Fall/Winter 2015

SASTT
Journal
SASTT’s First President Speaks at 50th Anniversary Gala
Mr. President, honored guests, ladies, and
gentlemen.
Fall/Winter
2015
In This Issue
Highlights of SASTT’s
50th Annual Meeting
of Members
3
Trademarks 101: Start
Smart by Developing a
Strong Trademark
8
TAC Launches
Operations
Full
10
In 1959, the Government of the day advertised
the offering of a 2-year course in Civil
Engineering Technology and a 2-year course
in Radio-Television Electronics. The 1st of 25
students would be accepted in each discipline
– I was 26th but for whatever reason I was
accepted. The 1st year of Civil was taught in
Regina in the World War II H-Huts on Broad
Street across the street from the Red Cross
Building. The program was moved to Moose
Jaw for the 2nd year. 17 students graduated.
Following graduation, I accepted my first job
at PFRA at the South Saskatchewan River
Dam. I later worked for the Government of
Saskatchewan, and then in 1962, I accepted
employment with Underwood McLellan
Associates. My boss was Jack Reid, P.Eng.,
who was a volunteer on the Certification Board
of the Association of Professional Engineers
of Saskatchewan which was also known as
“APES” in those days. Mr. Reid introduced me
to Dr. Reginald Bing-Wo who was Registrar of
APES. They encouraged me to contact as many
engineering technology graduates as I could to
stress the importance and value of certification.
I managed to contact 5 or 6 and an informal
meeting was held in the APES office under the
guidance of Dr. Bing-Wo.
I was then asked to organize a Society for the
profession. The few graduates we had were
scattered to the 4 winds, and contact was
extremely difficult.
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Connect with us:
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Linkedin: Saskatchewan Applied Science
Technologists & Technicicans (SASTT)
Michael Majeran, A.Sc.T.
First President of SASTT
The 1st two membership certificates were
issued in August of 1961. They had neither
dates or numbers.
After being certified, I was appointed as
Secretary Treasurer of the Board of Examiners.
This position was challenging as we had no
benchmarks to follow other than the academic
criteria offered at the Saskatchewan Technical
Institute. We wanted to promote membership
in the profession, but we had to be careful. The
academic credentials of STI graduates were
easy, but we also had to assess applicants from
I.T.T., Ryerson, the United Kingdom, DeVry,
some with university credits, technologists from
other provinces – some with an abundance of
discipline-related experience but no formal
academic training. We owe a lot of thanks
to Dr. Bing-Wo, Jack Reid, and the Board of
Examiners. It was their wisdom and guidance
that established the ground rules for where we
are today.
Continued on page 4
President’s Message
Mike Sazynski, A.Sc.T.
W
hat a beautiful Saskatchewan summer we’ve just enjoyed. Good weather hasn’t been the only highlight of the past few months –
our SASTT 50th Anniversary Gala Event was a success by every measure. Thank you to everyone who participated in this celebration
and the Marketing Committee who helped bring this event together. A special thank you to SASTT staff; Jaime Feltis, Joanne Santbergen
and Sharon Malnyk for the countless hours you dedicated to this event. Thank you.
I also want to congratulate those individuals and organizations that received awards during this event as follows: President’s Award to
Mike Majeran, AScT, (first President of SASTT); Merit Award to Ken Peakman, AScT; Maurice M. Zimmerman, AScT, Excellence in Technical
Instruction Award to Ronald Thompson, AScT; Outstanding Technical Achievement Award to Ken Turnbull, CTech; Outstanding Employer
Award to Robb Kullman Engineering.
In the previous SASTT Journal I had the opportunity to introduce myself and also highlight areas of focus this year. Over the past number of
months, we have continued to advance these ambitions and I am excited to continue this positive momentum. Not only are we undertaking
significant changes to our accreditation model through the Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC) initiative, our Board will continue
advancing new initiatives to account for changes in our professions, the needs of our members and interests of future technologists
and technicians. This includes a thorough review of professional development opportunities, membership growth and retention, and
increasing public awareness of the contributions our members make.
SASTT will continue to work with members, employers, government, and Saskatchewan Polytechnic. With input from these stakeholders,
our Board will review trends and issues regarding our members’ evolving needs and expectations.
It is going to be an exciting and informative year at SASTT. On behalf of SASTT, I send our sincere thanks for your continued support.
Special thanks to the following companies for their sponsorship and gift donations
for our 50th Anniversary Gala.
AMEC Foster Wheeler
Amira Homes
Associated Engineering
Alternative Risk Management
Brandt
Conexus Credit Union
Corpex Courier
Galon Insurance
Manulife
MHPM Project Leaders
Ritenburg & Associates
RBC Alternative Risk Management
RBC Dominion
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Royal Bank of Canada
Sask Polytechnic
Sask Science Centre
SaskPower
SaskWater
Sherwood Co-op
Stantec
Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan
TD Meloche Monnex
Viterra
WF Botkin
YQR – Regina International Airport
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SASTT 50th Anniversary Gala Highlights
T
he 50th Anniversary Gala for SASTT was held on Friday the 25th of September,
at Ramada Plaza in Regina. This commemorable event was organized to mark
50 years as the only professional association that represents applied science/
engineering technologists and technicians in the Province of Saskatchewan. The
evening commenced with a banquet followed by an Award ceremony. An exciting
casino and auction were held after the banquet. SASTT President, Mike Sazynski,
A.Sc.T., was the host for the evening.
Special guests in attendance included Honourable Scott Moe, Minister responsible
for the SASTT Act, Honourable Dan D’Autremont (Speaker of the Legislative
Assembly and MLA, Cannington Constituency), Bill Hutchinson (MLA, Regina
South Constituency), Jerry Flegel (City of Regina Councillor for Ward 10), Jamie
Hilts (Saskatchewan Polytechnic Dean of Technology), Stormy Holmes (Chair of
the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies), and Prakhar Shrivastava
(Councillor for the Saskatchewan Land Surveyors Association). We were also
honoured to have some of SASTT’s Past Presidents in attendance, as well as
Provincial Professional Association Presidents of Technology Professionals Canada
(TPC), and their provincial Chief Executive Officers. During the Gala, SASTT’s First
President - Mike Majeran, A.Sc.T. - spoke about the history of the Association and
recognized the work being done by the Association’s Board and staff.
Honourable Scott Moe, Minister responsible for the SASTT Act
A special thank you to our host, as well as all SASTT members and guests who
attended the event this year. We hope to celebrate with you next year!
Speech by Mike Sazynski, A.Sc.T., at SASTT
50th Anniversary Gala
In 1988, the members of the Association agreed to change the name of the Society
to the Saskatchewan Applied Science Technologists and Technicians (SASTT). At
that time, they also directed that two separate designations would be awarded to
members – AScT for Technologists, and CTech for Technicians.
In the mid 80’s, the Association commenced lobbying the provincial government
to obtain self-regulating legislation for the profession. In 1998, the Saskatchewan
Legislature unanimously passed the "Saskatchewan Applied Science Technologists
and Technicians Act". The conduct of SASTT members and the practice of applied
science and engineering technology are regulated under the terms of the SASTT Act,
Bylaws, and policies.
Continued on page 6
Mike Sazynski, A.Sc.T. SASTT President
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SASTT 50th Anniversary Gala Highlights
SASTT recognizes the attendance of some of its student members at the 50th Anniversary Gala.
(L to R) Justin Bradley, student member from Saskatchewan Polytechnic Environmental Engineering Technology
program; Jordan Bradley, student member from Saskatchewan Polytechnic Civil Engineering Technology program;
Levi Vatamaniuk, student member from Saskatchewan Polytechnic Environmental Engineering Technology program.
Continued from front page
The 1st General Meeting was called on February 22, 1964 and
held in Moose Jaw at the Sportsman’s Center. That is where I was
elected as the 1st President.
Amongst the Executive Committee members who volunteered
countless hours during the first two years were Stan Rankel,
Maurice Zimmerman, Gordon Smith, and Ken Hicks. They will
recall the overwhelming mission we agreed to undertake.
We needed a Constitution. Where do you start? Where is a model
to follow? We couldn’t go out and buy a Constitution. What are
our goals? What are our limitations? What about a professional
ring for recognition? Who is going to design one? Who is going to
approve it? Who is going to pay for the research? Here again, we
owe a lot of thanks to Dr. Bing-Wo for his guidance.
I spoke to the students at the Moose Jaw Campus on a few
occasions regarding the importance of becoming certified by
the profession. I even turned to the Soviet Union for help. Dr.
Nicholaev, a Professor of Economics from Moscow, was a guest
speaker at the University of Regina in engineering. I invited the
Professor to speak to members at our second annual meeting
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and he accepted. What an excellent turnout he generated. He
described how education had developed in the USSR since
the Revolution, saying that development in the technical field
had reached the point where the number of technologists
and technicians greatly exceeded the number of engineers. A
Technologist in their country was made to feel he is a creative
worker in order that he would be of the most benefit to himself,
science, society, and their country.
“The Society of Engineering Technologists and Technicians” was
officially formed in 1965. APES supported us and carried our
profession financially for the first few years. In 1984, we set out
on our own.
A special thanks to Jaime Feltis, A.Sc.T. and her Executive – past
and present – for the tireless work they have undertaken with
various government agencies and other stakeholder groups to
have us recognized as a self-regulating profession.
I say to each and every SASTT member, be proud of your profession
and go out there and make a difference.
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SASTT 2015 AWARD RECIPIENTS
Each year the President’s Award is chosen and presented by the President of
SASTT to an individual who promotes and furthers the professional identity of the
Association to the public. This individual, through professional conduct and actions,
takes it upon themselves to educate, promote, and defend the organization and its
membership. The President’s Award for 2015 was presented to Mike Majeran,
A.Sc.T., the first SASTT President, in recognition of his 50 year membership, and tireless
efforts towards promoting the applied science/engineering technology profession.
The Merit Award is presented to members or non-members.
These
individuals have distinguished themselves in the service of the Association
on a voluntary, salaried or elective basis. The Merit Award was presented
to Ken Peakman, A.Sc.T., who was recognized for the many years he
has volunteered to serve on various provincial and national Boards.
The Maurice M. Zimmerman, A.Sc.T., Excellence in Technical Instruction
Award is chosen and presented to an individual who deserves the admiration
and respect of the general public, and is a member of SASTT. The objective of
this Award is to publicly showcase a technical instructor who has demonstrated
an outstanding level of professionalism and excellent in making a significant
contribution to the study of technology. The Excellence in Technical Instruction
Award was presented by Frank Veresh, A.ScT. to Ronald Thompson, A.Sc.T.
for his dedication to his many students, graduates, and to his community.
The Outstanding Technical Achievement Award is presented to a SASTT member
who has distinguished themselves in their career and has brought recognition
and credit to the applied science / engineering technology profession. It
recognizes excellent in professional life – whether technical practice or
such areas as management, teaching or administration. The Outstanding
Technical Achievement Award was presented to Ken Turnbull, CTech.
The Outstanding Employer Award recognizes outstanding technical
achievement by employers of technology professionals in Saskatchewan. The
basis of this Award may be a single, exceptional accomplishment or a long
record of continuing excellence. Activities must be worthy of the designation
“outstanding” in their contribution to technology in Canada. The Award
is available to business firms, crown corporations, government agencies,
individual entrepreneurs, associations, research and development agencies, and
educational institutions. It was presented to Robb Kullman Engineering. (L to
R) Ben Robb, P.Eng., Ken Elder, A.Sc.T., Kalpesh Parmar, and Bob Bessel, A.Sc.T.
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SASTT 2015 AWARD RECIPIENTS
The 50 Year Membership Award was presented to the following individuals:
● Gerald Heskett, A.Sc.T. - Gerald graduated from STI’s Civil Engineering
program in 1962.
● Grant Fandrey, A.Sc.T. - Grant graduated from STI’s Civil Engineering
Technology program in 1966.
● Gerald Epp, A.Sc.T. - Gerald graduated from STI’s Electrical Engineering
Technology program in 1963.
● Mike Majeran, A.Sc.T. - Mike graduated from STI’s first graduating class of
Civil Engineering Technology in 1960.
Continued from page 3
On the national scene, SASTT and three of its sister associations
with concurrent and relevant opportunities to present
made the decision to leave the Canadian Council of Technicians
successes, challenges, and opportunities.
and Technologists – a body which was collectively formed by all ten
provinces in 1972.
2.
Establishing a SASTT foundation for daughters and sons of
SASTT members enrolled in a technical program.
In 2010, Technology Professionals Canada (TPC) was established
in partnership by provincial regulatory bodies in Alberta, British
3.
Develop and celebrate our value proposition. Define WHY –
communicate to colleges, students, and employers.
Columbia, Ontario, and Saskatchewan. Together these four provincial
regulatory bodies represent more than 85 per cent of technology
4.
Public Awareness SASTT members are professional, capable
professionals in Canada. Their primary function is to protect the
and extremely credible in their disciplines. Since inception in
public by regulating the conduct of engineering technology and
1965, our members have contributed to or led many major
applied science professionals. Their first order of business was
initiatives in Saskatchewan. From public infrastructure, roads,
to create Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC). The Canadian
bypasses, technology advancements, to power production
Standards Association was hired to assist us in developing a world
projects, stadiums, and water treatment facilities. We are
class accreditation model for the engineering technology and
applied science profession in Canada. The processes created have
been designed to meet the highest standards and provide quality
assurance in the delivery of best-practice accreditation services to
there and we need to tell the story.
5.
Marketing Initiatives
•
In 2016, our Board will develop a new marketing focus to tell
these stories and build these 5 priorities
•
Explore new branding opportunities
•
Leverage social media, and
•
New graduates will see the value we bring as an Association
and see SASTT as a conduit to career growth.
post-secondary institutions. SASTT looks forward to TAC reviewing
the first SaskPolytechnic program in November.
As we’ve heard this evening, over the past 50 years, Mike Majeran
and the presidents that followed, built the foundation of this
Association, now it is time to build the structure. A structure
comprised of 5 priorities:
1.
Improved Professional Development Opportunities We will
create a culture of continuous improvement for members. We
want to offer an annual conference or seminar for members
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Member Feedback
My congratulations on attaining the 50th Anniversary.
I graduated in 1965 and was employed by SPC. This
was in the initial stages of utilizing technologists in
the engineering process at their utility. Technologists
were transferred to field positions to provide
engineering expertise onsite throughout the province.
In the process, my career was greatly improved
by being a graduate. I am unable to be present
but
extend
my
heartfelt
congratulations
on
your achieving a very noteworthy anniversary.
Yours very truly,
John W. Gottschall, A.Sc.T.
I just wanted to thank you for a wonderful time at SASTT’s
50th Anniversary Celebration. Although my gambling skills
need a little help, fun was had by all. I was moved by the
original President’s remarks and how your Association
came to be. He not only left a legacy for your province
but also for Canada. Please pass on my utmost respect
to him and others that pioneered SASTT’s revolution.
- Keith Trulson, A.Sc.T, Eng.L.
ASTTBC President
I want to say how great the Gala event was last week;
while the marketing team did some work on it, you and the
ladies at the office and the event planner did an excellent
job of delivering it that night. It was the right kind of event
for us and I was really proud to be a member of SASTT and
present to celebrate. Congratulations for a job well done.
- Kelly Nelson, A.Sc.T
Was impressed with your 50th. Enjoyed immensely
the speech by your first president. A dedicated
volunteer who summarized very nicely the history
of SASTT. The historical pictures were delightful.
- David Thomson,
OACETT CEO
The Gala evening was very enjoyable, one of the best
functions in recent years. I felt the presentations were
very well done and were of a reasonable length of
time. Everyone appeared to be enjoying themselves
and audience participation was very high energy.
- Greg Koch, A.Sc.T.
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Trademarks 101:
Start Smart by Developing a Strong Trademark
By: Chris Woodland, Jade Buchanan and Kursty Peterson
If you are innovative enough to create a new product, you are innovative enough to coin a new term to name your product. Why
is this a good idea? Because invented or fanciful words are strong trademarks and strong trademarks carry several advantages
over weak or descriptive trademarks. This article will explain what it means for a trademark to be inherently strong and why
inherently strong trademarks are so advantageous.
What is a Strong Trademark?
A strong trademark is one that is truly unique and completely
unrelated to your goods / services. Ideally, it is a word or phrase
that will have no meaning in any language except to identify your
goods / services. Some relatively new but very successful brands
that utilize strong trademarks include Swiffer®, Febreze® and
Twitter®.
Conversely, a weak trademark is one that is descriptive of the
associated goods / services. They are often taken from the common
terms of a given industry or describe the character or quality of
the goods / services. While some weak trademarks have grown
into successful brands, their growth likely involved disputes and
expenditures that a stronger trademark would not have endured.
Why Do I Need a Strong Trademark?
A strong trademark is superior for several reasons:
1. Protection. Unless a descriptive trademark has been used
so extensively that it has taken on “secondary meaning” in the
minds of consumers, a descriptive trademark cannot be registered
and even if it is registered, may be subject to cancellation. For
example, a trademark for French Press for use in association with
coffee presses was recently cancelled because it was found to be
descriptive of coffee presses.Even if your trademark is not quite
descriptive but “merely suggestive”, the Trademarks Office may
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object to registration on the basis that your trademark may be
seen as clearly descriptive. Overcoming these objections can be
costly and delay your registration.
2. Availability. If your mark is suggestive or descriptive, there
is a good chance that someone else in your industry is already
using it (or a very similar mark). For example, iPhone was already
a registered trademark owned by a company called Comwave
Telecom Inc. in Canada when Apple Inc. launched the product in
Canada. Apple is reported to have bought the registration from
Comwave for an undisclosed but undoubtedly large sum.If your
proposed trademark is a made-up word then by definition it will
not be in use by a third party and therefore be available to you.
3. Reduce Enforcement Problems. Even if a registration can be
obtained for a weak trademark, it may be difficult to enforce. First,
when you attempt to stop an infringer, they may take the position
that your trademark is descriptive and, if necessary, attempt to
have it cancelled. Second, a weak trademark is generally only
entitled to a narrow scope of protection making it difficult to
enforce against third parties that use trademarks that are similar
but with only relatively minor differences.
4. Domain Name Availability. One consideration that often goes
unappreciated is your ability to get a website domain name. When
it comes to desirable domains at .com, .net or .ca, descriptive
and suggestive terms tend to be already registered by existing
businesses or so-called “domainers”. If a .com or .ca domain is
available, it is likely at a premium price. If your proposed trademark
is a word that you have invented, it is far more likely to be available
as a domain (and far less likely to be premium priced).
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Salvaging Weak Trademarks
About the Trademarks 101 Series
Many brand owners find themselves with weak trademarks for
various reasons. If you have a weak trademark and transitioning
to a new brand is not a viable option, there are strategies for
protecting it, including acquiring “secondary meaning” in the
mark which brands such as LensCrafters® have done. Acquiring
secondary meaning requires developing a long-term plan with a
trademarks professional to collect and maintain evidence of your
trademark’s acquired distinctiveness.
MLT’s Trademarks 101 is a series of posts about trademark law
designed to provide a plain-language overview of trademark law
for businesses, marketing and adverting professionals, and inhouse counsel. Trademarks 101 comes from MLT’s trademarks
team: Chris Woodland, Jade Buchanan and Kursty Peterson. These
posts are intended to be a supplement to – not a replacement for
– the advice of an experienced trademark professional.
Other strategies may be available depending on the particular mark.
These include focusing on a distinctive logo or adding an additional
distinctive element to create a new, distinctive trademark that will
still appear familiar to your existing customers.
Key Takeaway: Start Strong by Developing a Unique Trademark
As is often the case with legal advice, the earlier you get proper
trademark advice, the better your odds of avoiding a dispute and
the less you will pay for legal services in the long run.
The five posts in this series will be released weekly and include:
1. Start Smart by Developing a Strong Trademark
2. Pre-screening and Searches – Ensuring Your Trademark is
Available (Forthcoming)
3. Five Reasons to Register Your Trademark (Forthcoming)
4. Use it or Lose It – Eight Tips for Keeping Your Trademarks Strong
(Forthcoming)
5. Going Global – Protecting Your Trademark Abroad (Forthcoming).
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Significant Accreditation Activity
Under Way for TAC
Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC) has a number of new
accreditations on the horizon and one recently completed.
Cambrian College in Sudbury, Ontario is the latest Canadian
college to join the ranks of TAC through the accreditation of its
Mining Engineering Technology program. Cambrian College’s
accreditation is fairly fast on the heels of Georgian College whose
Electrical Engineering Technology program was the focus of TAC’s
pilot project that ran from 2014 to 2015. While Georgian College is
the first Canadian college to ever be awarded a TAC accreditation,
Cambrian College is the first to have a program accredited by TAC that
previously received accreditation from another accrediting body.
“We were pleased to work with TAC’s auditors; we found
them approachable and knowledgeable. Equally important,
the process was efficient and our faculty and administrators
enjoyed an excellent relationship with TAC’s team. The resulting
accreditation is beneficial for our graduates because it ensures
that they are well prepared for industry. We look forward to
working with TAC in the future,” said Louise Turcotte, Dean of the
School of Engineering Technology and Environmental Studies.
The TAC site visit took place at Cambrian College in Spring 2015
and involved the TAC audit team which was comprised of a
lead auditor and two auditors – two from Ontario, and Darrin
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Heisler from British Columbia – in keeping with TAC’s policy
requiring at least one auditor to be from out of province. TAC’s
Executive Director and OACETT’s Registrar attended as observers.
The audit team met with the Dean, faculty and staff from
Cambrian College’s School of Engineering Technology and
Environmental Studies. Their interaction with some graduating
students, advisory committee members and employers was both
fulfilling and educational. After TAC’s Governance and Audit
Council’s review of the audit team’s final report, the accreditation
was awarded effective April 15, 2015. In that report, the audit
team noted numerous best practices by Cambrian College.
In addition to having implemented accreditations with two
Ontario colleges, TAC has a pending accreditation this Fall in
Western Canada. TAC continues to respond to applications
for accreditation from other educational institutions
with numerous accreditations scheduled for Spring 2016.
TAC’s Executive Director Sam DiGiandomenico and the Board of
Directors are pleased with the momentum achieved by the new
accreditation model since operations were launched in April
2015. TAC acknowledges the support of the Provincial Professional
Associations of Technology Professionals Canada (TPC).
Saskatchewan Polytechnic Women in Trades
Mentorship Program
The Women in Trades & Technology Department
of Saskatchewan Polytechnic is planning to launch
an exciting new mentorship program that would
link female students enrolled in predominantly
male occupied programs with experienced women
trades and technology career persons. With the
recent departure/closure of SaskWITT - a non-profit
organization where female Trades and Technology
professionals of Saskatchewan gathered for support
and promotion of trades and technology careers
to females - there is a gap to connect women who
choose to work in predominantly male careers.
Sask Polytechnic would like SASTT members to
consider joining this mentorship program. Interested
persons can send their contact information to witt@
saskpolytech.ca. Members are also encouraged to
“follow & like” their Facebook page - Saskatchewan
Polytechnic Women in Trades & Technology - WITT.
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NOTICE: CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
In accordance with SASTT Bylaws,
notice is hereby given regarding
nominations to SASTT Board of
Directors.
SASTT
Board of Directors,
Management & Staff:
“The Registrar, who shall act as returning
officer, shall not less than one hundred
and twenty (120) days prior to the
Annual Meeting, inform the members in
writing of the procedure for submission
of nominations as outlined herein.
Nominations shall be submitted in
writing to the Nominations Committee
Chairperson. Each nomination shall
be supported by signatures of five (5)
President: Mike Sazynski, A.Sc.T.
1st Vice President: Michael Blenkin, A.Sc.T.
2nd Vice President:
Steve Oszust, C.Tech.
Past President: Richard Zepick, A.Sc.T.
CEO / Registrar: Directors: Jaime Feltis, A.Sc.T.
Dwayne Leonard, A.Sc.T.
Kelly Morrow, C.Tech.
David Tramer, A.Sc.T.
Public Appointees: Brian MarionBA, MA Patricia Warsaba, QC
registered professional members who
are not currently members of the Board
of Directors or members that have
consented to let their names stand for
office in the current election. The consent
and signature of the nominee must also
be provided in writing. Such nominations,
properly endorsed, must be in the hands of
the Nominations Committee Chair not less
than ninety (90) days prior to the Annual
Meeting.”
Chairperson, Nominations Committee
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