2015 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - OVERVIEW
…inaugural joint Technical Session and AGM of the
October 29th & 30th, 2015
The Expo Centre at Northlands, Edmonton
ATTENDANCE: Three hundred seventy (370) members, non-members and special guests were in attendance, of which
215 were CAPF voting regulated members and Public Members. CAPFT voting members numbered 147.
Draft AGM Minutes are posted on the CAPF website
**Mark your calendar for 2016 AGM - November 3 & 4 at EXPO Centre in Edmonton**
BUSINESS MEETING
[CAPF Level 1 credit @ 5.5 hours LPPP]
[CAPFT credit of 2.25 hours under Structured Learning and
3.25 hours under Participation and Involvement]
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Deceased Member tribute was a moment of silence
for:
• Frank Appleby, first CAPF Public Member on
governing Council (1997)
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Gordon Crowder, RPFT #970018
Presidents Milo Mihajlovich (CAPF) and Samuel
Elkins (CAPFT) called the inaugural joint AAFMP
AGM (CAPF’s 27th AGM) to order at 0815 confirming
numbers well in excess of quorum for both Colleges.
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Milo thanked sponsors and exhibitors for their financial
support of the AGM.
Bruce MacMillan, RPF #151
Sponsors:
Alberta Forest Products Association (AFPA)
Altus Geomatics
Canfor
Carson Integrated
CPP Environmental
Eagle Mapping Ltd
HUB International
fRI Research
GreenLink Forestry Inc
Lat60 Geospatial Solutions
Little Divide Environmental Services Inc
Lorrnel Consultants
Motion Canada
Silvacom
TD Insurance Meloche-Monnex
TimberNorth Consulting
WOLF
WorkWild (AFPA)
Gerald Matthews, RPFT #200055
Milo welcomed special guests and dignitaries:
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Adrian Pritchard, Director, Professional
Governance Unit, AB JSTL
Wayne Williams, Sr. Advisor, PGU, AB JSTL
Ivan Strang and Lorne Larson, Public
Members-governing Council
Kevin Dunn, President, ACPA (Assoc. of the
Chemical Professionals of Alberta)
Greg Boggs, President and Brian Munday,
Executive Director, ALSA (Alberta Land
Surveyors’ Assoc.)
Ty Faechner, Director Member Practice and
CE, Alberta Institute of Agrologists (AIA)
Jen Sipkens, Executive Director, Alberta
Society of Professional Biologists (ASPB)
Dave
Blackmore,
Executive
Director,
Woodland Operations Learning Foundation
(WOLF)
Exhibitors:
• Altus Geomatics (Adrienne Maskalyk)
• CIF–Rocky Mountain Section (Heath Schnieder)
• Carson Integrated (Lorne Carson)
• CPP Environmental (Mike Poscente)
• Eagle Mapping Ltd (James Hume)
• Forests Without Borders
• Lat60 Geospatial Solutions (Lorne Carson)
• Lorrnel Consultants (Colleen Krahn)
• Motion Canada (Burk Urmetzer)
• TD Insurance Meloche Monnex (Jessica Gallant)
• TimberNorth Consulting (Pat Gallupe & Cary
Gulka)
• Silvacom (Elva Fogarty)
• fRI Research (Bill Tinge)
• WOLF (Monica Schumacher & Bevan Davidson)
• WORKWILD (Ann Normand)
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Members were reminded of Resolutions from the floor
being accepted until 1155.
Chris Joly, Communications Director for CAPFT
addressed housekeeping items on safety, facility
layout, etc.
Milo called on Milton Davies (parliamentarian), to
review meeting rules - specific to business meeting
conduct and Robert’s Rules of Order – relating to
motions.
Approval of 2015 AGM Agenda:
Motion carried by both Colleges to approve agenda,
with no additions.
KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Milo Mihajlovich and David Fox (Past President,
CAPFT) gave a joint keynote address which included
an update on the merger between CAPF and CAPFT
into the AAFMP and a plea for support and ongoing
member input and involvement. They specifically
thanked the Joint Council, CAPF and CAPFT Councils,
members of the Act and Regulation Review Committee
(ARRC), all Public Members and Transformation
Consultants for all their patience and work to date.
Also thanked Todd Nash, MNP for his volunteer work
on governance review – which would provide clarity
around responsibilities and role of AAFMP and
governing Council. Mentioned the revised scope of
practice for forestry which provides for more breadth to
accommodate what members do now and changes in
how society perceives and values forests. Based on
member surveys, members expressed that the current
scope does not represent what they do; as many work
in non-traditional forestry employment sectors. Future
AAFMP organizational function – based on member
input on: “what value does the College provide
members” and “the College needing to speak out for
the profession” - will more strongly reflect the following
elements:
• Oversight based versus volunteer participation
• Greater ‘bench strength’ (i.e., increased
staffing and outsourcing versus a dependence
on volunteers)
• Providing better support to members
• Adding more value to the profession
With legal counsel input, the best means of protecting
what we do is to demonstrate maintenance of
competence. This lead to an open and frank approach
to ALSA issue which resulted in establishing a dialogue
on how to define and address overlapping scope
issues. The proposed wetland science professional
signoffs also speak to collaboration with other
Professional Regulatory Organizations (PROs) on
overlapping scope issues. In summary, AAFMP will
focus on a new way of doing business which will focus
on provision of value to its members and include: a
stronger focus on advocacy for our profession, a
heightened engagement with evolving practice of
forestry and more support and facilitation of member’s
professional development. Relating to Continuing
Competence Program (CCP), members must be
committed to life-long learning and the AAFMP will
facilitate a supportive approach to CCP which includes
mentorship, personal development and practice
improvement. The merger is important but even more
important we are moving into a world of holistic forest
management which will entail collaboration across
multiple professions and a new, more encompassing
forestry paradigm.
Joint Council has used the
development of the new legislation for the merger to
build this new outlook into our regulatory outlook.
Legislation is still tentatively schedules for fall of 2016.
Regulations are being roughed-in in anticipation of the
new Legislation. Bylaws drafted in 2014 will be
reviewed and aligned with AAFMP Legislation and
Regulations.
The future marketing strategy for AAFMP will provide:
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Professionally developed marketing tools
Acknowledge that AAFMP members are the
best representatives for the regulated
profession
A flash site on the Internet
Focused, clear and straightforward messaging
Public Member Address:
Ivan Strang, Public Member (PM) on the CAPF
Council provided a brief PM viewpoint on the merger
and future AAFMP organization. CAPFT Public
Members were unable to attend the event.
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Approval of 2014 AGM Minutes:
Motion carried by both Colleges
respective 2014 AGM minutes.
Incite Marketing update:
to
approve
Cam Rollins, CAPF Communications Subcommittee
Chair made a presentation on the progress on the
Incite Marketing contract. He reviewed the business
goals and marketing objectives; the development and
reasoning behind the new AAFMP name, logo and
splash site and key messaging aspects. The key
positioning statement for AAFMP is: “As the provincial
regulatory body for Alberta’s Forest Management
Professionals, we provide the resources to support the
ongoing development of our members and the
profession so all Albertans benefit from healthy,
sustainably managed forests.” Key ‘values’ that
AAFMP will provide relate to being:
Appointment of CAPF Accountant & Financial
Institution:
Motion carried by CAPF to appoint the SVS Group
LLP - Chartered Accountants (Suite 100, 17010-103
Ave, Edmonton) to perform the College’s annual
review engagement and also that Servus Credit Union
(10303-107 Ave, Edmonton) remain as the College’s
official bank.
Approval of Financial Statement:
CAPF: Milton reviewed the Financial Statement
(unaudited) for fiscal year ending March 31st, 2015 that
had been reviewed and approved by CAPF Council.
Further detail can be found in 2014-2015 Annual Report - Appendix
A (page 22) and in Finance Report (page 19).
A Voice for its members, to advance the forest
management profession on their behalf.
A Connector playing a vital role in connecting our
members with each other, and with the broader
community of stakeholders.
A Resource for information, training and opportunities
concerning the forest management profession and its
members.
The Regulator ensuring regulated forest management
professionals are competent and ethical in managing
the forests of Alberta on behalf of the public.
The Marketing Plan is focused on:
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CAPFT: Derek Fisher, Finance Director reviewed the
Financial Statement (unaudited) for fiscal year ending
December 31st, 2014 that had been reviewed and
approved by CAPFT Council. Further detail can be found in
Helping members become ambassadors for
the AAFMP
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Reaching out to post-secondary students and
schools
2015 Annual Report - Appendix A (page 19) and in Finance Report
(page 5).
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Marketing our profession to industry,
government and other employers;
disseminating more information to the general
public
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Positioning AAFMP to be ‘front of mind’ of
media, influential groups and people,
stakeholders and related professional
associations
Both Colleges carried motions to approve their
respective financial statements.
Presentation of Operating Budget:
CAPF: Milton also presented the Council-approved
2015-16 operating budget. Refer to Finance Report and
Appendix B in 2014-2015 Annual Report for further details.
CAPFT: Derek presented the Council-approved 2016
operating budget. Refer to Finance Report and Appendix B in
2015 Annual Report for further details.
Approval of Annual Report:
There were no questions raised by members on
Standing Committee activities or reports for either
CAPF or CAPFT Annual Reports.
Both Colleges carried motions to approve their
respective annual reports.
Cam demoed the new splash site AAFMP.ca which
serves as an introduction to AAFMP as a unified voice
for the forest management profession and links
existing CAPF and CAPFT websites. The AAFMP.ca
domain name has also been registered. Natasha
Nelson from Incite Marketing was introduced and
addressed the audience. She expressed interest and
excitement in working with AAFMP in the next phase of
implementing the marketing plan.
[Full presentation is posted on each College website –
CAPF under News & Events menu and CAPFT under
College News menu].
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merge two Colleges into AAFMP and be more
inclusive of other natural resource professionals that
also practice in the forestry arena (via creation of
additional regulated and non-regulated registers);
reflecting that ‘inclusivity’ in a new definition of practice
of forestry.
Members raised questions on: Is a vote required to
approve the marketing plan and AAFMP name, logo,
etc.? Was a press release in the works to announce
AAFMP to the public? Was ‘public interest’ aspect
missing or under-emphasized in marketing approach
(Public interest should remain paramount)?
Transformation Initiative and Legislative Updates:
Members raised questions on: What professional
designations, registers and membership dues would
be created (for regulated and non-regulated) to deal
with other natural resource professionals, if they were
not able to become an RPF or RPFT? Would dues be
harmonized? The existing Associate Category of
membership (non-regulated) on the CAPF side was
cited as an example but regulated status and
professional sign-off aspects were envisioned in future.
2015 Bylaw Amendments:
CAPFT: Three Bylaw Amendments (i.e., Special
Resolutions) were put forward by CAPFT governing
Council and voted on.
Bylaw Amendment (CAPFT) 2015- 01:
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Grant Williamson and Ray Hilts (transformation
consultants) made a joint presentation to update
membership on progress to date and near-future next
steps which include:
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relates to vacancies on Council and the
filling of such positions (section 4.04).
Motion carried (by > required 2/3rds majority).
Bylaw Amendment (CAPFT) 2015- 02:
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Finalizing Policy Development Documents –
for both the new Act and Regulation
Realigning Bylaws with both of the above
Revisiting combined Code of Ethics/
Standards of Practice
Transitioning to a new governance model
relates to adding clear wording to existing
bylaws (section 6.06) to accommodate
‘electronic’ voting requirements.
Motion carried (by > required 2/3rds majority).
Bylaw Amendment (CAPFT) 2015- 03:
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relates to a change in fiscal year from
calendar year to July 01 to June 30 (section
8.01).
Motion carried (by > required 2/3rds majority).
CAPF: Two Bylaw Amendments were put forward by
CAPF governing Council and voted on.
Bylaw Amendment (CAPF) 2015- 01:
Change in fiscal year from current April 1 to March 30th
to new fiscal year of July 1 to June 30…starting in
2016.
Motion carried (by > required 2/3rds majority) to adopt a
new fiscal year.
Also reviewed specifics on the governance review –
relating to Council composition and responsibilities,
and development of both a nominating committee and
audit committee in the new AAFMP organization.
Discussed a new common Continuing Competence
Program with linkage to restricted activities.
In terms of the merger, proposed that the new Act
name be “Regulated Forestry Professions Act” to
Bylaw Amendment (CAPF) 2015-02:
Replacement of wording in Section 5.5 with: Upon
approval by the Council, a member of the Council or a
member of a committee of the College may be entitled
to be reimbursed for his/her reasonable travelling,
living and accommodation expenses while engaged in
the business of the College other than in connection
with AGMs or Special General Meetings.
Motion carried (by >2/3rds majority, with 2 opposed).
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Final Call for Resolutions from the floor:
With no further Resolutions brought forward from the
floor a motion was carried by both Colleges to cease
Resolutions from the floor.
Recess of Business meeting (12 noon) until after
Awards Luncheon:
Both Colleges approved a motion to recess the
business meeting until after the awards luncheon.
Resume Business meeting (1330):
Both Colleges approved a motion to resume the
business meeting around 1330.
2015 Resolutions:
Three Resolutions were put forward by both the CAPF
and CAPFT governing Councils and voted on.
Resolution (CAPF & CAPFT) 2015-01:
Resolved, that CAPF Council be directed to give
consideration to the alignment of dues and fees within
Bylaws.
Both Colleges carried motions to approve
Resolution.
Resolution (CAPF & CAPFT) 2015-02:
Resolved, that governing Council develop an estimated
budget for such a structure [i.e., oversight-based
governance model], including both the costs of
operating this structure and an estimate of
membership dues to support this budget.
Both Colleges carried motions to approve
Resolution.
Ryan Hee (Communications Subcommittee Chair)
were all introduced.
CAPFT: Nominations were accepted from the floor
and voting (when necessary) decided the appointment
to a vacant Council position.
Election Results:
Dave West appointed as Vice-President by
acclamation.
David Price appointed as Continuing Competence
Director by acclamation.
Joel Cornish appointed as Complaints Director by
acclamation.
Derrick Kreger appointed as Exam Director by
acclamation.
Derek Fisher appointed as Finance Director by
acclamation.
Councilors continuing on include: Mark Solkowski as
President, Samuel Elkins as Past President, Nicole
Klita (Membership), Heath Schneider (Hearings
Director & CIF rep), Chris Joly (Communications
Director) and Pearl Stadelman (ex officio NAIT rep).
Shirley Raab and Michele Sheppard remain on as
Public Members (PM) and one PM position is currently
vacant.
Resolution (CAPF & CAPFT) 2015-03:
Tributes to out-going Councilors & President:
CAPF: Outgoing President, Milo Mihajlovich thanked
the 4 Councilors whose Council term had come to an
end – Todd Nash, Cam Rollins, Ryan Spooner and
Noel St Jean; recognizing them for their significant
volunteer efforts. He thanked the Executive Director,
Doug Krystofiak, for his ongoing commitment to the
College and merger.
Resolved, that governing Council will revise the
proposed AAFMP Bylaws to appropriately reflect the
nature and function of AAFMP membership dues to
support this budget.
Both Colleges carried motions to approve
Resolution.
CAPFT: Mark Solkowski, incoming President, thanked
outgoing Councilors Tyler Caddey, Derek Fisher,
David Fox, Derrick Kreger and Kelton Percival.
Mark also expressed thanks to Shonelle Wilkinson,
CAPFT Executive Director.
Council Elections:
CAPF: Seven nominees vying for 4 vacant Councillor
Positions; Vice President elected via acclamation. 255
electronic ballots were cast out of 761 eligible voters
(34% voter turnout).
All outgoing Councilors received a framed picture.
Election Results:
Incoming President Milton Davies (Executive Chair)
introduced the incoming Council and portfolios (new
Councilors): Burk Strehlke, Lorne Larson and Ivan
Strang continue as Public Members; Alex Bloss is the
new Vice President (Finance Chair) and Milo
Mihajlovich steps into the Past President position
(Nominating Chair).
Dawn Griffin and Jim
McCammon (PARB Co-Chairs), Chris Valaire
(Registration Chair) Mark Kube (Competence Chair),
Brent Dysart (Program Chair and UofA Liaison) and
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Incoming President’s remarks:
Milton Davies (L) thanked the Joint Council and staff
and expressed an eagerness to keep up the
momentum on the merger and transformation
initiatives. Mark Solkowski also thanked staff and
Council volunteers; presenting outgoing Past President
David Fox with a framed painting.
Tribute to Merger Secretariat:
Robert’s key CAPF volunteer contributions included:
• 3 years of service on the Governing Council
and Executive (2010-2013)
• Instrumental in development of MOU on
Partnership Agreement and Partnership
Initiative to merge Colleges
• Spearheaded development of merged Code of
Ethics and Standards of Practice for future
AAFMP
2015 Forest Technologist Professional Award:
Mike Poscente, RPFT received the 2015 Forest
Technologist Professional Award.
The award
recognizes an individual who has demonstrated
professionalism in the field of forestry that promotes
the principles of CAPFT.
The Executive Directors presented the Merger Secretariat members
(CAPF and CAPFT Executives) – (L to R in photo below) Mark
Solkowski, Milton Davies, Derek Fischer, Noel St Jean, David Fox,
Milo Mihajlovich and Samuel Elkins [absent] with a framed photo as
thanks for their service.
Business Meeting Adjournment:
Both Colleges approved motions to adjourn the
business meeting around 1515.
Mike was recognized for his many contributions:
- Executive Committee (2011-2013)
- President (2012)
- played a leadership role in merger process
- mentor and leader to the staff and Council
- advisor on the Wetland Science Competency
Advisory Group (CAG)
- being dedicated to the profession
AWARDS LUNCHEON HIGHLIGHTS
2015 Frank Appleby Professional Award:
Robert Anderson, RPF 149 received the 2015 Frank
Appleby Professional Award. The award is the
CAPF’s most prestigious award given to an RPF who
has made exemplary and significant contributions to
the College. It is intended to recognize an individual
who has performed outstanding volunteer service.
Robert is a self-employed forestry consultant with a
distinguished career in GOA and with FORCORP. He
graduated from the UofA in 1979 and has been a
member of the College since 1986.
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Edgar Koehler Memorial Award:
This award recognizes an individual who has
demonstrated an outstanding volunteer to the CAPFT
commitment and displays exceptional qualities set by
Edgar Koehler. The award is presented in honor of
esteemed Public Member, Edgar Koehler, who made
significant contributions to the College during his
extended term on the CAPFT governing Council
(2007-2013). Edgar was an outstanding and highly
respected individual and this award was established in
his memory.
The 2015 recipient is Derrick Kreger in recognition of
his work on Council as both a Councilor and Chair of
Exam Committee.
Milton Davies thanked outgoing President Milo Mihajlovich and
presented him with a gift for his dedicated service during his
Presidency.
Vic Toutant, son-in-law of Edgar Koehler, was on hand to present
the award to Derrick Kreger.
Mark Solkowski thanked
David Fox, outgoing Past President
for his years of service on CAPFT Executive.
CAPF 2015 Employer Appreciation Award:
2015 RPFs and RPFTs:
Brooke Martens and Derrick Kreger, Co-Chairs of
the joint Professional Examination Committee,
recognized 67 regulated members who recently
achieved RPF or RPFT status after passing the
professional exam and satisfying post graduate work
experience requirements of either College. They went
on to recognize the highest marks achieved at the
2014 CAPFT exam and CAPF and CAPFT 2015
Exams.
Travis McDonnell, Acting Manager, Right-of-Way Planning &
GIS/Cartography, Transmission Division, ATCO Electric accepted
the Employer Appreciation Award for supporting Noel St Jean’s
volunteer commitment to the College – 4 years of service on CAPF
governing Council & Executive (2011-2015).
Newest crop of RPFs and RPFTs in attendance.
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Professional Exam Achievement Awards:
David Price, RPFT [below R] obtained an 89.76% grade
on the 2014 CAPFT Professional Exam. Allison
Brown, RPF [below, 2nd from L] and Christopher
Breen, FIT [absent] each obtained a 91.5% grade on
the 2015 CAPF exam. Kyrstle Fedak, RPFT [absent]
obtained an 84.5% on the 2015 CAPFT exam.
Highest 2014 and 2015 exam grades recognized.
JOINT TECHNICAL SESSION HIGHLIGHTS
– OCTOBER 29TH
[CAPF Level 1 credit @ 2.5 hours LPPP & 4.0 hours G/T]
[CAPFT credit of 6.5 hours under Structured Learning]
The following presentations were given…and PPT
presentations are posted on both the CAPF and
CAPFT websites:
Mike Wagner, Forest Hydrologist
“Forest Hydrology in Alberta”
Thorsten Hebben, Director, Surface Water Policy,
Water Policy Branch, AEP
“Wetland Policy Implementation & QSWP Designation”
Bill Tinge, General Manager, fRI Research
“An Overview of fRI Research”
Jen Beverly, University of Alberta
“Masters of Forestry Program’
Maira Duartes (L) and Sheila Brown (Admin Assistants)
were thanked for their efforts in planning
the inaugural AAFMP AGM.
Jeff Renton, Project Manager,
Woodlot Extension Society
Agroforestry
“Design and Renovation of Shelterbelts”
Mike Flannigan
“The Future in Wildfire”
Lee Martens, Reforestation Specialist, FMB, AAF
“The Importance of RSA Performance Assessment
Data”
Tim Vinge, Planning Branch, AEP, LARP
“Biodiversity Planning at the Landscape Level”
Bruce Maier, Deputy Minister, AAF
“AEP Department Update”
Paul Whittaker, AFPA.
“State of the Industry, Programs Update & Softwood
Lumber Agreement”
Sheila Brown is presented with a picture to commemorate her
upcoming retirement in May 2016.
Tanya Rushcall,
Technician, AEP
Aquatic
Invasive
“Alberta’s Aquatic Invasive Species Program”
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Species
Bruce Mayer (L), provided an update from GOA,
then thanked by MC Brent Dysart.
Mike Flannigan, AAF
Tanya Rushcall, AEP
Lee Martens, AAF
Thorsten Hebben, AEP
Tim Vinge, AEP
Bill Tinge, fRI
Paul Whittaker (L), Executive Director, AFPA provided a
presentation; thanked by MC Kelton Percival.
Jeff Renton (L), AWES.
Michael Wagner, AAF
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ALSA (Alberta Land Surveyors’ Association) reps, Brian Munday
(middle L), Executive Director and Gregg Boggs, President (middle
R) were in attendance along with reps from ASPB, AIA and ACPA.
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