDT-STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

ELECTRONICS-ELECTRONICS ENG. TECHNOLOGY

SALCEDO, SCHIRLEY

St. Albert

ZITTER, ROBYN

ELECTRONICS-ELECTRONICS ENG. TECHNOLOGY

EDDT-PROCESS PIPING TECHNOLOGY

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

ZIMMERMAN, DOMINICK MECHANICAL-POWER ENG. TECHNOLOGY

ABERLE, PAUL

PHAN, VIET

RICHARDS, COREY

SHAH, PANKAJ

Edmonton

SAMAROO, BARRY

MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Calgary

SAN JOSE, MARTIN

EDDT-PROCESS PIPING TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

SCHINNOUR, STEWART

PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

CHEN, KUANG-YEN MIKE ELECTRONICS-TELECOMM. ENG. TECHNOLOGY Calgary CHUBBS, ADAM

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Iqaluit

DEL ROSARIO, RONIE

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

DUSSEAULT, JOSEPH

MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Okotoks

EARLE, CORY

MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Medicine Hat

ELLIOTT, JAYCEE

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

FEHLER, CHRISTOPHER

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Langdon Calgary

FLUTER, ROGER

ENGINEERING DESIGN and DRAFTING

Surrey

GAGNON, BRAD

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Sherwood Park

GERMAIN, GEORGE

CHEMICAL-CHEMICAL SCIENCE

Edmonton

GIEBLER, JUERGEN

ELECTRONICS-ELECTRONICS ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

GLATT, DANIEL

MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY De Winton

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GLUCKIE, JOSEPH

INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

GROHN, RICHARD

PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Cochrane

HAJREDINI, OMER

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

HODDER, JEREMY

PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Cochrane

HOFER, GORDON

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

JENSON, DEAN

METALLURGICAL-MATERIALS ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

JOHE, MICHAEL

CHEMICAL-CHEMICAL SCIENCE

LE, MATHIO

ENGINEERING DESIGN and DRAFTING

retired

Bates, Dwight

C.E.T.

Ceh, Frank

C.E.T.

Chan, Philip

C.E.T.

Feil, Victor

C.E.T.

Gould, Lloyd

C.E.T.

Hudson, Richard

C.E.T.

Calgary

Komanchuk, John

C.E.T.

Edmonton

Manarin, Allan

C.E.T.

LEE, RAYMOND

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

Marshall, Dennis

C.E.T.

LOCK, WILLIAM

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Sherwood Park

McGrath, Ed

C.E.T.

LYLANDER, SCOTT

MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Calgary

Ogle, Joseph

C.E.T.

INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Prowse, Dee

C.E.T.

Radcliffe, Gary

C.E.T. C.E.T.

MACIBORSKI, TRENT

Sherwood Park

MACKINNON, TREVOR

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

Robertson, John

MALONE, SHAWN

PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

Smith, Richard

C.E.T.

MANIOTAKIS, BILL

ELECTRONICS-TELECOMM. ENG. TECHNOLOGY Calgary

Tosczak, William

C.E.T.

MCCASKILL, GARY

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

Velji, Azim

C.E.T.

MCCUTCHEON, MARK

ELECTRONICS-ELECTRONICS ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

Chapman, Denise

C.Tech.

MCDIARMID, JASON

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

South Slocan

Cronkhite, Robert

C.Tech.

MCNEELY, EVAN

METALLURGICAL-WELDING ENG. TECHNOLOGY Edmonton

Gilmar, Kirk

C.Tech.

MOORE, KEVIN

MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Turner Valley

Hawn, Gregory

C.Tech.

MORLEY, COLIN

ENGINEERING DESIGN and DRAFTING

Edmonton

Johnston, Gary

C.Tech.

NAGTEGAAL, DANIEL

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Richmond

Sims, Brian

C.Tech.

OLDHAM, KEVIN

ENGINEERING DESIGN and DRAFTING

Edmonton

Syslak, David

C.Tech.

PASHKO, JONATHAN

PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Cold Lake

Wnek, John

C.E.T.

INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY

De La Salle, Robert

R.E.T.

PIERCE, GERALD

Lamont

Growcock, Robert

R.E.T.

PLUMMER, WILLIAM

ELECTRONICS-TELECOMM. ENG. TECHNOLOGY Grande Prairie

PUNZALAN, RUZALDY

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

QUESNEL, ROBBY

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary Calgary

ROCHE, JAMES

PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY

ROGOZA, RICHARD

MINERAL-MINERAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Stony Plain

ROSINE, RANDALL

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

i n m e mor i a m

Calgary

SANDERSON, SANDY

MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Calgary

SEITZ, SHAWN

METALLURGICAL-WELDING ENG. TECHNOLOGY Calgary

SMITH, TIMOTHY

MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Red Deer

STRATE, KEVIN

ELECTRONICS-ELECTRONICS ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

STYLES, BRIAN

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Seba Beach Calgary

SUN, JOSEPH

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

SWANSON, MELANIE

ELECTRONICS-TELECOMM. ENG. TECHNOLOGY Edmonton

SYMON, KIMBERLY

GEOLOGICAL

THOMAS, KEITH

MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Calgary

TJORIS, TOD

INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

TOMLINSON, BRADLEY

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Grande Prairie

WADDELL, JEVINS

MINERAL-GROUNDWATER

Cochrane

WALTERS, RYAN

METALLURGICAL-WELDING ENG. TECHNOLOGY Beaumont

WILLOUGHBY, JEFF

MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY High River

YOUNG, BARRY

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

Douglas Adsit, C.E.T. Harvey Hartfelder, R.E.T. David Hiebert, C.E.T. John Hlus, C.E.T. Bruce MacDonald, C.E.T. Harry Smith, C.E.T. Floyd Strand, C.Tech. Wolfgang Wenzel, C.E.T.

ASET expresses sincere condolences to friends and family.

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