LUNCHEON

DATE: Tuesday May 17, 2005

TIME: 11:30 am Registration, 12:00 pm Luncheon, 12:35 pm Guest Speaker

WHERE: Sutton Place Hotel, 10235 101 Street

SPEAKER: Roy Hunt, P.Eng., Komex International Ltd.

COST: $25 Members, $30 Non-Members, $15 Students  

The term “Humanitarian Crisis” is used frequently and worldwide to draw our attention. With an increasing world population competing over limited resources, conflicts, and natural disasters we can be overwhelmed by the magnitude of these problems. What exactly is a humanitarian crisis? How can we use our own limited humanitarian aid resources effectively in crisis?

Engineering in these situations presents numerous challenges. These challenges are due to a wide variety of factors such as urgency, geographical and politically isolation, security, logistics, and dynamic situations/populations. Every situation is unique requiring hands and resources on the ground as well as improvisation. Water and sanitation play a vital role in the response. It is essential in preventing disease and providing dignity to people who have lost everything else.

Many organizations provide a means for us to become involved in many different ways. The reality of a field assignment may be very different from what we expect with significant stress, frustration, and even boredom. You may only realize how much you have benefited personally and professionally after significant time and reflection. By relating our personal experiences we can promote realistic understanding and involvement.

To register, please contact: Shirley Layne, CMP, Tel: 426-3990, Email: slayne@apega.ca

 Payment can be made in advance by credit card:

• VISA
• MasterCard
• American Express

Please note that refunds will not be issued if cancellations are received after May 12.  

No-shows will be billed.

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Upcoming Edmonton Branch Luncheon:

Sept. 20/05 – Nanotechnology – Rick Brommeland, P.Eng.