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For one hour all over campus, all that could
be heard was the jingling of coins in beer jugs and the boisterous
singing of the engineering song, announcing to other students
and faculty that "We are, we are, we are, we are, we
are the engineers!" Engineering banners hovered proudly
over a mass of engineering students rallying for a good cause.
Oct. 9 marked the annual Loonie Walk. It was the day that
engineering students stormed campus, raided the student centre,
momentarily disrupted classes, and invaded the territories
of other faculties. However, it was all done in the name of
charity.
The engineering students persuaded others to donate money
rather than use it for that cup of coffee - or let it fester
with their pocket lint. By donating to local charities, which
plays a role in many engineering events, engineering students
give back to the community while having fun. It is through
events like this that we remind others of the engineering
spirit and give quantifiable meaning to the phrase, "every
little bit counts."
In only one hour and from the mere coins in people's pockets,
$1,069.69 was raised for the Calgary Urban Projects Society.
"Loonie Walk was a great success. It's nice to see engineers
coming together for a good cause," says Curtis Sim, the
Engineering Students' Society president.
Pie Throw
It wasn't long ago that the images of faces covered in chocolate
or banana cream were seen in business offices throughout Calgary
and staff offices of the faculty of engineering. Yes, remnants
of the 2001 Pie Throw are likely still fresh in the minds
of those seeking revenge from last year's activities.
But not to worry. The time to avenge your honour draws near.
The filling flies Nov. 26 through 29 in the 2002 Pie Throw.
During these days you - Calgary industry professionals, students
and professors - may want to hold a little more cash than
usual. Don't say I didn't warn you.
For $5 or more, anyone can choose a chocolate, banana or lemon
pie and direct it towards a specific target. Once the order
is placed and paid for, a team of students will track down
your target.
But then that target has a choice: take the pie in the face
or redirect it at someone else for $5 added to the original
price. For example, if someone purchases a pie for $20, the
target/victim can redirect the pie back to its sender for
$25 or take the pie in the face.
However, all this pie throwing isn't just for entertainment.
Why hold this event?
All proceeds will go to a local Calgary charity. It's another
opportunity for engineering students, professionals and professors
to give back to the community.
If you would like to purchase a pie, please e-mail Allison
Hagerman, Engineering Students' Society events vice-president,
at ess@ucalgary.ca, or
call the ESS at (403) 220-5737. Last year, more than $3,100
was raised during Pie Throw. This year the hope is that, with
your continued support, the total will be exceeded.
APEGGA Calgary Branch Executive 2003 Nominations
The following members have been nominated for election to
the executive of APEGGA's Calgary Branch. Election will take
place at the Calgary Branch Annual General Meeting, Jan. 16,
at the Fairmont Palliser Hotel, Calgary. Nominations are welcome
for all positions listed, except for Past-Chair. Interested
members should contact John Pastega, P.Eng., Nominating Subcommittee
Chair. He can be reached by e-mail at john.pastega@central-ams.com
or by phone at (403) 974-9629; or you may contact Pelly Christos
at the Calgary APEGGA office by e-mail at pchristos@apegga.org,
or by phone at (403) 262-7714.
Past Chair
Mr. Steve Wyton, P.Eng.
University of Calgary, B.Sc. (1994)
Volunteer with APEGGA eight years
Calgary Branch Meetings Committee 1996/97-present
Calgary Branch Executive Committee 1999-present, Secretary
2000, Vice-Chair 2001
Student Outreach Program
Vice-Chair
(No Nominations To Date)
Chair
Dr. Judith Lentin, P.Geol.
Missouri State University, B.Sc. (1967),
University of Sheffield, PhD (1971)
Volunteer with APEGGA
five years
Calgary Branch Executive Committee 1998-Present
Calgary Branch Meetings Committee 2000-Present
Mentoring Subcommittee
2000-Present
Treasurer
Mr. Terry Cooper, P.Eng.
University of Alberta, B.Sc. (1967)
Volunteer with APEGGA
13 years
Calgary Member Liaison Committee 1987/88, 1989/90-91 Chair
1989/90, Past Chair 1990/91
Calgary Branch Meetings Committee 1992/93-97 Chair 1994/95,
Past Chair 1995/96
Calgary Branch Executive Committee 1995-98, 2000-present,
Treasurer 2001
Voluntary Service Award 1995
Secretary
Mr. Tibor Kaldor, P.Eng.
University of Toronto, BASc. (1970), MASc. (1972), Wilfrid
Laurier University, MBA (1980)
Volunteer with APEGGA
16 years
Medicine Hat Branch Executive 1981/82
Calgary District Meetings Committee 1986/87-88/89
Calgary Member Liaison Committee 1988/89-89/90
Professional Development Committee 1991/92-94/95
Calgary Branch Issues Committee 1995/96
Calgary Branch Meetings Committee 1996/97-present
Calgary Branch Executive Committee 1996-present, Secretary
2001
Voluntary Service Award 1991
Members at Large: (Eight positions on executive)
Mr. Ian Squires, P.Eng.
Memorial University of Newfoundland, B.Sc. (1994)
Volunteer with APEGGA six years
Calgary Branch Meetings Committee 1996/97,
1999-Present
Fort McMurray Branch 1998/99
Calgary Branch Executive Committee 2001
Chair of Calgary Branch Meeting Committee 2001-Present
Mr. Anil K. Gupta, P.Eng.
Banaras Hindu University, B.Sc. (1973)
Volunteer with APEGGA two years
Mentoring Subcommittee, Calgary Branch 2001
Mr. Duane Peperkorn, E.I.T.
University of Calgary, B.Sc. (1999)
Volunteer with APEGGA one year
Calgary Branch Executive Committee 2001
Mr. Sheldon Douglas, P.Eng.
University of Calgary, B.Sc. (1995)
Volunteer with APEGGA one year
Calgary Branch Executive Committee 2001
Mrs. Laura Ferguson, P.Geol.
University of British Columbia, B.Sc. (1996)
Volunteer with APEGGA one year
Calgary Branch Executive Committee 2001
Mr. John Pastega, P.Eng.
University of Waterloo, BASc. (1988)
Volunteer with APEGGA eight years
Calgary Branch Meetings Committee 1994-2000,
Chair 1998
Calgary Branch Executive Committee 1999-present,
Vice Chair 2000, Chair 2001
Mr. Ali Esmail, P.Eng.
University of Saskatchewan, B.Eng. (1987)
No previous volunteer work with APEGGA
Mr. Chandresh Singh, E.I.T.
University of Calgary, B.Sc. (2000)
No previous volunteer work with APEGGA
Mr. Bradley Mersereau, P.Eng.
University of Waterloo, BASc (1984)
Volunteer with APEGGA three years
Chair of Enforcement Review Committee 2000-2002
Member of the Enforcement Review Committee
1998-2000
Mr. Francis Chan, P.Eng.
University of Hawaii, B.Sc. (1974), M.Sc. (1978)
Volunteer with APEGGA two years
Calgary Branch Executive Committee 2001
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