OCTOBER 31st 2OO7 transition. May 28, 2010 Annual General Meeting ASTTBC Executive Director… John Leech, AScT, CAE

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May 28, 2010May 28, 2010May 28, 2010May 28, 2010

Annual General MeetingAnnual General MeetingAnnual General MeetingAnnual General Meeting

ASTTBC Executive Director…

John Leech, AScT, CAE


Pietro Calendino

Acting Mayor, City of Burnaby

AGM Business Session


ASTTBC President…

Doug Carter, CTech


Approval of Minutes

Business Arising


President’s Annual Report


Doug CarterDoug Carter, CTech, CTech PresidentPresident Bill MacPhersonBill MacPherson, AScT , AScT Vice PresidentVice President Dave RutherfordDave Rutherford, AScT, AScT Secretary-Secretary-

TreasurerTreasurer

BCLS, CLS BCLS, CLS Darrin HeislerDarrin Heisler, AScT , AScT Past PresidentPast President

ASTTBC Council 2009-10


ASTTBC Council 2009-10 Dave BoswellDave Boswell, AScT, AScT Clarissa BrennanClarissa Brennan, AScT, AScT Prakash JoshiPrakash Joshi, AScT, EngL, AScT, EngL Shirley KoenigShirley Koenig, AScT, AScT Ken McNamesKen McNames, CTech, CPI, CTech, CPI John MeldrumJohn Meldrum, AScT, RSD, AScT, RSD Bob PrasadBob Prasad, AScT, AScT Trent ReidTrent Reid, CTech, CTech Keith TrulsonKeith Trulson, AScT, EngL, AScT, EngL


Public Representatives

Jim Blake, MBA, CA John Murphy


Doug DuncanDoug Duncan, AScT, AScT 19721972 ––19741974

Ron GreenRon Green, AScT, AScT 19771977 ––19791979

Marsh HeinekeyMarsh Heinekey, AScT, AScT 19791979 ––19811981

John ShortreidJohn Shortreid, AScT, CLS, AScT, CLS 19811981 ––19831983

Geoff SaleGeoff Sale, AScT, AScT 19891989 ––19911991

Dan MooneyDan Mooney, AScT, AScT 19931993 ––19951995

Bob ColcloughBob Colclough, AScT, AScT 19971997 ––19991999

Keith SwitzerKeith Switzer, AScT, AScT 20052005 ––20072007

Darrin HeislerDarrin Heisler, AScT, AScT 20072007 ––20092009

Past Presidents in Attendance


Approval of Minutes


Report on Motions


President’s Report

Doug Carter, CTech


Member Satisfaction Survey Overall satisfaction constant Areas of focus

• Profile• Careers in technology• Teams• Rights to practice


Highlights of ASTTBC Accomplishments in 2009…Goal #1 – Professional Legislation & Regulation • Licensing of house inspectors• ASTTBC will determine education and training and

standards for ‘Registered Onsite Wastewater Practitioner’


Highlights of ASTTBC Accomplishments in 2009…Goal #1 – Professional Legislation & Regulation • Met with government about potential legislative

changes• ASTT Act amended related to the Labour Mobility Act


Highlights of ASTTBC Accomplishments in 2009…


Goal #2 – Rights To Practice• ‘Qualified Professional’ in Landfill Gas Management

Regulation• Government agency regulations (e.g. WorkSafe BC)

Highlights of ASTTBC Accomplishments in 2009…Goal #3 – Professional Standards &Regulation• RTMgr program implemented• Professionalism and Ethics texts drafted• Professional Assessment Program – Onsite Wastewater• Practice guidelines – Fire Protection• Practice Review Board investigated 90 complaints



Goal #4 – Professional Recognition• $175,000 media & advertising campaign• Cabinet ministers, MP’s, MLA’s • On-campus events; 1,064 new student members



Goal #4 – Professional Recognition• Terasen Gas ‘Technologist Forum’• BC Hydro ‘Engineering Awareness Week’• TELUS registrations



Goal #4 – Professional Recognition• Professional associations, unions, science councils• APEGBC’s 2009 AGM & conference• Consulting Engineers of BC awards gala



Goal #5 – Member Services• Member Compensation Survey 2009 results posted• New services & discounts• Web sites• ASTT News / ASTT e-News



Goal #6 – Technology Education & Careers• ‘Ignite The Spark!’ campaign• Terasen Gas $25,000 commitment for First Nations

bursary• Technology Education & Careers Council



Goal #6 – Technology Education & Careers• BIG Little Science Centre – Kamloops• Event sponsorship• National Technology Week



Goal #7 – Public Policy• Roundtable On Technology Skills Shortage III• First Nations Careers Council• BC Women in Technology



Goal #8 – Governance & Management• Total registrants 9,893• Net growth 5.4% • Surplus $4,252



Public Representatives Report 2009

• John MurphyUnderwriters Laboratories Canada

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• Jim Blake, MBA, CAPrince George Airport Authority


1. Professional Accountability: Complaints & Their Disposition



Complaint OutcomeComplaint Outcome 20092009

Cease & Desist - ethics/logo/titles – complied 22

Ethics Complaint - censure applied 55

Ethics Complaint - no breach of code found 9

Ethics Complaint withdrawn

Title/logo inquiry – no action taken by PRB

Complaint in abeyance (membership cancelled) 4

Total ComplaintsTotal Complaints 9090

Public Representatives Report 20091. Professional Accountability: Complaints &

Their Disposition Commendation:

ASTTBC serves the public well with its handling of complaints


Recommendation:

ASTTBC report more fully and regularly on complaints

2. Professional Practice & Examination



2. Professional Practice & Examination



Commendation: ASTTBC’s work to enhance the Professional Practice & Examination will ensure greater awareness of professional obligations

Recommendation: Engage other associations of technology professionals in their use of the Professional Practice & Examination

3. Professional Assessment Program



3. Professional Assessment Program

Commendation:

The Professional Assessment Program is an extraordinary initiative

Recommendation:

Extend the Professional Assessment Program to other certification programs



4. Continuing Professional Development



4. Continuing Professional Development

Commendation:

ASTTBC’s efforts to enhance continuous improvement is applauded

Recommendation:

ASTTBC should require all members to demonstrate their commitment to CPD



5. House Inspection Licensing



5. House Inspection Licensing

Commendation:

ASTTBC provided solid leadership in the application of the new licensing regime in BC

Recommendation:

ASTTBC should advance to Consumer Protection BC the need for common standard for professional certification & regulation



6. Onsite Wastewater Certification Program



6. Onsite Wastewater Certification Program

Commendation:

ASTTBC’s high standards for professional regulation are exemplified in the Onsite Wastewater certification program

Recommendation:

ASTTBC should develop national competency standards for the Onsite Wastewater certification program



Auditor’s Report…

Dave Rutherford, AScT, BCLS, CLS Secretary Treasurer


ASTTBC… 2009

Total AssetsTotal Assets $$1,416,9181,416,918

• Current InvestmentsCurrent Investments 557,924557,924

• Investments Investments 150,000150,000

• Capital AssetsCapital Assets 532,748532,748


Statement I – Statement Of Financial Position

ASTTBC… 2009

Notes:Notes:Note 1 - purpose of ASTTBCNote 1 - purpose of ASTTBCNote 2 - significant accounting policiesNote 2 - significant accounting policiesNote 6 - value on land and buildingNote 6 - value on land and building

- office furniture and - office furniture and equipmentequipment

- computer equipment and - computer equipment and softwaresoftware


ASTTBC… 2009

Note 7Note 7 - - Line of CreditLine of CreditNote 8Note 8 - - government grantgovernment grantNote 9 - FEAT loanNote 9 - FEAT loanNote 10 - reserve fund of $138,240Note 10 - reserve fund of $138,240Note 13 -Note 13 - financial status of FEATfinancial status of FEAT


ASTTBC… 2009

Total Liabilities and Net Assets Total Liabilities and Net Assets $$ 1,416,9181,416,918

• Total Liabilities Total Liabilities 777,197777,197

• Net Assets Net Assets 639,721639,721


Statement I – Liabilities and Net Assets

ASTTBC… 2009


Statement II – Statement of Operations

Revenue Revenue $$ 2,618,8612,618,861• Membership Dues Membership Dues 1,893,6671,893,667• Registration Fees Registration Fees 41,05441,054• Professional Affairs Professional Affairs 427,738427,738

Expenses Expenses $$ 2,614,6092,614,609Excess of Revenue over ExpensesExcess of Revenue over Expenses 4,2524,252

ASTTBC… 2009


Statement III – Changes to Net AssetsStatement III – Changes to Net Assets

Balance at year end of $ 639,721Balance at year end of $ 639,721

ASTTBC… 2009


Statement IV – Statement of Cash Flows

Auditor’s Report…

Dave Rutherford, AScT, BCLS, CLS Secretary Treasurer


Appointment of Auditors


O’Neill, Goldstone & CoO’Neill, Goldstone & Co

FEAT Report…

Karl Miller, AScT


FEAT… 2009 Financial Highlights

RevenueRevenue $$43,83243,832

Charitable activitiesCharitable activities21,60021,600

Expenses & fund raising costsExpenses & fund raising costs10,06310,063

Excess revenue over expensesExcess revenue over expenses $$12,16912,169


FEAT… 2009 Financial Highlights

Contribution to Technology Contribution to Technology Legacy FundLegacy Fund $$ 58,58958,589

AssetsAssets 461,100461,100



FEAT Board Members…

• Mike Iviney, AScT, Chair• John Baker, AScT, Secretary/Treasurer• Bill MacPherson, AScT• Karl Miller, AScT• Dan Mooney, AScT, CPWI 1• Doug Nott, CTech


ASTT Regulations Changes


• Professional Technologist (PTech) 2.2 (d)Professional Technologist (PTech) 2.2 (d)

• Practice Review Board and Discipline Committee 4.7 (c)Practice Review Board and Discipline Committee 4.7 (c)

• Practice Review Board and Discipline Committee 4.7 (d) Practice Review Board and Discipline Committee 4.7 (d)

• Public Representatives appointed to Council 9.1Public Representatives appointed to Council 9.1

• Electronic Banking 11.1Electronic Banking 11.1

Special Guests…

Alicia Brady, Communications Program Coordinator Construction Safety Network

Pietro Calendino, Councilor, City of BurnabyBarry Cavanaugh, LLB, Executive Director, ASETKathy Corrigan, MLA, Burnaby-Deer Lake


Special Guests…

Hon Michael de JongHon Michael de Jong, Attorney General , Attorney General Harry DiemerHarry Diemer, President & CEO, BC Safety Authority, President & CEO, BC Safety Authority

Honourary Member of ASTTBC Honourary Member of ASTTBC Derek DoyleDerek Doyle, PEng, Executive Director, APEGBC, PEng, Executive Director, APEGBCLarry DyckLarry Dyck, AScT, Transitions Manager , AScT, Transitions Manager

Thompson Rivers UniversityThompson Rivers University


Special Guests…

Hedy FryHedy Fry, MP, Vancouver, Centre, MP, Vancouver, CentreLouis GuayLouis Guay, LLB, CIP, Vice President Marketing, LLB, CIP, Vice President Marketing

TD Insurance Meloche MonnexTD Insurance Meloche MonnexDave HayerDave Hayer, MLA, Surrey-Tynehead, MLA, Surrey-TyneheadCandy HodsonCandy Hodson, Vice President, Black Press, Vice President, Black PressRuss KinghornRuss Kinghorn, PEng, President, APEGBC, PEng, President, APEGBC


Special Guests…

Roslyn KuninRoslyn Kunin, PhD, Director, Canada West, PhD, Director, Canada WestCathy LangeCathy Lange, Executive Director, CSABC, Executive Director, CSABCDoug LarsenDoug Larsen, Director, Special Projects, College of , Director, Special Projects, College of

New CaledoniaNew CaledoniaRichard LeeRichard Lee, MLA, Burnaby North, MLA, Burnaby NorthRod MacLeodRod MacLeod, CET, President Elect, OACETT, CET, President Elect, OACETT


Special Guests…

Paul MorrisonPaul Morrison, AScT, As. Dean, BCIT, AScT, As. Dean, BCITBruce RalstonBruce Ralston, MLA, Surrey-Whalley, MLA, Surrey-WhalleyJohn ReynoldsJohn Reynolds, PC, Honourary Member of ASTTBC , PC, Honourary Member of ASTTBC Peter RobertsonPeter Robertson, MBA, Director Strategic Partnerships, TRU, MBA, Director Strategic Partnerships, TRUAlix RussellAlix Russell, Director Communications, CHBA BC, Director Communications, CHBA BC


Special Guests…

Chris SankeyChris Sankey, Manager, Aboriginal Skills & Employment , Manager, Aboriginal Skills & Employment PartnershipPartnership

Sid SiddiquiSid Siddiqui, PEng, Vice President, Stantec, PEng, Vice President, StantecPat SimpsonPat Simpson, Executive Director, SAFERhomes, Executive Director, SAFERhomesColin SmithColin Smith, PEng, President, Rapid Transit , PEng, President, Rapid Transit

Honourary Member of ASTTBC Honourary Member of ASTTBC Trevor WilliamsTrevor Williams, PEng, Dean, BCIT, PEng, Dean, BCIT


Motions From the Floor


Nominations Report


President Doug Carter, CTech Vice President Bill MacPherson, AScT

Secretary-Treasurer Dave Rutherford, AScT, BCLS, CLS

Past President Darrin Heisler, AScT

Jim BlakeJim Blake, CA, MBA (*), CA, MBA (*)Clarissa BrennanClarissa Brennan, AScT, AScTRichard CaveRichard Cave, AScT, AScTRussell DobieRussell Dobie, AScT, AScTShirley KoenigShirley Koenig, AScT, AScTKen McNamesKen McNames, CTech, CPI, CTech, CPI

* Public representative appointed by * Public representative appointed by CouncilCouncil


Directors

John MeldrumJohn Meldrum, AScT, RSD, AScT, RSDJohn MurphyJohn Murphy (*) (*)Bob PrasadBob Prasad, AScT, AScTTrent ReidTrent Reid, CTech, CTechKeith TrulsonKeith Trulson, AScT, EngL, AScT, EngL

* Public representative appointed by Council* Public representative appointed by Council


Directors

Adjourn Business Session


Workshops


• Contracts Components and Pitfalls - Ballroom

• Green Roofs - Venezia Room

• Conflict Resolution - Firenze Room

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