Technology Alberta, Nov/Dec 2011, Vol. 28, No. 5 by ASET

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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

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F e at u r e : 10 Technology Tr ansfer

33 New + Reclassified Members

A Technologist’s Trip to Kenya

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Comments I just received and read the September/October issue of Technology Alberta and, as usual, I am impressed with the quality and content of the magazine. Of special interest to me this time is the article on professional recognition. It was interesting to see some young (old) faces and to read their comments. Many, many hours have been dedicated to this “beginning” — as Roy Clark noted. I wish to thank all those who worked so diligently for all of the membership. I add my congratulations to the first recipients of the new ASET P.Tech. (Eng.) designation. A final note: seven pages of names of new and reclassified members in this issue! I can remember when the list was on two pages, AND written in large, 12-point type. We definitely are growing. That is a good thing. — Clyde W. Rigsby, R.C.E.T. Edmonton, AB

Play a Role in Shaping ASET’s Future Nominations Accepted for ASET Council It’s the time of year when the list of nominees is starting to be compiled for the 2012 election of ASET Councillors. ASET is currently accepting nominations from members and the election will take place early in 2012. This year, there are three vacancies for Council and nominations from members are welcome. Role of Council The ASET Governing Council is elected by the membership to act as the governing body of ASET and establishes policies, dues and fees. Council also represents the association’s members in determining and demanding appropriate organizational performance. Council Membership The Executive Committee consists of the President, the immediate Past President, the First Vice President and the Second Vice President. Six Councillors are elected for a two-year term, with three Councillors elected each year. Who can put their name forward? All certified, Life Member or Honourary Life Members in good standing are eligible to run for Council. Nomination Process A nomination for a position on Council may be made in writing by any eligible member (see above) with 25 signatures of support from other eligible members. In addition, each nominee shall provide a bio of approximately 250 words with a digital photo for publication. For more information, please contact: Jennifer McNeil Bertrand Director, Education and Special Projects 780.425.0626 or 1.800.272.5619 jenniferm@aset.ab.ca

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pr esiden t’s message

Progress was Made in 2011 Elizabeth McDonald, C.E.T. The changing of seasons seems to also bring a time to reflect on the events of the past year. Looking back on 2011, I’m pleased to report that we’ve made significant progress in many areas. One of my priorities as President is the qualified practitioner initiative. On this front, we have made progress. We have been meeting with the Minister of Employment and Immigration as well as other representatives from government, industry, and other associations – and our membership – to promote recognition of our members to practise in areas where they are qualified under existing codes and standards. We are encouraged by the feedback received and will keep you posted. Also, during the past year, we were able to meet with many of the candidates for the Progressive Conservative Party of Alberta leadership, including Premier Alison Redford. I found the meeting engaging and was impressed by her understanding of the issues important to our members. Congratulations to Premier Redford! We look forward to working with her and her government to continue this dialogue. Another priority of mine is moving P.Tech. forward and much progress has been made. In August, I had the pleasure of handing certificates to several of our first P.Tech.s. The energy in the room was palpable. I was impressed with the scope of disciplines represented by the P.Tech.s as well as their motivation. This designation is a big step forward for our profession and will increase opportunity and recognition for all members.

From an administrative standpoint, ASET is on solid footing. In May, Council held a strategic planning retreat to assess our position and to plan a strategy to move our association forward in keeping with the priorities expressed by our members. At our September Council meeting, a plan was approved. To help operationalize some of the initiatives from the ambitious five-year strategic plan, senior staff conceptualized what steps we may need to take over the next few years. After much consideration at their October meeting, Council decided that an increase in dues is necessary if we are to continue to move the association forward and to deliver on items which we believe are in the best interests of our members. Over the past few months, I have had the privilege of meeting with members at ASET Open Houses across the province. These events continue to be well-received. For me, it’s an important way to reach members and to hear about your concerns. Last year, we introduced a new member induction segment as part of the Open Houses, which we are continuing. Meeting new members and having the opportunity to present them with their certificate is an honour and brings back memories of the time when I joined the association. I was unable to personally attend some of the Open Houses, due to work commitments, and my Council colleagues were able to stand in for me. Thank you to Norman Kyle, R.E.T., P.L.(Eng.), First Vice President, Kevin Harrison, P.Tech.(Eng.), P.L.(Eng.), Second Vice President., and Jodi Arrowsmith, C.E.T., B.Tech.

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This is also the time of year to submit a nomination to run for ASET Council or to apply for an ASET Award. If you have an interest to serve your professional association on Council, more information is available on the opposite page or by contacting the ASET office. If you know of a colleague who has made outstanding contributions to the profession, or an employer that is worthy of recognition, I strongly encourage you to consider nominating them for an ASET award. More information on this can be found on page 14 or on the ASET website. It’s gratifying to be able to look back over the past 12 months and note progress made on these important initiatives. Looking ahead, there is much more work to be done. I look forward to continuing to work on your behalf in 2012. Best wishes to you and your family during the holiday season and for the new year. T

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ASET Strategic Plan Invents the Future Barry Cavanaugh

If the last few years for ASET were described as a time to celebrate successes, with the full achievement of self-regulating profession status, 2012 can be anticipated as a year of transition, in which time the association has considered and defined its goals for the next several years, and the strategies by which we plan to achieve them. One of the priorities for the past year was strategic planning. It’s a common practice among associations to conduct sessions every few years to assess where the association is positioned relative to the market, and especially to identify areas of challenge. It’s a time to anticipate changes for the association and profession, and determine how best to adapt to them, to position the profession well. Following a comprehensive member survey, in which many of you took part and which provided us with solid information about member needs and the practice environment going forward, Council met with a consultant at a retreat in May. Over two intensive days, they assessed the landscape to prepare a strategy that will guide ASET through the next five years and to shape the organization for the years beyond. To quote Alan Kay, “The best way to predict the future is to invent it.” In the weeks after that session, a Council committee gathered discussion notes and the consultant’s report to compile a draft strategic plan which was presented to and approved by Council at the September meeting. The plan identifies seven strategic priorities, including: • Growing an increasingly engaged and professional membership. • Strengthening relationships with

government and other professional bodies and establishing formal authority in regulations, codes and standards. • Strengthening recognition by employers, other professionals, and the public as preferred technical solution providers. • Delivering continuing education and professional development opportunities that enhance members’ ongoing adaptability, leadership, and professional competencies. • Promoting self-regulation, its benefits, and its responsibilities. • Working with government, professional associations, and other stakeholders to advance issues of mutual interest. • Remaining innovative and adopting best practices in governance and operations. With the approval of Council, the ASET staff is now working on operational and working plans to achieve these strategic priorities. These have been approved by Council, putting the strategic plan into practice over a three-year period. Council has also assessed what budget requirements will be for 2012, in order to get started on the plans. New initiatives can be costly, but the membership has spoken clearly, in our survey, about its needs – Council believes some progress can be made on these needs at a reasonable cost, and the plan will proceed in 2012 (read more on this in the Your Council at Work article on page 24). It is a turning point for ASET – representing a time when we are maturing as a major professional association and taking our place. ASET has, in these past few years, built a solid foundation from which we will move forward. Over the past year, the Association made significant progress on several initiatives. On the administrative side alone, with its new da-

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tabase, ASET has been able to update registration processes and aim to be even more responsive to inquiries and interactive with members. With the addition of a Director of Corporate and Government Relations, ASET is able to strengthen its relationship with government and employers, especially in the area of ASET members as qualified practitioners. The past year was historic, with the first Professional Technologists (Engineering) receiving their certificates in August. The Joint Board continues to meet to assess applications on a monthly basis, and it appears that the new designation, with its rights to the fully independent practice of engineering, is in high demand among members. On the national front, Technology Professionals Canada (TPC) was launched officially at the ASET AGM in Calgary in April by the Presidents and CEOs from the four member provinces, Alberta, Ontario, British Columbia and Saskatchewan. Substantial progress is also being made with Technology Accreditations Canada (TAC), as we await the Canadian Standards Association’s report to us on best practices in accreditation and on what needs to be done to improve technical education accreditation in Canada. We’ll keep you informed as these organizations evolve. Concluding a year such as this gives cause for optimism for the future and the strength of this vibrant, capable profession and the capable, committed staff and Council team. On behalf of all the ASET staff, and my family and I, I wish you a holy season filled with understanding, generosity and peace. May 2012 be your best year yet!. T

technology transfer ASET member Bruce Cormier, R.E.T., volunteers in Kenya as told to Judith Chrystal

ASET member Bruce Cormier, R.E.T., travelled with his wife and a group of other volunteers to Kenya this past summer. One of the goals of the group was to install a school playground to serve over 600 students. Here is Cormier’s inspiring story.

I heard about the Kenya Learning Experience through our church, Bethel Lutheran in Sherwood Park. Bethel had conducted previous trips to Kenya, and started the request for volunteers in the summer of 2010. My wife Gayle was really the inspiration for us to go. When she heard of the volunteer request, she wanted to be part, to which I replied: “Let’s go!” Our large objectives were to take place at Point of Grace Academy, located on the shore of Lake Victoria near the village of Ogal Beach. The women were going to work on a Vacation Bible School and the men were going to install the playground on the future school site. We had donations of food, clothing, books and computers to delivery to other locations in Kenya as well. The planning began in the fall of 2010, beginning with stocking and shipping a sea container with supplies. The first thing that went inside was the playground material. Another group, called the Emmanuel Foundation, rescues decommissioned playgrounds and installs them in developing countries. Bethel and Emmanuel agreed to work together to install the playground, supervised by an Emmanuel representative. A number of other aid groups were involved in giving donations for the sea container, packing it and getting the shipping logistics organized. The container left Edmonton in March 2011 and arrived on site in Kenya early July 2011. The shipping was an entire story all to itself! While all this was happening, our Kenya team met bimonthly throughout the year working out our overall plan. Our group leader, Pastor Marvin Ziprick, was the organizer for the trip. Marv had made several trips to Africa, and his experience was the reason everything went so well. He worked closely with the Kenyan contacts, primarily Pastor Dennis Meeker and his wife Lorna. Both Dennis and Lorna organized transportation and accommodation for us. We could never have done it without them.

Our team was composed of 15 people, one from Emmanuel and the others from Bethel. The Bethel team was evenly matched with four married couples and four single men and women. Kenya is a developing country with a small resource-based economy. It is poor by Canadian standards, but Kenya is a relatively better off country compared to its African neighbours. Living conditions are hard, especially in rural areas. While urbanized areas like Nairobi and Kisumu offer a better standard of living, the gap between rich and poor is wide. A middle class as we know it does not largely exist. Kenya was a British colony until independence in 1960. Almost everyone speaks English so communication was never a problem. We were in Kenya for only 17 days, from August 2 until August 19, 2011. We spent 10 days at Point of Grace for the playground and the Vacation Bible School, and four days on safari at two parks, Maasai Mara and Nakuru. In between were travel days. While we were working on site at Point of Grace, we stayed at a guest house in the nearby city of Kisumu. Each day we would get to Point of Grace at about 8:00 am, work until about 5:00 pm, and return to Kisumu for the evening. After washing up and supper, we would hold a devotional meeting to review our day, and prayerfully prepare for the next. On Sundays, we went to one of the local Lutheran churches, with one service being conducted in Swahili! The singing needed no translation! After we completed our tasks at Point of Grace, we went on safari to see the wild side of Africa. We had some great adventures searching for the animals of Kenya, and appreciating a beautiful part of the world that is still wild.

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Bruce Cormier, R.E.T., welds the ladder for the playground built at Point of Grace Academy, Kenya.

We had a few challenges while in Kenya. We had to consume bottled water because none of the tap water was safe for us to drink. Consequently, we used a lot of bottled water and left a lot of empty plastic bottles. I was quite happy to drink water out of a water tap once we got home! Food overall was reasonably safe to consume, although we had to be wary of any green leaf salad, and fresh vegetables. While Kisumu had large department stores and specialty shops, the goods available were not of the same quality as in Canada. We could get most things that we needed, but the prices were similar to home. Fuel, for example, would be about $1.10 per litre, diesel or gasoline. Quite expensive with the average Kenyan wage at about $5.00 per day!

One of the welders at Appropriate Technology Project (APT) is assembling a window security rack for a new supermarket in Kisumu, Kenya.

One great example of the difference between Canada and Kenya was building the playground. In Canada, we would have had machinery to dig post holes, spread dirt, and lift the playground fixtures, along with an endless supply of power-driven tools. In Kenya, everything was manually done, all in the equatorial sun with the air temperature at 35 째C each day. Everyone who went found something that challenged and motivated them to travel to Kenya. Our evening devotional meetings helped everyone come to terms with their feelings and find the strength to go back to face another day.

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Kenya is a microcosm of Africa. It has a wonderful people, beautiful landscape and remains mostly wild and pristine, although mixed in with poverty, disease and a tenuous political and economic climate. Kenya is facing a showdown with Somali militants and refugees along its eastern border, and internally faces an election in early 2012. The last election outcome in 2008 was marked with violence, which Kenya has not fully recovered from.

Appreciative children tackle their new playground equipment.

Above all, the best moments of our trip were the interactions with the Kenyan people. We learned to take the time to talk and listen to them. They really value the small talk that builds relationships, and in Kenya no one is that busy to miss out. The Kenyans were impressed with our ability to work with them in their conditions. One really interesting experience for us was when we bought welding equipment “the Kenyan way”. We visited a training facility in Kisumu called Appropriate Technology Projects, a combination of school and welding facility started about 1992 by a Lutheran mission from Finland. They were in need of new basic welding equipment. This was not something we planned for in Canada. Had we known, we would have brought everything from Canada, with little to no local contribution. Instead we had to resolve it “the Kenyan way”. We had to travel on the local bus service, visit several electrical supply stores in Kisumu, do a bit of price negotiation along the way, and make our way back to Appropriate Technology Projects. In the end, we donated the cost of the parts, and really got a taste of Kenyan life. We had very brief visits to two barding schools and orphanages, Suswa and Neema. In both places we donated food, clothing, computers and cash. In both places the children did recitals and sang for us. The children had a way of singing that would go right through your heart. It was amazing to see and hear! Another great moment was when the playground was turned over to the children at Point of Grace. The playground was completed as the Vacation Bible School finished. The playground received the dedication and blessing. Then the 600 children who patiently waited took over their new playground.

Middle: A less than ideal welding cable and improvised ground clamp in active use at Appropiate Technology Project (ATP) welding fabrication shop. Bottom: One of the welding machines at Appropiate Technology Project (ATP).

We would go back for another trip like it; this was a real personal growth experience, and I would encourage others to look into it. While this trip was organized through a Lutheran church, ASET members could look at their own church, synod or parish district for such opportunities. Service organizations like the Rotarians also have mission projects open looking for volunteers. It would be important to be a member of such an organization and be involved as much a possible in the trip planning process. T

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The group of Canadian volunteers proudly display the efforts of their work.

About Bruce I graduated from the Materials Engineering Technology program at NAIT in 1981, and started with Nova Gas Transmission at the Spruce Grove Welding Fabrication Shop. My role at Spruce Grove was quality control, responsible to document the welding assemblies with â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;as-builtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; drawings, co-ordinating NDE and ensuring the welder qualifications were current. I became a member of ASET in 1982, achieved my C.E.T. in 1984 and R.E.T. in 1987. I became a CSA W178.2 Level III Certified Welding Inspector in 1997. In 2004, I became a Welding Examiner for GRB Enterprises Ltd, responsible for welder qualifications according to ASME and CSA Code criteria, and developing welding procedures. I joined the ASET Joint Registration Board in 2001 and remained with the JRB until disbandment in 2010. Presently, I am on the ASET Panel of Examiners responsible for the welding and metallurgical files. I am also the Canadian Welding Association Edmonton Chapter Chair.

Bruce Cormier (L) and Elias ( R) prepare a ladder rung for welding at Point of Grace school site, Ogal Beach Kenya August 9,2011. The school site is located near Lake Victoria just west of Kisumu. Bruce was part of the Bethel Lutheran Church team from Sherwood Park, AB who installed a playground and hosted a Vacation Bible School for Point of Grace. Elias is a Maasai who also looked after site security.

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ASET Technical Excellence Awards

Excellence in Technical Instruction

This award is presented annually to an organization for its support of the technician/ technologist community in Alberta as well as its overall achievements. Judging criteria include support for ASET certification/membership plus professional development and volunteerism, promotion and utilization of technology professionals within the organization, community involvement, safety, innovation, profitability, growth, etc. Private and public organizations are eligible. Nominations should be accompanied by corroborating and supporting documents such as annual reports, newspaper and magazine articles, testimonials from community leaders, clients, employees, etc.

These unique awards recognize individuals or organizations for their consistently outstanding work. Qualities to be considered include: high levels of technical knowledge, important contributions to processes, consistent professional attitude, significant contributions to technical works, innovative technical solutions, assistance provided to others, leadership, etc. Nominations should include support materials and/or documentation for review. These awards are open to members and non-members, as well as companies or organizations of all sizes. A maximum of six awards may be given in any year.

This award is presented annually to an outstanding instructor (active or retired) in an accredited technology program. A recipient of the Excellence in Technical Instruction Award will exemplify technical ability, leadership, professionalism, and creativity, making a significant contribution to the study of technology at his or her institution. Nominators must be members of ASET (T.T. or higher) and provide supporting documentation for review by the Awards Committee.

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Last year’s award winners, l-r: Technologist of the Year Chris Delawski, C.E.T.; Technical Employer of the Year Aquatera Utilities Inc. representative Jeff Johnson, R.E.T.; and, Excellence in Technical Instruction recipient Roy Narten, P.Eng. of NAIT

Nomination deadline is December 31, 2011 To nominate, simply e-mail Lynnell Prediger at lynnellp@aset.ab.ca with your ideas or download one of our nomination forms from www.aset.ab.ca and fax it back to us at 780.424.5053. Nomination deadline for these awards is December 31, 2011. The ASET Awards Committee will review nominations and make the award decisions in February, 2012.

Reap the rewards of nominating! The ASET Awards Committee offers gift incentives to the nominators of the winners of ASET’s awards. All nominators are thanked with an ASET specialty promotional item. In addition, the successful nominators for the prestigious Technician/Technologist of the Year, the Excellence in Technical Instruction, the Technical Employer of the Year and Technical Excellence awards will receive two complimentary tickets to the Awards ceremony and be acknowledged as the successful nominators.

Last Year’s Technologist of the Year Recipient “The award has helped me realize that hard work, persistence, and focused career ethic can pay off in the end as a life time milestone.” “I received positive recognition as ASET’s 2011 Technologist of the Year. My coworkers got me a big cake and had a meet-and-greet with everyone at work, where speeches were given back and forth. It was a really nice recognition point in my career.” “I have also enjoyed the award in my personal life via friends and family where this really feels like the bigger accomplishment. It makes me feel proud of what I’ve done. Having this award on my resume is great and I have even had l some random people notice me on the magazine cover and approach me. That was cool!” — Chris Delawski, C.E.T. 2011 Technologist of the Year

Get your nominations in by December 31, 2011!

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CPD

Continuing Professional Development

Now is the Time to Complete your Mandatory CPD The CPD program is mandatory under the EGGP Act and Regulations. All regulated ASET members are required to participate in the ASET Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program each year to maintain their designation. The regulated members are: Certified Technician, C. Tech. Certified Engineering Technologist, C.E.T. Registered Engineering Technologist, R.E.T. Professional Technologist (Engineering), P. Tech. (Eng) Members with a status of Student, Technologist in Training (T.T.), Associate (Technician/Technologist) and Retired members are exempt from fulfilling the CPD requirements. ASET has provided an easy, user friendly web-based application with extensive information to assist members in complying with the CPD requirement (complete and declare 1 activity from 2 of the 4 CPD categories).

Login into www.aset.ab.ca to complete your CPD. Regulated members of ASET have spent considerable time and effort to obtain their designation. Failure to comply with the CPD requirements may result in a review of the memberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s practice. If you have any further questions or concerns please contact Linda Moore Coordinator, Competency Programs at lindam@aset.ab.ca.

If you are unsure if the activities you are currently doing will qualify for CPD, the following tools can assist you: CPD Member Handbook

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CPD Video

Powerpoint Presentation

Articles

Group Benefits ASET members are recognized as an attractive, professional target audience for many group benefits providers. For that reason, the plans available to members cover a broad range of services and are constantly evolving to suit the wants and needs of our membership. All members, including students, have access to the plans. For more detailed information, visit www.aset.ab.ca, log in to the Members’ Area, and check under Group Benefits. Insurance Products

Home and Auto Insurance

Group Insurance

Professional Liability Insurance

When it comes to home and auto insurance, TD Insurance Meloche Monnex makes your life easier!

Unigroup Inc. is an Alberta-based Insurance Broker and Consultant specializing in providing programs for associations such as ASET.

Alternative Risk Services (AR Services) has worked with ASET to put together a low-cost universal professional liability insurance program for ASET members.

Thanks to its agreement with the Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta, you have access to a wide-range of special privileges including exceptional service and high quality products. Your special status as a member entitles you to preferred group rates and a number of unique benefits. For more information, call (toll-free) 1.866.258.3036.

Programs for ASET members include: • Group Life Insurance (Western Life) • Optional Group Life (Western Life) • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (Western Life) • Critical Illness Insurance (Western Life) • Travel Insurance (Travel Underwriters) • Health Care Spending Account (Custom Care) For more information, contact: Southern Alberta Gary Brown, C.L.U. President, Unigroup Inc. 403.297.0250 jgbrown@unigroup.ca Northern Alberta Scott Kwasnecha 780.986.7412 or 1.888.988.7671 scottk@financialservicesgroup.net

For more information, contact: Ryan Durrell Alternative Risk Services T. 416.408.5325 F. 416.408.3721 rdurrell@ar-services.ca

Commercial Liability Insurance Unigroup Western Insurance, a division of Unigroup, is pleased to offer a Commercial General Liability Program (CGL) to ASET members. A CGL Policy covers you for acts of negligence relating to your business. For more information, contact: Bill Grieve Unigroup Western Insurance Brokers Inc T. 1.780.499.1016 F. 1.780.732.3688 bgrieve@unigroupwestern.com .

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group benefits

Kingsway Wireless Services and Products We are pleased to announce Worldlynx Wireless as your new Bell Mobility Dealer In August 2011, Keep in Touch Communications, was purchased by WorldLynx Wireless the largest independent distributor of Bell Wireless products In Canada. Despite this change, ASET’s account managers remain the same, and are very pleased to continue supporting all of your wireless needs.

Clothing

Printing Needs

Imagewear by MarksWorkWearhouse offers a discount of 10% on most regularly priced goods to ASET members.

Minuteman Press Kingsway is proud to offer discounts to ASET members for a wide variety of printing needs, from business cards and letterhead to large banners and more.

Show the unique MarksWorkWearhouse/ASET identification card at any of its 350 stores across Canada to receive 10% savings on selected items. Contact ASET to receive your discount card, or look for it in your membership/renewal package.

Restaurant

For more information, contact: Eric Escribano eescribano@worldlynxwireless.com 1.866.375.3111 Credit Card

Car Rental ASET Members can access special corporate rates when renting vehicles at National Car Rental and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Hotels ASET negotiates corporate rates with various hotels around the province. A complete list can be found on the ASET web site.

For more information, please contact Cam at 780.428.5996 and mention your ASET membership.

MBNA Canada Bank and ASET are partnered in a unique program that provides ASET members with a premium credit card program while also allowing members to demonstrate pride in the profession. In addition, with each use of the credit card you will be supporting the future of the technology professions as royalties are paid into the Engineering Technology Scholarship Foundation of Alberta. For more information: www.applyonlinenow.com/ canada/aaipcecb/

Rasoi India Restaurant in Edmonton is pleased to offer ASET members and their families a 20% discount on menu order food and a 10% discount on the lunch and dinner buffet (dine-in only). Just mention your association with ASET and please show your business card or ASET membership card to take advantage of this deal. #9, 9261–34 Avenue, Edmonton 780.438.7276

Footwear and Clothing Red Wing Shoes stores carry a wide variety of safety boots, hiking, sports, casual and dress shoes in men’s and women’s styles. A 10% discount off regular priced footwear and 20% off Carhartt clothing is offered to ASET members at Red Wing. Just show your ASET membership card at any Red Wing Shoes outlet to receive the discount.

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ASET News

ASET participates in numerous outreach events throughout the year and relies heavily on member volunteers to provide enthusiasm and expertise. Thanks to all of our volunteers for giving your time at the following events!

SAIT Instrumentation Orientation ASET volunteer Glenn Watt, R.E.T., staffed an ASET table and spoke with students about membership as part of the SAIT Instrumentation Orientation treasure hunt event September 1.

WET Professional Night at SAIT ASET, American Society for Metals (ASM), Canadian Welding Association (CWA) and the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) jointly offer an industry night to SAIT Welding Engineering Technology students where the students ask questions about what they can expect when they move into industry. There were approximately 30 students in attendance and six industry professionals, including two ASET volunteers, at the October 12 event.

Oil Sands Trade Show

Centre High Career Directions

ASET renewed awareness of the association in Fort McMurray at the Oil Sands Trade Show September 13-14.

Enthusiastic ASET volunteer Barry Mihychuk, C.E.T., gave a presentation to students about careers in science and engineering technology, while other volunteers staffed a table at the Centre High Career Directions event September 28.

National Science and Technology Week To promote technology, ASET participated in National Science and Technology Week from October 14â&#x20AC;&#x201C;23. Efforts included placing an insert in the Edmonton Journal and Calgary Herald, as well as a web campaign.

NAIT Open House ASET volunteer Heather Lindsay, T.T., speaks with a high school student and parent about careers in science and engineering technology at the NAIT Open House October 15.

Fort Saskatchewan High School Career Fair Wayne Young, Associate Technologist, at left, and Keith Garner, C.Tech., entice students to consider careers in science and engineering technology at the Fort Saskatchewan Career Fair October 19.

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Alberta Teachers’ Math Council Conference Jeremie Allard, C.E.T., talks with a math teacher at the ASET booth during the Math Council Conference October 21. ASET also connected with math teachers to present a very successful career presentation entitled, “Why Do I Need to Learn Math? Using Real-World Examples to Motivate Kids.” Special thanks to Timothy Dillman, C.Tech., Ed Medynski, R.E.T., Barry Mihychuk, C.E.T., and Shane Nickolson, R.E.T., for “doing their homework” and sharing how they use math in their jobs.

Hunting Hills High School Career Fair ASET and APEGGA were represented at the Hunting Hills High School Career Fair in Red Deer Oct 26. Standing, l-r: Bill Hehn, R.E.T., P.L.(Eng.); Terry Januszewski, C.E.T.; Bob Schulz, C.E.T.; and Bob Watson, P.Eng. Sitting, l-r: Dave Moller, R.E.T.; Arun Mishra, P.Eng.; and, Bruce Thorne, P.Eng. Moller also gave a career presention to groups of students.

Past Presidents’ Dinner Past Presidents of ASET gathered for their annual dinner October 20 to discuss issues and catch up with each other. Pictured, l-r back row are: Roy Clark, R.E.T.; Allen Caskey, R.E.T.; Allan Yeung, R.E.T., P.L.(Eng.); Kay Henke, R.E.T.; Scott Turner, R.E.T.; l-r front row: Gordon Purvis, R.E.T.; Derek Tsang, C.E.T.; Charles Hare, R.E.T.; Len Anderson, R.E.T.

Alberta Teachers’ Science Council Conference

ASET Sponsors Human Resources Institute of Alberta HR Boot Camp

ASET attended the Alberta Teachers’ Science Council Conference to promote technology careers to teachers and demonstrate the new ASET career microsite. Pictured is Russ Medvedev, ASET Director of Communications, with Chris Sudyk of the Science Council organizing committee at the conference October 21.

ASET was a proud sponsor of the Human Resources Institute of Alberta HR Boot Camp Oct 27. We are seeking to build and strengthen relationships with human resource professionals to promote the value of ASET designations.

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2011 United Engineering Challenge Day of Caring A group of more than 80 volunteers, including ASET members, contributed their time and talents on September 16 and September 30 to participate at YWCAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Camp YoWoChAs. The group completed a compost and recycle centre build, a retreat cabin repaint, and window and insulation installation in four camper cabins. Materials, products, supplies and safety equipment were provided by participating employers, including: Associated Engineering Alberta, AECOM, AMEC Earth & Environmental, Bantrel, C-Fer Technologies, CoSyn Technologies, Dialog, EBA Engineering Consultants Ltd., ISL Engineering & Land Services, Magna IV Engineering, Morrison Hershfield Limited, SNC-LAVALIN Ltd., Stantec, Williams Engineering, and WorleyParsonsCanada Edmonton.

John Starko, at left, and Melvin Lacebal, C.Tech., get to work during the 2011 United Way Engineering Challenge Day of Caring.

Volunteers Needed for First Lego

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The annual First Lego League Alberta Championship is taking place at NAIT on Saturday, January 21, 2012. All new judges must attend a two-hour training session held in January 2012. Judges must also be available for a minimum of two hours on the Friday evening before event day to help with set up and quality assurance. Finally, on event day judges will be kept busy meeting with teams, asking questions, assessing. If you are interested in volunteering, please e-mail judge@ fllab.info. The official website has full event details: www.fllalberta.org.

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ASET Engages Technology Program Instructors This year, ASET promoted its partnership with SAIT and NAIT educators by hosting appreciation dinners with instructors from both institutes. The evenings were organized to thank instructors for their support of ASET and provided an opportunity to discuss current issues such as: ways to keep instructors apprised of ASET and new developments; ways

that ASET may be able to assist instructors, as well as ways that instructors can partner with ASET; benefits of free student membership for students; and, new developments in accreditation, including updates on Technology Professionals Canada (TPC) and Technology Accreditations Canada (TAC).

ASET President Elizabeth McDonald, C.E.T., addresses SAIT instructors at a meeting in Calgary November 2.

ASET Registrar Perry Nelson, R.E.T., P.L. (Eng.), MBA, answers questions at an October 17 meeting with NAIT instructors.

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Your Council at Work S trate g i c P l a n n i n g Following a strategic planning retreat in May 2011, ASET Council developed a new five-year strategic plan for the organization. The revised vision, mission, and strategic priorities are as follows:

Vision

Continuing Education

ASET is recognized and respected as the innovative selfregulating professional body defining the latest scope and standards of practice for a dynamic and engaged community of technology professionals.

Delivery of professional development opportunities is a strategic priority for ASET. In 2010, the ASET Council approved implementation of a new Leadership Academy with courses designed to assist ASET members to develop governance and leadership skills. The first course, Governance Essentials: Volunteering on Boards and Committees, was held in Calgary and Edmonton in November 2011. The course will be held again in 2012, as well as a new Leadership Academy course currently in development.

Mission ASET benefits the public and the profession by being the premier regulator, service provider, and promoter of safe, high quality professional technology practice.

Strategic Priorities The following priorities have been identified as critical to the success of ASET’s vision: • ASET is committed to growing a proud, engaged, and professional membership. • ASET technology professionals are respected by government and other professional bodies and have formal authority in regulations, codes, and standards. • ASET technology professionals are recognized and trusted by employers, other professionals, and the public as preferred technical solution providers. • ASET delivers professional development opportunities that enhance members’ ongoing adaptability, leadership, and professional competencies. • ASET technology professionals show a full appreciation for self-regulation, its benefits, and their personal responsibilities. • ASET works with government, professional organizations, and other stakeholders to advance issues of mutual interest. • ASET is innovative and adopts best practices in governance and operations. In order to put the new strategic plan into action, a number of initiatives were approved or enhanced, including comprehensive marketing, advocacy, and employer relations strategies to improve recognition of ASET members by government, industry, and the public, and a long-term plan to develop a continuing education department for the delivery of unique professional development opportunities for ASET members. As a result of these developments, ASET Council approved an increase to C.E.T. annual dues for 2012.

Building on the small business seminars already delivered by ASET, Council has also approved development of a series of essentials skills seminars on key topics of relevance to technology professionals, such as project management, customer relations, and communications. The small business seminar will be held again in 2012, and two new essential skills seminars are in development. Participation in these and other ASET continuing education offerings will assist members to fulfil their annual Continuing Professional Development requirement.

Fair Practices The ASET Fairness Committee was established in 2010 to conduct a review of the fairness of ASET’s registration practices. The Committee’s final report was presented to the Council in September this year, with recommendations for improvements to registration processes related to communication with applicants; support for applicants with special needs, such as visual impairment; application process timelines; and database updates. The Council approved continuation of the Fairness Committee in an advisory capacity for the purpose of reviewing implementation of the recommendations. The Committee will also report on the fairness review in the 2011 Annual Report.

If you have questions or comments about your Council’s activities, please contact Jennifer McNeil Bertrand, Director, Education and Special Projects at 780.425.0626 or jenniferm@aset.ab.ca.

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pa s t p r e s i d e n t u p d at e

What were some of the challenges or issues facing ASET when you were President during 1987-89?

pa s t p r e s i d e n t u p d a t e

Charles Hare, r.e.t. ASET President 1987–1989 1987 Mission Statement To promote and maintain the recognition of ASET members by fostering their ethical and proficient practice for the benefit of society. ASET Goals 1987 1987, members of the ASET Planning Committee outlined a mission statement and six goals for the organization. These were contained in a document entitled, “Strategic Planning for the 80s”. Goal No.1: Promote awareness of ASET by its various publics Goal No. 2: Increase membership and its involvement in ASET Goal No. 3: Provide an increasing range of membership services Goal No. 4: Advance ASET as a Society of Engineering Technologists Goal No. 5: Promote professional development of ASET members Goal No. 6: Achieve national transferability for certified ASET members

ASET Past Presidents Carter, Ernest (1963–1964) Thorogood, Donald † (1964–1965) Duke, W.G. † (1965–1966) Monson, V.R. † (1966–1967) Purvis, Gordon (1967–1968) Curwen, William (1968–1969) Tufts, Dale † (1969–1970) Hinchliffe, R.A. † (1970–1971) Farquharson, Davis (1971–1972) Edwards, F.W. † (1972–1973) Sterling, James † (1973–1974) Brown, Roy † (1974–1975) Frost, H.C. † (1975–1976) Roberts, William (1976–1977) Kearns, Robert (1977–1978) Stirling, D.B. † (1978–1979) Anderson, Leonard (1979–1980) Caskey, Allen (1980–1982) Schulte, Frank (1982–1983) Mayer, William (1983–1984)

Atwood, Thomas (1984–1985) Appel, Leonard (1985–1986) Monson, Glenn † (1986–1987) Hare, Charles (1987–1989) Henke, Kay (1989–1990) Kunz, John (1990–1992) Tkaczyk, Alice (1992–1994) Ethier, Daniel (1994–1995) Sheen, Michael (1995–1996) Horne, Glen (1996–1998) Sterner, Lois (1998–2000) Paulson, Ronald (2000–2001) Doherty, Randy (2001–2003) Yeung, Allan (2003–2004) Turner, Scott (2004–2006) Tsang, Derek (2006–2007) Stone, Larry (2007–2008) Clark, Roy (2008–2009) Harrison, Kevin (2009–2010) Merralls, Dave (2010–2011)

† deceased

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Certainly one of our biggest challenges during my presidency was dealing with APPEGA with our issues related to definition of practice. We needed to define the role of ASET members as members of the engineering team. Another issue was our contribution to the Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists and whether we were getting our money’s worth out of our membership. During my two terms as President, what I consider my major accomplishments were the hiring of Jay Fisher, as a PR/Communications Director, and Don Byers as our Registrar. Both these individuals were long-term employees of ASET and they both helped move our organization into the forefront.

Do some of the challenges above still remain for ASET/have you seen some resolution or progress? Resolution of the issue related to definition of practice is well underway and we are now a part of the new national organization, Technology Professionals Canada.

What has been your career path? I graduated as a mechanical/industrial engineering technologist and have pretty much stayed the path throughout my career. I have worked in many capacities within many multinational corporations, all primarily to do with manufacturing. I have worked and traveled all over the world and found my career very rewarding. During this time period I was directly involved in five greenfield startups of new manufacturing facilities in Canada, USA, China, Saudi Arabia and Europe.

Do you have any advice or comments for ASET members? Being part of a professional organization has kept me in contact with many other professionals and the credentials have certainly help me secure rewarding and meaningful employment.

Why Should Members Consider Volunteering for ASET Council? “Without exception, the Presidents of ASET have stated that the experience gained has enhanced their careers and opened the door to many opportunities that would otherwise have remained closed. Shouldn’t you be thinking along these lines? We need the best individuals on Council to maintain our leadership role…” — Charles Hare, ASET President 1987–89, quote from Technology Alberta Vol. 5, No. 1 Spring 1988.

What the ASET Ring Means to Me... ASE T R ing Draw Winners ASET is a professional organization second to none. Being a technologist and belonging to a world class organization such as ASET highlights my goals, my achievements and my professional status. By wearing the ring, I take pride in what I have accomplished in my career as well as letting others know of my professional association with ASET. Kerry Bernas, P.Tech.

Congratulations to our “What the ASET Ring Means to Me” draw winners and many thanks to everyone who submitted an entry. We had so many entries, we decided to award three rings instead of just one! It is clear that ASET members value their certification and are proud of their membership in their professional organization. We will be sharing entrants’ comments in future issues of the magazine, on the website and in other ASET publications.

— Kerry Bernas, P.Tech. I think it is a good idea as it gives us distinction. The design is good. I will probably buy one even though I don’t wear any rings or jewelry.

New ASET Technology Ring Available! As we approach our 50th anniversary, the new ring serves as a symbol of pride in our members, in our association, and in the profession. Worn on the smallest finger of the working hand, the technology ring is a symbol of professionalism. It is the exclusive domain of Alberta’s certified technicians and technologists. To order, please fill out the technology ring order form at www.aset.ab.ca or contact Jackie Sousa, Registration Facilitator, at jackies@aset.ab.ca.

— Chris Makepeace, C.E.T. The ASET ring is a symbol of recognition and seal of excellence and confidence to do my engineering work. I am proud to wear it for the rest of my life as an ASET member. Thank you. — Honesto Sarinas, C.E.T.

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ASET AGM Convention March 23-24, 2012 Sutton Place Hotel, Edmonton, Alberta

Mark your calendar now for the 2012 ASET AGM Convention, featuring: ASET AWARDS GALA Friday, March 23, 2011 at 6 PM Recognizing Excellence in Technology

VENUE All events will take place at:

Join in the celebration as we recognize the best in the technical community. Awards will be presented for Excellence in Technical Instruction, Technical Excellence, Technical Employer of the Year and Technologist/ Technician of the Year. Newly-certified members will be presented with their certificates in a special induction ceremony. CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) SESSIONS Friday, March 23, 2011 at 1 PM and 2:30 PM Topics to be determined. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Saturday, March 24, 2011 at 10 AM

10235 101 St, Edmonton, Alberta For reservations, call 1.866.378.8866 SPONSORS

This annual meeting of the Association is an opportunity for all ASET members to get involved. Come and vote on important issues and get updated on what’s been happening behind the scenes at ASET. VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON Saturday, March 24, 2011 at 12 Noon Recognizing Excellence in Service Volunteers are the life-blood of ASET and this luncheon is our opportunity to say ‘Thanks!’. All volunteers from the past year are invited to lunch, to celebrate their contributions to the Association and to recognize the ASET Volunteer of the Year! Featured Guest Speaker Giselle Kovary, Managing Partner n-gen People Performance

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chapters’ calendar

For detailed information on chapter events, visit the Events Calendar on the ASET website. 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: January 14, 2012.

Calgary ASET Open House Members of the ASET Calgary Chapter came out in droves to welcome 23 new members to the profession and to listen to an update on the latest happenings at ASET, given by President Elizabeth McDonald, C.E.T.. The evening began with a special ‘White Hat’ presentation by Chapter Vice Chair George Al Haddad, B.Tech., P.Tech.(Eng.), C.L.A., to President McDonald, who then went on to present certificates and speak on topics ranging from Continuing Professional Development to the ASET Strategic Plan.

Top Row (l-r): Ridvan Ahmeti, C.E.T., George Al Haddad, P.Tech.(Eng.), Troy Clark, C.E.T., Loretta Crescini, P.Tech.(Eng.), Donnie Cullen, C.E.T., Abraham de Jesus, C.E.T., Alfredo de Lemos, C.E.T., Rob Deugo, C.E.T. Middle Row (l-r): Alex Fry, C.E.T., Mohan Jadeja, C.E.T., David Johnson, C.E.T., Ravikumar Karuppannan, C.Tech., Calvin Kimmitt, C.E.T., Iryna Koval, C.E.T., Dustin Large, C.E.T., Vern Lavallie, P.Tech. (Eng.) Bottom Row (l-r): Claude Masse, P.Tech.(Eng.), Graham Meyers, C.E.T., Robert Peddle, C.E.T., Amanda Saigeon, C.E.T., Michael Slade, C.E.T., Aqeel Ulfat, C.E.T., Graeme Zeiler, P.Tech.(Eng.)

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ch a pters’ ca lenda r

Co l d L a k e ASET Silver Jubilee Award The ASET Silver Jubilee Award was presented to Master Corporal J.L. Van Wagoner in a special ceremony in September. The award is presented annually to the AETE Technician of the Year. Pictured here (L-R) are Commanding Officer Col. H.J. Kowal, ASET Cold Lake Chapter Chair Ajaz Quraishi, C.Tech., PE, and Master Corporal J.L. Van Wagoner.

ASET/APEGGA Golf Tournament Another lovely day of golf in Cold Lake at the Grand Centre Golf Club. Members enjoyed nine holes of golf along with a steak supper and prizes galore!

Aon Reed Stenhouse Inc. and Go Auto and our sponsor for “Beat The Pro” was Garrett Agencies – thanks to all of you for your generous support. Signs were provided by Branded Signs and many other team prizes were generously donated. Another sell-out is expected for 2012, so be ready to register when the time comes!

(l-r) OACETT CEO David Thomson, ASET CEO Barry Cavanaugh, Tony Vandermere MLA for Edmonton-BeverlyClareview, and APEGGA President Jim Smith, P.Eng.

Edmon ton Golf Tournament The ASET/APEGGA Edmonton Charity Golf Tournament in August was huge success again this year! The Engineering Technology Scholarship Foundation of Alberta (ETSFA) and the APEGGA Education Foundation each received over $8,000 toward scholarships for students. Golfers enjoyed a beautiful day of golf, followed by a delicious banquet and tons of great prizes. Special thanks to our Title Sponsor TD Insurance Meloche Monnex; Grand Prize Sponsor WestJet; Albatross Sponsors: Ledcor and Stantec; Eagle Sponsors: Bantrel, BNG Engineering Services Ltd., First Nations (Alberta) Technical Services Advisory Group, Garneau Manufacturing, Global Structural Detailing Ltd., Voice Construction Ltd.; Birdie Sponsors: Flint Wear Technologies and Prolific Graphics; and Par Sponsors: Alberta Land Surveyors Association, Associated Engineering Alberta Ltd. and ISL Engineering and Land Services Ltd.. Hole-in-One Sponsors included:

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ASET CEO Barry Cavanaugh lines up the perfect putt.

E d m o n t o n (co n t.) 2012 Chapter Meetings The Edmonton Chapter meets on the third Monday of each month (except summer and December) to discuss chapter issues and plan events and activities for members. All members are invited to attend and share ideas. January 16 and February 20 (Annual Organizational Meeting location TBD), 2012; at 6:00 pm Boston Pizza, Princess Elizabeth Ave and 101 St Contact Chapter Chair: Chadwick Paddick, C.E.T. by phone 780.992.6157 or by e-mail edmonton@aset.ab.ca ASET Open House The Edmonton Open House took place on Tuesday, October 4, 2011, with over 70 members in attendance. ASET President Elizabeth McDonald, C.E.T. provided members with an update on ASET happenings and inducted 8 new members to the profession. Pictured below are (l-r): Khaled Faour, C.Tech., Tariq Khan, C.Tech., Ryan Stagg, C.E.T., President McDonald, Rick Silva, C.E.T., Phetsamone Chantamala, C.E.T., Reza Mirheydari, C.E.T., Chase Johnson, C.E.T. and Tammy Pham, C.E.T..

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The first Open House of the fall season took place in Fort McMurray on Monday, September 26, 2011. Members from the area came out to see four new members inducted into the profession by 1st Vice President Norman Kyle, R.E.T., P.L.(Eng.) and to be updated on the latest ASET news. Pictured here are inductees (l-r) Henry Ahayere, C.Tech., Muhammad Mallick, C.E.T., Curtis Williamson, C.E.T. and Bernard Newman, C.E.T..

It was another fantastic Southern Alberta day in Lethbridge for the Alberta International Airshow on July 24. ASET Member Dave Metcalfe, C.E.T., pictured below on the right, who provides all of the pyrotechnic effects at the airshow, spoke with members about his job. Metcalfe also provided a prize in the form of a chance to meet the A10 pilots and sit in their jet during the show! Nancy Green, C.E.T., was one of the lucky ones chosen to sit in the cockpit!

Gr a n de Pr a ir ie ASET Open House ASET 1st Vice President Norman Kyle, R.E.T., P.L.(Eng.) hosted the annual Open House for the Grande Prairie Chapter on Tuesday, October 25, 2011. Those in attendance enjoyed a lively discussion on all things ASET and provided great feedback for possible chapter events.

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ASET Open House A small but enthusiastic group met in Red Deer for the Annual Open House on Friday, September 30. Councillor Dave Moller, R.E.T. and ASET Coordinator of Member and Public Relations Lynnell Prediger updated members on ASET news and discussed possible upcoming chapter events.

The ASET Red Deer Chapter and the APEGGA Central Alberta Branch arranged a tour of Red Deer Airport facilities on October 13, 2011. The tour of airport businesses and facilities included Sky Wings Aviation Academy, Buffalo Airways as shown in the television program Ice Pilots NWT as well as a tour of airport operations and maintenance. Bruce Thorne, P.Eng. introduced participants and explained Red Deer Airport operations, then participants were divided into groups to tour around the facilities. Attendees were also given the opportunity to experience the Sky Wings Aviation Academy flight simulator. At the end of tour, participants attended a presentation by Harvard Historical Aviation Society (HHAS) where President Jodi Smith and Vice President Gary Hillman gave an overview of and answered participant questions about the history of the Red Deer Airport. They also explained the role of the Society in providing interactive and educational programming to commemorate and celebrate the unique history of the Penhold Military.

Red Deer Airport tour participants.

c h a p t e r c o n ta c t s Calgary

F o r t M c M u r r ay

Lloy dminster

Russell Wong, C.E.T. calgary@aset.ab.ca 403.920.6716

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

Dale Myggland, C.E.T. lloydminster@aset.ab.ca 780.842.7115

Col d L a k e

Gr a nde Pr a irie

M e d i c i n e H at

Ajaz Quraishi, C.E.T., PE. coldlake@aset.ab.ca 780.826.0045

Norm Rief, C.E.T. grandeprairie@aset.ab.ca 780.539.4422

Dan Bernhart, R.E.T. medicinehat@aset.ab.ca 403.504.2344

Edmonton

L ethbr idge

R ed Deer

Greg Brouwer, C.E.T. lethbridge@aset.ab.ca 403.329.1404

Khalid Mehmood, T.T. reddeer@aset.ab.ca 403.449.0024

Chadwick Paddick, C.E.T. edmonton@aset.ab.ca 780.992.6157

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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 September 13, 2011 through November 14, 2011. We apologize for any omissions and have included prior errata here.

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

BENIUK, BYREN

CIVIL-CONSTRUCTION

Edmonton Fort McMurray

NASERY, NUSRAT

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Fort McMurray

ROMANICK, MAURICE

BIOSCIENCE-ENVIRONMENTAL

Edmonton

BREYTENBACH, MARC

GEOLOGICAL

SAJITH, LEKHA

CHEMICAL-LABORATORY

Fort McMurray

BURNETTE, COLIN

METALLURGICAL-WELDING ENG. TECHNOLOGY Calgary

STERLING, MILTON

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

St. Albert

BURNSTAD, JONATHAN

MECHANICAL

TOMLINSON, LESLEY

ARCHITECTURAL

St. Albert

TRONCOSO, MAURICIO

ELECTRONICS-ELECTRONICS ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Surrey

WEBER, NATHAN

MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Blackie

ZHAO, YI

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Camrose

CHERMITI, NOUREDDINE ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

DADI, BASSAM

INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

HOMINIUK, LANDON

INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Vilna

JOB, SPENCER

INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Lloydminster

KULMIYE, ABDIRAHMAN MECHANICAL

Edmonton

MICKELSEN, ERIC

INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

NEWHOOK, SAMUEL

MECHANICAL

Edmonton

QUAN, LAWRENCE

ENGINEERING DESIGN and DRAFTING

Calgary

RICHMOND, ANDREW

BIOSCIENCE-RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Calgary

RIVET, BRANDON

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

SMITH, ROSS

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

SPETTER, MATTHEW

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Sherwood Park

TRACY, PAIGE

MECHANICAL-POWER ENG. TECHNOLOGY

VARGA, BLAINE WOLSEY, CLAIRE YEO, NATALIE

AASA, BRITTANY

ARCHITECTURAL

Lloydminster

BARTELDS, TIMOTHY

BUILDING-BUILDING SYSTEMS ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

BELAS, HARI

ELECTRONICS-ELECTRONICS ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

BURLAK, MICHAEL

EDDT-CIVIL TECHNOLOGY

Calgary Red Deer

DONALD, JOHN

MINERAL-GEOTECHNICAL

Edmonton

FEDYNIAK, CLAYTON

INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

Whitecourt

GEIGER, JENNIFER

ARCHITECTURAL

Calgary

ENGINEERING DESIGN and DRAFTING

Taber

GEORGESCU, FLORENTIN PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

ARCHITECTURAL

Edmonton

KANTUN, CARLOS

ENGINEERING DESIGN and DRAFTING

Calgary

ARCHITECTURAL

Edmonton

KARUPPANNAN, RAVIKUMAR

EDDT-PROCESS PIPING TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

KEKKONEN, MARK

ELECTRONICS-ELECTRONICS ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

KHAN, TARIQ

MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Edmonton

LAFFERTY, LINDSAY

Environmental

MENESES, ALVIN

MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Edmonton

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

BIHOLA, NAISHADHSINH ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

HABTEZION, SOLOMON

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

KUMANAYAKA, HAPUTHANTRI

EDDT-PROCESS PIPING TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

PATEL, JITENDRAKUMAR REID, ANDREW

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

CORSIATTO, LAWRENCE MECHANICAL-POWER ENG. TECHNOLOGY

A s soc i at e T e c h n ic i a n

BANYAT, HARVINDER

Edmonton

Edmonton ELECTRICAL-ELECTRO MECHANICAL

Calgary

A s soc i at e T e c h n o l og i s t

Calgary

ODERMATT, HENRY

GEOMATICS

Edmonton

RAI, MANDIP

PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Drayton Valley

REDDY, CRAIG

MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Edmonton

SCHAEFER, JENNIFER

ARCHITECTURAL

Edmonton

ULFAT, AQEEL

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

BINSFELD, JUSTIN

PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

VAID, ROBINDER

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

CHOWDHURY, HASNAT

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

WILDEMAN, GERALD

ARCHITECTURAL

Edmonton

COSO, NESTOR

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

ZAITSEV, KONSTANTIN

PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

LE, TRUNG

ENGINEERING DESIGN and DRAFTING

Edmonton

LEBID, JASON

ARCHITECTURAL

Leduc

MAI, ALEX

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

MARTIN, BRIAN

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Fort McMurray

MORUGAMA, NALAKA

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

MURDOCH, SCOTT

MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Calgary

MURTAGH, PETER

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

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C e rt i f i e d E n g i n e e r i n g T e c h n o l og i s t

ALBERDA, JEFFREY

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Sherwood Park

ALI, MUHAMMAD

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

ANDERSON, MIKEL

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Prince George

ANTUNES, ALCIDES

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

BARTKO, ERIC

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Spruce Grove

BEC, CHRISTOPHER

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Red Deer

LACHUK, CHRIS

METALLURGICAL-WELDING ENG. TECHNOLOGY Calgary

BECKER, KYLE

CIVIL-MUNICIPAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

LARGE, DUSTIN

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

BLOOR, KEITH

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

LAVOIE, CAROLINE

GEOLOGICAL

Edmonton

BODNARUK, COLE

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Lethbridge

LEE, JOO-HYONG

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

BOOKER, LUKE

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Lethbridge

LI, HONGMING

MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Edmonton

BOURBONNAIS, KEITH

EDDT-CIVIL TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

LIGHT, GARY

CHEMICAL-CHEMICAL SCIENCE

Redcliff

CAMPBELL, CAMERON

PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

MACDONALD, MARY

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

CHHABRA, ANKUR

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Airdrie

MACRAE, DREW

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Carston

METALLURGICAL-MATERIALS ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

CONRAD, PAUL COQUET, LIONEL

ELECTRONICS-ELECTRONICS ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

DANG, HAU

INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Chestermere

DE JESUS, ABRAHAM

ENGINEERING DESIGN and DRAFTING

Calgary

DEJARME (CHONG), MIRANDA

INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

DEUGO, ROBERT

MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Edmonton GEOMATICS-SURVEY ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

MAUSOLF, MICHAEL

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

MCDONALD, BRIAN

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Leduc

MEYERS, GRAHAM

PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

MITCHELL, KELVIN

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

MODAK, SHAILESH

CIVIL-ENVIRONMENTAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

MONTGOMERY, JENNA

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Lethbridge

DHAMI, KANWARDEEP

INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

MORALDA, GERARD

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

DIMMER, MICHAEL

PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

MORGAN, RYAN

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

DOUVILLE, PAMELA

ENGINEERING DESIGN and DRAFTING

Medicine Hat

NEWTON, SEAN

ELECTRONICS-TELECOMM. ENG. TECHNOLOGY Calgary

DU PLESSIS, MARTHINUS METALLURGICAL-WELDING ENG. TECHNOLOGY Edmonton

NGUYEN, DAVID

ENGINEERING DESIGN and DRAFTING

Edmonton

DUITS, CHRISTOPHER

BIOSCIENCE-ENVIRONMENTAL

Cochrane

NIKLEVICH, ANDREY

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

EHM, SCOTT

EDDT-PROCESS PIPING TECHNOLOGY

Peace River

NIVEN, JOEL

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Lethbridge

ENNIS, DEREK

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

NIXON, KEVIN

BUILDING-CONSTRUCTION ENG. TECHNOLOGY Edmonton

ERANDIO, MILAGROS

BUILDING ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

FARINA, CATHY

ENGINEERING DESIGN and DRAFTING

Calgary

NOVAL, CHRIS

ELECTRONICS-ELECTRONICS ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

FERRARI, TYLER

METALLURGICAL-MATERIALS ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

O’NIONS, DUNCAN

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Bragg Creek

FITZPATRICK, NOLAN

CIVIL-MUNICIPAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

OBID, BASSAM

INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

FLEETWOOD, CHRIS

ARCHITECTURAL

Airdrie

Calgary

GEE, KYLE

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

St Albert

GRANBERG, JORDAN

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Lethbridge

PARKER, KEVYN

CHEMICAL-CHEMICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

PELLETIER, DANIEL

BUILDING-CONSTRUCTION ENG. TECHNOLOGY Edmonton

PELLETIER, RYAN

ENGINEERING DESIGN and DRAFTING

Edmonton

PEROFF, JEFFREY

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

PIERARD, BRYAN

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

GRANGER, DONAVON

METALLURGICAL-MATERIALS ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Fort McMurray

GREEN, KRYSTAL

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

PULLYBLANK, RYAN

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Sherwood Park

GUERCIO, ERMINIA

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

PYE, DION

GEOMATICS

Fort McMurray

GUNDERSON, DAVID

PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

PYNTEN, LAYNE

MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Edmonton

GUSTAFSON, DAN

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

QUALLY, JASON

Calgary

INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

HADLAND, BRENDON

INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY

RAHALL, OSMAN

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

HARDER KAYA, LISALOTTEEDDT-MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

RAUSCH, GORDON

CIVIL-CONSTRUCTION

Red Deer

HELGESON, JANELL

EDDT-CIVIL TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

REEVES, KEVIN

ELECTRONICS-COMPUTER ENG. TECHNOLOGY Spruce Grove

HEPPLER, TYLEE

ENGINEERING DESIGN and DRAFTING

Innisfail

ROBERTSON, KENDALL

MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Devon

HOVEY, RYAN

BUILDING-CONSTRUCTION ENG. TECHNOLOGY Edmonton

ROMANS, KEVIN

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

HUNTER, CHRIS

ARCHITECTURAL

Calgary

ROUGHEAD, SCOTT

BIOSCIENCE-ENVIRONMENTAL

ISTOMINA, SVETLANA

MECHANICAL-MATERIALS ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

ROUJANSKI, VLADISLAV GEOLOGICAL

Edmonton

JI, XUE JUN

EDDT-PROCESS PIPING TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

SHANKS, LORNA

EDDT-CIVIL TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

KITELEY, JAMES

PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edson

SILOT, DON

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

KLASSEN, VERONICA

EDDT-CIVIL TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

SMALE, SHAUN

MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Spruce Grove

KOZUROK, SHAWN

BUILDING-CONSTRUCTION ENG. TECHNOLOGY Edmonton

KUMPOLT, JASON

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

SOBOCAN, JOHN

METALLURGICAL-MATERIALS ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

KUORI, DEAN

METALLURGICAL-WELDING ENG. TECHNOLOGY Edmonton

SORENSON, DUSTIN

BUILDING ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

SPICER, NICHOLAS

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Lloydminster

LAARZ, ANDREW

METALLURGICAL-WELDING ENG. TECHNOLOGY Calgary

MARCHADOUR, EVAN MARSHALL, BRUCE

GEOLOGICAL

Edmonton

Devon

Edmonton Lethbridge

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new + r ecl assified members

STEWART, COLIN

GEOMATICS-SURVEY ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

life members

STRAUSS, MARK

MECHANICAL

Edmonton

eros, james

r.e.t.

SUNJE, HARIS

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

glover, patrick

c.e.t.

TAM, MICHAEL

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRO MECHANICAL

Calgary

hanasky, tarance

r.e.t.

TARAR, ZAFFAR

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

hill, edward

r.e.t.

TARRANT, KELSEY

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

lucas, garth

c.e.t.

TARRANT, KYLE

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

smith, jonathan

c.e.t.

TAYLOR, VALERIE

PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

trehub, roger

c.e.t.

THOEN, AVERY

MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Calgary

VERSTEEG, TYLOR

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

St Albert

VIENS, CHRISTIANE

MECHANICAL-MATERIALS ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

WALKER, DARYL

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Hanna

WETTESKIND, RYAN

ELECTRONICS-ELECTRONICS ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

WOCH, LUKAS WOOLFREY, CHRIS WRIGHTSON, MICHAEL

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton Calgary Calgary

ZAND, RAHIM

ENGINEERING DESIGN and DRAFTING

Calgary

ZOOK, RILAN

CIVIL-CONSTRUCTION

Edmonton

retired

grusendorf, c. thomas

c.e.t.

rcet

haaland, debra

c.e.t.

rctec

henry, francis

c.e.t.

rctec

hnytka, edward

c.e.t.

rctec

mackinnon, don

c.e.t.

rctec

mcgarvey, james

c.e.t.

rcet

polyck, j. anthony

c.e.t.

rctec

rickard, gregory

c.e.t.

rcet

tolton, john

c.e.t.

rcet

wright

lorelei

rctec

P r o f e s s io na l T e c h n o l og i s t ( E n g i n e e r i n g)

i n m e mor i a m

BAKKER, ALLAN

PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Lloydminster

CHINSKI, DARRALD

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Okotoks

COLLINS, ERIC

GEOMATICS-SURVEY ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

Garfield Brow, C.E.T. Edmonton

HOBBINS, ALLAN

METALLURGICAL-MATERIALS ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Grande Prairie

Trevor Downs, C.E.T. Calgary

MUELLER, TERRY

METALLURGICAL-WELDING ENG. TECHNOLOGY Cochrane

ROUSSEAU, KRISTYN

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

VARGHESE, PAUL

INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Fort Saskatchewan

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ASET expresses sincere condolences to friends and family.