OACETT held another successful Annual General Meeting in Niagara Falls from May 29 - 31. The event was well attended by chapter representatives, industry, colleges and government. Representatives from our national association, CCTT and sister associations from Alberta, British Columbia and New Brunswick were in attendance.
Guest speakers included Dan Patterson, Niagara College President, Zeina Elali of RV Anderson, Suzanne Janke of Stratus Winery, Dennis Parass of Handling Specialty Inc. and the Honorable Michael Chan, Ontario Minister of Citizenship and Immigration.
President David Tsang’s remarks at the Annual General Meeting
Financial report
Secretary-Treasurer Hillary Tedoldi reported that the Association’s financial position remained solid in 2007.
“Through consistently careful management of revenue, expenses and cash flow and after factoring in amortization of capital assets, the association ended 2007 with an operating surplus of $47, 175,” she reported. “In addition, the accumulated surplus increased to over $190,000 from just under $11,000 at the end of 2006. Net assets increased by $143,000.”
Market value of our long-term investments at the end of 2007 was $1.6 million dollars. The current value is $1.9 million, which includes an infusion of cash from the association’s cash account at the end of April.
For more information see the OACETT Annual Report
Minister Chan applauds OACETT for volunteerism
The talents and skills of newcomers to Ontario sustain the province culturally, socially and economically. This was the message given by the Honourable Michael Chan, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, to OACETT members at the AGM luncheon in May.
More from Minister Chan
OACETT announces new professional development initiative
At the OACETT AGM, members received a demonstration of a new professional development initiative called the “Record of Continuous Learning” (RCL) by Stephen Morley, Vice-President, IETO. The RCL is a voluntary guidance form that assists members in documenting their continuous learning activities.
More on the Record of Continuous Learning
Presentations
Moving Forward – OACETT Executives
Sustainability – Zeina Elali, RV Anderson Associates
Stratus Winery – Suzanne Janke
Dealing with Change – Dennis Parass, Handling Specialty
In appreciation of our volunteers
During the President’s Dinner at the 2008 AGM, President David Tsang thanked volunteers who will not be continuing their participation with OACETT in the next year:
Dr. Christine Bradaric-Baus served as an Ex-Officio Council Member representing the Heads of Technology from 2005 to 2008. She also served as a member of OACETT’s Strategy committee in 2007.
Eric Leitner, C.Tech served as Chair of the Ottawa Chapter before taking on the role of PASB Councillor for the Eastern Region last year.
Tsang also recognized the contributions of Nick McNamee who passed away in January 2008. Nick McNamee, C.E.T., served as the first Chair of the York Chapter before serving as IETO Councillor for the Central Region on the OACETT Council. A certificate of appreciation was presented to his wife Janice.
During the AGM lunch OACETT recognized Past-President David Sloan who has volunteered with the association for over 30 years. Sloan is currently serving as Vice-Chair for the Niagara Chapter.
What our members thought of the AGM
“This conference was the most enjoyable of all the ones I have attended.”
“Good format with a lot of impressive information”
“Professionally conducted and executed”
96% thought the event was very productive.
Thank you to our AGM Sponsors
Platinum Sponsor: The Personal Home and Auto Group Insurance
Aird & Berlis LLP
AON Reed Stenhouse Inc.
Autasco
AV Canada
Baka Communications Inc.
BDO Dunwoody
CLB Media Inc.
Colleges Ontario
Confederation College
Consulting Engineers of Ontario
Encon
Lambton College
LevelFive Strategic Partners Inc.
Manulife Financial
Marcam Printers
Mark’s Work Wearhouse
Minasu Information Systems Ltd.
Mohawk College
Niagara College
Ontario Concrete Pipe Association
Ontario Society of Professional Engineers
Skills Canada - Ontario
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