Professionals Making A Difference
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Rick Guthrie, a geomorphologist with the Ministry of Environment, explains to media the unique qualities and threats posed by the Pemberton landslide which occurred Aug 6.
Phil Croteau is mentioned as this month's featured mentor by the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists:
We are happy to introduce three more Professionals across the province who make a difference to the health and wellfare of BC:
Ava Hawkins |
Kevin Parsonage |
 Richard Benwell |
To find out about these and other exciting PEA Professionals, go to professionalsforbc.com
GLP members are encouraged to read the following GLP workforce adjustment memo:
OGC members are asked to read their latest bargaining bulletin for the 2010 negotiations. This was circulated via email today and can also be accessed on our password protected site:
Congratulations to Matthew Braun of Prince George, the winner of the June edition's contest!
Matthew correctly answered that Johnny Lyall was the snowboarder who jumped through the Olympic rings at the 2010 Vancouver Opening Ceremonies. Johnny also spoke at the PEA's Education Conference this May in Vancouver.
Thank you to everyone who entered. Stay tuned for the next edition's question coming soon!
Congratulations must be given to David Wilford, a GLP Forester who won the Distinguised Forest Professional award from ABCFP. This is the highest award the association gives to its members. Additionally, Kim DeRose and David Gill are mentioned in this month's BC Forest Professional for their help with this year's ABCFP conference. Check out both stories below:
| David Wilford | ABCFP Awards at ExpoFor 2010 |
| Kim DeRose & David Gill | The Road to China, Log Exports and Tenure Form |
OGC members are asked to read their first bargaining bulletin for the 2010 negotiations. This was circulated via email today and can also be accessed on our password protected site:
June 30, 2010It's 5PM, and Greg O'Neil analyzes the progress for seedlings in Vernon.
As a Forest Geneticist for the Ministry of Forests & Range, Greg plans for the re-population of BC's trees in the wake of climate change.
Click here to find out more about his exciting story and contributions to BC.
A mediator is continuing to assist the PEA and the employer to resolve the dispute over designation of positions in the Ministry of Forests and Range as field status vs. stationary status, which has resulted in discrepancies in the ability of members to claim meal allowances.
We have concluded the presentation of job functions, and thank all members who contributed their time and expertise. At this time, the employer is reviewing its position and will report back to the mediator, with further action dependent on discussion with the PEA.
In other chapter news, the GLP Executive has established a Local Representative Committee. The committee is chaired by Allan Chapman, and includes Steve Edwards, Harry Jennings, and Paul van Westendorp. The GLP Executive liaison is Rostam Yazdani. The committee is charged with reviewing the assignment, distribution and functions of local representatives and will provide a report for the consideration of the GLP Executive. The intent is to maximize the effectiveness of local representatives and improve service to the GLP membership.
Members of the Government Licensed Professionals Chapter have stepped into highly respected roles within their professions.
Curtis Nixon, RPF, of Nelson, and Mike Pelchat, RPF, of Quesnel, were elected by members of the Association of British Columbia Forest Professionals (ABCFP) to the organization’s 63rd council.
Both Curtis and Mike have had extensive careers in forestry with the British Columbia Government. More than 1,100 ABCFP members voted in the election. Curtis and Mike, along with the rest of this year’s council, took office in February.
Additionally, Professional Engineers and PEA members Brian Chow, Sharlie Huffman, and Steven Kuan were honoured in 2009 as inductees into the Engineers Canada Fellowship, earning them the prestigious FEC title.
In 2007, Engineers Canada created the Fellowship to honour individuals who have given noteworthy service to the engineering profession.
Please join us in congratulating these extraordinary professionals for their esteemed career accomplishments.
GLP members are encouraged to read the following GLP workforce adjustment memo:
