OACETT ran an extremely successful Annual General Meeting and Conference in Huntsville from June 3-5.  With our highest attendance ever, the event brought together chapter representatives, government, academia and industry delegates. Among the attendees were OACETT’s strategic partners and representatives from our sister associations in Alberta and British Columbia, the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers, the Ontario Association of Architects, the Municipal Engineers Association, Professional Engineers of Ontario and the Canadian Standards Association.

Financial Report

Secretary-Treasurer and Chief Administrative Officer, Hillary Tedoldi reported that

the Association’s finances are in excellent shape after recovering almost all of the market value loss on long-term investments from 2007 and 2008.

“The year ended with a surplus of $555,703,” she reported. “In addition, the market value of the investment portfolio is over $2.4 million”.

The Association’s pension fund investments showed steady improvements due in part to increased employee contributions.

Tedoldi noted that membership increased to over 23,500 active members by the end of 2009 with 1,034 students and 1,088 regular members joining the association over the year.  OACETT has also seen increased member retention and more associate members moving toward certification thanks to ongoing technology enhancements and streamlined processes.

For more information see the OACETT Annual Report

Charting our Course for the Future

A panel of OACETT Executive Council members addressed the work that the Association has undertaken in the past year and plans for the future. President David Saunders, C.E.T., discussed the Association’s withdrawal from CCTT, the new By-law 19 and how we are delivering on our six strategic priorities.

More on Charting our Course for the Future

By-Law 19

The membership voted on and unanimously approved the new By-law which replaces By-law 18.  It is a more succinct and relevant document which separates policy documents from the main By-law document.

More on By-law 19

Carole and George Fletcher Foundation

The amount available for students has been increased from $350 to $1000.  The criteria for eligibility remain the same and eight colleges per year are eligible to nominate students.  OACETT has provided $10,000 as an incentive to match dollar for dollar personal contributions over $7000 for 2010 and chapter contributions.

Over $1000 was generously donated by delegates at this year’s AGM and the amount will be matched by head office.

Guest Speaker

Dr. Rick Miner of Miner Management Consultants made a presentation on Ontario’s labour market future and the challenges and opportunities that lay ahead as we enter into a more knowledge based economy and as we are impacted by the retirement of baby boomers.

View Dr. Miner’s presentation

Thank you to our Sponsors

Platinum Sponsor

The Personal

Silver Sponsor

Mohawk College

Bronze Sponsors

Canadian Standards Association

Fanshawe College

Ontario Society of Professional Engineers

Golf Sponsor

Consulting Engineers of Ontario

Lunch Sponsor

Industrial Drive Services

Delegate Bags Sponsor

Fleming College

Hospitality Suite Sponsors

Aird & Berlis LLP

Ontario Concrete Pipe Association

Coffee Break Sponsors

CLB Media Inc.

Encon

OACETT Supporters

Minasu

Skills Canada – Ontario

Thanks to the Near North Chapter

Thank you to the Near North Chapter members who contributed their time, energy and hospitality to the Association during the Annual General Meeting & Conference.

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