APRIL 2011
Chair Report - Kenn Beer
I can’t believe April is already upon us. My Christmas tree is still up and I continue to use “season’s greetings” to open and close conversations. Nonetheless, things have managed to move along quite productively through the first three months of this year.
Our first few social events this calendar year were huge successes, setting us up for a massive run into the big one. That’s right, the Gala Dinner. This event is going to be huge, and thanks to our great friends at Leighton Contractors (the major sponsor), we’re able to bring you this high class night at a reasonable price.
We’ve already sold out of early bird tickets, and the registrations keep flowing in. So make sure you get your friends and colleagues together and book some seats at what is quickly becoming the biggest night on the whole Engineers Australia calendar.
This year also sees the return of the Engineering Excellence Awards. This is a great opportunity for your companies to submit your feats of engineering awesomeness to Engineers Australia for assessment. Having had the honour of being a judge in the past and seeing the quality of the top-placing entries, I suggest you only enter the best of the best projects for these awards.
Well, I know what you’re all waiting for, and here it is. I drew this month’s cartoon after an irate member of my committee told me that I was ignoring Chemical Engineers in my cartoons. Chemical engineering wasn’t one of my strongest subjects so I had to really get back to the basics for this one.
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Season’s Greetings,
Kenn Beer
Upcoming Events
Friday, 29 April, 2011
From the people who brought you the 2009 Masquerade Ball, 2010 Generation Exchange Dinner and countless other fantastic events comes the premier event of the 2011 YEA-V calendar, the 2011 YEA-V Gala Dinner.
Tuesday, 3 May, 2011
Ever wanted to meet more people in your profession? Or are you on the lookout for exciting new career or professional development opportunities? Then the YEA-V Speed Networking Night is for you.
Tuesday, 7 June, 2011
After a successful year with the 2010-2011 YEA-V committee it is
almost time to nominate, vote and get involved at the 2011 AGM. If you
would like to join the YEA-V committee or just find out what young
engineers are achieving in Victoria, the AGM is a great opportunity
to become engaged in the young engineering
network.
In this Month's Issue
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Meet the most recent addition to the YEA-V committee. New Regional Representative Alex Henderson.
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Read the wrap up from the fantastic YEA-V Winery Tour.
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Read the latest environmental article on nuclear power station design.
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With recent environmental events, water and sustainable urban planning are hot topics. Check out upcoming events and forums from the Australian Water Association Victoria Branch.
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Check out the latest news from Engineers Without Borders in their recent newsletter.
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Read the Famous Engineer article on dynamite inventor and Nobel peace prize founder Alfred Nobel.
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Engineers Australia recently launched the latest version of the Make It So webpage. Check out the Make It So webpage as well as the latest developments in a wide range of engineering activities via this one location.
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Are you pursuing Chartered Status? Are you interested in encouraging young members to become chartered? Click here to find out how you can help.
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Interested in working on science and engineering programs with high school students? Then this program with the Victorian Space Science and Educatin Centre is for you. Find out how right here.