Please find below the June edition of APEGGA's electronic newsletter, the e-PEGG. View the text-only version of the newsletter If you have trouble viewing this e-mail, you can view the e-PEGG online. Have a non e-PEGG related question or comment? Contact APEGGA. If you'd rather not get the e-PEGG, reply to this e-mail. Vol. 6, No. 7 Thursday, July 30, 2009 The APEGGA Mentoring Conference brings together mentors, program coordinators, managers and supervisors, as well as educators, health care workers and members of various professions. Join us on Sept. 24-25 to learn about best practices for programs, share useful tools and techniques, and discover new research and resources. Click here to find out more. Environment Committee Tip of the Month Environmental Tips for Your Workplace If you spend your workday in an office – it’s like your second home. Here are some practical tips to make your office and your co-workers as green as you are BYOM – if you start your day with a coffee or tea at your favourite local coffee shop, Bring Your Own Mug. You might even get a discount for bringing it! BYOC – same rule, different meal. If you buy your lunch, Bring Your Own Container. Throwing away those polystyrene or paper containers every day does not do the environment any favours. Being Printer Friendly. 1) Recycle paper printer – dedicate at least one office printer as the “green” printer by putting in paper that has already been printed on one side. 2) Make it a habit to print on both sides and use the back side of old documents for faxes, scrap paper or drafts. Avoid color printing and print in draft mode whenever feasible. Turn down the A/C or heat – offices are notorious for being super hot in the winter and super cold in the summer. Watch the thermostat and adjust it accordingly. Take the stairs – if you work on the lower floors, do yourself and the environment some good by taking the stairs instead of the elevator. It's also a great way to start the morning. Shredded paper. Don’t waste money on expensive packaging material like polystyrene foam or bubble wrap, just shred some paper and pack it around your item (and leave a nice note asking the recipient to stick the paper in the recycle bin or use it as packaging themselves). Start an office “Green Team” to brainstorm other green ideas and put them into action. Ref: www.simplegreenaction.ca Edmonton Branch Luncheons The Edmonton Branch luncheon season begins on Tuesday, Sept. 15. Don't miss any of these engaging speakers! We look forward to seeing you at the luncheons. Sep 15 The EPCOR Tower: Building Office Towers in Edmonton – Every 20 Years Robert D. Walker, Vice President (Northern Alberta), Ledcor Construction Limited Oct 20 The Way We Grow & The Way We Move – City of Edmonton Transportation and Municipal Development Master Plans Mary Ann McConnell-Boehm & Rhonda Toohey, P.Eng. City of Edmonton Nov 17 Critical Transmission Infrastructure Projects in Alberta Neil Brausen, P. Eng., Director, 500 kV System Planning, Transmission, Alberta Electric System Operator Dec 8 Drinking Water Quality – Safety and Public Health Risk Dr. Steve Hrudey, P.Eng., Professor Emeritus, University of Alberta Jan 19 Innovative Repairs to Drive Down Large Equipment Operating Costs Rob Bierman, OEM Remanufacturing Mar 16 Solar PV Electricity from Dreamer's Paradise to Everyday Electricity Dr. Gordon Howell, P.Eng. Howell-Mayhew Engineering Apr 06 Fen Wetland Reclamation on a Tailings Sand Deposit in Northern Alberta Carla Wytrykush, Research and Development, Syncrude May 11 Edmonton’s LRT Plans Adam Laughlin, Director of Strategic Planning, Transportation Department, City of Edmonton Click here for more information. Note: Luncheon details will be updated as more information becomes available. APEGGA/ASET Golf Tournament Sponsorship: Interested in being a sponsor at the APEGGA/ASET Golf Tournament slated for Sept. 4 at the Cougar Creek Golf Resort? There are still spots available! Click here to view the sponsorship brochure and reserve today. Women in Engineering – Survey June 2009 Engineers Canada is interested in increasing the participation of women in the engineering profession in Canada. They are developing strategies to attract and retain more women in the engineering profession. Please let them know what you think about this crucial issue. As professional engineers, your input is invaluable! The deadline for responses is Friday, Aug. 7. Click here to go to the survey. Burgess Shale Geoscience Foundation 100 Years of Discovery The Burgess Shale Foundation invites you to participate in the 100th anniversary re-enactment of the discovery of the Burgess Shale Fossils at Walcott Quarry near Field, B.C., with the Burgess Shale Horse Ride. The ride takes place Sept. 4-5 and registrations are required by Aug. 14. Click here for more information. Recreation Industry Awards of Excellence On Nov. 26, the Recreation for Life Foundation and its partner, the Alberta Recreation and Parks Association, will present the Recreation Industry Awards of Excellence. The awards will recognize and celebrate individuals or working groups within Alberta’s corporate and business sector for their creativity, innovation, excellence and overall contribution in designing, building, and providing services to support recreation, parks and wellness in our province and its communities. Click here to find out more about the awards, the nomination process and sponsorship opportunities. InnoWest 2009 Nov. 24-25 Innovation is one of the main drivers of economic growth around the world. It is particularly important in times of recession to help power the next economic upturn. This innovation conference features a strong line-up of speakers and several well-known international experts for a thought-provoking and stimulating conference. Take advantage of early bird rates. Click here to find out more. 2009 Sage Awards Honouring the Contributions of Seniors in our Community Do you know any Edmonton area seniors who are making a special contribution to their community? The SAGE Awards celebrate seniors who inspire, empower and engage others in making our community, province, nation, and world a better place to live and play. Deadline for nominations is Aug. 15. Awards will be presented at a luncheon celebration on Nov. 4 at the Sutton Place Hotel in Edmonton. Click here for more information. APEGGA Head Office 1500 Scotia One 10060 Jasper Ave. NW Edmonton AB T5J 4A2 Tel: 780-426-3990 1-­800-­661-­7020 (within North America) Fax: 780-426-1877 E-mail: email@apega.ca Website: www.apega.ca Calgary Office 2200 Scotia Centre 700 2nd Street SW Calgary, AB T2P 2W1 Tel: 403-262-7714 Fax: 403-269-2787 FAST FIND ARTICLES Mentoring Conference... Environment Committee... Edmonton Branch Luncheons... Golf Tournament Sponsorship... Women in Engineering Survey... Burgess Shale Horse Ride... Recreation Industry Awards of Excellence... InnoWest 2009... 2009 Sage Awards... SIDEBARS Branches Professional Development ------------------------------------------ BRANCHES PRESIDENT'S VISIT OCT 26 – Medicine Hat OCT 27 – Lethbridge FEB 3 & 4 – Fort McMurray FEB 10 – Peace River FEB 16 – Edmonton FEB 25 – Calgary MAR 2 – Lakeland MAR 3 – Vermilion River MAR 10 – Central Alberta PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Two-Day PD Seminar – Fundamentals of Project Management Click here for more. PD Seminar – Recession-Proofing Your Career. Click here for more. Two-Day PD Seminar – Contract Administration and Legal Issues for Engineering and Construction Projects Click here for more. © 2009 The Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta. All Rights Reserved. Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Change of E-mail |