The Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta

1998-1999 Annual Report n Alberta engineers, geologists and To serve societygeophysicists byuse their expertise in I such areas as resource development, regulating, enhancingconstruction, public works, transportation,and APEGGA’S MISSION agriculture, manufacturing and processing. providingTo serve society leadership by Under Alberta statute, inAPEGGA registers,the regulating, enhancing sets practice standards and determines practiceand providing leadership of the in professionsdisciplinary action, when necessary, for its the practice of the approximately 30,000 members. of engineering, geologyAPEGGA’s membership services and are professions of engineering, designed to enhance professional and geology and geophysicsgeophysics. personal development.. Seminars, meetings, salary surveys, employment counselling,

and achievement awards are provided on a

regular basis. An active career counselling To be the focal organizationprogram keeps young people informed of opportunities in engineering, geology and

geophysics, and develops an awareness of APEGGA’S VISION which is the recognizedhow these professions affect their daily lives.

To be the focal organization The Association has a head office in leaderwhich is the of recognized the engineering,Edmonton and an administrative office in leader of the engineering, Calgary. Nine Association branches are geologygeology and geophysics and geophysicsactive in major centres throughout Alberta. APEGGA maintains good relations with professionsprofessions involved in involved the Alberta’s universities, inindustry andthe gov- application of science and ernment. It maintains a national voice on applicationtechnology for the benefit of of sciencebroader issues affecting the andprofessions society within Alberta. through involvement with the Canadian technology for theCouncil of Professional benefit Engineers and the Canadian Council of Professional of society withinGeoscientists. Alberta. 1 Contents

President’s Report...... 2 APEGGA Education Foundation ...... 28 Executive Director’s Report...... 4 Group Insurance and Other Member Services...... 29 Registration Report...... 6 Branch Reports...... 30 Registration Process ...... 8 Honours and Awards ...... 36 Public Members’ Report...... 9 APEGGA Photo File ...... 43 Financial Statements...... 10 Minutes of the 78th Annual General Meeting...... 44 Committee and Board Reports ...... 14 79th Annual Meeting Agenda...... 48 National Organizations...... 27

1998/99 COUNCIL

PRESIDENT Directory Dan Motyka, P.Eng.

APEGGAÕs Annual Report 1998-99 PAST PRESIDENT ISSN 0030-7912 Fred D. Otto, P.Eng., PhD March 1999 Published by the Association of 1ST VICE PRESIDENT 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Professional Engineers, Geologists Darrel J. Danyluk, P.Eng. Connie Parenteau, P.Eng. and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA) at: PUBLIC REPRESENTATIVES ON APEGGA COUNCIL Donald Hoover, P.Ag. Stanley Souch, PhD Michael Stevens-Guille Head Office: 15th Flr, Tower One, Scotia Place APEGGA COUNCILLORS 10060 Jasper Avenue NW John Boyd, P.Geoph. Neil OÕDonnell, P.Eng., P.Geol. Edmonton AB T5J 4A2 Elizabeth Cannon, P.Eng., PhD Alice Payne, P.Geol. (780) 426-3990 Fax: (780) 426-1877 Sue Evison, P.Eng. Mike Smyth, P.Eng. Toll Free Number: 1-800-661-7020 Elaine Honsberger, P.Geoph. Gordon Stewart, P.Eng. E-mail: [email protected] Mark Lasby, P.Eng. Bonnie Stowkowy, P.Eng. Web Site: http://www.apegga.org Dale Miller, P.Eng. Linda Van Gastel, P.Eng.

Calgary Office CANADIAN COUNCIL OF PROFESSIONAL Suite 1600 ENGINEERS Ñ ALBERTA DIRECTOR 734 7 Avenue SW Fred Otto, P.Eng., PhD Calgary AB T2P 3P8 (403) 262-7714 Fax: (403) 269-2787 CANADIAN COUNCIL OF PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS Ñ ALBERTA DIRECTOR Bob Comer, P.Geoph.

BRANCH CHAIRS Calgary Ð Gordon Barrington, P.Eng. Medicine Hat - Bob Hawrelak, P.Eng. Central Alberta Ð Mike Koziol, P.Eng. Peace River Ð Mark Ewanishin, P.Eng. Fort McMurray Ð Vermilion River Ð Swami Swaminathan, P.Eng. Tom Greenwood-Madsen, P.Eng. Lakeland - Kevin Billay, P.Eng. Lethbridge Ð Norbert Bohnert, P.Eng. Yellowhead Ð Phil Bogner, P.Eng

STAFF Executive Director and Registrar Ð H. Neil Windsor, P.Eng. Deputy Registrar and Director Administration Ð Albert Schuld, P.Eng. Director Registration and ComplianceÐ David Todd, P.Eng. Director Professional PracticeÐ Raymond Chopiuk, P.Eng. Director Professional Development Ð Leonard Shrimpton, P.Eng. Director Communications & Public Affairs Ð Chrys. Dmytruk, P.Eng. Director Special Projects Ð Stewart MacIntosh, P.Eng. 2 President’s Report

Dan Motyka, P.Eng.

From the pride and exhilaration Defined Scope of Practice co-operated as those measures relate of leading a first-class organiza- One of the most satisfying develop- to our Act, Regulations and Bylaws, tion such as APEGGA, to the ments during my term has been the and a re-worded Act will be brought sadness that came from the pass- emergence of an understanding on a before the Annual Meeting for ing of my colleague and prede- Defined Scope of Practice for suitably approval of the membership. cessor Dennis A. Lindberg, qualified Registered Engineering In addition to working with the P.Eng., I have experienced a Technologists. Many of you are aware provincial government, the range of emotions serving as of APEGGAÕs efforts, spanning sever- Association has made special efforts President of this Association for al years and involving discussion with to further improve our relationship the past year. the Alberta Government and the Hon. with local and municipal govern- Let me begin by briefly paying trib- Stan Woloshyn, the Minister responsi- ments. An example was an APEGGA ute to Dennis, whose journey with ble for the Engineering, Geological presence at the annual conferences cancer ended July 23. Many memories and Geophysical Professions (EGGP) last fall of the Alberta Urban linger regarding Dennis and his con- Act. The objective has been to find a Municipalities Association and the tribution to this Association. A picture means to accommodate the aspira- Alberta Association of Municipal that remains with me is that of his tions of those technologists who have Districts and Counties. presence, along with his wife Jacquie, an appropriate combination of acade- Continuing Professional Development at the Summit Award ceremonies last mic qualifications and relevant experi- The past year marked a milestone in April. It prompted a standing ovation ence to obtain an independent and the implementation of APEGGAÕs which not only reflected admiration clearly defined scope of practice with- Continuing Professional Development for the courage that he displayed in in the EGGP Act. (CPD) program. Since September, coming on stage but also amounted to APEGGA responded positively to practicing professional members, an acknowledgement of the many a statement of guiding principles for- upon renewing their membership, contributions Dennis had made as a warded by the Minister in September have been required to list their dedicated professional and a leading and we are hopeful that the Defined Professional Developments Hours member of APEGGA. Scope of Practice has opened the pos- (PDHs) for the previous 12 months. Dennis was as aware as anyone sibility of a renewed era of co-opera- We remain encouraged by the that the show must go on and, indeed, tion with the Alberta Society of responses, as well by the turn-out to a APEGGA has continued to perform Engineering Technologists. series of major APEGGA-sponsored successfully on numerous fronts in the In February, APEGGA Council CPD conferences and smaller noon- past year. Let me highlight some of approved a series of legislative hour sessions. These events have these initiatives and successes. changes to permit the creation of the allowed members to obtain PDHs and Strategic Planning APEGGA membership category to achieve better understanding of the We got off to a good start with a ÒRegistered Professional CPD program. Council strategic planning session last TechnologistÓ, and the Government Most of our counterpart associa- May. It allowed us to revisit the strate- has proceeded with enabling legisla- tions across Canada now have imple- gic initiatives agreed upon in previous tion. mented CPD programs or are moving years and to ensure that they remain If approved by our AGM and in that direction. Generally, they fol- relevant. For the most part thatÕs the enacted by the Government, the low the APEGGA model and I am not case, but it was decided at the strate- Defined Scope of Practice brings to reticent in this case about considering gic planning session to form five task fruition the dedicated endeavours of imitation as the most sincere form of forces, headed by Council members, many individuals, including the late flattery. to delve in more detail into the fol- Dennis Lindberg. I also would like to The Canadian Council of lowing areas: draw attention to the untiring efforts Professional Engineers (CCPE) also ◆ APEGGA relations with geoscien- of Fred Otto, P.Eng., PhD, who has has been supportive of Continuing tists; carried the ball on the issue for sever- Professional Development to the ◆ the effect of emerging technologies al years, during and after his term as extent of hosting Ñ as part of on the practice and regulation of President. I owe an added debt of National Engineering Week Ñ a first- our professions; gratitude to Fred for agreeing to serve ever (Feb. 28 - March 1) CCPE ◆ climate change; a second term as Past President (while National Forum on Engineering and ◆ diversity and how our Association also serving as Alberta Director on the Continuing Education. The event was adapts to a membership drawn Board of the Canadian Council of chaired by a former APEGGA from varied backgrounds; and Professional Engineers). FredÕs insight President, Noel Cleland, P.Eng., now a ◆ enforcement practices. and counsel have proven invaluable. member of the CCPE Executive. During the year, the task forces have Government Relations National Organizations reported regularly to Council and I As part of the Alberta GovernmentÕs A personal benefit from serving as believe the work done to date pro- general moves toward regulatory President has been the opportunity to vides a sturdy base on which to build reform and adoption of clearer and gain greater insight into the valuable in the coming year. more precise language, APEGGA has work on a national level by the CCPE, 3 as well as that carried out by the PresidentÕs visit to the Vermilion River a new governance model by the Canadian Council of Professional Branch, to hear of a resurgence in sup- Association in 1996, I remain Geoscientists (CCPG). The CCPG has port and increased activity within the impressed with how well it is working completed its first calendar year of branch. and how it is allowing Council to con- operation and it is apparent its quest As part of an ongoing desire to give centrate on the bigger strategic picture to bring about registration of geosci- APEGGA a wider provincial profile without getting caught up in minutia. entists is making progress. I believe and to reach out to our members, we Again, it appears some of our sister that the recently released final report held our September 1998 Council associations, after seeing what we of the Mining Standards Task Force meeting in Lethbridge and plan to have achieved, have adopted similar (MSTF), established by the Toronto hold the September 1999 Council approaches. Stock Exchange and the Ontario meeting in Fort McMurray. The governance model in itself is Securities Commission, has bolstered Our Role in Education not enough. It becomes effective only the case for geoscience registration Such Council meetings and branch when the elected officials and and for requiring independent activities provide a means Ñ through appointed public members of Council, ÒQualified PersonsÓ to review and media reports and contacts with local as well as staff accept the intent, the approve published explorations. officials Ñ of focusing attention on the potential and even the limitations of Allow me to thank our CCPG Alberta valuable contributions APEGGA vol- the governance model. This has hap- Director Bob Comer, P.Geoph., and unteers continue to make within our pened to the credit of all involved. APEGGA member Gordon Williams, schools in promoting science and In Conclusion P.Geol., PhD, who serves as the math. These efforts have a general Several members of Council, includ- CCPGÕs founding Chair. civic purpose of improving apprecia- ing Don Hoover, P.Ag., who has APEGGA Branches tion of science and technology within served as a Public Member of Council Just as we support the activities taking the general population. We also want for six years, are about to step down. place at the national level, APEGGA to make the public, and particularly So is Ted Allen, CA, who has been a continues to work to strengthen its young people, aware of what so many Public Member of the Board of grassroots. of us already know Ñ that there are Over the past year and a half, as a satisfying careers to be found in engi- Examiners since 1992. Allow me to stand-in for Dennis when his health neering, geology and geophysics. thank them all for their contributions was failing and as your President, I For those already in the profession- to this Association and for making had the opportunity to visit all of our al education stream, Council has Alberta a safer and better place. branches, in some cases more than agreed to examine the possibility of a The latter doesnÕt happen automati- once. Those of us living and working student membership category in cally. However, I believe that we have in larger centres may fail to recognize APEGGA for undergraduate students. in position the means and the the special challenges faced by profes- Council also has backed an upgraded processes which make it occur. It sionals who work in smaller commu- program to support and encourage remains for me to extend a heartfelt nities and rural areas. Small numbers our Members-in-Training. thank you to the many who have sup- and vast geography mean special Governance ported me in the past year, and to efforts sometimes must be made to Presiding over Council meetings has wish my successor Darrel Danyluk, network with colleagues. Those who given me a ringside seat to our gover- P.Eng., success. May his year as persist must be commended. It was nance process. As someone who was President be every bit as fulfilling as particularly gratifying, following a closely involved with the adoption of mine has been.

APEGGA President Dan Motyka, P.Eng., presiding at Council meeting.

The late Dennis Lindberg,P.Eng., APEGGA President for 1997-98, APEGGA Council has adopted a policy of holding (left) receives Summit Award from at least one of its meetings each year outside this successor Dan Motyka, P.Eng. Calgary or Edmonton. The September Council meeting, shown here, was held in Lethbridge. 4 Executive Director’s Report

H. Neil Windsor, P.Eng.

It seems that as each new year encouraging and we anticipate real vice provided by hundreds of volun- comes upon us it brings new benefits from this alliance in the years teers who serve on the various boards challenges and opportunities. ahead. The most obvious benefit will and committees that carry out the This past year was no exception be joint communications initiatives important work of the Association. and, try as we might during based on the national communications This is often very time-consuming and strategic planning sessions, we plan adopted through CCPE and our expensive in terms of travel costs and are never able to totally predict own Strategic Communications Plan time away from professional responsi- what the year ahead will bring. 1998 - 2001 which was adopted by bilities. The installation of videocon- From a business perspective, Council during the year. ferencing facilities in the boardrooms the direction that was estab- Administrative Changes at Edmonton and Calgary has greatly lished was incorporated in the busi- During the past several years, certain reduced travel time and the financial ness plan and the objectives generally changes to the administrative struc- resources required. Many boards and accomplished within the budget pro- ture have been made in order to committees feel that they are more vided. However, certain items that streamline and more clearly delineate productive and efficient and the could not have been predicted have the responsibilities of the depart- demands on their time have decreased consumed considerable resources and ments. This has resulted in a more greatly. We are grateful for the co- have impacted on the overall direction effective and efficient operation and operation of the boards and commit- during the year. staff have developed a greater sense of tees in helping us make this a work- Foremost of these was the untimely purpose and appreciation for their able solution to our problem. passing of our Past President, Dennis role within the Association. Morale Business Plan Lindberg, P.Eng., during the summer amongst staff remains high and a spir- The business plan, Towards the Next of 1998. Dennis served APEGGA and it of teamwork prevails. Millennium, is designed to provide his profession with the same dedica- Due primarily to personal reasons direction as we begin the next century tion and commitment that he showed we continue to experience some and the next millennium. Building on throughout his professional career and turnover of staff. This provides both the previous plan, 1997 and Beyond, in his private life. His inability to fulfil opportunities for advancement and Council established policies and prior- the final quarter of his term placed challenges in finding qualified person- ities designed to lead us through the additional burden on other members nel. During the year we have wel- challenging years ahead. of the Executive Committee who comed Chrys. Dmytruk, P.Eng., as The Association is committed to responded willingly to ensure that his Director of Communications and making progress on all of the strategic work continued uninterrupted. Public Affairs, replacing Trevor Maine, initiatives in 1999. Resource limita- Nevertheless, his loss had a tremen- P.Eng., who left to enter private prac- tions and practical considerations may dous impact on both Council and tice after eight years of exemplary ser- dictate that some activities will need staff, as well as all who knew and vice to APEGGA. Chrys. comes to us to be phased in over several years. worked with him. His wise counsel from the Economic Development The issue of emerging disciplines con- will be missed greatly. Department of the Government of tinues to be a matter of concern for APEGGA continues to hold para- Alberta and brings years of experience APEGGA. At the strategic planning mount the protection of the public in promotion and economic develop- session held in May, Council appoint- and the importance of maintaining ment activities. ed a task force to address this issue, self-governance. The Association's Responding to the increase in appli- and several others, and recommend commitment to working with and cations for registration and the any new initiatives that may be supporting the Canadian Council of increasing importance of enforcement, required. Professional Engineers, the Canadian a position of Assistant Director of Financial Council of Professional Geoscientists, Registration and Compliance was cre- Once again, APEGGA has shown solid and other national organizations, to ated. We are very pleased to have financial performance and, at the promote national and international Mark Tokarik, P.Eng., LL.B., join us in year's end, enjoyed a favourable bud- standards and mobility remains that capacity following several years getary position with a slight surplus strong. At the CCPE Annual Meeting of successful practice of both engi- of revenues over expenditures as com- in June, together with all other con- neering and law. This will facilitate pared to the budgeted draw-down stituent associations, we expect to sign enhanced enforcement efforts directed from reserves. As well, certain a national mobility agreement that towards qualified persons who are accounting procedures have been will greatly facilitate mobility of engi- practicing in the province without revised to reflect more accurately the neers throughout Canada. holding a valid licence, and toward true cost of various programs, thereby During the past year, APEGGA was companies that are illegally using the providing Council with more timely instrumental in forming an informal terms engineering, geology or geo- and meaningful financial information. alliance of the western provincial and physics without having a Permit to For 1999-2000, Council has territorial associations to work co- Practice and without having qualified approved a budget which included an operatively on matters of mutual professionals on staff. increase in membership fees as sched- interest. Early results have been APEGGA relies heavily on the ser- uled in the five-year business plan. 5 Growth in revenues, due largely to APEGGA. Their dedication to their governance model providing the effi- increased membership and careful professions is the foundation on cient stewardship for which it was management of expenditures, will sat- which is built a strong organization designed. isfy our financial requirements for the with the ability to respond to the ever I have also had the pleasure of coming year and permit a contribu- changing needs of the professions and working closely with a President who tion towards maintaining our society. has, in serving a term and a half, required reserves at the appropriate To provide the executive members given unselfishly and willingly of his level. of the branches with a more thorough time and many talents in the service Growth understanding of the many areas of of his profession. Dan Motyka, P.Eng., Applications for membership contin- activity within APEGGA, orientation brought a great deal of experience and ue to exceed the demands of previous sessions were held at Calgary and expertise to the position of President years due to the high level of econom- Edmonton and attended by represen- and he has left a great deal behind. ic activity currently being experienced tatives from all the branches. This His unique appreciation and under- in Alberta. Applications for new proved to be highly valuable to those standing of the governance of a pro- membership increased by 20.5 per in attendance and many requests have fessional association has provided a cent over the previous year and actual been received to make this an annual solid foundation upon which future registrations by 3.4 per cent. With event Councils will build. total membership now approaching Conclusions All professions will continue to face 31,000, we expect to register more For me personally the year has new challenges as expectations of than 1,800 new members this year as been extremely rewarding. I have had society change and our members par- well. the pleasure of visiting all of our ticipate to an even greater degree in The number of Permits issued to branches and discussing with our the world marketplace. APEGGA is firms doing business in the province members and Permit holders their financially sound and organizational- continues to grow in clear recognition concerns and ideas. The branch execu- ly strong due to the efforts of mem- of the value that registration has to tives continue to play a strong sup- bers, volunteers and staff. Our profes- these corporate members and their porting role to Council and staff in sional Association is providing leader- commitment to, and acceptance of, helping to maintain contact with our ship across our country and is pre- the concept of corporate licensure and members and in delivering programs. pared to provide leadership to our regulation. Working with Council, and the members as they compete internation- Branches Executive Committee, has provided ally. Together we will continue to ful- The hundreds of professional mem- challenges and opportunities that fil our mission to serve society by reg- bers who give freely of their time, have been both interesting and ulating, enhancing and providing leader- energy and knowledge to do all rewarding. The continued support of ship in the practice of the professions of things necessary to run our profes- Council has been most gratifying to engineering, geology and geophysics. sional organization is the lifeblood of staff and it is rewarding to see the

The installation of videoconferencing facilities in APEGGAÕs boardrooms in Edmonton and Calgary has greatly reduced travel time and demands on financial resources. Photo shows APEGGA councillors and staff in the Edmonton boardroom for a special videoconference meeting with other members of Council gathered in Calgary. 6 Registration Report

Dave Todd, P.Eng., Director Registration and Compliance

The Registration Department is ment representatives for the purpose responsible for the processing of new of gaining an appreciation for the Report by Public Members applications, reactivation of old appli- BoardÕs activities and the registration Of the Board of Examiners cations, and the maintenance of exist- process. ing memberships and Permits to Academic Qualifications Ted Allen, C.A. Practice. Nineteen-ninety-eight saw an The Board deferred a decision on a Niha Prasad-Kroliczek, BA, CHRP increase in applications received of recommendation that APEGGA source Erika Gerlock, LL. B. 20.5 per cent, and an overall total technical examinations from membership increase of 3.4 per cent to Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) The Board of Examiners is respon- 30,960. Life membership numbers by becoming involved with a Ònation- sible for approving individuals for grew at the rate of 10.3 per cent, alÓ examination program coordinated registration as professional engi- reflecting the early retirements and by PEO staff. neers, geologists or geophysicists. aging of our membership. The num- Experience Qualifications The Board has delegated this ber of Professional Members increased A revised policy on experience credits responsibility to its Executive by 2.2 per cent, Members-in-Training for post-graduate studies in engineer- Committee, which met 11 times by 6.4 per cent, and Licensees by 20.0 ing was approved, and will be incor- during the year to consider such per cent Ñ statistics which reflect the porated into the application folder matters. In order to ensure that the economic activity in Alberta. materials, the experience guideline for required standards are met, both Registration of new applicants M.I.T.s and the BoardÕs policy manual. from an academic and experience increased by 69.0 per cent, primarily It is considered that the new guide- standpoint, the qualifications of all due to transfers from other constituent lines more fairly reflect credit, given a candidates considered were associations and through increases in four-year experience requirement, for reviewed by an academic examin- foreign licensees. the amount of work involved in er to assess that academic stan- Board of Examiners course-based masterÕs degrees, or dards had been met. The candi- The Board of ExaminersÕ purpose is to research-based masterÕs or PhD dates practical experience was ensure that individuals approved for degrees. The policies will be applied then reviewed by an experience registration meet the standards for to geology and geophysics applica- examiner to assess if the practical admission as defined in the Act and tions as well. experience was of the required Regulations. An applicantÕs academics Knowledge of Professional Law & Ethics level. Both the academic and expe- and experience are the BoardÕs prima- The Professional Practice Examination rience examiners then present their ry focus, but character, English lan- Committee, a subcommittee of the reports to the Executive guage competency, and knowledge of Board of Examiners, will broaden its Committee of the Board which professional law and ethics are other mandate to accommodate the determines if the proper standards qualifications that must be met. National Professional Practice have been met for registration or if During 1998, the BoardÕs Executive Examination Project by shifting from a more exams must be passed or Committee met 11 times to consider specifically Alberta focus to a broader more experience obtained. We, the 2,882 individual applications, an Canadian objective (i.e. more general- public members, continue to be increase of 19.4 per cent. The entire ized material suitable for all impressed with the care and quali- Board met twice to consider signifi- provinces). ty of the review and are satisfied cant changes in procedures, examina- Permits to Practice that all candidates have been treat- ed fairly and that the standards of tion results, and four appeals of deci- Corporations, partnerships and other the profession have been main- sions of the Executive Committee. The like entities that are engaged in the tained and that the public interest attendance at these two meetings nor- practice of engineering, geology, and has been served. mally consists of the BoardÕs geophysics are registered by APEGGA The Board as a whole hears any Executive Committee, Board with the issuance of a Permit to appeals from decisions of its Members-at-Large, APEGGAÕs Practice. There has been a net increase Executive Committee and also Executive Director, and President. At of 5.0 per cent in the number of active considers and makes policy recom- the December meeting, a new initia- permits over 1997. tive was started of inviting selected mendations to Council. The Board members of Council and key govern- met twice during the year and we can report that all appeals were given careful consideration and, in PERMITS our opinion, were dealt with fairly. 1998 1997 Percent Policy matters were thoroughly Change researched and extensively debat- New Issue 171 255 -33.0 ed before any recommendations Voluntary Cancellations 59 113 -47.8 were forwarded to Council. Reinstatements 95 11 -145.5 Cancellations by APEGGA 20 11 81.8 Active Permits--End of Year 2,479 2,360 5.0 Key Statistics

Membership as of Dec. 31, 1998 Net Change MEMBERSHIP SUMMARY MEMBERSHIP During 1998 DETAIL 1998 1997 Percent Change Life Members Life/Honorary Member 2,796 2,535 10.3 P.Eng...... 2,237 237 Professional Member 24,316 23,797 2.2 P.Geol...... 395 18 P.Geoph...... 90 7 Licensee 174 145 20.0 Dual Registration ...... 21 0 Member-In-Training 3,365 3,161 6.4 Exam Candidate/Student 309 314 -1.6 TOTAL ...... 2,743 262 TOTAL 30,960 29,952 3.4 Honorary Life Members . . 37 -1 Honorary Members . . . . . 16 0

Professional Members P.Eng...... 21,068 559 P.Geol...... 2,365 -27 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED P.Geoph...... 819 -14 For APEGGA Dual Registration ...... 64 1 1998 1997 Percent TOTAL ...... 24,316 519 Change Professional Member 1,574 1,248 26.1 Licensee 56 42 33.3 Licensees (Foreign) Member-In-Training 1,194 1,059 12.7 P.Eng...... 167 29 Student 15 13 15.4 P.Geol...... 3 0 Other 18 8 125.0 P.Geoph...... 4 0 Dual Registration ...... 0 0 TOTAL 2,857 2,370 20.5 For APEYT & NAPEGG 25 43 -41.9 TOTAL ...... 174 29

Members-In-Training E.I.T...... 3,170 234 APPLICATIONS APPROVED Geol.I.T...... 146 16 By Board Geoph.I.T...... 49 -6 Members MIT's Foreign Exam Students TOTAL ...... 3,365 244 Licensees Candidates 1998 1997 1998 1997 1998 1997 1998 1997 1998 1997 Exam Candidates ...... 254 23 From MIT 546 515 From Exam/Student 23 19 10 25 Students ...... 55 -28 New 842 498 1108 912 37 24 172 110 21 40 TOTAL 1411 1032 1118 937 37 24 172 110 21 40 Total Membership . . . 30,960 1,048 By Staff/Council: Reinstatements 380 272 60 83 5 3 Resignations/ Cancellations 350 334 35 42 4 2 Struck/Expired 460 321 330 295 6 Deceased 69 83 Withdrawn 58 83 27 37 TOTAL 1259 1010 425 420 15 5 58 83 27 37 8 Registration Process

APEGGA OFFICE Transcripts/Certificate of Graduation: Application Coordinator Reference Letters: TOEFL Results (if applicable): other documents DIRECTOR REGISTRATION

Academics Acceptable Academics Need Character Needs Further Review Further Review

ACADEMIC EXAMINERS

Experience Acceptable Experience Needs Further Review

EXPERIENCE EXAMINERS

EXPERIENCE CHARACTER COMMITTEE COMMITTEE

BOARD OF EXAMINERS

All Criteria Met

Upgrading or confirmation of academic qualifications (exams), or further experience, or Professional Practice Exam, or combinaton of above required. Register as Professional Member or Foreign Licensee

Enrol as Member-in-Training, Exam Candidate or Student Report by Public Members of Council 9

Stan Souch, PhD Don Hoover, P.Ag. Michael Stevens-Guille

The 1998-99 reporting year has been the highest standards within the pro- We applaud the reasonable and con- an exceptionally busy one for the fessions are upheld. Within the sistent approach the Council took in APEGGA Council and its senior offi- Council, considerable time was devot- its deliberations to resolve issues sur- cers. ed to a review of practices, policies rounding the Defined Scope of Public members on Council were, and procedures pertaining to the Practice concepts. Consequently, the once again, impressed by Council and many complex committees required to future looks promising for improved managementÕs capacity to fulfil the properly conduct the work of co-operation between the Alberta mandate of the Association in a very APEGGA. The Council also displayed Society of Engineering Technologists professional and business-like man- genuine concern for providing high- and APEGGA. ner. A business plan was approved value service to members and made The Council has demonstrated and acted upon, enabling goals and good use of feedback from various clearly during this past year, through objectives to be realized within overall districts through visitations and its regulatory, enforcement and educa- budgetary guidelines through good reports from branches. tion activities, that its self-government stewardship; the financial strength of The Council was steadfast and dili- role is well-founded. Safety and pro- the organization remains solid. gent in its efforts to ensure that the tection of the public continue to be We were also impressed by the practice of engineering, geology and APEGGAÕs overarching responsibility. dedication of the Council and its geophysics in the Province of Alberta Once again, we welcome the members as evidenced by the signifi- will continue to be governed by the opportunity to be involved as mem- cant number of people volunteering Engineering, Geological and bers of the APEGGA Council and look their time and expertise to ensure that Geophysical Professions (EGGP) Act. forward to future participation.

APEGGA 1998-99 COUNCIL

1. Coun. Elizabeth Cannon, P.Eng., PhD 2. Coun. Elaine Honsberger, P.Geoph. 3. Coun. Dale Miller. P.Eng. 4. 1st Vice President Darrel Danyluk, P.Eng. 5. Coun. Mike Smyth, P.Eng. 6. Coun. Mark Lasby, P.Eng. 7. Coun. Sue Evison, P.Eng. 8. Coun. John Boyd, P.Geoph. 9. Coun. Bonnie Stowkowy, P.Eng. 10. President Dan Motyka, P.Eng. 11. Coun. Neil OÕDonnell, P.Eng., P.Geol. 12. Coun. Gordon Stewart, P.Eng. 13. Public Member Stan Souch, PhD. 14. Coun. Linda Van Gastel, P.Eng. 15. 2nd Vice President Connie Parenteau, P.Eng. 16. Public Member Don Hoover, P.Ag. 17. Coun. Alice Payne, P.Geol. 18. Canadian Council of Professional Geoscientists Alberta Director Bob Comer, P.Geoph. 19. Canadian Council of Professional Engineers Executive Member Noel Cleland, P.Eng. Missing: Public Member Michael Stevens-Guille; APEGGA Past President and Canadian Council of Professional Engineers Alberta Director Fred Otto, P.Eng., PhD; Canadian Council of Professional Geoscientists Executive Member Gordon Williams, P.Geol., PhD. Financial Statements Year Ended December 31, 1998

AUDITORS REPORT Statement of Financial Position December 31, 1998 with comparative figures for 1997 1998 1997 To the members of ASSETS The Association of Professional Engineers, CURRENT ASSETS: Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta Cash $ 1,000,969 $ 690,955 I have audited the statement of financial position of The Accounts receivable 417,928 711,000 Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Inventory of educational materials 40,255 48,550 Geophysicists of Alberta as at December 31, 1998 and the Prepaid expenses 8,893 6,224 statements of operations, changes in net assets and cash flows for $ 1,468,045 $ 1,456,729 the year then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Association’s management. My responsibility CAPITAL ASSETS (note 1) 401,488 372,714 is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on my audit. INVESTMENTS - at cost 3,533,102 3,375,612 I conducted my audit in accordance with generally accepted (market value $3,650,708; 1997-$3,456,086) auditing standards. Those standards require that I plan and perform an audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit STUDENT LOAN ACCOUNT - 11,718 includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also $ 5,402,635 $ 5,216,773 includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS financial statement presentation. CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts payable In my opinion, these financial statements present fairly, in all & accrued liabilities $ 197,513 $ 38,918 material respects, the financial position of the Association as at December 31, 1998 and the results of its operations and the Prepaid revenue 2,455,377 2,387,320 changes in its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance 2,652,890 2,426,238 with generally accepted accounting principles. OBLIGATION UNDER My audit was made for the purpose of forming an opinion on the CAPITAL LEASES (note 2) 196,339 286,204 basic financial statements taken as a whole. The supplementary information included in the Summary of Group Operations is provided for the purposes of additional analysis and is not a NET ASSETS 2,553,406 2,504,331 required part of the basic financial statements. Such supplementary information has been subjected to the auditing $ 5,402,635 $ 5,216,773 procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial statements, and in my opinion, is fairly stated, in all material respects, in LEASE OBLIGATIONS AND COMMITMENT (Note 4) relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole.

Approved on behalf of the Council:

Bruce H. Childs Professional Corporation Chartered Accountant President Edmonton, Alberta, Canada January 25, 1999

Executive Director

10 Statement of Operations STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS Year ended December 31, 1998 Year ended December 31, 1998 (with comparative figures for 1997) (with comparative figures for 1997) 1998 1998 1997 1998 1997 Actual Budget Actual Cash flows from operations (Unaudited) Cash received from members $ 5,009,653 $ 5,672,352 REVENUES Cash received from general revenue 641,614 527,207 Dues $ 3,857,309 $ 3,903,124 $ 3,627,653 Cash paid for salaries and benefits (1,758,469) (1,680,000) Permit fees 443,581 381,150 425,745 Cash paid for materials and services (3,189,049) (3,363,723) Net cash generated through operations 703,749 1,155,836 Registration fees 258,432 217,000 217,315 Examination fees 89,294 77,000 84,460 Cash flows used in investing activities General revenue 641,521 504,325 524,152 Purchase of capital assets, net of related obligations 224,527 132,463 $5,290,137 5,082,599 4,879,325 Purchase of investments 157,490 1,146,121 Student loan account 11,718 355 EXPENSES Net cash used in investing activities 393,735 1,278,939 (schedule) $ 5,241,062 5,201,588 5,059,497 Net increase (decrease) in cash 310,014 (123,103) EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES Cash at beginning of year 690,955 814,058 (expenses over revenue) $49,075 $(118,989) $ (180,172) Cash at end of year $ 1,000,969 $ 690,955

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS Year ended December 31, 1998 (with comparative figures for 1997)

Invested in 1998 1997 Net assets Capital Assets Unrestricted Total Total Balance, beginning of year $ 86,510 $ 2,417,821 $ 2,504,331 $ 2,684,503 Excess of revenues over expenses (125,295) 174,370 49,075 (180,172) Investment in capital assets 243,934 (243,934) - - Balance at end of year $ 205,149 $ 2,348,257 $ 2,553,406 $ 2,504,331

11 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. CAPITAL ASSETS Year ended December 31, 1998 1998 1997 Accumulated Net Book Net Book The Association is incorporated under the Engineering, Cost Amortization Value Value Geological and Geophysical Professions Act of Alberta. Furniture & Equipment $ 264,002 91,800 172,202 93,448 Mission Statement To serve society by regulating, enhancing and providing leader- Leasehold ship in the practice of the professions of engineering, geology Improvements 11,860 7,705 4,155 6,527 and geophysics. Computer 167,297 101,382 65,915 45,288 Computer SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Equipment These financial statements have been prepared in accordance under Capital with generally accepted accounting principles in Canada Lease 392,934 233,718 159,216 227,451 $ 836,093 $ 434,605 $ 401,488 $ 372,714 Revenue Recognition Revenue is recorded on the accrual basis, reduced by unpaid 2. OBLIGATIONS UNDER CAPITAL LEASES dues of members struck from the register.

Inventory of Educational Materials The following is a schedule of future minimum lease payments: Inventory of educational materials is valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. 1998 1997

Investments 1998 102,124 Investments are reported at cost. When there has been a decline 1999 102,124 102,124 in the value of the investments which is other than temporary, the carrying value is reduced accordingly. 2000 129,878 137,026 232,002 341,274 Capital Assets Capital assets are stated at cost. Amortization is recorded on the following bases and annual rates: Less amount Asset Rate Basis representing interest 35,663 55,070 Furniture and equipment 10% straight-line 196,339 286,204 Leasehold improvements 20% straight-line 3. PENSION PLAN Computer 30% declining balance The Association maintains a defined benefit pension plan which Computer Equipment covers its full time employees. The most recent actuarial valuation, under capital lease 30% declining balance as at January 1, 1998, indicated that the present value of accrued pension benefits was $2,075,000. The value of pension fund assets, determined from market values, as at December 31, 1998 was Pension Costs and Obligations $4,175,000. Current service costs are charged to operations as they accrue 4. LEASE OBLIGATIONS AND COMMITMENT based on services rendered by employees during the year. The Association leases office premises and equipment under Adjustments arising from plan amendments, changes in agreements expiring on various dates from January, 1998 to assumptions, experience gains and losses and the difference September, 2004. The Association has also committed to lease between the actuarial present value of accrued benefits and the additional office space in Edmonton for a period of five years and value of pension fund assets at January 1, 1993 are amortized eight months commencing February 1, 1999. The minimum lease over the expected average remaining service life of the payments including estimated operating costs and GST, for each employee group. As there are restrictions on the ability of the of the next five years are as follows: Association to access surplus balances, these adjustments are 1999 $ 407,000 recognized only to the extent of current service costs. 2000 $ 429,000 2001 $ 425,000 2002 $ 425,000 2003` $ 377,000 TOTAL $ 2,063,000

12 SUMMARY OF GROUP OPERATIONS Year ended December 31, 1998 1998 1998 1997 Budget Actual (Unaudited) Actual Administration $1,401,680 $1,271,550 $1,518,818 Council 307,349 200,260 210,231 CCPE 248,836 270,000 239,775 Registration and Compliance 789,858 764,744 855,147 Deputy Registrar 196,206 200,120 - Special Projects 215,385 210,925 - Professional Practice 240,980 301,910 413,518 Professional Development 345,035 366,905 316,429 Communications 1,495,733 1,615,174 1,505,579 $5,241,062 $5,201,588 $5,059,497

Note: In 1998 two new groups were established, being Deputy Registrar and Special Projects. In prior years the costs of these groups were combined with other groups, and therefore comparative figures for 1997 are not available. In prior years all salaries and related benefits were included in Administration. For 1998 these costs have been allocated to the individual groups and 1997 comparative figures have been restated accordingly. SCHEDULE OF EXPENSES Year ended December 31, 1998 1998 1998 1997 Budget Actual (Unaudited) Actual Meeting Expenses $ 830,999 $ 798,180 $ 674,419 General Expenses 940,183 920,855 893,602 Exam Administration Expenses 152,163 151,200 160,081 Printing and Stationery Expenses 371,966 359,325 370,543 Office Rent and Parking Expenses 201,329 207,000 237,688 Insurance Expenses 13,348 13,100 12,545 Salaries and Benefits Expenses 1,753,609 1,834,369 1,658,756 Personnel Administration Expenses 35,051 46,650 60,780 Office Equipment Expenses 146,358 147,500 150,144 Consultants Expenses 690,169 605,909 699,863 Depreciation and Amortization 105,887 115,000 136,101 Other Expenses 0 2,500 4,975 $ 5,241,062 $ 5,201,588 $ 5,059,497

13 14 Committee and Board Reports

INVESTIGATIVE COMMITTEE

A. Demitt, P.Eng., Chair

Complaints regarding the con- If it is found that the case cannot be specifies sanctions. duct of APEGGA members are mediated or requires further review, Although the number of formal dealt with by APEGGAÕs an investigative panel is struck. The complaints received in 1998 was Investigative Committee. Upon panel consists of three members of the down from 1997, the monthly meet- receipt of a complaint, the Investigative Committee who perform ings of the committee continued on its Director of Professional Practice a confidential investigation. If the regular busy schedule. contacts the complainant and investigation finds evidence to sup- Of the 11 complaints received in the member complained port the allegations, the Investigative 1998, two have been mediated, five against in an attempt to ascer- Committee prosecutes the matter are ongoing, one has gone to a formal tain the facts and, if possible, to before the Discipline Committee. hearing, one was dismissed but mediate the complaint if it relates to Alternatively, the member may be appealed, and two are in abeyance unprofessional conduct. Matters of offered an opportunity to accept a pending court or police activity. unskilled practice proceed directly to Stipulated Order which specifies an Additionally, six investigations are investigation. agreed statement of facts and also ongoing from previous complaints, while eight carry-overs from 1997 COMMITTEE MEMBERS were concluded. Five of these cases Anast Demitt,P.Eng., Chair Dale Miller, P.Eng. - were dismissed, although one was Robin Black,P.Eng., PhD APEGGA Councillor appealed. The appeal hearings upheld Henry Bosman, P.Eng. Paul Preville, P.Eng. the Investigative CommitteeÕs deci- Wayne Delbeke, P.Eng. Mike Rosseker, P.Eng. sion. The remaining three cases were Sue Evison, P.Eng. - Mike Smyth, P.Eng. - forwarded to the Discipline APEGGA Councillor APEGGA Councillor Committee and have been concluded Richard Feilden, P.Eng. Wes Snihur, P.Eng. with orders and sanctions. Andy Gilliland, P.Eng. Brian Somerville, P.Eng. I would like to personally thank the Alf Hartling, P.Geol. Mike Strong, P.Eng. members of the Investigative Barbara Howes, P.Eng. Joseph North, PhD - Public Member Committee for their efforts and for the professional manner with which they Doug Jamieson, P.Eng. conduct themselves. The many hours Gary Johnston, P.Geoph. Barry Massing, LL.B. - Legal Counsel they volunteer to the Association Paul Kavanagh, P.Geol. APEGGA Staff reflects the commitment the members Raj Kaliandasani, P.Eng. Stewart McIntosh, P.Eng., of the Investigative Committee have Garry Maxwell, P.Eng. Director, Special Projects to the betterment of our professions. Dan McGuigan, P.Eng.

DISCIPLINE COMMITTEE

Larry Staples, P.Eng., Chair

The role of the Discipline argument and evidence. Although All cases heard in 1998 proceeded Committee is to adjudicate cases somewhat time-consuming, this for- smoothly to reasoned and defensible of alleged unskilled practice or mality ensures a thorough process and findings. The new discipline proce- unprofessional conduct. Under a respect for natural justice. In cases dures require more formal interaction the new discipline procedures where the professional member admits between the Investigative Committee implemented in 1996, this is a unskilled practice or unprofessional and the Discipline Committee as they fairly formal process, with the conduct, a Stipulated Order process is fulfil their distinct roles; this interac- Investigative Committee Òpros- followed in which the Discipline tion is working well. The Stipulated ecutingÓ based on evidence Committee and the member agree on Order process is proving to be a just gathered and the professional an appropriate sanction, thus eliminat- and efficient way of handling straight- member ÒdefendingÓ with opposing ing the need for a hearing. forward cases. 15 Effort was invested in streamlining Each member of the Discipline Practice and our Legal Counsel pro- and improving internal policies and Committee shoulders both a heavy vide sound guidance. The Chairman procedures of the Discipline workload and a heavy responsibility is indebted to all listed on this page Committee, and guidelines for the to ensure fair hearings and just find- for their hard work and their wisdom panels of peer judges. The guidelines, ings. Our Director of Professional shared aimed at facilitating more consistent findings from panel to panel, consider COMMITTEE MEMBERS such topics as the introduction of evi- dence and documents prior to or at Larry Staples, P.Eng., Chair Bob Ross, P.Eng. hearings, and the Òsanction staircaseÓ Bruce Alexander, P.Eng. Linda van Gastel, P.Eng. – appropriate for cases of varying seri- Mike Berezowski, P.Eng. APEGGA Councillor ousness. The Investigative Committee, Elizabeth Cannon, P.Eng., PhD – John Williams, P.Eng. the Discipline Committee and the APEGGA Councillor Dave Woodall, P.Eng. Appeal Board held their annual joint Neil Colvin – Public Member meeting in early 1999 to discuss poli- Michael Day, P.Geol. Dwayne Chomyn, LL.B. – Legal Counsel cies and issues of common interest. Gerry DeSorcy, P.Eng. DISCIPLINE COMMITTEE Allin Folinsbee, P.Geoph., PhD ACTIVITY APEGGA Staff Bill Hibbard, P.Eng. Ray Chopiuk, P.Eng. – Director, 1998 1997 1996 Dwayne Kalynchuk, P.Eng. Professional Practice Formal Hearings 6 2 1 Valerie Nielsen, P.Geoph. Stipulated Orders 2 6 0

1 345 COMPLAINT INVESTIGATIVE COMMITTEE

6 7 STIPULATED DISCIPLINE ORDER DISMISSED COMMITTEE Frivolous Vexatious 2 Insufficient evidence 10 SETTLEMENT INVESTIGATIVE PANEL INVESTIGATIVE CASE Mediation DIRECTOR INVESTIGATIONS INVESTIGATIVE COMMITTEE INVESTIGATIVE 9 MANAGER Mutual consent 11 APPEAL by complainant to ORDER Appeal Board ACCEPTED Case Closed 13

12 ORDER REJECTED

8 FORMAL DISCIPLINE HEARING HEARING COMMITTEE PANEL

APEGGA 9 DISMISSED 8 DISCIPLINE PROCESS SANCTIONS

APPEAL to Appeal Board 16

APPEAL BOARD

Judy Newbert, P.Eng., Chair

The discipline process of the and actions by those committees and sion was reached in as objective and fair Association may result in out- boards. manner as possible. comes that are unacceptable to the During the reporting period, three The third hearing was a review of a member who has been disci- hearings were held. Two of these hear- decision of the Discipline Committee. plined, or to the person who ings were appeals of decisions by the The APEGGA member, while admitting lodged a complaint about a Investigative Committee to terminate to guilt on the charges by the memberÕs conduct. As well, the an investigation into a complaint about Investigative Committee, chose to processes used by the Board of a memberÕs conduct. In each case, the appeal the sanctions levied against him. Examiners, and the Practice Appeal Board decided to uphold the The sanctions were largely upheld by Review Board may trigger an decision to terminate the investigation. the Appeal Board, with a minor modifi- appeal of those boardsÕ findings. The After hearing from the complainant, the cation to the manner and time in which Appeal Board is mandated, under the Investigative Committee representative the order and sanctions of the Discipline Act, to provide Association members and the member under investigation, Committee were to be completed. and those members of the public affect- and after thoroughly reviewing the ini- The Appeal Board continues to moni- ed by Association processes a full right tial evidence, along with any additional tor the revised discipline process intro- of appeal to allow a review of decisions material brought to the hearing, a deci- duced in 1996, through recent meetings with the related committees. BOARD MEMBERS Appeal hearings are normally open Judy Newbert, P.Eng., Chair Allan Yamashita, P.Eng. to the public, unless there is a specific Vic Benz, P.Eng. George Jones, P.Ag., Public Member and compelling reason on the part of Al Blackie, P.Geol. one of those affected, and this practice Bob Comer, P.Geoph. Paul Sharek, LL.B. – Legal Counsel has been followed. I thank all of the board members for Dave Geake, P.Eng. their support and dedication to this Dave Irving, P.Eng. APEGGA Staff: important part of this AssociationÕs Jim Seale, P.Eng. Al Schuld, P.Eng., Deputy Registrar work. Gordon Stewart, P.Eng. and Director, Administration Kevin Walker, P.Eng.

REPORT BY THE PUBLIC MEMBERS ON INVESTIGATIVE COMMITTEE, DISCIPLINE COMMITTEE AND APPEAL BOARD

These two committees and one board mittees on an informal basis outside carry specific functions that are collectively allow APEGGA to address of the actual discipline and investiga- unique to them, they simply perform complaints that are brought against tive activities. the same functions expected of all members and include an appeal APEGGA has ten public members members of the committee, board or process for both parties of the com- on its various boards and committees. Council. plaint. It is vital that these three bod- The Engineering, Geological and Public members do not act as advo- ies have ongoing communications and Geophysical Professions Act provides cates of the public, or as ombudsmen, develop a high level of awareness of for these public members who are but bring their unique perspective to their respective functions and how selected in concert with the govern- the work of the individual bodies to they relate to one another. In recent ment. Mutually acceptable individuals which they are appointed. They are years, the three groups have had the are appointed and funded by the visible reminders to APEGGA and its opportunity to meet annually at a Minister of Public Works, Supply and members of the primary public inter- joint seminar. The public members Services. In addition to the three est role of a professional association. appreciate the opportunity to broaden members on these committees, there Not only must APEGGA act in the their knowledge of APEGGA and its are three appointed to APEGGA public interest but also it must be operation. This also provides the Council, three to the Board of observed to be doing so. opportunity for the public members to Examiners, and one to the Practice The Investigative, Discipline meet with other members of the com- Review Board. Public members do not Committees and Appeal Board deal with difficult and sensitive matters. PUBLIC MEMBERS ON INVESTIGATIVE COMMITTEE, DISCIPLINE COMMITTEE AND APPEAL BOARD: The public members of these bodies appreciate the support and co-opera- George Jones, MBA, P.Ag., Appeal Board tion freely given by the staff and Joseph North, PhD, Investigative Committee members of APEGGA. Neil Colvin, Discipline Committee 17

AGM/SUMMIT AWARDS COMMITTEE

Stephen Calderwood,P.Eng., Chair

The purpose of the AGM/Summit ÒOrient ExpressÓ theme entitled Awards gala, planned for the Awards Committee is to plan and pro- ÒSuccess is a JourneyÓ. A ÒCasino Telus Convention Centre in mote the annual Summit Awards gala CarÓ was added to hold the showcase Calgary. The event is now part event and the AGM Luncheon. The reception, complete with games of of an ÒAGM WeekÓ of activi- Summit Awards evening is APEGGAÕs chance. We then moved into the ties which includes a profes- largest social event of the year and for- ÒDining CarÓ for dinner and the sional development conference mally recognizes the accomplishments awards ceremonies. The vesting cere- with the theme ÒThinking of APEGGA members and their contri- mony was a great deal more emotion- AheadÓ. The theme for the butions to society. al than usual due to the brave atten- 1999 Summit Awards evening, In addition, we raise the profile of dance of APEGGAÕs 1997-98 President ÒMission PossibleÓ, aims to our professions through pre-event Dennis Lindberg, P.Eng., who passed demonstrate that with the combina- promotion, by holding the event itself away in July 1998. tion of the ingenuity of our members and via the announcement of winners Entertainment was provided by and the advancement of technology in Alberta newspapers. Sheri Sommerville and the Tommy anything is possible. As we go into the Our Summit Awards gala in April Banks orchestra. 21st century, the theme is intended to 1998 was held at the Shaw Conference The committee has worked on the be a little bit nostalgic Ñ a little Centre in Edmonton and had an final details of the 1999 Summit ÒretroÓ Ñ and definitely fun. The committee especially would like COMMITTEE MEMBERS to thank the following staff members for Stephen Calderwood, P.Eng., Chair APEGGA Staff their contributions: Terri-Jane Brenda Barron, P.Eng. Chrys. Dmytruk, P.Eng., Director, Chernesky; Chrys. Dmytruk, P.Eng.; Tracey Horne-Pettipas; Marie Locke; Bruce Pettie, P.Eng. Communications & Public Affairs Kimberly Nishikaze and Barb Robinson. Terri Steeves, P.Eng.

The 1998 APEGGA Summit Awards rolled along with an Orient Express theme Ñ complete with a Òcasino carÓ. 18 ACT, REGULATIONS AND BYLAWS COMMITTEE

Gordon Stewart, P.Eng., Chair

The Act, Regulations and Bylaws of the Association are effectively and EGGP Act and the General CommitteeÕs (ARB) primary thoroughly evaluated in terms of Regulation. Regulatory reform is purpose is to advise and assist appropriateness, conformance to poli- intended to simplify legislation and the Executive Director and the cy and intent of the legislation and present it in user-friendly, gender-neu- staff to recommend amend- consistency of wording; and are tral language. The ARB is in the ments to the Engineering, processed in a timely and effective process of reviewing drafts of the Geological and Geophysical manner. With regard to other profes- Regulation written under this initia- Professions Act (EGGP), sions, occupations and activities, it is tive. In addition, the Minister of Regulations and Bylaws; and to the committeeÕs responsibility to Public Works, Supply and Services ensure that they clearly reflect review and make recommendations to indicated his desire that there be a the intent of the legislation and cur- the Council when requested, relative limited, or Defined Scope of Practice rent Association policies governing to any new or amending legislation in licence, under the EGGP Act that is to the practice of engineering, geology order to ensure compatibility with the be available to Registered Engineering and geophysics as three distinct pro- EGGP Act and Regulations. Technologists who meet specific crite- fessions. Two initiatives of the Government of ria and apply to APEGGA for recogni- The ARBÕs goal is to ensure proposed the Province of Alberta created further tion. Drafts of changes to the Act and revisions to the governing documents consideration of amendments to the the Regulations to accommodate this concept are under review for presen-

COMMITTEE MEMBERS tation to the membership at the AGM. The difficult and sometimes tedious Gordon Stewart, P.Eng., Chair Barry Massing, LL.B. – Legal Counsel job of preparing and reviewing amendments to the Act, Regulations Don Bellow, P.Eng., PhD APEGGA Staff and Bylaws could not be accom- Dave Chalcroft, P.Eng. Dave Todd, P.Eng., Director, plished without the dedication of the Hans de Boer, P.Geol., P.Geoph., PhD Registration & Compliance committee members, the Association Al Kiernan, P.Eng. Jo-Ann Marshal, Compliance solicitor, and the APEGGA staff, all of Dave Rumbold, P.Eng. Coordinator whom I would like to acknowledge Laurie Slezak, P.Geol. and thank.

CSPG/CSEG/APEGGA LIAISON COMMITTEE

Alice Payne, P.Geol., Chair

This committee exists to improve Petroleum Society of the CIM as par- the APEGGA Annual General the quality of communication ticipants in the Liaison Committee Meeting. between APEGGA and the two because their interests and concerns The Liaison Committee carefully technical societies (the Canadian are much the same as those of the reviewed proposed changes to the Society of Petroleum Geologists earth scientists. Code of Ethics and recommended and the Canadian Society of APEGGA Council has approved adoption of a new, shorter code, Exploration Geophysicists) rep- changes to corporate licensure involv- which was subsequently not passed resenting most of the geologists ing changes to the fee schedule which by Council. This matter is of major and geophysicists in APEGGA. has been a major recommendation of concern for earth scientists, some of Consideration is being given to this committee for about ten years. whom feel they cannot practice under including engineers from the These changes must be approved at the current code, and it is obvious that some mechanism needs to be invented COMMITTEE MEMBERS whereby these needs can be addressed Alice Payne, P.Geol., Chair, Bill May, P.Geol. (Appointed by CSPG) in a timely manner. APEGGA Councillor Mike Seth, P.Eng. This committee is supportive of the Neil Rutherford, P.Eng., P.Geoph., (Appointed by APEGGA) Geoscience Task Force appointed by Past Chair (Appointed by CSEG) Bonnie Stowkowy, P.Eng. APEGGA Council, and presumes that the forth- Ellen Biasucci, P.Geoph. Councillor (Appointed by APEGGA) coming recommendations will be (Appointed by CSEG) favourably received by APEGGA. The David Devenny, P.Geol., P.Eng., PhD effectiveness and usefulness of the APEGGA Staff: (Appointed by APEGGA) Liaison Committee needs to be revisit- Al Schuld, P.Eng., Deputy Registrar & Darcie Greggs, P.Geol. ed in the light of current practice and Director, Administration (Appointed by CSPG) the task forceÕs recommendations. 19

COMMUNICATIONS PLANNING COMMITTEE

Nick Malychuk, P.Eng., Chair

The Communications Planning tors, students, public opinion leaders satisfaction. Geoscientists feel Committee (CPC) advises and assists and the public. that APEGGA is not relevant to the Executive Director (or designate) To measure the effect of APEGGAÕs them. The PEGG continues to in planning and carrying out the communications effort, a public opin- be an important communica- AssociationÕs communications func- ion survey was undertaken in the tions vehicle, but readership tion. In carrying out its mission, the spring of 1998. The survey found that should be increased. The pub- Association communicates with its member satisfaction levels are moder- licÕs perception of our profes- members, government leaders, educa- ately high, although there is some dis- sions has improved in the last COMMITTEE MEMBERS five years and it holds our professions in high esteem com- Nick Malychuk, P.Eng., Chair Dennis Langen, P.Eng. pared to others. John Kramers, P.Geol., PhD, Past Chair Jane Ryder, P.Eng. The committeeÕs work was driven by the survey results. Guidelines for Christopher Dutcher, P.Eng. APEGGA Staff: sponsorship of events and activities Jim Gilliland, E.I.T. Chrys. Dmytruk, P.Eng., Director, have been developed; recommenda- Paula Harding, P.Eng. Communications & Public Affairs tions for enhancing The PEGG were Beth Hill, P.Geoph. Kimberly Nishikaze, Manager, made; and, a review of the school out- Brent Jorowski, P.Eng. Public Affairs reach program was undertaken.

EDMONTON DISTRICT COMMITTEE

Dave Rumbold, P.Eng., Chair

The Edmonton District Committee tions and power industries, northern uation of past meetings. plans and implements functions for Alberta infrastructure topics, locally Once again this year, we the Edmonton membership to engineered overseas projects, and assisted the Edmonton enhance communication among mem- future growth prospects for the Association of Technical bers, and between members and Edmonton region. A luncheon and Societies with a dinner meet- Council on matters relating to tour at a local fabricator was offered, ing and speaker. Also, our APEGGAÕs goals and purpose. as well as an evening information November luncheon meeting Functions that have been planned forum on the Y2K topic for the benefit was held in conjunction with this year include eight monthly lun- of our members. The topics chosen are the APEGGA Professional cheon meetings covering topics such selected by our committee members Development Conference and as deregulation of the telecommunica- based on attendee feedback and eval- enjoyed a record attendance. I would like to take this opportuni- COMMITTEE MEMBERS ty to thank the committee members Dave Rumbold, P.Eng., Chair Walt Lacika, P.Eng. for their time and assistance in plan- ning and running this yearÕs func- Frank Au-Yeung, P.Eng. Richard McAlary, P.Eng. tions. Thanks also to Shirley Layne Peter Doell, P.Eng. APEGGA Staff and Len Shrimpton, P.Eng., of Emad El-Zein, P.Eng. Len Shrimpton, P.Eng., Director, APEGGA, who were a great help to Elaine Ford, E.I.T. Professional Development, the committee; and to our corporate Rient Jeang, E.I.T. publicity agents. 20

ENFORCEMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE

Darcie Greggs, P.Geol., Chair

The Enforcement Review increasing case load in the were 199 active open files; 573 files Committee (ERC) was estab- Compliance Department. In addition were opened through the year Ñ lished to obtain compliance with to handling the regular case load, var- resulting in a grand total of 772 files. the reserved title (exclusive ious committee members pursued Of these, 484 files have been closed. right-to-title) and reserved prac- special projects. Work on the issue of Permits to Practice (corporate registra- tice provisions of the pressure vessel design and the tion) were issued for 85 companies; Engineering, Geological and requirement of the stamp of a regis- individual registration accounted for Geophysical Professions tered professional member resulted in 104 files closed, and two prosecutions (EGGP) Act through an active a report presented to and approved by were completed. The remaining cases enforcement and information Council. This will go forward through were closed for a variety of reasons, program. appropriate agencies and is hoped to including forced and voluntary name The ongoing goals of the committee prompt legislative changes in that changes, and providing satisfactory are that: a) the engineering, geological area. An awareness campaign for the evidence of not practicing. and geophysical titles should be reli- enforcement process was started in Two cases from previous years able signals to the public that the title 1998 and will continue, including remain as arrest warrants as neither user is a member of APEGGA; and b) columns in The PEGG. individual is believed to be in Canada. engineering, geological and geophysi- A major new initiative began with The Calgary Police ServiceÕs cal services must be provided by pro- the co-operation of the other provin- Commercial Crime Department has fessional members, licensees or Permit cial associations to pursue the regis- been extremely co-operative in its holders of APEGGA. tration of out-of-province members investigation of APEGGAÕs enforce- The addition of a Compliance who are resident in Alberta. This ment cases. The Commercial Crime Secretary, to assist the Compliance resulted in a substantial increase in Department recently advised that its Coordinator, has helped cope with the the case load. As of Jan. 1, 1998, there investigation of an individual has resulted in the issuance and serving of COMMITTEE MEMBERS a summons for a court appearance to Darcie Greggs, P.Geol., Chair Alice Payne, P.Geol. — answer to 11 charges pursuant to APEGGA Councillor Gord Barrington, P.Eng. Section 3(b)(ii) of the EGGP Act (hold- Milford Berger, P.Geoph. ing out to be a Professional Engineer). Emad El-Zein, P.Eng. B.J. (Barry) Massing, LL.B. — Legal On behalf of the ERC, I thank the Counsel Richard Enns, P.Eng. Calgary Commercial Crime detectives Vince Heron, P.Eng. APEGGA Staff for pursuing our cases in the face of Wenona Irving, P.Eng. Dave Todd, P.Eng. - Director, budget cuts and heavy case-loads. I Warren Kmicik, P.Eng. Registration & Compliance also acknowledge and thank the com- Jim Letourneau, P.Geol. Jo-Ann Marshall - Compliance mittee members and APEGGA staff Bradley Mersereau, P.Eng. Coordinator for their hard work and many contri- butions.

Members of APEGGAÕs Enforcement Review Committee had an opportunity to hear Detective Ralph Miller (right in photo) of the Calgary Police Service speak about fraud, forgery and related issues. Also in photo, APEGGA Director of Registration and Compliance Dave Todd, P.Eng. 21

ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE

Albert van Roodselaar P.Eng., PhD, Chair

The primary purpose of the works with APEGGAÕs other commit- APEGGAÕs Web Site, where it is Environment Committee is to identify tees to ensure that APEGGA is able to posted. current and developing issues for respond proactively to pertinent envi- The committee has identi- APEGGA. The Environment ronmental concerns. The committee fied the issue of climate Committee is composed of individu- promotes membersÕ awareness of change/global warming as als active in the various aspects of those environmental issues affecting being of major importance to environmental practice. It reports to their practice and having regard for APEGGA and its members. the executive important issues which the environment in their work. CanadaÕs support, at Kyoto, of are developing, how these issues The Environment Committee has the direction to reduce green- might affect APEGGA and its mem- completed an Environmental Practices house gases will affect Alberta in a bers, and recommends how APEGGA Monograph (final edits by Past Chair major way. Some of APEGGAÕs mem- might respond with respect to these Nina Novak, P.Eng., P.Biol.). After bers are already involved through issues. It further pursues initiatives consideration, the committee decided their companiesÕ participation in the such as education of APEGGA mem- that this information could be most Voluntary Challenge Reduction bers about environmental concerns, effectively made available to the Program. links with other professions, and membership and others through The committee has undertaken to try to provide APEGGA members COMMITTEE MEMBERS with sound information on the status of the science predicting climate Albert van Roodselaar, P.Eng., PhD, David,Reid, P.Biol. change, the responses of government, Chair Al Schulz, P.Eng. industry and NGOs to the issue, and Nina, Novak, P.Eng., P.Biol., Past Chair David, Simpson, P.Eng. the technical availability of Patricia Armitage, P.Eng. David Spink, P.Eng. present/future engineering options. Pierangelo Grande, P.Geol. As part of APEGGAÕs Annual General Richard Kolada, , P.Eng., PhD Meeting in April, the committee orga- APEGGA Staff Joe Kostler, P.Eng. nized a half-day session to provide Ray Chopiuk, P.Eng., Director, Will Ratliffe, P.Geol. members with an initial introduction Professional Practice to this complex topic.

HONOURS AND AWARDS COMMITTEE

Steve Fedyna, P.Eng., Chair

The major objective of the Honours and the Excellence in Education Professional Engineers (CCPE). and Awards Committee is to enhance awards are the primary vehicles by The committee is currently Òprofessional pride and the stature of which this recognition is conveyed. working on improving the the professions by recognizing the Much of the committeeÕs work alignment between the accomplishments of non-members, involves advertising and obtaining APEGGA awards and the members and corporate membersÓ applications for the various awards CCPE awards, especially in and to recognize the achievements of presented by other groups, most the area of recognizing engi- students. The annual Summit Awards notably the Canadian Council of neering educators. The work of the committee COMMITTEE MEMBERS has been made particularly diffi- Steve Fedyna, P.Eng., Chair Ashok Sehgal, P.Eng. cult and rewarding this year by the Harry Moore, P.Eng., Past Chair Hans Weisner, P.Eng. high number and quality of the nomi- nations provided by APEGGA mem- Tom Collins, P.Geoph. bers. On behalf of the committee, I Mary Cowling, P.Eng. thank all of those who contributed Ron Lawson, P.Eng., PhD APEGGA Staff their hard work to the nomination Tod Mansell, E.I.T. Chrys. Dmytruk, P.Eng., Director, process, and I encourage all members Dean Mullin, P.Eng. Communications & Public Affairs to consider submitting worthy appli- cants for these prestigious awards. 22

JOINT BOARD OF PRACTICE

Mike Rosseker, P.Eng., Chair

The Joint Board document board will now be addressing practi- maintaining a watching brief on the ÒRecommended Conditions of cal and professional considerations in development of Òobjective-basedÓ Engagement and Schedule of the area of ÒDesign BuildÓ, as well as national building and fire codes. Professional Fees for Building APEGGA MEMBERS AAA MEMBERS ProjectsÓ was published in May Õ98, and has received wide dis- Mike Rosseker, P.Eng., co-chair John Rockliff, MAAA, co-chair tribution. The document has Ken Maskel, P.Eng. James Dykes, MAAA been well received and will be Nick Trovato, P.Eng. David Roth, MAAA of substantial assistance to both Chris Wade, P.Eng. Gordon Thorkelson, MAAA consultants and clients in the APEGGA Staff: AAA Staff establishment of scope of services and Stewart McIntosh, Director, Nurjehan Jamal, Acting Director, AAA fee discussion. Special Projects While this document will be reviewed again at a later date, the

PRACTICE REVIEW BOARD

Allan Doell, P.Eng., Chair

The Practice Review BoardÕs professions. The board can also con- operative work with the truss indus- authority falls into two main duct a review of the practice of a pro- try and government. These recom- areas. It can conduct an inquiry fessional member, licensee or Permit mendations have now been passed on into the practice of the profes- holder. to the Practice Standards Committee sions, standards of competence, The board has been active in both for implementation. educational standards and these areas over the past year. Relative In the second area, the board has experience requirements, or any to the first, last yearÕs inquiry into the substantially completed a program of other matter Council considers practices in the wood truss industry proactive reviews of the specific prac- necessary or appropriate in resulted in recommendations regard- tices of 30 Permit holders. These relation to the practice of the ing engineersÕ responsibilities and co- reviews are in addition to practice reviews conducted on referral from COMMITTEE MEMBERS the Investigative or Discipline Allan Doell, P.Eng., Chair John Nicoll, P.Eng. Committees or the Registration Heather Andrews, PhD, Public Member Harvey Olsen, P.Eng. Department. Based on the initial George Eynon, P.Eng., Past Chair David Pollock, P.Eng. results of these reviews, the board has John Boyd, P.Geoph., Paul Shewchuk, P.Eng. begun an inquiry into the application APEGGA Councillor of professional and Permit holder Barry Broderick, P.Eng. Barry Massing LL.B., Legal Counsel stamps to professional documents. A Frank Brooks, P.Eng. similar number of proactive reviews APEGGA Staff Doug Cox, P.Eng. are planned for the coming year, with Ray Chopiuk, P.Eng., Director, Ted Lord, P.Eng. the goal of continuous improvement Professional Practice John McInerney, P.Eng. in the practice of our professions. 23

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Jon Greggs, P.Geol., Chair

The Professional Development APEGGAÕs staff. The work on the develop- Committee (PDC) is involved in the Over the past year, the committee ment of an outline for internal promotion and monitoring of profes- has put much effort into responding procedures for CPD program sional development activities under- to member inquiries concerning the review has continued. This will taken by members as a means of Continuing Professional Development encompass the review of indi- ensuring continuing competence, Guideline, in particular questions vidual programs, the stan- excellence and quality of service to the relating to part-time and out-of- dardized expectations for public by members of the Association. province work. The committee has members renewing their It also acts as a resource for members, reviewed the CPD report form sent to membership after a period particularly for assistance with the members with the annual dues notice, away from Alberta, of inactivity or Continuing Professional Development suggesting changes for ease of com- as a non-practicing member. Guideline. These goals are achieved pletion, clarity and readability. PDC Another major project for the com- through diverse activities, such as the members have helped APEGGA staff mittee is a guideline on mentoring, for presentation and facilitation of semi- with the well-attended fall and spring members and members-in-training nars and other learning activities, one- Professional Development Days held (M.I.Ts). A draft should be complete on-one responses to member in Calgary and Edmonton, the semi- by mid-summer, 1999. The objectives inquiries, and monitoring responses to nars for out-of-province applicants, of the guideline will include provid- the CPD report form. The PDC also and have been contacting various ing structure for cooperative profes- advises on the annual Value of technical societies about co-sponsor- sional development relationships Professional Services salary survey, an ing professional development at between ÒseasonedÓ members and important document produced by annual meetings and conferences. M.I.T.s or new members, assisting M.I.T.s through their work experience, COMMITTEE MEMBERS PD requirements and the Professional Jon Greggs, P.Geol., Chair Cameron Sterling, P.Eng. Practice Exam, and support with career tactics and strategies. John Van der Put, P.Eng., Past Chair Jamie Suddaby, P.Eng. Many thanks to the competent and Madan Arora, P.Eng. Ted Wong, P.Geoph. ever-helpful staff who helped the Paul Elliot, P.Eng. Dick Walters, P.Eng. committee during 1998: Flo Patterson, Gerry Kehler, P.Eng. APEGGA Staff Marsha Adams, Mischelle vanThiel Terry Knysh, P.Eng. Len Shrimpton, P.Eng., Director, and Christine Smith. Leah Lawrence, P.Eng. Professional Development

APEGGA members are required to provide evidence of participation in Continuing Professional Development activities. Photo shows a session during a Professional Development Day held in Edmonton, one of several PD sessions held at various locations during the past year. 24

PRACTICE STANDARDS COMMITTEE

Curtis Feeg, P.Eng., Chair

The Practice Standards members of the PSC participate in PSC is reviewing and/or develop- Committee (PSC) is a vehicle to speaking engagements, seminars, ing several guidelines. Concepts of develop and disseminate infor- issue forums and preparation of arti- Professionalism is in the final stages mation which will Òenhance the cles for The PEGG to keep APEGGA of editing and an updated Code of quality and value of profession- members, agencies, governments, and Ethics is nearing completion. Work is al services in all areas of profes- the public aware of committee activi- continuing on an amalgamation of sional practiceÓ. ties. The PSC also meets with seven guidelines into a single docu- The PSC regularly reviews and APEGGA representatives on the ment, Engineering Services for updates existing guidelines and Technical Councils of the Safety Codes Building Projects. This has been a initiates new guidelines related Council to exchange information time-consuming process but will be a to professional practice. As well, regarding their work. welcome document for professionals engaged in this segment of industry. COMMITTEE MEMBERS Subcommittees are working on Curtis Feeg, P.Eng., Chair Grant Smith, P.Geol. revising the Stamping Guideline to Gerry Carson, P.Eng. Ron Tenove, P.Eng. clarify issues regarding the use of Tim Cartmell, P.Eng. Clayton Tiedemann, P.Eng. electronically-generated professional Mike Charko, P.Eng. Fred Tully, P.Eng. stamp images. Two recently struck Gloria Gerber, P.Eng. David Watt, P.Eng. subcommittees are focusing on the Jim Henderson, P.Geoph. Charlie Weir, P.Eng. responsibilities of engineers related to Gary Kingsep, P.Eng. wood trusses and on a guideline that APEGGA Staff Al MacDonald, P.Eng., Consulting will assist members in understanding Ray Chopiuk, P.Eng., Director, Engineers of Alberta Representative their role when acting as witnesses in Professional Practice Andrew Reif, P.Eng. judicial or quasi-judicial hearings.

STAFF BENEFITS COMMITTEE

Donald G. Bellow, P.Eng., PhD, FCAE, Chair

The Staff Benefits Committee plan as determined by provincial and required by statute. Every two or reports to Council and is federal regulatory authorities. It also three years, the committee commis- charged with overviewing the reviews the performance of the pen- sions an actuarial review by an out- pension plan and other employ- sion funds currently administered by side consultant. Periodic reviews are ee benefit programs on behalf of Canada Life and reviews on an annual also conducted on the other employee APEGGAÕs staff. The committee basis the pension contributions of benefit programs to ensure that they has traditionally been chaired both the staff and APEGGA to ensure are consistent with industry norms. by a Past President of the that the fund meets its liabilities as Association and it meets two or COMMITTEE MEMBERS three times per year, or more Donald G. Bellow, P.Eng., PhD, FCAE, Chair APEGGA Staff often as required. The committee has been empowered by Council to make J. Ronald Hierlihy, P.Eng. Al Schuld, P.Eng. - Staff Representative administrative changes to the pension John Van der Put, P.Eng. 25

UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA STUDENT LIAISON COMMITTEE

Larry Kelly, P.Eng., Chair

The goals of the committee are to members as speakers for student students gain skills for job stimulate student interest and forums, student Òget hiredÓ searching and rŽsumŽ writing understanding in APEGGA, inform workshops, as well as funding for had mixed responses: student students about APEGGAÕs role and various student activities. were turned away at some and provide opportunities for students to The committee planned a full sched- others were cancelled for lack of interact with professional members. ule of activities for both terms of the interest. A heart-felt thanks go Monthly meetings are held at the 1998-99 year. Scheduling events is very out to the professional mem- university to plan activities and demanding because students have a bers who donate their time and review past events. Current activities heavy academic workload with many energy to these events. include: technical society and student competing social and recreational activ- The mixers have been very well mixers, provision of professional ities. The Òget hiredÓ workshops where attended thanks, in part, to an ample

COMMITTEE MEMBERS supply of free pizza. As an added benefit, a networking seminar will be Larry Kelly, P.Eng., Chair U of A Undergraduate Geophysics held before the upcoming mixers to Dave Robinson, P.Eng. Society: help shy or inexperienced students Rob Nespliak, P.Eng. Darcy Reynard, President meet the professional members. The Ken Porteous, P.Eng., PhD Rozalia Pak, Vice President committee is also working with stu- Joel Regenstreif, P.Eng. dent members to produce business PS Warren Geological Society: cards so that employers have a ready source of name, telephone number Engineering Students Society: Lori Jacula, President and area of interest. Other activities Erin Crerar, Vice President External Simon Stelfox, President are also being explored to increase Tam Paredes, Vice President External APEGGA Staff student awareness of APEGGA and to Len Shrimpton, P.Eng., Director, create value for students. Professional Development

UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY STUDENT LIAISON COMMITTEE

Steve Giacomin, P.Eng., Chair

The goals of the committee are to engineering ethics lectures and cours- port is provided to aid students familiarize the students with es; a presentation is organized for the in attending various engineer- APEGGA and its role, to provide geology and geophysics students cov- ing conferences; and volun- opportunity for students to meet with ering ethics and APEGGA roles and teers are provided for various professional members and to support responsibilities; mixers are organized student functions and ongoing student-identified initiatives. whereby technical society members, activities. To meet these goals; speakers are professional members, university pro- Notable highlights this year provided for first and fourth-year fessors and students can interact; sup- were the increased participa-

COMMITTEE MEMBERS tion of the geology and geo- physics students in committee activ- Steve Giacomin, P.Eng., Chair Rundle Group: ities and initiatives. The first and sec- Tim Bird, P.Geol. Brad Molnar, President ond-year engineering dinner had the Geri De La Mare, P.Eng. Ryan Aquilini, VP Academic largest turnout in many years and 350 Terri Steeves, P.Eng. people attended the fall mixer. The Don Towson, P.Eng., PhD GUSS (Geophysics Undergraduate committee is also exploring new ways Oliver Youzwishen, E.I.T. Students Society) to support students in their job search Peter Vermeulen, President and to providie feedback for a new, U of C Faculty Members Susan Thomson, VP Finance enhanced APEGGA student program. All committee events and functions Ohm Malik, P.Eng., PhD APEGGA Staff: this year were very successful, which Peggy Simons, P.Eng. Len Shrimpton,P.Eng., Director, in large part can be attributed to the Ken Duckworth, P.Geoph., PhD Professional Development studentsÕ initiative, dedication, and Mischelle vanThiel, Coordinator, desire. I would like to thank the com- Engineering Students Society: Continuing Professional Development mittee members, staff and volunteers Tyler Brill, President for all their enthusiasm and support Sharmen Andrew, VP Academic during these busy times. 26 Other Committees & Organizations

Listed below are other committees and task forces that were active during the 1998-99 year, as well as the organizations on which APEGGA is represented.

APEGGA/ASET JOINT REGISTRATION BOARD Advises and assists the Executive Leslie Fillion, R.E.T., Chair ASET Members Directors (or designates) of APEGGA and Shawn Bishop, R.E.T. ASET in confirming that individuals APEGGA Members Allan Kathrens, R.E.T. approved for registration as R.E.T.s meet Case Allison, P.Eng. Dave Paquet, R.E.T. the standards of admissions in accordance David Browne, P.Eng. Ashis Ray, R.E.T. Allan Lowe, C.E.T., Registrar ASET with the requirements of Part 12 of the Leigh Ellestad, P.Eng. (Secretary) Regulations pursuant to the Engineering, Duane Leschert, P.Eng. Geological and Geophysical Professional Tanya Schulz, P.Eng. APEGGA Executive Director’s designate Act of Alberta. responsible for board: Dave Todd, P.Eng., Director Registration & Compliance

APEGGA/ASET JOINT APPEAL BOARD Advises and assists the Executive Barrie Touchings, LL.B., Chair Don Byers, C.E.T., ASET Executive Director (or designates) of APEGGA and Director (Secretary) ASET in ensuring that applicants have full Glen Monson, R.E.T. protection of their statutory right of appeal Milt Ozubko, P.Eng. APEGGA Executive Director’s designate and right to natural justice, in accordance George Paicu, P.Eng. responsible for Board: with the Engineering, Geological and Royce Sather, R.E.T. Al Schuld, P.Eng., Deputy Registrar Geophysical Professions Act, through review by their peers of decisions and actions taken by the Joint Registration Board. 1998/99 BALLOT COUNTING COMMITTEE Scrutinized and counted ballots for elec- Bill Peacock, P.Eng., Chair John Stoten, P.Eng. tion to Council prior to the 1998 Annual Tony Braun, P.Eng. Allan Otterdahl, P.Eng. General Meeting. Nick Malychuk, P.Eng. Carl Ellert, P.Eng. James Turnbull, P.Eng.

1998/99 NOMINATING COMMITTEE Fred Otto, P.Eng., PhD, Chair Jim Montgomery. P.Eng., PhD Shawn Morrison, P.Eng. Sue Evison, P.Eng. Judy Newbert, P.Eng. George Eynon, P.Geol. John Peirce, P.Geoph., PhD, Don Ferrier, P.Eng. Peter Robertson, P.Eng., PhD Bill Hibbard, P.Eng. Bob Ross, P.Eng. John Maher, P.Geol. Brenda Wright, P.Geol.

APEGGA IS REPRESENTED ON THE FOLLOWING OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS AND GROUPS

Engineering Faculty Council Ñ SAFETY CODES ACT — TECHNICAL COUNCILS University of Alberta: ...... Raj Rajan, P.Eng., PhD Amusement Rides: ...... Bruce Ball, P.Eng. Science Faculty Council Ñ Boilers: ...... John Melnick, P.Eng. University of Alberta: ...... Colin Pate, P.Geol. Building: ...... Dick Walters, P.Eng. Engineering Faculty Council Ñ Electrical: ...... Harry Dowhan, P.Eng. University of Calgary: ...... Hugh Powell, P.Eng. Elevators: ...... Daniel Shannon, P.Eng. Science Faculty Council Ñ Fire: ...... Ross Clark, P.Eng. University of Calgary: ...... Julie Aitken, P.Geoph. Gas: ...... Fred Marlett, P.Eng. Tire Recycling Plumbing: ...... Kevin Moodie, P.Eng. Management Association: ...... Al Schulz, P.Eng. Ski Lift/Passenger Ropeway: . . . . .John Ogilvy, P.Eng. 27 National Organizations

CANADIAN COUNCIL OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS

Canadian Council of Professional Engineers Executive Member Noel Cleland, P.Eng.

The Canadian Council of Professional terms of reference are being prepared. Canada. Any excess of rev- Engineers (CCPE) had a memorable Dan Levert, P.Eng., LL.B., joined enues over expenses went to year in 1998 as it made significant CCPE as President in February 1998 the reserve maintained by progress in its restructuring. The fed- and quickly settled in to running the CCPE for future operations. eral government approved new organization. He is already well The fee charged to each Letters Patent and Bylaws in July and respected by all the constituent mem- provincial association to the new governance model will bers at CCPE and has brought a badly maintain the CCPE remained become effective at the Annual needed stability into the operation. constant at $8.65 per member. General Meeting in Yellowknife in The finances of CCPE were in good International Affairs, under June 1999. The new Council will have shape in 1998 with more than 50 per the direction of Wendy Ryan- 18 members, each with one vote, and cent of revenues being generated by Bacon, P.Eng., continued to the Executive Committee will be the Informal Assessment program. actively represent Canadian made up of five members of Council. This program advises intending immi- Professional Engineers in nego- All boards and committees are being grants of their potential for registra- tiations with foreign countries reviewed for relevance and updated tion as Professional Engineers in for mutual recognition. APEGGA Past President and Canadian Council of Professional Engineers Alberta Director Fred Otto, P.Eng, PhD

CANADIAN COUNCIL OF PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS

Canadian Council of Professional Geoscientists Executive Member Gordon Williams, P.Geol., PhD

The Canadian Council of Professional In its first year of operation, CCPG, Because the practice of geo- Geoscientists/Conseil canadien des through the Canadian Geoscience science is not constrained by gŽoscientifiques professionnels Standards Board, has developed acad- national boundaries, CCPG (CCPG) was established in 1997 to emic and experience standards for has also begun negotiations coordinate the activities of the licensure which will be recommended with organizations that license Canadian professional associations to its member associations for their or certify geoscientists in the that license geoscientists or are work- use. Work is proceeding on a common United States and Europe to ing toward licensure, and to represent definition of the practice of profession- facilitate the mutual recogni- them nationally and internationally. al geoscience and an inter-association tion of qualifications. APEGGA is one of nine member asso- mobility agreement. These three initia- ciations in CCPG and played a key tives will facilitate the transfer of regis- role in founding it. tration between member associations.

Canadian Council of Professional Geoscientists Alberta Director Bob Comer, P.Geoph. 28 The APEGGA Education Foundation

FOUNDATION PRESIDENT’S REPORT

H.W. (Harry) Moore, P.Eng.

The APEGGA Education tions to The Foundation. APEGGA for scholarships and awards Foundation was established in In 1998 the board approved fund- and $10,000 for The Yoho Burgess 1997 as a registered charitable ing of $85,000 as recommended by Shale Foundation. organization to: ◆ Encourage and assist educa- tional institutions in defining REVENUE: 1997 1998 the education needs of the Professions of Engineering, APEGGA $ 29,229 $ 131,803 Geology and Geophysics and Voluntary 5,650 9,647 in developing and delivering Fundraising 8,756 50 these programs. $ 43,635 $ 141,500 ◆ Encourage and assist educational EXPENDITURES: institutions, students, and teachers Fundraising $ 11,673 $ — by providing financial assistance and/or awards. Office 868 72,370 ◆ Encourage and assist interaction $ 12,541 $ 72,370 between industry and educational institutions at both a corporate and NET ASSET CHANGE 31,094 69,130 individual level. OPENING ASSETS 0 31,094 ◆ Serve as the professionsÕ vehicle for ASSETS DECEMBER 31 $ 31,094 $ 100,224 meeting these objectives by assem- bling and managing funds, build- THE APEGGA EDUCATION ing endowments, encouraging vol- FOUNDATION BOARD untary donations and distributing funds. President C.L.(Chrys) Dmytruk, P.Eng. H.W. (Harry) Moore, P.Eng. The board has developed a strategic (Appointed December 1998) direction to build up a capital base Vice-President Dr. V.S.V. (Raj) Rajan, P.Eng. sufficient to maintain awards while R.L. (Bob) Comer, P.Geoph. A.K. (Ashok) Sehgal, P.Eng. avoiding conflict with university Directors Dr. D.T. (Dave) Lynch, P.Eng. fundraising. In co-operation with T.N. (Trevor) Maine, P.Eng. D. J. (Debbie) Wershler, P.Geol. APEGGA, a notation was added to (Resigned November 1998) Dr. S. C. (Chan) Wirasinghe, P.Eng. APEGGA membership invoices requesting tax deductible contribu- 29 APEGGA/CCPE Sponsored Group Insurance and RRSP Plans and Other Member Services Members, Members-in-Training and Students registered Authorized Representatives: with APEGGA may obtain coverage or services under the Garrett Agencies Ltd. Canadian Council of Professional Engineers 1107, 1122 Ð 4th Street SW (CCPE)/APEGGA sponsored programs in the areas of CALGARY AB T2R 0X6 insurance, RRSPs, and auto sales and leasing. Toll Free: 1-800-661-3300 Tel: (403) 263-6077 (Calgary) Applicants must be members in good standing with Fax: (403) 264-1209 Toll Free: 1-800-661-5540 APEGGA to be eligible; cancellation of their membership status automatically cancels participation in sponsored 4. PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE insurance coverage on the next renewal date. 4.1 Professional Members in Private Practice Types of insurance available include: group RRSP, term ENCON Insurance Managers. life, accident, disability income protection, extended health 4.2 For Individual Members care and professional liability insurance, as well as automo- ENCON Insurance Managers. bile, home, personal property and public liability insurance, travel medical and small business. ENCON Insurance Managers. Sponsored programs generally provide more competitive (administers the professional liability insurance and beneficial products and services than are otherwise programs) available. Members are encouraged to compare these pro- Suite 700, 350 Albert Street grams with others that may better suit individual needs. OTTAWA ON K1R 1A4 Contractual arrangements are strictly between the Tel: (613) 786-2000 insured member and the company providing the service. Toll Free HELPLINE: 1-800-267-6684 Information on coverage and premiums for specific (or your local insurance agent) group plans may be obtained through the contacts listed Web site: http://www.encon.ca below. 5. MELOCHE MONNEX INSURANCE PROGRAMS 1. REGISTERED RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN Meloche Monnex Financial Services Inc. “Blueprint for Retirement Security” 5.1 Home Manulife Financial 5.2 Auto (The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company 5.3 Travel Medical Affinity Markets Toll Free: 1-800-268-6689) 5.4 Small Business Insurance

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CALGARY BRANCH

Gordon Barrington, P.Eng., Chair

sometimes difficult to justify a role of forums, one on "Member Services" in The 1998 version of the Calgary both the staff and the CBEC. There is March 1998 and one on Branch Executive Committee no doubt that the profile of APEGGA "Entrepreneurship and Contract (CBEC) continued the task of is greatly enhanced by the Calgary Employment" held in May 1998. The defining the role for the Calgary staff and on behalf of the CBEC, I CBEC would like to thank all the vol- Branch. The CBEC is especially would like to extend our heartfelt unteers on the Calgary Branch grateful for the work ("above thanks to the Calgary APEGGA staff Meeting Committee (CBMC), chaired and beyond the call of duty ") members for their dedication and by Leon Mah, P.Eng., until June, and done by APEGGA Director of determination in 1998. then John Pastega, P.Eng., for organiz- Professional Development Len The CBEC conducted eight very pop- ing such interesting events. Shrimpton, P.Eng, who drafted a new ular luncheons in 1998, culminating in The Calgary Branch accepted a chal- version of the "Role of the Calgary our Branch AGM held on Jan. 20, 1999 lenge from the Minister of Labour, Branch". We trust, it will be formally at the Crystal Ballroom of the Palliser The Hon. Murray Smith, for APEGGA adopted during 1999. Hotel and attended by more than 260 to participate in the Canadian Liver APEGGA has a very strong team of people. The election of CBEC mem- FoundationÕs charity fundraiser "Luge staff in the Calgary office. While it is bers for 1999 was by acclamation. The for Liver" held at Canada Olympic our good fortune to be co-located, it is CBEC also hosted two information Park in November 1998. We raised $544 in donations Ð and, as it turns BRANCH EXECUTIVE out, we werenÕt bad at luge either! Members At Large Special thanks to Bob Gasper, P.Eng., Gordon Barrington, P.Eng., Chair Ellen Biasucci, P.Geoph. (three-time Olympic luger) for all the Jane Tink, P.Eng., Past Chair John Clay, P.Eng. coaching advice. Stephen Calderwood, P.Eng., Vice-Chair Judith Lentin, P.Geol., PhD Finally, I would like to thank all the volunteers who assisted with APEGGA Mike Curtin, P.Eng., Secretary Leon Mah, P.Eng. events in the Calgary area in 1998, Tibor Kaldor, P.Eng., Treasurer Shawn Morrison, P.Eng. including the members of the CBEC. Kevin Richmond, P.Geol. It was an honour and a privilege to Ron Thornhill P.Geol. work with you.

CENTRAL ALBERTA BRANCH

Mike Koziol, P.Eng., Chair

Our mission in 1998-99 has been College and at numerous local school which links New Brunswick to Prince to raise the awareness by profes- career days. In addition, we provide Edward Island. sional members in Central volunteers for judging at science fairs In the fall, the new Branch Alberta of APEGGAÕs role in and other community competitions. Executive decided that if we were to society and in their professional Our Annual General Meeting in spread the word on APEGGAÕs role lives. Our branch has also June, was a dinner night combining we should first become more know- keyed on initiatives that give several events, including a presenta- ledgeable ourselves. We participated members a better appreciation tion of lifetime memberships in in a workshop organized by of the diversity of professional APEGGA, the election of the Branch APEGGAÕs head office where the vari- activities, within and beyond Executive, the presence of the 1997 ous APEGGA directors and managers Central Alberta. In keeping up our Teacher Award winner, and a presen- discussed their areas of responsibility. presence in the community, many of tation by Ross Gilmour, P.Eng, of This volunteer orientation seminar our members volunteer to speak to Strait Crossing Inc. on the construc- taught branch members a lot more the engineering students at Red Deer tion of the Confederation Bridge about APEGGAÕs responsibilities. 31 The first technical tour of the year act with Dan Motyka, P.Eng., who include guest speaker/dinner engage- was a trip to the Westcan Malt Plant attended a dinner engagement and ments covering topics, such as laser in Alix. It is one of the many sec- spoke about the issues facing our eye surgery, and electric power short- ondary types of processing facilities organization today (e.g. the Defined ages, as well as a technical tour of a diversifying AlbertaÕs agriculture sec- Scope of Practice, and Professional petrochemical plant or gas refinery. A tor. Many thanks to Westcan! Development) and those we will face student/engineer mixer night was The PresidentÕs visit took place in in the years to come. planned by Red Deer College students January. It enabled members to inter- Events that are being considered for February. A Professional Development Day was scheduled for BRANCH EXECUTIVE: April to give members an opportunity Mike Koziol, P.Eng., Chair Wayne Gilraine, P.Eng., to expand their knowledge in project Deepika Shah-Lahoti, E.I.T., Vice-Chair Past Student Outreach Coordinator management, investment planning, David Miller, P.Eng., Past Chair career management, and mediation Andrea Dawson, E.I.T., Treasurer Bob Demcoe, P.Eng. and arbitration. Arun Mishra, P.Eng., PhD, Rick Granberg, P.Eng. The efforts of the Branch Executive College Liaison Ken James, P.Eng. and member volunteers in the com- Kim Ng, P.Eng., Andrew Poole, E.I.T. munity are appreciated. Student Outreach Coordinator Rod Collins, P.Eng.

FORT McMURRAY BRANCH

Swami Swaminathan, P.Eng., Chair

The Fort McMurray Branch continued engineering students from local branch also hosted a volunteer its efforts in raising public awareness Keyano College, and the co-op stu- orientation session in early of the engineering, geology and geo- dents from several universities across November for members inter- physics professions during 1998-99, Canada, who were in their work-term ested in outreach activities. and provided ongoing support to at the oil sands plants, came to the A Professional Development local membership in continuing pro- event and had valuable discussions Day was held Nov. 20 at fessional development. Our annual with the practicing members. Keyano Recital Theatre. Four Student's Night was one of the most The branch had a successful year in topics Ñ effective presenta- popular events, and this year, with promoting math and sciences in the tion, professional liability, more than 60 students and practicing schools, with events organized at the project management and managing members attending. The first-year Oil Sands Discovery Centre. The engineers Ñ were presented. Forty- four members attended the workshop. BRANCH EXECUTIVE The branch held its annual New Swami Swaminathan, P.Eng. Chair Steve Fitzpatrick, P.Eng. Member Induction Ceremony, coincid- Brenda Wright, P.Geol., Past Chair David Fudge, E.I.T. ing with the President's visit on Jan. 21. Eighty members and their guests, Greg Gaudet, P.Eng., Vice-Chair Victoria Fudge, E.I.T. including 13 inductees, attended the Paul Hagar, P.Eng., Treasurer Kris Kumar, P.Eng. event. During the event, President Mitch Azmier, P.Eng., Secretary Yash Mathur, P.Eng. Dan Motyka, P.Eng., presented a Shannon Pile, E.I.T., Prakash Mullick, P.Eng. cheque for $10,000 from APEGGA to Outreach Coordinator Andrzej Pawelczak, P.Eng. the Fort McMurray Oil Sands Members At Large Marc Riendeau, E.I.T. Discovery Centre. An earlier evening Allyson Belland, E.I.T. Orest Romaniuk, P.Eng. reception for the local invited digni- Stuart Corke, P.Eng.. Ashok Sehgal, P.Eng. taries was hosted by the Branch Kim Farwell, E.I.T. Mike Sneath, P.Eng. Executive, the President and the Executive Director. Peter Fisher, P.Eng. Alan Varughese, Student 32

LAKELAND BRANCH

Kevin Billay, P.Eng., Chair

The Lakeland Branch enjoyed a be involved in their communities and members and three area mayors. Also, successful year with several in promoting the professions to peo- the recipient of the 1998 APEGGA activities which involved many ple of all ages. A student awards pro- Teacher Award was recognized and members and VIPs in the gram recognizing outstanding congratulated by the attendees. Lakeland region. achievement in math and sciences The PresidentÕs visit and New The AGM was held in June was established. Activities in school Member Induction Ceremony were on along with a golf and supper events and involvement in various March 8, 1999. Officials from 4 Wing night at the Grande Centre Golf other programs took place in the past Cold Lake were in attendance to pro- Course. Participation was low year. mote and encourage participation of but the new Branch Executive On Dec. 3, a very informative pre- APEGGA in the 75th anniversary of planned events for the remainder of sentation about the Power Pool of the Air Force in Cold Lake. An air 1998. Branch members continued to Alberta was given to 30 professional show will be held in Cold Lake on July 24 and 25 to celebrate this BRANCH EXECUTIVE anniversary. Kevin Billay, P.Eng., Chair Members At Large Everyone is looking forward to Yu-Min Chin, P.Eng., Student Outreach Keith Lambert, P.Eng. 1999 to be a very successful year. Coordinator Gray Waters, P.Eng. Richard Wadsworth, P.Eng., Ish Thaleshvar, P.Eng. Secretary/Treasurer

LETHBRIDGE BRANCH

Norbert Bohnert, P.Eng., Chair

The Lethbridge Branch has and its function with the local digni- have a goal of educating our local enjoyed a most rewarding year taries and media. members on the importance of with several activities involving Programs held in connection with APEGGA, and the continuing profes- a significant number of our local other branch meetings included: a sional development and competency membership. St. MaryÕs Spillway construction tour; programs. Our commitment on a local Our 8th annual local a contract law presentation, relating to level is to better serve our local mem- APEGGA golf tournament in the professional engineer and given bers and to provide opportunities for May 1998 was a huge success by a local lawyer/engineer; an East them to gain more confidence in their with good interaction on and Arrowwood Syphon presentation; a Association and to have more interac- off the course among the par- tour of the Wastewater Treatment tion among each other. The branch ticipating members and guests. In Plant; and a joint meeting with the has begun to encourage a much closer early June, the branch AGM was held Alberta Institute of Agrologists con- liaison with the first-year pre-engi- and included election of a new chair cerning the new construction of the neering students at the University of and Branch Executive. The guest Lamb Weston Plant east of Lethbridge. This is being done by speaker, Gordon Forbes, P.Eng., of Lethbridge. (The presentation, by top encouraging their participation at our SLG-Stanley, gave a presentation on management of Lamb Weston, con- local meetings, by giving them pre- the construction of the Confederation centrated on the wastewater manage- sentations on the purpose and func- Bridge. In mid-September, Lethbridge ment and environmental impact.) tion of APEGGA, and by encouraging was the site of the APEGGA Council Our Branch Executive, which saw them to continue in the engineering meeting, which was combined with a the addition of numerous new faces, profession. reception/dinner for many local VIPs. has set a goal this year of being as The year has been rewarding and, This was very well received and an proactive as possible in promoting with the support of my Executive, we excellent way to promote APEGGA APEGGA and its function. We also will endeavour to continue our com- mitment of better serving the local BRANCH EXECUTIVE members to the fullest. I would like to Norbert Bohnert, P.Eng., Chair Doug Hawkins, P.Eng. thank all the members of the Executive Mark Bellamy, P.Eng., Past Chair Latif Jina, E.I.T. for their time and support in making Bruce Thurber, P.Eng. Jozef Prozniak, P.Eng. this past year very enjoyable and a Bill Little, P.Eng. Terry Hood, P.Eng. huge success. 33

MEDICINE HAT BRANCH

Bob Hawrelak, P.Eng., Chair

During the past 12 months, the classes, and through an open forum Ñ between the members, the Medicine Hat Branch has been active with branch members, industry man- resources available within the in providing a communication link agers, and APEGGA's President and community, and the other pro- between branch members and the Executive Director in attendance. fessions of the community Ñ Association; in promoting science and The branch also continued its long to undertake a sustainable engineering as career choices, within and active liaison with the local mem- series of continuing profes- the school systems and the local col- bers of ASET through a joint golf and sional development opportu- lege; and in providing opportunities barbecue event in July and the annual nities. for branch members, Permit holders, supper social in December. Both events As chair of the branch dur- and industry managers to meet and this past year had great attendance. ing the past 12 months, I thank discuss their concerns and needs of Future challenges for the Branch those members who participated in the professions. These functions have Executive include finding methods to the events and who continue to value been served through supper socials, involve the "hidden" 80 per cent of the the learning and social opportunities technical lunch presentations, guest members on a more active basis. We which the branch functions provide. I presentations at schools and college also hope to find collaborative means especially thank those members who served on the Branch Executive; if not BRANCH EXECUTIVE for their volunteer efforts this branch Bob Hawrelak, P.Eng., Chair Sheldon Dattenberger, P.Eng. would cease to exist. I hope that in the near future some John John, P.Eng., Past Chair Dan Lorden, P.Eng. of those "hidden" members will dis- Vern Fedor, P.Eng., Vice Chair Bob Arthur, P.Eng. cover the benefits and opportunities Vic Janz, P.Eng., Secretary Gerard Klotz, P.Eng. available with participation in branch Michelle Gaucher, P.Eng., Treasurer Jim Creybohm, P.Eng. events. Sheldon Diduck, P.Eng. Members At Large John Penrose, P.Eng. Mary Ann West, P.Eng.

Representatives of APEGGA's nine branches attend Council's regular meetings. In conjunction with the Council meetings, the branch representatives meet separately (in photo) to discuss matters of mutual interest. 34

PEACE RIVER BRANCH

Mark Ewanishin P.Eng., Chair

With the changes in terms of ing towards providing the member- to be our most popular events. The membership pertaining to con- ship more opportunities to participate AGM in April was attended by Hon. tinuing professional develop- in outreach and education. The branch Walter Paszkowski, MLA for Grande ment, the focus of the Peace is trying to fill the training-opportuni- Prairie/Smoky and Minister of River Branch has also changed. ty void often associated with living in Transportation & Utilities. His talk on Two courses were offered in the smaller centres. the twinning of the Edmonton-Grande past year, one on managing Other events included a beer con- Prairie highway was well received by teams and one on Y2K compli- noisseur night, and the popular annu- the membership and local media. ance for the small business al Lobsterfest and President's visit. The branch was also pleased to pre- operator. As well, we are work- This and the Students Night continue sent the APEGGA Teacher Award to Marc Soetart from Crystal Park School BRANCH EXECUTIVE in Grande Prairie. As well, an effort Mark Ewanishin, P.Eng. Chair Members At Large was made to connect college students John Lehners, P.Eng., Past Chair Jason Fimrite, P.Eng. with summer jobs. A job shadow pro- Barry Brown, P.Eng., Vice Chair Bert Hunt, P.Eng., PhD gram was set up, allowing a college Heidi Yang, E.I.T., Treasurer Darwin Juell, P.Eng. student to follow an engineer for half Brent Smith, P.Eng., Secretary Dan Ropchan, P.Eng. a day to learn about the profession. It was a successful year, thanks to Denise Paradis, Student Member Albert van Roodselar, P.Eng., PhD all the volunteers for all the events, and we hope to see members partici- pating and offering ideas in 1999-2000.

YELLOWHEAD BRANCH

Phil Bogner, P.Eng., Chair

Geography, climate and demo- side their particular town face several through the hard work and dedication graphics continue to pose chal- hours of travel on often icy roads. of some members and our Executive, lenges to the effective fulfilment Almost half our membership have we have seen some success. The of our mandate in the been in their profession for less than President's visit was well organized Yellowhead Branch. Our mem- five years; they hold junior positions and well attended. We have provided bership is spread out from and often cannot participate in day- career counsellors and science fair Drayton Valley to Grande time activities because of work con- judges for some of our schools. We Cache, Whitecourt and Fox straints; they have young families continue to organize technical tours of Creek to Jasper, with the largest who demand their time at night; our major industrial facilities. concentration (53 members) in employers often donÕt cover time or Plans for 1999 include hosting the Hinton and the second largest (29 expenses for them to participate in "Shaving Cream Tower" challenge in members) in Whitecourt. Members branch activities. two of our junior high schools and an participating in branch activities out- In spite of these obstacles, and industrial tour of the Millar Western pulp mill. BRANCH EXECUTIVE Recruitment of Drayton Valley and Phil Bogner, P.Eng., Chair Ross Pugh, P.Eng. Edson representatives to fill out our John Baker, P.Eng. JoAnne Volk, P.Eng. Executive will be a priority. 35 VERMILION RIVER BRANCH

Tom Greenwood-Madsen, P.Eng., Chair

The Vermilion River Branch had a sional development as well as social to present the 1998 APEGGA very successful year in 1998-99. interaction. The AGM was held April Teacher Award to Mrs. Although the year started off on a 1, 1998, in conjunction with the Caroline Dieken of St. JeromeÕs shaky footing, with the outgoing exec- PresidentÕs visit. The branchÕs annual Catholic School in Vermilion. A utive wondering if the branch was at golf tournament and steak barbecue direct result of the selection all relevant to local members, the was held June 25 at Rolling Greens was her schoolÕs participation membership responded in strong Fairways. This was the most success- in the "Nose Building Contest" fashion, with the elections at the AGM ful golf event in recent branch history, associated with National seeing an incoming branch executive with participation from Saskatchewan Science and Technology Week. nearly tripled in number, from four as well as Alberta. Nov. 4, Ross This led to front page coverage in members to eleven. The growth in Gilmour, P.Eng., of Strait Crossing Inc. the local newspaper. Branch Executive members residing at gave a presentation about the There were two very close nomina- Lloydminster and from within the oil Confederation Bridge project. This tions within the Vermilion River and gas industry was especially heart- was one of the best attended presenta- branch for the Teacher Award and the ening. The branch has also worked to tions in branch history and was very branch decided also to recognize the forge bonds with the Lloydminster well received. runner-up. Mr. Bernie Hudepohl of region of our sister association in On the student outreach front, the the Vermilion Elementary School was Saskatchewan, APEGS. This resur- branch continued with its strong tra- presented with a plaque recognizing gence bodes well for the vitality of the dition of support. The branch main- his achievements and was invited to branch, as well as for the quality of tained its commitment to our local attend the award reception. On Feb. the local program that the branch vol- Junior High School Math and Science 24, the branch participated with unteers will be able to present. Awards program, initiated in 1993 to Bishop Lloyd School in Lloydminster The branch member activities pro- recognize the math and science in the 1999 National Engineering gram, while not quite as full as origi- achievements of junior high school Week "Mystery Challenge". Based on nally planned, was quite successful students. In 1998, 15 students received the reaction from students, teachers, and did offer opportunities for profes- awards. The branch also was pleased and administrators, it is clear that these branch efforts are appreciated BRANCH EXECUTIVE and are making a difference. I would like to thank all members Tom Greenwood-Madsen, P.Eng., Chair Members At Large: who have participated in or con- Barry Ranger, P.Eng., Vice Chair Greg Calpas, P.Eng. tributed to branch activities over the Rob Baron, P.Eng., Secretary/Treasurer Suzanne Calpas, P.Eng. last year. In particular, my apprecia- Brian Kennedy, P.Eng, P.Ag., Past-Chair Trent Cherry, P.Eng. tion and gratitude goes to the mem- Sloane Dieken, P.Eng. bers of the Branch Executive for their Terry Mulvey, P.Eng. effort and dedication in making the Quyen Nguyen, P.Eng. past year a success. Jim Sweeney, E.I.T.

Bob Baron, P.Eng. (left) and Brian Kennedy, P.Eng., P.Ag. (right) of the Vermilion River Branch present an APEGGA Teacher Award to Caroline Dieken of St. Jerome School in Vermilion. Ms. Dieken was one of 14 teachers recognized by APEGGA for their special efforts in advancing the study of science and math. 36 Honours and Awards

THE APEGGA CENTENNIAL LEADERSHIP AWARD

James Edward Clarke Carter, P.Eng.

Mr. Carter graduated from the community and environment in abo- Technical University of Nova riginal communities. His work, along Scotia (TUNS) in 1973. He is with many others, has hailed also a graduate of the advanced Syncrude as one of the top corporate management program of the citizens in Canada. Harvard Graduate School of Furthermore, Mr. Carter is a strong Business Administration. advocate of advancing industry and After holding several differ- education. He led the revival of the ent management positions, Mr. University of Alberta's Mining Carter joined Syncrude in 1979 as Engineering Department when it was manager of overburden operations. slated for closure. Through the He became general manager of main- Alberta Chamber of Resources, he led tenance and operations services in an effort to gain industry support to 1986. One year later, he was promoted keep the program and succeeded in to vice president of administration. In securing both financial and technical 1989, Mr. Carter was appointed vice support. president of operations, and finally Mr. Carter is currently active with president and chief operating officer such organizations as the Mining "Awarded to a member of in October 1997. Association of Canada and the APEGGA who has attained the At Syncrude, Jim Carter plays a Canadian Institute of Mining, highest distinction relating to the prominent role in a variety of initia- Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM), tives aimed at enhancing safety, relia- where he emphasizes the importance science of engineering, geology or bility, production, unit costs and prod- of professional standards, education geophysics, as an executive or uct quality. More recently, Mr. Carter and training. He chairs an industry director of an outstanding project has driven the development of a key advisory board to the Mining or continuing enterprise in which technology Ð the hydrotransport of oil Engineering Program at the sand Ñ commercially developed for University of Alberta. Mr. Carter also the member has conducted, guided, Syncrude's North Mines. It's the first completed a six-year term as a mem- directed or was responsible for the system of its kind in the world and ber of the board of governors at practice of the specific profession. will be a feature technology when Keyano College in Fort McMurray. He The nominee may have also Syncrude's Aurora Mine begins opera- received an honorary Doctorate from tion in 2000. the Technical University of Nova attained the highest distinction Mr. Carter is largely responsible for Scotia in 1996. because of invention, research or Syncrude's excellent record in loss A founding member of the Rocky original work, or an outstanding or management, which has shown a con- Mountain Branch of the Canadian tinual reduction of risk to the environ- Institute of Mining and Metallurgy exemplary career in teaching the ment, people, plant and production. (CIM), Mr. Carter speaks at CIM professions." Recently, he led the incorporation of branch meetings, as well as regional environment, health and safety per- and national conferences. His contri- formance into Syncrude's manage- butions to CIM were recognized with ment system, a move that is expected the Past PresidentÕs and Fellowship to bring greater rewards of health, award. safety, disability management and Mr. Carter's other professional and environmental practices. community affiliations include: direc- Mr. Carter supports continued tor and member of the executive com- learning initiatives within and outside mittee, Mining Association of Canada; the company. Syncrude is Canada's director and member of the executive largest and most successful industrial committee, Alberta Chamber of employer of aboriginal people, and Resources; member of the board of Carter works regularly to encourage directors, Northern Lights Regional aboriginal development within other Hospital Foundation; and member of Canadian companies. He implement- the board of directors, Vista-Ridge Ski ed an innovative model that integrates Hill Association. employment, education, business, 37

HONORARY MEMBERSHIP

Reggald (Reg) E. Isley

Mr. Isley is the founder of Risley Born on a homestead south- "The Council may confer Equipment (parent company is Risley west of Beaverlodge, Alberta, Honorary Membership in Manufacturing Ltd.), a company he he aspired to study aeronautical APEGGA upon any person, started in 1984 to address the needs of design and engineering, but cir- the forest industry. His company has cumstances limited him to a who through initiative and grown to more than 200 people, and Grade 10 education and a weld- leadership, has rendered produces more than 40 lines of innov- ing certificate from the Southern eminent service allied with the ative forestry equipment from its Alberta Institute of Technology. professions. The nominee's work home base in Grande Prairie. Mr. Isley Mr. Isley is a holder of numer- founded his company on innovative ous patents, and recipient of the 1989 will have contributed to the engineering aptitude and an ability to Alberta Export Award and business betterment of society through turn excellent product ideas into com- award of the year from the local the development of new mercial products. According to Mr. Chamber of Commerce. Isley, "All the innovation in the world Reg Isley is a major asset to material, equipment, techniques, is worthless if people donÕt notice it, if Alberta. He sets a superb example for philosophy or management it isnÕt useful, if people canÕt afford to all engineers, particularly those who related to engineering, geology buy it or if it doesnÕt make people make a living from producing com- or geophysics." money." mercially viable new inventions.

THE APEGGA COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD

Allan Douglas Rogan, P.Eng.

Mr. Rogan graduated from the Canada and was awarded the University of Saskatchewan with a Silver Wolf by the Governor B.Sc. and M.Sc. in geological engineer- General of Canada. He currently ing. Early in his career, he was instru- is a director for the Calgary mental in developing new completion Scout Foundation. Mr. Rogan techniques for the extraction of gas was an initiator in the develop- "This award is presented to from low permeability reservoirs. The ment of the Calgary Indian members of APEGGA in recognition of his contribution and Friendship Centre and the expertise led to his promotion to vice Calgary Academy, a private recognition of an outstanding president (production), and director of school for learning disabled children. contribution they have made to Alberta Eastern Gas Ltd. He later He served in executive capacities at the society." established Dynamar Energy Ltd. and Heritage Park Society, Woods Home, now is president of his privately- YMCA, Sir Winston Churchill High owned company, Taku Gas Ltd. School and Mount Royal College. In Over the last 30 years, Mr. Rogan recognition of his many contributions, has served a large number of commu- Mr. Rogan received a service award nity organizations. Since early boy- from the Premier's Council in Support hood, he has been active in Scouts of Alberta Families. 38

THE APEGGA L.C. CHARLESWORTH PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AWARD

David Thane Irving, P.Eng.

Born in Cape Bear, Prince ond vice president, first vice president Edward Island, Dave Irving and president (in 1989-90). Following obtained a B.Sc. in electrical his presidency, he served on Council engineering at the University of as past president, a member of the New Brunswick in 1960. He Public and Member Relations also earned a management Committee, a member and chair of the development certificate from Nominating Committee, and a mem- the University of Calgary and ber and chair of the Appeal Board. He participated in the utility exec- was awarded an APEGGA Honorary utive program at the University of Life Membership in 1990. Idaho. During his term as APEGGA presi- Mr. Irving was employed with dent, key committee chairs and senior Shawinigan Water and Power in APEGGA staff carried out the "This award is presented to Quebec from 1960 to 1965. He left Association's first strategy planning members of APEGGA who have Quebec in 1965 to join TransAlta sessions. The committee organization served their profession diligently Utilities, then known as Calgary was reviewed and altered to focus on for many years and made Power Ltd., in Calgary as an electrical APEGGA's involvement in public power distribution engineer. He soon education, and public and member substantial contributions to the managed distribution customer ser- relations. Clear goals and objectives operation of the Association and vice in the Calgary division, and was were established and the current mis- the advancement of its professional manager of operation in Lethbridge. sion statement was created. He retired from his manager position Mr. Irving believes APEGGA mem- status." of distribution field services with bers should not only be active in the TransAlta in 1994. Mr. Irving resides affairs of the Association, but should in Calgary. represent their profession in business Mr. Irving's service to the and contribute toward the social bet- Association is extensive. In 1982-83, terment of their community. He was he chaired the Lethbridge Branch. He active in the Lethbridge Chamber of continued his activities as a member Commerce, Rotary Club, and volun- of APEGGA Council, a member and teer agencies, such as the United Way chair of the Discipline Committee, sec- and church board. 39 THE APEGGA EARLY ACCOMPLISHMENT AWARD

Mir Mazher Ali, P.Eng.

Mir Ali was born in India and proven skills in administering received his bachelor of engineering and managing multiple, concur- degree with high honours from rently progressing, construction Gulbarga University, India, in 1991 projects. As a projects construc- and his master of engineering from tion manager and resident engi- Carleton University in 1995. He cur- neer, these skills were applied rently is a structural/bridge engineer on many Alberta Transportation and project manager with UMA and Utilities bridges and the Engineering Ltd. Smoky River Coal Mine Haul Mr. Ali is a highly capable individ- Bridge (a 1999 Consulting Engineers of ual who has demonstrated exemplary Alberta Award Recipient). He was also expertise and experience at this point involved in many design and/or con- in his career. He has played prominent struction projects for the Regional "Awarded to an APEGGA roles in numerous projects from func- Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton and member whose nomination is tional design to construction comple- the Ministry of Transportation in received within ten years of tion of highway, railway and industri- Ontario. eligibility for professional al bridges, transportation structures Mr. Ali is very keen on implemen- registration in Canada. The and heavy industrial structures. His tation of total quality management in award recognizes exceptional work includes rehabilitation and the consulting engineering environ- achievement in the early years replacement designs of a variety of ment and encourages the application of an engineer’s, geologist's or railway bridges, including the com- of health and safety programs at the geophysicist’s professional plex Fraser River Bridge railway inter- constructions sites. He has developed career. The member will have locks for Canadian National Railways several structural analysis and design shown outstanding work-related and the multi-span Saulteaux River softwares and he has also written sev- achievement and continued Crossing (carried out under emer- eral publications on non-linear analy- leadership in the profession and gency conditions) for Raillink. He has sis and design of structures. community." participated in over 100 highway Mr. Ali is very active within bridge projects. His proficiency in APEGGA with the professional devel- finite element analysis and design was opment program. His support for utilized for several bridges and indus- educational and professional develop- trial structures, including the Canmore ment is evident wherever Mr. Ali Trans-Canada Interchange Bridge, the lives. Now resident in Edmonton, he Pembina River Bridge, the design of mentors one structural engineering the Grande Cache Water Treatment graduate student every year at the Plant and deep foundations designs University of Alberta and was a co- for the Weyerhaeuser Canada OSB producer of a television documentary plant in Alberta. Mr. Ali possesses "Image India" on Shaw Cable. 40

THE APEGGA FRANK SPRAGINS TECHNICAL AWARD

Leo A. Behie, P.Eng., PhD

The diverse and innovative Alberta Heritage Foundation for research of Dr. Behie is unusual Medical Research, Neurospheres Ltd., in that it applies the basic prin- Biomira Inc., Alberta Energy, ciples of chemical reaction Connaught/Merieux Ltd., Syncrude engineering to the animal cell Canada Ltd., Environmental Science biotechnology field, the energy and Technology Alliance Canada, Colt sector and the environmental Engineering, CANMET and Imperial field. Oil. This includes the large scale produc- As a professor of chemical engi- tion of: neering at the University of Calgary, ◆ mammalian neural-brain stem cells, Dr. Behie has taught undergraduate which may aid in the future devel- courses and supervised graduate stu- opment of treatments for brain and dents and postdoctoral fellows. In spinal cord disorders: addition to teaching and research, Dr. ◆ therapeutic proteins from genetical- Behie maintains his own engineering ly engineered animal cells, which company, Behie Engineering Ltd. are used in the treatment of a vari- Dr. Behie has shown dedication to ety of diseases. his profession, authoring more than "Awarded to members of APEGGA Both processes depend on the use of 100 refereed manuscripts and serving computer controlled bioreactors. as a reviewer for a number of engi- who are recognized by their peers As well, Dr. Behie has been work- neering journals. He acted as an exter- for their integrity and expertise and ing on the development of a new nal reviewer for the Promotions for their outstanding pyrolysis process for the upgrading of Committees at Queen's University, Canadian heavy oils. His research has University of British Columbia, accomplishments in fields related to led to a faster heat degradation McGill University, University of engineering, geology or process that produces higher yields Toronto, University of Western geophysics." and is of lower cost for producers. In Ontario, ƒcole Polytechnique, the environmental field, Dr. Behie has Northwestern University and Johns utilized the simulation of Claus plants Hopkins University. Moreover, he has to develop new operational protocols been active within APEGGA, setting that significantly reduce sulphur and marking examinations. emissions at sour gas plants. In 1998, In addition to APEGGA member- his research and development efforts ship, he is a registered engineer with won him the Outstanding Leadership Professional Engineers Ontario. Other in Alberta Technology (ASTech) professional affiliations include the Award, presented by the Alberta Canadian Society for Chemical Science and Technology Leadership Engineering, Chemical Institute of Awards Foundation. Canada, Petroleum Society of the His research projects have received Canadian Institute of Mining and funding from private and government Metallurgy, American Chemical groups such as the Natural Sciences Society, and the American Institute of and Engineering Research Council, Chemical Engineers. 41

HONORARY LIFE MEMBERSHIP

Daniel Roman Motyka, P.Eng.

Dan Motyka was born and raised in Union (Group Committee A) Manitoba. He graduated from the for six years, and chair of the University of Manitoba with a bache- board of directors of the Centre lor of science degree in mechanical for Cold Ocean Resource engineering in 1959 and attended the Engineering. Mr. Motyka was advanced management program at also the founding chair of the Harvard University in 1978. associates program in the Mr. Motyka joined Gulf Canada Faculty of Engineering at the Resources Limited upon graduation University of Calgary in 1990. and retired at the end of 1991 as vice He served on the Advisory Board, president, production. He was respon- Project Management, at the University sible for the building the Gulf of Calgary (1987-93) and chaired its Beaufort Drilling System and also fundraising committee (1992-93). He helped create the Russian joint ven- has represented Canada's interests in "The Council may confer ture KomiArctic Oil. He was president the management audit of the Honorary Life Membership in and CEO of Canada Hibernia Holding University of Texas A&M Deep Ocean APEGGA upon any professional Corp. from April 1993 to April 1995. Drilling Project. Recently, he co- In June 1995, he became president of chaired the fundraising program for member who has rendered signal Questor Technology Inc., where he is the Faculty of Engineering at the service to the Association." actively involved in commercializing University of Calgary to top up a three environmentally friendly inven- chair in petroleum and create a new tions. chair in drilling. Mr. Motyka has been a member of Dan Motyka has been recognized APEGGA since 1964 and has served as for his tireless efforts to advance his chair of the Roles and Responsibilties profession. His awards include the Task Force, which introduced the Canadian Institute of Mining and Association's new governance model; Metallurgy (CIM) J.C. Sproule as a member of the executive search Memorial Plaque for distinguished team to select the executive director in contributions to petroleum explo- 1996; and as chair and member of the ration in the Canadian Arctic, and the Discipline Committee. Petroleum Society Distinguished His service to his profession has Service Award for his many years of been extensive: chair of the producers leadership. He continues to serve on section of the Canadian Gas the board of governors of the Association (1979-81), Canadian repre- Petroleum Society of the CIM. sentative on the International Gas 42

THE APEGGA PROJECT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Dow Chemical Fort Saskatchewan Hydrocarbons

Expansion Project while LHC1 was in full production. This project doubled the capacity of the Various parts of the plant were taken existing ethylene extraction plant down to perform tie-ins, beginning in (LHC1) at Dow ChemicalÕs Fort June 1998. The plant was down for Saskatchewan site. The plant was origi- eight weeks in July and August 1998 to "Awarded to a project nally designed to produce 545,000 install new equipment, including demonstrating engineering, tonnes per year. The expansion project unique modular furnaces to crack the entailed the construction of the largest ethane at 800ûC to produce ethylene. geological or geophysical skills and ethane-based ethylene train in the Start-up occurred on Sept. 7, 1998 representing a substantial and full production rates were world, producing 1.1 million tonnes contribution to technical progress per year of ethylene. achieved on Sept. 22, 1998. During the In 1995, DowÕs hydrocarbons and course of the project, success was and the betterment of society. The energy business team posed the ques- achieved in three benchmark criteria of Association will give credit to those tion: "How big could we make LHC1?" key deliverables: operability, cost, and firms and/or persons assuming key Chemical engineers confirmed that 1.1 schedule as measured by an indepen- roles in bringing the project to million tonnes per year was possible dent benchmarking firm, Independent and design commenced. Alberta engi- Project Analysis. Furthermore, the pro- completion." neers provided project management, jectÕs safety record was an impressive technical supervision and process con- 0.25 lost times cases per 200,000 work- trol. Construction began in late 1997, hours. with much of the construction done 43 APEGGA Photo File

APEGGA joined the Alberta Research Council in sponsoring the Invention Adventure at the Provincial Museum in Edmonton. APEGGA Councillor Gordon Stewart, P.Eng. (right in photo) was on hand for the opening of the Alan Rorbertson, P.Eng., is among the volunteer exhibit which ran for more than two months and which featured a range of invigilators who oversee the writing of APEGGA's LEGO-based structures and machines, plus opportunities for young and old Professional Practice Exam. to demonstrate their LEGO creativity.

APEGGA actively supports student- oriented activities during National APEGGA Executive Director and Science and Technology Week and Registrar Neil Windsor, P.Eng., (left) National Engineering Week (below). accepts a certificate of appreciation from Colin Reichle, Executive Director of the Job Safety Skills Society. APEGGA has supported the Society's efforts encouraging workplace safety through schools and other avenues.

Meeting the world -- consultants from Nigeria and the United Kingdom were among those on hand when APEGGA sponsored a reception during the International Federation of Consulting Engineers' (FIDIC) Annual Meeting, held in Edmonton in September.

Member Induction Ceremonies were held at various locations throughout the province during the past year. The ceremonies provide a means of honouring those who recently have received their professional designation and also recognize professionals who have moved from other jurisdictions. Photo shows new members taking their oath in Fort McMurray. Allyson Belland, E.I.T., (left), presides. 44 Minutes of the 78th Annual General Meeting

17 April, 1998 - Westin Hotel, Edmonton AB THAT the Minutes of the 1997 Annual General Meeting D.R. Motyka, P.Eng.,Chair be approved as published. First Vice President Dan Motyka, P.Eng., on behalf of President Dennis Lindberg, P.Eng., called the 78th Annual 5. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES General Meeting of the Association of Professional There was no business arising. Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta, to 6. AUDITOR’S REPORT order at 8:47 a.m. Approximately 124 members and guests MOVED, SECONDED AND CARRIED were in attendance. THAT the Audited Financial Statements for the year The First Vice President announced that, as required by ending December 31, 1997 be approved. Bylaw 16(3), the quorum requirements have been met. Also, as required by Bylaw 16(2), notice of the meeting was published in both the January and February editions 7. APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS FOR 1998 of The PEGG, thus fulfilling the 90 day notification period MOVED, SECONDED AND CARRIED: to the membership. Parliamentarian for the meeting was Barry Massing, legal counsel. The procedure for presenta- THAT Bruce Childs, C.A. be appointed as Auditor for tion of resolutions was also reviewed. the year ending December 31, 1998. Platform participants, including First Vice President Motyka, were introduced as follows: H. Neil Windsor, 8. PRESIDENT’S REPORT P.Eng., Executive Director & Registrar; Fred Otto, P.Eng., The PresidentÕs report for the 1997/98 term was pub- Past President; and Connie Parenteau, P.Eng., Second Vice lished in the Annual Report. First Vice President President. Motyka gave a brief overview of the key aspects.

1. PAYMENT OF RESPECT TO MEMBERS DECEASED SINCE 1997 9. REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND BRANCHES ANNUAL MEETING Annual reports from all Association Boards, Members were requested to rise and observe a Committees and Branches were published in the moment of silence in memory of those members who Annual Report. passed away since the 1997 Annual General Meeting. (Appendix A) MOVED, SECONDED AND CARRIED: THAT the reports of the Association Boards, 2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ELECTION RESULTS Committee, and Branches, as published in the Annual The President announced the results of the election, as Report be approved. reported by the Ballot Counting Committee. Elected President (unopposed) Dan R. Motyka, 10. CANADIAN COUNCIL OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS P.Eng. Elected 1st Vice President Darrel J. Danyluk, 10.1 Chair of the Board P.Eng. Pierre Desjardins, ing., Chair of CCPE, was in atten- Elected 2nd Vice President Connie G. Parenteau, dance to bring greetings on behalf of CCPE. Mr. P.Eng. Desjardins detailed the purpose and objectives of Elected to Council: CCPE and outlined some of the projects/negotiations Elaine G. Honsberger, P.Geoph. CCPE is engaged in on behalf of the engineering com- Mike W. Smyth, P.Eng. munity across Canada. Gordon G. Stewart, P.Eng. 10.2 Alberta Director Linda C. Van Gastel, P.Eng. Fred Otto, P.Eng., reported on his role as the Alberta First Vice President Motyka expressed appreciation to Director to CCPE. He introduced CCPEÕs new those who let their names stand for election, but were President, Daniel Levert, P.Eng. and gave recognition unsuccessful, and encouraged them to seek election that CCPE has had a very productive year under the again next year. leadership of Pierre Desjardins as Chair of the Council. Fred Otto then gave a presentation elaborating on the 3. OBJECTION TO ELECTION RESULTS role of CCPE. As there were no objections to the election results, the First Vice President advised that pursuant to Section 11. NEW BUSINESS 10(3) of the Bylaws, the ballots would be destroyed. 11.1 Revisions to the Act, Regulations and Bylaws 4. MINUTES OF THE 1997 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Gordon Stewart, P.Eng., Chair of the Acts, Regulations and Bylaws Committee presented the proposed revi- MOVED, SECONDED AND CARRIED: sions. The revisions are as follows: 45

REGULATIONS which Council will exercise its discretion, namely its Registration of Permit Holders 50.1. ÒCouncil may, in discretion in relaxing Bylaws and relaxing fees. its discretion, on an application of a Permit Holder, waive compliance with any of the obligations con- BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council shall only exercise tained in this Part.Ó its discretion permitted under Regulation 50.1 and Bylaw 24(5)(b) after establishing guidelines which MOVED, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Council shall develop with stakeholder input.

THAT the amendment to Regulation 50(1) be approved The following resolution was MOVED and SECONDED. and forwarded to the Alberta Government for consid- eration and incorporation into the Provincial 98-2 WHEREAS it is clear that a number of the mem- Legislation. bership are not aware of the personal liabilities of pro- fessionals. BYLAWS BE IT RESOLVED THAT APEGGA be proactive in Bylaw 24(5)(a). Note that the present 24(5) without increasing awareness of members regarding personal change becomes 24(5)(a). Addition of (b) ÒCouncil may, professional liability and the need for errors and omis- in its discretion, on an application of a permit holder, sions liability insurance for the same. waive or reduce the annual fee.Ó

MOVED, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Resolution 98-2 was ADOPTED.

THAT the amendment to Bylaw 24(5)(a) be approved. It was then MOVED, SECONDED and CARRIED THAT this meeting recognize the presence of Alice 11.2 Resolutions Payne, P.Geol. and congratulate her on being made a The following resolution was MOVED and SECONDED: Member of the Order of Canada.

98-1 WHEREAS amendments to Bylaws and 11.3 Other Business Regulations, namely Regulation 50.1 and Bylaw 24(5)(b) have been passed by the APEGGA Annual Letter from Tom Klassen, P.Eng. General Meeting but details have not been established A letter was received by APEGGA from Tom Klassen, as to the basis on which Council will exercise its dis- P.Eng., requesting inclusion on the Agenda for the cretion, namely its discretion in relaxing Bylaws and AGM. As this letter related to the CPD program, Len relaxing fees. Shrimpton, P.Eng., Director Professional Development, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council shall duly exercise spoke to the letter. its discretion permitted under Bylaw 24(5)(b) and Mr. KlassenÕs concerns were that the implementation Regulation 50.1 after establishing guidelines which of the CPD program had not been voted on by the full Council shall develop with stakeholder input and membership which is what he feels APEGGA should which shall have prior approval by a majority vote of have done. Mr. Klassen believes that a significant por- an Annual General Meeting. tion of members are not in favour of the program.

Following discussion, attempts were made for a friend- ly amendment. It was then MOVED and SECONDED Recognition of The Canadian Council of Professional Geoscientists That Resolution 98-1 be tabled to the 1999 AGM and The First Vice President announced and brought recog- that information be published in The PEGG about the nition to the formation of the CCPG. Dr. Gordon Resolution 98-1. Williams, P.Geol., Chair of CCPG, was asked to bring The motion was DEFEATED greetings to the assembly.

Following further discussion, it was then MOVED , Dr. Williams detailed the beginningÕs of the CCPG SECONDED and CARRIED indicating that it is a parallel structured organization to the CCPE with very similar aims and objectives. It was That Resolution 98-1 be amended by placing a period noted that geoscientists are not currently recognized in after stakeholder input and deleting the words Òwhich all provinces in the country but efforts are currently shall have prior approval by a majority vote of an being made to change this. Annual General Meeting.Ó

Resolution 98-1 was then ADOPTED as amended and 12. APPOINTMENT OF NOMINATING COMMITTEE FOR 1999/2000 reads as follows: MOVED, SECONDED AND CARRIED WHEREAS amendments to Bylaws and Regulations, THAT the CouncilÕs recommendations for the composi- namely Regulation 50.1 and Bylaw 24(5)(b) have been tion of the 1999/2000 Nominating Committee be passed by the APEGGA Annual General Meeting but approved. details have not been established as to the basis on 46

13. DATES AND PLACES FOR 1999, 2000 AND 2001 ANNUAL Past President Dr. Fred Otto, P.Eng., made a GENERAL MEETINGS presentation outlining the questions being considered in relation to this issue. 13.1 1999 Annual General Meeting Friday, April 23, 1999 at the Palliser Hotel, Calgary, 15. INDUCTION OF PRESIDENT ELECT was confirmed as the date and location for the 1999 President Elect Dan Motyka, P.Eng., read the Oath of Annual General Meeting. Office of the President of the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists 13.2 2000 Annual General Meeting of Alberta. Friday, April 28, 2000 at the Shaw Conference Centre, President Dan Motyka said that it is with great pride Edmonton, was confirmed as the date and location for and humility that he accepts the office of President the 2000 Annual General Meeting. with all the rights, privileges and responsibilities that go with it. President Motyka extended words of con- 13.3 2001 Annual General Meeting gratulations for immediate Past President Dennis Lindberg on the manner in which he represented MOVED, SECONDED AND CARRIED APEGGA during his term of office, showing a remark- able dedication to his profession and to the Association THAT Friday, April 27, 2001 at the Calgary during the past year. Convention Centre, Calgary, be confirmed as the date President Motyka feels that it is an honour to follow in and location for the 2001 Annual General Meeting. the footsteps of Past President Lindberg and to take up the challenge where he left off. He also expressed 14. ISSUES FORUM thanks to Fred Otto for his contributions as Past President, APEGGA representative on the CCPE Board 14.1 Professional Development Program of Directors, and as Past Chair of the CEAB. Dan Motyka also expressed his thanks to the Executive No debate. Committee, members of Council, and APEGGA staff for their advice and encouragement provided during 14.2 Member Services the last few years. Recognition was given to outgoing Councillors, Julie No debate. Aitken, P.Geoph., Mike Strong, P.Eng., Jim Montgomery, P.Eng., and Al Blackie, P.Geol., noting 14.3 Regulation of Corporate Practice their significant contribution to Council proceedings during their terms of office. Councillor Mark Lasby, P.Eng., made a presentation. 16. ADJOURNMENT 14.4 Software Engineering The meeting adjourned at 11:25 a.m.

APEGGA’S 1998 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING IN EDMONTON

APEGGA President Dan Motyka, P.Eng., (right in photo) addresses the meeting. Also in photo (left to right) 2nd Vice President Connie Parenteau, P.Eng. Past president Fred Otto, P.Eng., PhD, and APEGGA Executive Director and Registrar H. Neil Windsor, P.Eng. 47

APPENDIX A LAGO, Lazzaro E, P.Eng. Life Member LAW, James, P.Geol. Life Member APEGGA MEMBERS DECEASED SINCE APRIL 1997 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING LESSARD, Joseph Irenee, P.Eng. Life Member LEWIS, George William, P.Eng. Life Member

APPLETON, Gordon Robert, P.Eng. Member LUMSDEN, Thomas William, P.Eng. Life Member ARCHER, Anthony Gordon, P.Eng. Member LYMBURNER, Ward Royce, P.Eng. Life Member BABOWAL, Walter, P.Eng. Member MADILL, Floyd A., P.Eng. Life Member BARDY, Frank William, P.Eng. Life Member McDOUGALL, John Frederick, P.Eng. Life Member BECKER, Howard Warren, P.Eng. Life Member McGILL, Donald Russell, P.Eng. Life Member BIRRELL, Jack Kent, P.Eng. Life Member McNEVIN, Charles Edward, P.Eng. Life Member BLAKLEY, Dwight Reginald, P.Eng. Member MELLISH, Kenneth Arthur, P.Eng. Member CAMERSON, James J., P.Eng. Member METZLAFF. William, Frederick, P.Geoph. Member CAMPBELL, Duncan Archibald, P.Eng. Member MILO, Vincent Paul, P.Eng. Life Member CAMPBELL, Glen David, P.Geoph. Member MITTON, Ed, P.Eng. Life Member CAMPBELL, Gordon Neil, P.Eng. Life Member MOORE, Donald George, P.Eng. Life Member CHAKRAVORTY, Sailendra Kumer, P.Eng. Life Member MOULD, Douglas Gordon, P.Geoph. Member CHRISTIE, Norman James, P.Geoph. Life Member NICHOLS, Walter James, P.Eng. Member COWLEY, William H., P.Eng. Life Member OLIVER, Thomas Albert, P.Geol. Life Member CRAIG, Robert Kenneth, P.Eng. Life Member ORRELL, Richard David, P.Eng. Life Member DÕLIMA, Marcus Joseph A., P.Eng. Life Member OSLUND, Gillis, P.Eng. Member DONALDSON, Gordon Leon, P.Eng. Life Member PARISH, Ronald Peter, P.Eng. Life Member DOZE, Kenneth Merritt, P.Geol. Life Member PARSONS, Ronald Albert, P.Eng. Life Member DUFFY, Patrick Oliver, P.Eng. Life Member PEACH, Allister Raymond, P.Geol. Member ELLARD, Howard Ray, P.Eng. Life Member RAROG, Edward Alexander, P.Eng. Member ERSKINE, James Keenan, P.Eng. Life Member REED, William Allan, P.Eng. Life Member FETSKO, Paul, P.Eng. Life Member REINHARD, Robert Frederick, P.Eng. Life Member FOGARASI, John Csaba, P.Eng. Life Member ROBBINS, Vincent Lawrence, P.Eng. Life Member FORBES, Robert Nicholson, P.Eng. Life Member ROLSTON, William Harold, P.Eng. Life Member FUCHS, Robert Carl, P.Eng. Member ROSSER, Robert David A., P.Eng. Life Member GENEREUX, Robert James, P.Eng. Member SCHILLER, Peter Charles, P.Eng. Member GILLUND, Garrie Norman Elmer, P.Eng. Member SCHMALTZ, Servulus Adam, P.Eng. Life Member GIMBARZEVSKY, Philip, P.Eng. Life Member SMITH, Will, P.Eng. Life Member HAAHEIM, Otto Clark, P.Eng. Life Member SPINNEY, Andrew Wayne, P.Eng. Member HAGGERT, William Thomas, P.Eng. Member SWERSKY, Gerald Steven, P.Eng. Member HALDANE, Arthur William, P.Eng. Member TAYLOR, John McGuire, P.Eng. Life Member HARRISON, Douglas Mark, P.Eng. Member TRUSSLER, Roy Samuel, P.Eng. Life Member HERTEL, Theodore Kenneth, P.Eng. Life Member TURNER, William Campbell, P.Eng. Member HETU, Henri Joseph Jerome, P.Eng. Life Member VAN EERDE, Jacob Jan, P.Eng. Life Member HOFER, Helmut Matthew, P.Geoph. Member WARD, Michael Alan, P.Eng. Member HRYHOR, William, P.Geoph. Member WEEKES, Richard Dillon, P.Eng. Life Member HUTTON, George Alexander, P.Eng. Life Member WHITE, Kenneth Murray, P.Eng. Member KIDD, Frederick Alexander, P.Eng. Life Member WIRTH, Arthur Wilfred, P.Eng. Life Member KIRBY, James Millard, P.Geol. Life Member ZBOYA, Douglas Craig, P.Eng. Member 48 AGENDA — 79th Annual General Meeting

23 April, 1999, Alberta Room, Palliser Hotel, Calgary

1. PAYMENT OF RESPECT TO MEMBERS DECEASED SINCE 1998 ANNUAL MEETING

2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ELECTION RESULTS

3. OBJECTION TO ELECTION RESULTS

4. MINUTES OF THE 1998 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

5. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

6. AUDITORÕS REPORT

7. APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS FOR 1999

8. PRESIDENTÕS REPORT 9. REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND BRANCHES 10. CANADIAN COUNCIL OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS 10.1 Chair of the Board 10.2 Alberta Director 11. CANADIAN COUNCIL OF PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS 11.1 Past Chair of the Board 11.2 Alberta Director 12. NEW BUSINESS 12.1 Revisions to the Act, Regulations and Bylaws 12.1.1 Defined Scope of Practice 12.1.2 Regulatory Reform 12.2 Resolutions 12.3 Other Business 13. APPOINTMENT OF NOMINATING COMMITTEE FOR 1999/2000 14. DATES FOR 2000, 2001 AND 2002 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS 15. ISSUES FORUM 15.1 Task Force Reports 15.1.1 Emerging Disciplines Task Force 15.1.2 Geoscience Task Force 15.1.3 Workplace Issues Task Force 15.1.4 Regulation of Corporate Practice

15.2 Other Issues 16. INDUCTION OF PRESIDENT ELECT 17. ADJOURNMENT Head Office

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