July 2005 ISSUE
checking in
Editor's Note: Checking In, a regular feature of The PEGG, is designed to keep you up-to-date on APEGGA's numerous and varied programs and initiatives. Consider it a project report and news digest, with website links and PEGG references to help you find out more.
√ Out-of-Province Campaign
Did you know that 90 per cent of the APEGGA Compliance Department’s work
is proactive? One example is the out-of-province campaign.
To uphold regulatory requirements, provinces exchange lists of members living in other jurisdictions. When APEGGA receives these lists, Compliance staff members check each name for registration with our Association. Non-members are then checked against the Compliance database and files are opened as required.
In 2004 the department checked over 4,000 names for APEGGA registration.
Related Link
http://www.apega.ca/Regulatory/Compliance/toc.html
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√ APEGGA/ASET Joint Registration Board
The APEGGA/Alberta Society of Engineering Technologists Joint Registration Board
has reviewed 14 registered engineering technologist applications since the beginning
of the year. Once registered as an R.E.T., a person can then apply for registered
professional technologist status with APEGGA.
There are currently 1,501 R.E.T.s, and 141 of them also have R.P.T. status. The joint board was established to confirm that individuals approved for registration as R.E.T.s meet the requirements of the Engineering Geological and Geophysical Professions Act’s regulations and bylaws. Specific goals of the board include reviewing applications and ensuring applicants meet criteria acceptable to the board.
An R.P.T.(Eng.) performs engineering without supervision, but only in a narrow, defined and pre-approved scope.
The joint board is made up of five APEGGA members and five ASET members, and is supported by both APEGGA and ASET staff.
Related Links
http://www.apega.ca/About/committees/toc.htm
http://www.apega.ca/Applicants/RPT/toc.html
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√ CSEG Tradeshow
The Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysicists held its annual convention
in Calgary May 16-18. This year’s theme, Made in Canada — Evolving
Geophysics Through Innovation, showcased technical talks, social events and exhibitors
from across the country.
APEGGA had over 85 delegates stop by at the corporate booth, commenting and asking questions on everything from registration to the latest PEGG. APEGGA is proud to once again support the CSEG efforts by having sponsored its abstract CD for the convention.
Related Link
www.csegconvention.org
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√ AAPG/CSPG
Convention
The American Association of Petroleum Geologists and its host, the Canadian Society
of Petroleum Geologists, held the AAPG’s annual convention in Calgary for
a Global Round-Up, June 19-22. This is the first time in over 10 years that the
AAPG has held its convention in Calgary, and it was attended by 7,799 delegates.
APEGGA sponsored two luncheons during the event. First was a Division of Professional Affairs luncheon on Tuesday, June 21, which featured Texas State Geologist Scott Tinker as guest speaker. The second luncheon was the Joint Division of Environmental Geosciences and Energy Minerals Division Awards luncheon on June 22, and it featured Jim Dinning, chairman of the Canadian Clean Power Coalition, as guest speaker.
At the conclusion of Mr. Dinning’s presentation, Neil Windsor, P.Eng., APEGGA Executive Director and Registrar, officially thanked Mr. Dinning.
APEGGA also had a booth at the tradeshow, where we saw over 200 delegates.
Related Link
www.aapg.org/calgary/globalroundup.cfm
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√ Jump-Start Your Child’s Curiosity About Science
Kids savour science for all its intriguing possibilities, and books are a great
way to kick start their creative thinking. The following books make wonderful
family summer reading.
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Mr. Archimedes Bath, by Pamela Allen, for ages four to six. Archimedes displacement theory revealed, with help from tubs and owls.
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The Salamander Room, by Anne Mazer, for all ages. A child brings home a salamander and dreams of an extreme renovation on his family home to make it salamander-friendly.
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Switched On, Flushed Down and Tossed Out: Investigating the Hidden Workings of Your Home, by Trudee Romanek, for ages seven to 11.
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The Science Squad Adventure Series, various authors, for all ages. Three young girls solve mysteries using scientific concepts, experiments and website links.
Related Link
Science Alberta Foundation
www.wonderville.ca