JUNE 2011
Chair Report - Kenn Beer
We’re approaching
the end of the financial year, which normally means a few things start to
happen. Firstly, all the accountants in my office start getting jittery.
Secondly, I realise I haven’t done a tax return for the past three
financial years. Thirdly, and most importantly, we start gearing up for
the YEA-V AGM.
The AGM is the best
time to sign up for a role on the Committee, so if you’re interested in
getting more involved in the Victorian engineering community then I
suggest you click on the link just to the right of this report that says
‘AGM’. Being on the Committee is a great way to meet new and likeminded
people, get involved in shaping engineering in the future and give
something back to the community. You don’t need to know anyone or anything
about Engineers Australia, you just need to be enthusiastic and turn up.
I won’t write too
much here about the cracking events that have been going on in the YEA-V
sphere as I’ve put together a more detailed account in another link of
this newsletter. Instead I’ll just show you my latest cartoon. This one is
for all you Computer Systems Engineers, however I’m tipping everyone will
understand this one.
Dont forget to follow us on facebook to keep up to date with all the latest young engineering news.
See you at the AGM,
Kenn Beer
Tuesday, 31 May, 2011
SOLD OUT
Join our guest panelists including EA Vic Division Committee Member, Geoff Hayes and 2010 Young Engineer of the Year, Lisa Lowe, for a chance to learn more about the chartered status process and give feedback on your experiences.
Thursday, 2 June, 2011
Join National Presidnet Merv Lindsay in his presentation on the review of the Chartered Status Program. In his year as National President Merv is undertaking a comprehensive review of the process. Come and find out how he envisages the future of the Chartered Engineer.
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.
2011 Year of Humanitarian Engineering
Tuesday, 28 June, 2011
Picture the future: A technology blueprint for water and energy. Join Ian Storie and Michael Bielinski of Siemens Ltd and share their journey through this exciting research program.
In this Month's Issue
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The YEA-V year that was 2010-2011. Read all the highlights from another fantastic year in the Young Engineers Victoria community.
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Check out the wrap up from the always successful YEA-V Speed Networking Night.
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Read the latest Famous Engineer article on aviation pioneer Octave Chanut.
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See the incredible Bushmaster armoured vehicle in Merv Lindsay's visit to Thales.
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Read the amazing volunteer work being undertaken by previous YEA-V Vice Chair Emma Russell with VPWA in Ghana.
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Keep up to date on all the latest developments to the Make It So initiative and the Year of Humanitarian Engineering.
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Engineers Australia have recently invited members to participate in development on the Engineers Australia Reconciliation Action Plan. Click here to read more and become involved.