Praxis Family Science Olympics
Date:	October 15
Time:	08:00 Preparation and set up 10:00 Praxis Family Science Olympics 16:00 Science Olympics Clean Up
Location:	Medicine Hat High School Richard Taylor Science Wing Accessible from the 6th Street North Door 200 – 7 St SW Medicine Hat, AB
In conjunction with the Praxis Society, the APEGGA Medicine Hat Branch is sponsoring a family project for National Science and Technology Week. Come join in as a judge or coach for the Great Paper Geodesic Dome. For more information and to confirm your attendance, please contact Gerard Klotz, P. Eng. at gklotz@mhc.ab.ca or 403.529.3971 by 4:00 pm Friday, October 14. Great Paper Geodesic Dome Challenge The Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA) Medicine Hat Branch is sponsoring the Great Paper Geodesic Dome Challenge. Objective To build the largest most visually appealing free standing geodesic dome. Hint: A triangle is the most stable geometric shape and a large diameter is stronger than a small diameter. Materials Newspapers – 35 double sheets [635 mm X 572 mm (25" X 22-1/2")] Masking Tape – 1 roll per team Rules 1. Families will have 30 minutes to build a free standing geodesic dome. 2. Construction must begin and proceed from the floor. The structure may be lifted from the floor during construction. Climbing on any available object or person is not permitted. Paper cannot be ripped into shape but may be rolled or folded. Cranes may only be made of newspaper and tape. Upon completion of construction, the crane must be detached and/or removed from the structure. 3. The bottom of the geodesic dome may be taped to the floor for stability of the structure. 4. The geodesic dome cross section at the floor level must feature more than four sides and/or corners. 5. Judging begins at the end of the time limit. 6. The largest, most visually appealing, free standing geodesic dome meeting all of the rules wins! In the event of a tie for height and diameter, judging for visual appeal will determine the winner. Bonus points will be given if one of the family members can crawl in and out of the dome. 7. Clump domes, with all of the materials wrapped together with tape, are not permitted.

Annual President's Visit
Date:	November 9
Time:	6:15 p.m. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres 7:00 p.m. Dinner 8:00 p.m. New Inductee & Awards Presentations 8:30 p.m. Dialogue with the President 10:00 p.m. Conclusion
Location:	Medicine Hat Lodge - Saamis C Room, 1051 Ross Glen Drive SE Medicine Hat, AB
Cost:	$50.00/person
Dress:	Business attire
Menu:	Baby Greens with Roasted Red Pepper Vinaigrette Roast Prime Rib of Beef OR Grilled Chicken served with a Portobello and field Mushroom Sauce Baked Cheesecake with Cherry Topping
Just like municipal, provincial and federal elected officials and bodies, APEGGA is keenly aware of the issues facing Albertans around sustainability, the economy and the current skilled labour shortage. Our 60,000+ Members have a wealth of experience, knowledge and skills to contribute to the success and health of our economy and our province as a whole. Public safety and well-being is their prime consideration. That includes just about everything from the provision of potable water, ensuring structures are safe, providing secure energy sources through to developing new medical technology to save lives and improve standards of living. What's more, in communities across Alberta Professional Engineers and Geoscientists bring an informed scientific perspective to issues of the day whether local, provincial, national or international. Please join us for a dialogue and exchange of perspectives. Members who attend this event will be able to claim CPD hours. RSVP: By end of day Wednesday, November 2nd online or by phone to Shirley Layne at the Edmonton APEGGA office – 1-800-661-7020 (ext. 2369). Please let us know if you have any food allergies. For information please contact: Craig Maunder, EIT, Branch Chair 403-502-8744 or cramau@medicinehat.ca