Chair Report - Kenn Beer

As I write this update I’m still giggling about the debate at the Sustainable Living Festival where three of our members opposed three from the Environment Institute on the topic of bikes as Melbourne’s transport future. One could be mistaken in thinking this was going to be a serious debate, but as soon as moderator Catherine Deveny opened her mouth any sense of sensibility was thrown out the window.

A full report on the debate can be found later in this newsletter.

This month I’m looking forward to sampling a few of Victoria’s finest wines with you during our winery tour. Tickets have already sold out which is more proof that you’ve got to get in early for all our events to avoid disappointment.

Preparation for our Gala Dinner is well underway. This is the best news since they brought back the Egg Flip Big M. If I were you I’d buy my tickets right now to make sure you get a seat. Not only is this the biggest night on the YEA-V calendar, it’s also a great way to meet some of the other young engineers out there and bond over a few beverages.

Check out the links on the right for more information about the Gala Dinner. Don’t tell anyone, but I was so excited about this event that I triple-clicked on one of those links.

And as usual, here’s this month’s cartoon; another one for the electrical engineers.

Dont forget to follow us on facebook to keep up to date with all the latest young engineering news.

Cheers,

Kenn Beer

Upcoming Events

YEA-V Lawn Bowls

Sunday, 27 March, 2011

Before the summer is gone, the ever popular YEA-V lawn bowls is back. Enjoy a lazy Sunday afternoon with beers, sausages and lawn bowls. Bring along a few mates or be teamed up on the day, and challenge fellow engineers in rolling a weighted ball on grass. Check out all the event details here.

YEA-V Gala Dinner

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. Read all the event details here.

In this Month's Issue

Read the wrap up from the YEA-V debate at the recent Sustainable Living Festival.
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.
Check out the latest news from the environmental college.
Read the Famous Engineer article on structural engineering pioneer Richard Buckminster.
Are you pursuing Chartered Status? Are you interested in encouraging young members to become chartered? Click here to find out how you can help.
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.
Be part of the Project Young Engineers of WEC 2011 taking place in September 2011 in Geneva, Switzerland. Read here to find out how you could take your ideas to the world stage.
An exciting opportunity for women pursuing a career in management. Discover how to apply for the $10,000 Women in Freight, Logistics and Marine Scholarship.
Looking for a chance to work with experienced engineers in your field? The Young Engineers Victoria, Risk Engineering and Environmental Engineering Societies are looking for young engineers to join their ranks. Read here to find out how you can broaden your horizons.