2011 Annual Report
College of Alberta
Professional Forest Technologists
COLLEGE OF ALBERTA PROFESSIONAL FOREST TECHNOLOGISTS
March 15th, 2012
Honourable David Hancock
Alberta Human Services
224 Legislature Building
10800 - 97 Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5K 2B6
Dear Minister Hancock,
The College of Alberta Professional Forest Technologists is pleased to present our 9th
annual report to you, and through you to the Legislative Assembly.
This report has been prepared in accordance with Part 1, Section 4 of the Regulated
Forestry Profession Act for the period of January 1st, 2011 through December 31st,
2011.
Respectfully,
Shonelle Wilkinson, RFT
Executive Director / Registrar
College of Alberta
Professional Forest Technologists
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Our Vision
“Forested land management by professionals who care”
Our Mission
“the College of Alberta Professional Forest Technologists will promote the professional management of all forested land in the province of Alberta"
We achieve our mission through:
~ promoting, encouraging and affecting the continuing education of our members;
~ participating in key forestry committees that are governing the direction of the education of future forest technologists
(NAIT Advisory Committee);
~ continuing education of practicing forest technologists through high quality programs offered through recognized
providers;
~ presenting a strong and unified voice for the pursuit of professional conduct and ethics within the technical field of
forestry;
~ promoting and affording the opportunity for member interaction and technology transfer activities; and,
~ recognition by the public that our members are part of an organization that take their responsibility as stewards of
Alberta's crown
forests seriously enough to be accountable to their peers and the public for their actions.
Our Objectives
~ to promote, encourage, and affect education and training of the membership in all matters relating to or affecting their
profession;
~ to endeavour to secure a stronger degree of recognition in the profession of forestry for members of the CAPFT;
~ to cultivate an esprit d'corps within the ranks of forest technologists and forest technicians in all disciplines/practices
of forest
within the province of Alberta;
~ to present a strong and unified voice for the pursuit of professional conduct and ethics within the technical field of
forestry;
~ to provide an opportunity for the gathering of members; and,
~ to promote and afford the opportunity for interaction and technology transfer activities.
Our Values
“To obtain our Vision and deliver our Mission, our Values are fundamental to all our interactions and communications”
We Value
Fairness
Competency
Respect
Integrity
Equality &
Confidentiality
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Letter to the Minister
Our Vision
Statements of Committees & Tribunals
Annual General Meeting minutes April 15th, 2012
Presidents Report
Vice Presidents Report
Past Presidents Report
Finance Directors Report
Proposed Budget
Accountants Report
Continuing Competency Directors Report
Complaints Directors Report
Communication Directors Report
Executive Director/ Registrars Report
Exam Directors Report
Hearings Directors Report
Membership Directors Report
Membership Reports
Growth Reports
Members Receiving 10, 15 & 20 Year Pins
Deceased Members
Members in Good Standing
NAIT Representatives Report
Outgoing Members
Call for Nominations
Technical Session Agenda
Annual General Meeting Agenda
Thanks to Sponsors
Appendix A: Roles & Responsibilities
Appending B: 2012 Bylaw Resolutions
Appendix C: 2011 Bylaw Resolutions
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Professional Exam Committee
PURPOSE
To provide direction to the Council and Exam Committee for creating, preparing, administering, grading, and
handling the College of Alberta Professional Forest Technologists examination and its questions.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Exam Director
1. Comply with all conditions applicable to the CAPFT Council position including:
2. Attend all meetings of the Council
3. Meet time commitments
4. Council Meetings
5. Annual General Meeting
6. Committee Involvement
7. Review and keep current the Forestry Commons website
8. Keep Terms of Reference document up to date
9. Chair and maintain Exam Committee including
10. Contact list
11. Notify committee of responsibilities
12. Send question's to appropriate committee member for
13. Maintain exam bank and master copy of all questions
14. Supply list of exam marks to Registrar upon completion of marking
15. Chair the information session
16. Create annual exam as per Terms of Reference
17. Administer CAPFT exam as outlined in the Terms of Reference
18. On an as need basis review exam with requesting individual
19. Resolve any applicable appeals or complaints brought forward to the Complaints Director
20. Attend annual University of Alberta Study session if possible.
Exam Committee
1. Annual review and update of question(s) responsible for
2. Keep in confidence exam question content.
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Membership Committee
PURPOSE
To review all new applications for registration, approving those that meet Core Competencies, and advising
those applicants that do not meet Core Competencies of the deficiencies that need to be addressed.
GROUP MEMBERSHIP
Group membership consists of Chair (Membership Director) and 3-8 members representing a balance between industry
and government. As per the College bylaws, the President and Registrar are also members of this committee. It is recommended that when a new Membership Director is elected, the outgoing director serve a term as a member on the
committee to provide continuation in the issues and ideas being worked on.
Term of service for a committee member will be 2 years, commencing at the AGM they are appointed and concluding
at the AGM two years from then. Withdrawal before the end of the term requires notice in writing to the committee
chair.
Committee members may serve more than one term. Committee members who do not wish to serve an additional term
will provide the committee with notice in December of their last year so notification can go out with the AGM prepackage advising of available positions on the committee.
MEETINGS
Meetings will be scheduled every two months to discuss current issues. Meetings may be added or cancelled by the
committee as needed or projects dictate.
Meeting minutes will be recorded and action items will be noted and assigned. Minutes will be kept on file at the College office.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Develop a Membership application that includes people who want to join who do not meet Educational requirements.
2. Work on TILMA and other government acts as required, anything that effects our membership directly.
3. Refer members to complaints director as per the Regulated Forestry Profession Act.
4. Maintain and update the membership application process as needed.
Maintain confidentiality of membership information.
AUTHORITY
Process recommendations made by this committee will be referred to college Council for endorsement before being
forwarded to the membership for acceptance.
WORKING GROUPS
Working groups formed by this committee will include a member of, and will report back to, the committee.
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Complaints Committee
PURPOSE
To establish a committee of active Forest Technologists to create, review, amend, and maintain policies and
procedures involving the “Complaints & Discipline Process” as it exists under the ACT and to ensure the
membership is kept informed of such.
Duration of Committee:
The committee members will change with annual executive elections and as members come and go;
however, the committee itself will exist as long as the Regulated Forestry Profession Act and Regulations are
in effect.
The next scheduled executive election is March 14th, 2002. Therefore, a review of this “Terms of Reference” will be required at some time upon completion of elections.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The scope of the committee would primarily include:
1. interpreting the Regulated Forestry Profession Act as it applies to the complaints process,
2. initial development and continual maintenance of the “Complaints Reference Manual”,
3. directing the actual creation and distribution of the “Complaints Reference Manual” package to the mem
bers,
4. providing updates to members regarding changes to the complaints process or any relevant legislation,
policy or by-laws.
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Continuing Competency Committee
PURPOSE
To implement and maintain the College’s Continuing Competence Program as required under section 43 of
the Regulated Forestry Profession Act.
GROUP MEMBERSHIP
Group membership consists of Chair (Competence Director) and 3-8 members representing a balance between industry and government. As per the College bylaws, the President and Registrar are also members of
this committee ex-officio. It is recommended that when a new Competence Director is elected, the outgoing
director serve a term as a member on the committee to provide continuation in the issues and ideas being
worked on.
Term of service for a committee member will be 2 years, commencing at the AGM they are appointed and
concluding at the AGM two years from then. Withdrawal before the end of the term requires notice in writing
to the committee chair.
Committee members may serve more than one term. Committee members who do not wish to serve an additional term will provide the committee with notice in December of their last year so notification can go out
with the AGM pre-package advising of available positions on the committee.
MEETINGS
During development and implementation of the continuing competence program, meetings will be scheduled
every two months. Meetings may be added or cancelled by the committee as need or projects dictate. After
program implementation, meeting schedule will be set according to need.
Meeting minutes will be recorded and action items will be noted and assigned. Minutes will be kept on file at
the College office.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Develop a CC Program and reporting form that is acceptable to HRE, the public and the college members.
2. Implement and maintain records of the CC program.
3. Monitor and audit member compliance within the CC program.
4. Refer members to complaints director as per the Regulated Forestry Profession Act.
5. Maintain and update the CC program as needed.
6. Maintain confidentiality of the information contained within the CC program as per current legislation.
AUTHORITY
Program content and process recommendations made by this committee will be referred to college Council
for endorsement before being forwarded to the membership for acceptance.
WORKING GROUPS
Working groups formed by this committee will include a member of, and will report back to, the committee.
College of
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College of Alberta Professional Forest Technologists
Annual General Meeting Minutes
April 15th, 2011
Call to order
Meeting called to order by Butch Shenfield
Recognition of special guests
Opening Address – Mike Poscente
Housekeeping & Safety address
Acknowledgement of sponsors
Minute of Silence for deceased members – Butch Shenfield
Mike Watson
Ken Porter
Peter Denny
Rules and Procedures – Barb DeGroot
Reviewed Roberts Rules of Order
Sergeant at Arms – Roger Mayer
Chair – Butch Shenfield
Ministers Address
Minister Thomas Lukaszuk, Minister of Employment & Immigration
The Labour Force & Economic Prognosis
Discussion – Adrian Pritchard
Review and Adopt Agenda
Motion to accept Agenda as presented
Moved by: Andrew Gesner
Seconded by: Phil Robert
Discussion: None
Carried by greater than 2/3rds majority
Presidents Address – Butch Shenfield
Recognition of Jed Begin
Summary of year
Thanks to outgoing council members
Address to volunteers
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College of Alberta Professional Forest Technologists
Annual General Meeting Minutes
April 15th, 2011
Approval of Minutes –
Motion to accept Minutes of the 2010 AGM
Moved by: Butch Shenfield
Seconded by: Dave Lind
Discussion: None
Carried by greater than 2/3rds majority
Finance Report – Derek Fisher
Summary of annual budget, revenue & surplus as per annual report
Presentation of Financial Statements
Approval of 2011 Budget
Summary and explanation of 2011 Budget
Motion to approve the 2011 budget
Moved by: Derek Fisher
Seconded by: Pat Gallupe
Discussion: None
Carried by greater than 2/3rds majority
Council and Committee Reports
Motion to accept council & committee reports as shown in 2010 annual report
Moved by: Butch Shenfield
Seconded by: Tyler Caddey
Discussion: None
Carried by greater than 2/3rds majority
Bylaw Resolutions – Jed Begin
Special Resolution 2010-1; Change in wording - Registered Forest Technologist Register
(See appendix C: 2010 Bylaw Resolutions)
Motion to approve Bylaw Resolution 2010-1 as presented
Moved by: Jed Begin
Seconded by: Andy Gesner
Discussion: None
Carried by greater than 2/3rds majority
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College of Alberta Professional Forest Technologists
Annual General Meeting Minutes
April 15th, 2011
Bylaw Resolutions - Continued
Special Resolution 2010-2; Adoption of Late Penalty
(See Appendix C; 2010 Bylaw Resolutions)
Motion to approve Bylaw Resolution 2010-2 as presented
Moved by: Jed Begin
Seconded by: Ryan Derksen
Discussion:
-Dues deadline date
-Justification of penalty amount
-Effective date
-Notification process
Carried by greater than 2/3rds majority
Special Resolution 2010-3; Adoption of Bylaw Amendment Schedule Process
(See Appendix C; 2010 Bylaw Resolutions)
Motion to approve Bylaw Resolution 2010-3 as presented
Moved by: Jed Begin
Seconded by: Wes Baker
Discussion:
-Propositions from floor
-Origin of Resolution
-Clarification of direction
Carried by greater than 2/3rds majority
Address from Public Member Edgar Koehler
Encouragement of the College and Forest Profession
Presentation of Pins - Mike Poscente
10 Year Pins
15 Year Pins
20 Year Pins
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College of Alberta Professional Forest Technologists
Annual General Meeting Minutes
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Presentation of Awards – Butch Shenfield
College of Alberta Professional Forest Technologists Awards of Excellence
2010: Ashley Lawson
Rick Stewart
2011: Danielle Lussier
Jed Begin
Norm Begin Pat Gallupe Farrah Terpstra
Cindy Schmidt
Committee Members Certificate of Merit
Mark Froehler
Pat Gallupe Wally Peters Jeff Scammell
Glenn Dobransky
Farrah Terpstra
Candace Perih
Tyler Caddey
Professional Exam Outstanding Performance Presented by Tracy Parkinson
Danielle Glassier
Forest Technologist of the Year
Chris Walsh
Elections – Trevor Pratt, Honey Pell
Vice President
First Call for Nominations: Pat Gallupe
Second Call for Nominations: None
Third and Final Call for Nominations: None
Pat Gallupe allows his name to stand for Vice President
Appointed by acclamation
Complaints Director
First Call for Nominations: John Collins
Second Call for Nominations: None
Third and Final Call for Nominations: None
John Collins allows his name to stand for Complaints Director
Appointed by acclamation
Competence Director
First Call for Nominations: Tyler Caddey
Second Call for Nominations: None
Third and Final Call for Nominations: None
Tyler Caddey allows his name to stand for Competence Director
Appointed by acclamation
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College of Alberta Professional Forest Technologists
Annual General Meeting Minutes
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Elections – Continued
Membership Director
First Call for Nominations: None
Second Call for Nominations: None
Third and Final Call for Nominations: Andrew Gesner
Andrew Gesner allows his name to stand for Membership Director
Appointed by acclamation
Exam Director
First Call for Nominations: Farrah Terpstra
Second Call for Nominations: None
Third and Final Call for Nominations: None
Farrah Terpstra allows her name to stand for Exam Director
Appointed by acclamation
Early Bird Registration Prizes – Butch Shenfield
Continuing Competency Address - Farrah Terpstra, Pat Gallupe
Involvement in committees and council; Continuing Competency opportunities
AGM/Tech Session Reporting Hours
Additional sub-committees formed as additional Competency opportunities
Break to Lunch
Closing of AGM Business Section
Final Remarks from Outgoing President – Butch Shenfield
Remarks from Incoming President – Mike Poscente
Meeting declared closed – Butch Shenfield
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Annual General Meeting Minutes
April 15th, 2011
Guest Speaker Keith Lancastle, Executive Director, FPSC
Labour Market Intelligence Study for Canada’s Forest Products
Context for Sector – background and looking forward
Key projects in labour market perspective
Discussion
Guest Speaker Todd Hirsch, Senior Economist, ATB Financial
Alberta in 2011
Global economy as moving parts and its effect globally, on Canada, Alberta, and economics of Forestry
Sector
Discussion
Guest Speaker Tricia French, MSc, PHEc
Live Well, Retire Happy
Closing Remarks and Adjournment
Outgoing President – Butch Shenfield
Transitional Council Meeting for Outgoing and Incoming Council Members
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Mike Poscente ~ President
Thank you for the opportunity to serve our college as
the President over the past year. The responsibility came
with some challenges, of which none where insurmountable. CAPFT Executive, Council and Committees
worked hard throughout the year, always with the member’s best interests in mind. My personal gratification
received from serving the college came from working
with an exceptional team of people. They helped identify and implement changes for the improvement of
member services and in making our business practices
efficient. The personal reward I treasure from this experience is in meeting new people and expanding my
network of forestry professionals.
Council, Committee and Executive members devote many volunteer hours towards making the college work. These are exceptional people with diverse talents, who are passionate about their profession and dedicated to the college. I also extend a big thank you to the volunteers who responded to
my several calls for assistance, Richard Volkman, Chris Jolly, John Caldwell, Elaine Anderson, Al
Fisher and Ken Smith. Without your help, we would not have been able to accomplish as much as we
did. Remember you can claim competency hours for your volunteer time doing college business!
Our main challenge over the past year was operating the college during the vacancies of the Registrar
and Executive Assistant positions. It is during these times that one finds out how much (or how little)
one knows about the day to day operations of the college, the bylaws and the policies. It was a steep
learning curve for some of us. The Committee Directors and Executive members did an exceptional
job of assisting wherever they could to keep operations going and always had the best interests of our
members in mind. I thank our members for their patience during our delays in answering your questions or providing services during this period. Our new Registrar, Shonelle Wilkinson, and Executive
Administrative Assistant, Maira Duarte, bring a new voice, fresh perspectives and youthful energy to
our operations. I am confident in their abilities.
One of my key goals this year was to improve upon our provision of member services. I am certain
we are moving in the right direction, judging by the recent compliments our office has received from
members, about the excellent service and assistance they received. We have just begun, and will continue to improve!
Negotiations between CAPFT and the Association of BC Forest Professionals (ABCFP) for implementation of the New West Partnership labour mobility agreement (between British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan) has stalled. One of our members, Robert Volkman, volunteered to lead ne
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gotiations on behalf of CAPFT. Shortly after, we were advised by government to hold off proceeding
with further negotiations, because senior level bureaucrats from Alberta and British Columbia governments were to meet to resolve the disputes. They are still unresolved, and meanwhile the ABCFP
has a process posted on their website that they have put into practise. CAPFT must wait for final decisions and the Alberta government’s amendment to our Regulation before we can officially implement changes. The key stumbling block in negotiations is to ensure that Alberta registered professional forest technologists are able to transfer to BC with full sign-off authority, equivalent to what
we have under the Alberta legislation. Professional sign-off authority by Forest Technologists in BC
and Saskatchewan is quite inferior compared to Alberta. I am optimistic that after an Alberta spring
election, this issue will be satisfactorily addressed by our government; labour mobility is an issue no
matter which party may be in power. Forest Technologists are renowned for our ability to solve problems, be decisive and act; it is frustrating that despite our best efforts this issue lingers. In the mean
time, we are processing applications from British Columbia forest technologists to the best of our
ability under our current regulation.
Contrary to the challenges we faced, we were able to accomplish many things:
Our registrar prepared a work plan and commenced upgrades to the online operating system, specifically the process for entering competency hours and signing the declaration (you will see
these improvements implemented in the fall of 2012).
The Executive Committee successfully filled the vacant Registrar and Executive Administrative
Assistant positions. We are now fully staffed and have exceptional talent to manage the administration and delivery of CAPFT services.
The CAPFT Executive Committee held two joint meetings with CAPF Executive to build cooperation and synergies between our colleges.
Council recruited, reviewed applications and supported a motion to recommend a public member
to Council, to replace our outgoing member Trevor Pratt, whose term expired in December
2011. We are waiting for the Minister’s appointment of our new public member.
Council supported re-appointed public member Honey Pell to a second two-year council term and
a recommendation was made to the Minister to accept Council’s motion.
Council commenced a Human Resource policy review to update our policies and ensure they reflect the legal requirements that we have as an employer.
Council voted in Chris Jolly as an interim Communications Director, replacing Wes Baker, who
provided outstanding service during his term.
Council reviewed and approved updates to our travel expense policy.
A task group, led by Jarret Whitbread, commenced an initiative to seek funding sources for college initiatives (in the form of grants).
The CAPFT 2012/13 Strategic Plan was updated by Pat Gallupe and approved by Council.
In closing, I again thank the CAPFT members for the opportunity to serve as your president. It was
an honour to work alongside so many dedicated colleagues. Pat Gallupe, the incoming President, is
very passionate about our College. I know he will do a great job, and he has my full support as he
takes the helm to lead our College.
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Pat Gallupe ~ Vice President
Another year has passed us by. It has been an interesting year for me, rewarding but trying also. Through
filling the position of Vice President of CAPFT I have
gained valuable experience with regards to leadership,
met some interesting and talented people, expanded my
network of friends and colleagues and improved my communication skills.
Over the past year I have been involved with the Continuing Competency program, college communications,
memberships and registration, the Financial Committee,
the college Executive, strategic planning, policy updates,
human resources, CAPF/CAPFT joint Executive meetings, New West Partnership labour mobility agreement,
Pro6 Group collaboration, NAIT Forest Technology program relations and the Online Management System
(OMS).
The college faced a few unforeseen obstacles this year but with dedication of the staff and volunteers
we were able overcome many of these successfully. I would like to thank Maira Duarte, our Executive Administration Assistant, for all the amazing work she did and her time put in to keep the college running during the Executive Director/Registrar vacancy. She is truly the person that kept us
going. She brings enthusiasm and a professional attitude to her daily tasks. I would like to welcome,
Shonelle Wilkinson, our new Executive Director/Registrar, she has only been in the position for a
few months but has taken on her roles and responsibilities with passion and has already made a difference in how the college is operating.
It has been a pleasure working with all the volunteers for the college. Without your time and hard
work we would not be able to function. The Continuing Competency Committee continued with
their dedication, as usual, maintaining the Continuing Competency Program. The Exam Marking
Committee worked hard and successfully put on two professional exams and associated study sessions. We had volunteers step up to plan this year’s Technical Session, represent the college at the
Joint Environmental Professional Practice (JEPP) Board, negotiate with BC Forest Professionals
(ABCFP) on the New West Partnership, source out alternate funding avenues and of course, represent members on Council. Thanks to all the volunteers, as a member of the college I appreciate all
you did for us. For the outgoing volunteers, thank you for your time and devotion.
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Looking forward to next year, the following is what I think the college will be focusing on in addition to the daily tasks:
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Continued involvement in the Pro6 group collaboration
Work on updating OMS and website to improve user experience
Improve the application and registration outcomes
Continued CAPF / CAPFT relations
Finalize Human Resource policy review
Work with committee on alternate funding opportunities
Continued NAIT Forest Technology program support and relations
Update the business and strategic plan for 2012-13
Conduct an internal policy and procedures review
Work with government representatives on New West Partnership labour mobility agreement
Conduct a delinquent members review
Review and update CAPFT bylaws as required
Improve communication by council to members
I look forward to serving as your President for the next year. I am confident with the staff we have
and volunteer help from our members we can continue the progress I have seen in the CAPFT since I
started volunteering with the college in 2004. I encourage all members to seriously considering stepping up to volunteer in some way. It is a rewarding experience and you will make new friends, expand your professional network and help your college move forward, without more volunteer help
we as a college cannot continue to move forward. Remember this is your professional college and it
needs your support to grow and improve. If you are interested in volunteering please contact the college through registrar@capft.ca or info@capft.ca.
I look forward to seeing everyone at the AGM and Technical Session.
Pat Gallupe
CAPFT Vice President
pat.gallupe@timbernorth.ca or pat.gallupe@capft.ca
ph: (780) 675-7901
cell: (7880) 689-8474
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Butch Shenfield ~ Past President
So here is my final report, after three
really good years serving on Council and Executive! We’ve all read previous reports where
past presidents report of how rewarding it was,
great people on council, many good contacts
made, the honour of serving. I can say with all
sincerity that it is true and I am extremely
grateful for the opportunity to serve in the College and with the dedicated Council and staff
of this organization. I am impressed with the
new members on Council each year, who have
proven to jump right into their jobs, leap over
the learning curve in short order, and contribute in significant ways to the entire membership. I am equally impressed with the “more
senior” Council members who work tirelessly year after year, putting their hands up to accept another term at election time when so many (like myself most years) sit on our hands and stare down at
the floor until elections are over. We should not shy away from such opportunities as we will never
otherwise understand the rewards of such service if we don’t experience it for ourselves.
One person in particular who is fully entrenched in serving all of us is our current vice-president and
incoming president Pat Gallupe. Pat puts in endless hours of valuable contributions for all our behalf
and has been doing so for years. His mark is recognized from his work with the Continuing Competency portfolio in particular, Council in general, and more recently his wisdom and understanding on
Executive. He is a hugely valued representative for our College and will continue to be so. I thank
him for all he has done for us.
Mike Poscente will gratefully continue on Executive for another year and we should take note of his
skills and expertise that he has shown as an exemplary President. He has a keen sense of business
and has shared huge talent in dealing with both routine tasks and substantial challenges that arrived
during his term. Mike has earned many successes quietly and humbly, it should be noted one of his
long term successes will be the development of a measurable, clear business plan that will be patterned for years to come.
On top of all these on Executive and Council, we have been hugely blessed with a new Registrar
Shonelle Wilkinson and our wonderful Executive Assistant Maira Duarte. I hope these two will stay
with the College for many years to come; they not only exhibit positive professionalism, but they
cause those around them to want to do better. They are bright, hard-working, well focussed, and set
an environment that motivates us to press on in good works. There are a few stubborn members like
myself who resist change and modern technology, and I have to say, please work with these two superb people who will help teach you to stand on your back legs and push a wheelbarrow and move
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into the 21st century. Forestry is no longer just walking through the bush and taking a few notes on
scrap paper. I’m not sure it is possible to have any job that does not require a computer somewhere
along the way; consider it continuing competency to learn some new programs and work with the
self-service of the on-line management system and the opportunities it presents. I appreciate we have
endured a few glitches along the way but the program continues to improve and I assure you it will
improve even more over the next year.
There are a few goals I did not reach over the past three years but we also had some success as well.
I’ll attribute any successes to the brilliant College volunteers and staff and I’ll be happy to take any
blame for goals not reached as I struggled to keep up with the others and likely dragged them down
from greater successes.
The goal of reaching greater efficiencies with CAPF by reducing duplication, working together more
on delivering training programs / tech sessions, sharing ideas and linking initiatives fell somewhat
flat in my opinion. There is much work to be done and long term benefits, if not survival, will depend on much closer work between these two Colleges as well as other natural resource Colleges and
Associations. For any who doubt this, please get more involved with our College leadership to gain
a greater understanding and appreciation of the challenges ahead, and more importantly, the opportunities that will be lost if we do not pursue this harder.
The New West Partnership (previously TILMA) also continues at glacial speed. We, as well as our
counterparts in British Columbia and Saskatchewan, are part of the government in our responsibilities and accountability to the public, stakeholders, and our employment. We also need support of the
departments we report to (in our case Employment and Immigration) to help push through the legislative changes required to enhance mobility of professional workers between our provinces. This is
not an option for any of the Colleges but a requirement made between the provincial leaders for a
number of reasons, but mainly to provide highly qualified workers in every province.
It is ever so important to reach out to all our members to share communications, both members to the
College and the College to members. This communication is vital for members to understand and
appreciate the opportunities available to all. It is important to share learnings, ask questions, improve
who we are and what we do, so we do not become insignificant to Albertans. If we drop our own
value, the value and importance of our forests and lands will also depreciate, and we will find huge
struggles in trying to manage these resources in the future. There are more and more “self-taught”
and self-claimed professionals out there acting more on emotions or “thoughts” without considering
new science and social values and finding acceptable balances for sustainability and enhanced value
on the landscape. There are bits of truth being scattered all over, but few in general society who can
pick up all the pieces and come to conclusions that will benefit, not tear down the long term resources we have been blessed with. Those few people must have professional forestry practitioners
at the forefront and preferably professional forest technologists leading the charge and carrying our
weight.
I thank you all for your support of the College and look forward to seeing you all at our upcoming
AGM
2012 Annual General Meeting
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Finance Directors Report
2011
COLLEGE OF ALBERTA PROFESSIONAL FOREST TECHNOLOGISTS
Derek Fisher RPFT ~ Finance Director
I would like to wish everyone all the best in
2012 and hope that 2011 was a good year for
all. I would like especially thank all of the current staff and council members on all the hard
work they put forth throughout the year as this
is not easy at times given budget cuts, staffing
and time restraints throughout the industry.
Overall, the financial position for CAPFT was
very good, with revenue over General administrative expense for the year of $42,833. I will
summarize some key points in what follows and
remember to have a look at the new proposed
budget which can be found within this annual
report along with the unaudited financial statements (SVS group LLP) for year ending December 31, 2011.
Credential Securities
As of December 31, 2011, the short term investments were:
T-Bill savings (General) =$68,296.00
As of December 31, 2011, the short term investments were:
Term GIC (Contingency fund) = $213,415.00
GIC’s mature between May 2012 to May 2013 with interest rates varying from 0.5% to 3.75%.
2011 Revenues
Last year budget membership revenue was estimated at $218,850, and the actual as of December 31,
2011 was finalized at $220,428. This is a increase of $1578; the, increase in revenue was primarily a
result of increased membership over budget/forecast. There were two other sources of income which
was the AGM of $19,616 and job advertising/interest from investments of $12,839 making the total
revenue $252,883.
2011 Expenses
The expenses as a whole were down from last year, due primarily to wages and benefits, which
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2011
COLLEGE OF ALBERTA PROFESSIONAL FOREST TECHNOLOGISTS
found the college without a Registrar and Executive assistant for several months of the year. In summary, some of the larger expenses outside budget were due to promotional products, advertising to
raise awareness to the college and advertising for Registrar and Executive assistant positions. An additional line item was added to the financial report expense for subcontract expenses. This is largely
for external book keeping duties which allows CAPFT staff to focus more on day to day duties.
2012 Budget
Council approved a budget on December 2, 2011 with a projected deficit of $13,481.00. Due to surplus from 2011 of 42,833; CAPFT executive, has decided to apply the deficit towards the surplus to
balance the 2012 budget.
The intent of the CAPFT council is to manage expenditures towards a balanced budget; however, the
deficit is the reality of operating expenses in a complex & dynamic environment. Staff and council of
CAPFT will regulate and find cost cutting measures throughout the year to try bring a balanced
budget at 2012 year end.
2012 Revenues
Total Revenues are projected to be $252,550.00, which is up from last year to better reflect the increased membership and advertising revenue.
2012 Expenses
Total expenses are projected to be $266,031.00 to maintain program spending in priority areas. Due
to ongoing changes to meet membership needs, council has proposed investing more funds to create
a more diverse and user friendly tool. The online management system would need approximately
$7500.00 of programming with an annually projected maintenance of $12,500.00. As the management system becomes more self-sustaining and meeting members needs, the annual cost of maintenance/ programming will decrease; therefore, revenue over general expense will be more favorable.
Further clarification will be given during my presentation at this year’s AGM; however,
If you would like immediate clarification or won’t be able to attend this year’s AGM please feel free
to contact me either by phone or email.
Hope to see you all at the AGM!
Regards
Derek Fisher
CAPFT Finance Director
dfgrnlnk@telus.net or derek.fisher@capft.ca
Ph. 780-484-8461 ext. 225
Cell: 780-719-4929
2012 Annual General Meeting
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Proposed Budget
COLLEGE OF ALBERTA PROFESSIONAL FOREST TECHNOLOGISTS
College of Alberta Professional Forest Technologists
Comparative Income Statement
As of : December 31, 2011
Actual 2011
Budget 2011
Variance To
2011 Budget
Over / (Under)
%
Proposed
Budget 2012
___________
REVENUE
MEMBERSHIP DUES
Membership Dues 2010
Membership Dues 2011
Membership Dues 2012
Membership Dues 2013
Student Member Dues
Assessment Fees
Reinstatement Fees
Application Fee
Exam Fees
Exam Rewrite Fee
$
$
$
$
$
$
TOTAL MEMBERSHIP DUES
$223,727.66
$
362.00
$219,965.66
100.00
450.00
1,750.00
1,050.00
50.00
$
$
$
$
$
$
100.00
(200.00)
(300.00)
1,250.00
1,050.00
50.00
0.0%
0.5%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
-100.0%
-40.0%
250.0%
0.0%
0.0%
$220,300.00
$
3,427.66
1.6%
$224,050.00
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
341.25
2,765.80
850.00
1,977.78
720.00
-
68.3%
18.4%
85.0%
0.0%
197.8%
14.4%
0.0%
0.0%
$
500.00
$ 15,000.00
$ 2,000.00
$ 5,000.00
$ 1,000.00
$ 5,000.00
$
$
-
$218,850.00
$
$
$
$
200.00
750.00
500.00
-
$
$
362.00
1,115.66
$218,850.00
$
$
$
$
$
$
1,000.00
200.00
750.00
1,000.00
2,250.00
-
OTHER INCOME
Misc. Income
AGM Revenue
AGM Donations
Tranfer from T-bill saving into Cont fund
Interest Earned
Advertising Revenue
Communications Reserve Fund
Website Reserve Fund
$
841.25
$ 17,765.80
$ 1,850.00
$
500.00
$ 15,000.00
$ 1,000.00
$
$
$
$
$
$
TOTAL OTHER INCOME
$ 29,154.83
$ 22,500.00
$
6,654.83
29.6%
$ 28,500.00
TOTAL REVENUE
$252,882.49
$242,800.00
$
10,082.49
4.2%
$252,550.00
COMMUNICATION EXPENSE
Trade Shows/Schools
Adv/Promo/Donations
Communications
Communications Expense
Communications Reserve Fund
$
$
$
$
$
7,656.40
3,543.70
-
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(1,500.00)
5,656.40
(456.30)
-
-100.0%
282.8%
-11.4%
0.0%
0.0%
$
$
$
$
$
1,500.00
3,000.00
4,000.00
-
TOTAL COMMUNICATION EXPENSE
$ 11,200.10
$
$
3,700.10
49.3%
$
8,500.00
2,977.78
5,720.00
-
1,000.00
5,000.00
EXPENSE
2012 Annual General Meeting
$
1,500.00
2,000.00
4,000.00
7,500.00
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Budget
2011
COLLEGE OF ALBERTA PROFESSIONAL FOREST TECHNOLOGISTS
Actual 2011
OFFICE EXPENSES
Communications Expense
Capital Assets Expense (office funishings)
Janitorial
Insurance Expense
Office Expense
Photocopier/Printer Expense
Postage/Courier Exp
Rent Expense (include utilities surcharge)
Security System
Shared Expenses
Subcontract (mainly bookkeeping)
Telephone /Internet/Fax
Training Courses
$
(15.92)
$
483.00
$
955.50
$ 4,349.58
$ 5,919.72
$ 2,426.59
$ 1,986.85
$ 12,952.62
$
224.37
$
$ 7,167.09
$ 3,841.01
$
80.00
TOTAL OFFICE EXPENSE
Budget 2011
%
Proposed
Budget 2012
___________
5,000.00
2,500.00
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(2,517.00)
155.50
(650.42)
(80.28)
(1,073.41)
(13.15)
(3,047.38)
(156.63)
7,167.09
(1,158.99)
(2,420.00)
-83.9%
19.4%
-13.0%
-1.3%
-30.7%
-0.7%
-19.0%
-41.1%
0.0%
0.0%
-23.2%
-96.8%
$ 3,500.00
$
900.00
$ 5,000.00
$ 6,000.00
$ 3,500.00
$ 1,000.00
$ 16,000.00
$
381.00
$
$ 5,000.00
$ 3,500.00
$ 2,500.00
$ 40,370.41
$ 44,181.00
$
(3,794.67)
-8.6%
$ 47,281.00
MEETINGS
AGM Expenses
CIF Conference
Membership Committee Expense
General Meetings Expense (incl Travel)
Competence Committee Expenses
TILMA
$ 23,183.52
$
$
$ 7,690.47
$
609.76
$
217.29
$ 18,000.00
$ 3,000.00
$
500.00
$ 6,000.00
$ 3,000.00
$
-
$
$
$
$
$
$
5,183.52
(3,000.00)
(500.00)
1,690.47
(2,390.24)
217.29
28.8%
-100.0%
-100.0%
28.2%
-79.7%
0.0%
$ 18,000.00
$ 3,000.00
$
500.00
$ 6,000.00
$ 4,000.00
$ 2,000.00
TOTAL MEETINGS
$ 31,701.04
$ 30,500.00
$
1,201.04
3.9%
$ 33,500.00
BANK
Bank Charges & Interest
Visa Charges
Mastercard Charges
Visa/MC Fees on Receipts
Bank Adjustments
$
$
$
$
$
464.30
139.85
3,689.09
(146.23)
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(35.70)
(300.00)
(160.15)
3,689.09
(146.23)
-7.1%
-100.0%
-53.4%
0.0%
0.0%
$
$
$
$
$
500.00
300.00
300.00
2,000.00
-
TOTAL BANK
$
4,147.01
$
$
3,047.01
277.0%
$
3,100.00
EMPLOYMENT EXPENSE
Wage Expense
EI Expense
CPP Expense
WCB Expense
$ 88,566.88
$ 1,760.78
$ 3,344.85
$
191.73
Group Total
$ 93,864.24
$118,000.00
$ (24,135.76)
-20.5%
$134,000.00
TOTAL EXPLOYMENT
$ 93,864.24
$118,000.00
$ (24,135.76)
-20.5%
$134,000.00
2012 Annual General Meeting
$ 3,000.00
$
800.00
$ 5,000.00
$ 6,000.00
$ 3,500.00
$ 2,000.00
$ 16,000.00
$
381.00
$
-
Variance To
2011 Budget
Over / (Under)
$
$
$
500.00
300.00
300.00
1,100.00
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Budget
2011
COLLEGE OF ALBERTA PROFESSIONAL FOREST TECHNOLOGISTS
Actual 2011
MISCELLANEOUS
Assessment Fee
Awards
Exam Costs
Membership Fees
Professional Seals
Professional Expense (Consulting)
Professional Expense (Legal)
Joint Practice Board
Acheivement Award
Suspense Account
Amortization of Capital Assets
Operating/Capital Reserve Fund
Revenue To Contigency Fund
Management System/Website Maint
Management System/Website Programming
$
$
$
$
$
1,600.00
1,606.25
472.50
677.25
$ 5,634.73
$
$
$
$ 1,582.29
$
$
$ 17,194.34
Budget 2011
$
$
$
$
$
400.00
1,600.00
4,000.00
500.00
750.00
$ 8,000.00
$
$
350.00
$
$
$
$ 4,300.00
$ 25,000.00
Variance To
2011 Budget
Over / (Under)
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(400.00)
(2,393.75)
(27.50)
(72.75)
(2,365.27)
(350.00)
1,582.29
(4,300.00)
(7,805.66)
-
Surplus Carried Forward from 2011
%
Proposed
Budget 2012
___________
-100.0%
0.0%
-59.8%
-5.5%
-9.7%
0.0%
-29.6%
0.0%
-100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
-100.0%
-31.2%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
400.00
1,600.00
2,250.00
500.00
750.00
5,000.00
4,000.00
500.00
350.00
$ 4,300.00
$ 12,500.00
$ 7,500.00
$ (13,481.00)
TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS
$ 28,767.36
$ 44,900.00
$ (16,132.64)
-35.9%
$ 26,169.00
TOTAL EXPENSE
$210,050.16
$246,181.00
$ (36,130.84)
-14.7%
$252,550.00
TOTAL INCOME
$252,882.49
$242,800.00
$
10,082.49
4.2%
$252,550.00
$ (3,381.00)
$
46,213.33
NET INCOME
2012 Annual General Meeting
$ 42,832.33
$0.00
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Continued Competency Directors Report
2011
COLLEGE OF ALBERTA PROFESSIONAL FOREST TECHNOLOGISTS
Tyler Caddey ~
Continued Competency Program Director
“For those about to rock, we salute
you” (ACDC) or in the Continuing Competency Directors words “for those who entered their Continuing Competency Hours
on time, we salute you.”
This has been a busy year for everyone I’m
sure and the Continuing Competency Committee is no exception. Being my first year
as Director, I’d like to thank all the committee members for their input, patience
and hard work throughout 2011. I don’t
think I could have done it without you. I
would also like to extend a big thank you to
Mr. Pat Gallupe. His guidance and mentorship have made this a very enjoyable experience. Without him I would have most likely been pulling
my hair out within the first week. Lastly, I’d like to thank all the college members for their timely
submissions and making sure that their requirements were met.
The Continuing Competency Committee has undertaken a variety of tasks throughout the past year to
help to improve its efficiency and scope. Some of these activities include:
• Adding new opportunities for members to obtain CC hours through staying up to date
on current legislation and writing/studying for the exam
• Updating the CC course list
• Continuing to roll out the Online Management System. During this year’s audit we noticed an increase in the number of online submissions and a decrease in the paper copies. This made our work a great deal easier. Thank you.
• Completing the audit with an 87% pass rate. This is the same as last year. Keep up the
good work!
We are continuously trying to improve the Online Management System. Currently we are revamping
the Continuing Competency submission and tracking page to try to make it more user friendly. Our
goal is to have this completed by the 2012 AGM. Thank you to everyone who volunteered for the
testing of this system and helped us to resolve some of the initial bugs. As with any new system,
there are bound to be issues that we hadn’t foreseen. I ask that you please have patience and notify
myself or the college of any difficulties you are having and we will try to resolve them as soon as we
can. Hopefully with these new improvements, we can decrease the number of non-compliant members.
2012 Annual General Meeting
2011 Annual Report Page 36
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2011
COLLEGE OF ALBERTA PROFESSIONAL FOREST TECHNOLOGISTS
Have you ever thought of joining a committee with the college? Well now is your opportunity. I
have found working with the college to be a very rewarding experience. I’ve greatly enjoyed working with the committee and council and have learned a great deal about what the college represents.
Being a professional has never meant so much to me. Currently we are looking for 1 to 2 new committee members. If you are interested please contact me.
Moving forward, the focus of the CC Committee for the rest of 2012 will be:
• Finalizing the upgrades to the OMS
• Completing the CC Hours Report
• Developing tools to increase members timely completion of CC hours
• Completing the 2012 audit
• Reviewing the by-laws and policies and amending them as necessary
I’m really looking forward to another year as the Continuing Competency Director. If anybody has
any thoughts or concerns with the CC program, feel free to contact me to discuss
(tyler.caddey@capft.ca). I hope to see everyone at the technical session and the AGM this year.
Cheers!
Tyler Caddey
2012 Annual General Meeting
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Complaints Directors Report
2011
COLLEGE OF ALBERTA PROFESSIONAL FOREST TECHNOLOGISTS
John Collins ~
Complaints Director
Hello everyone, my name is John Collins, I am your new
Complaints Director. It is hard to believe a year has gone by
in this position already.
I want to say a big thank you to the Council for easing me
into the position. I am also grateful that it has been a relatively quiet year! There were no complaints submitted in
2011.
As I am writing this report, I had another chance to have a
look at the CAPFT website, and review the Roles and Responsibilities of Council Members, specifically the Complaints Director.
I encourage all members to review this document, to become
familiar with the College, and to appreciate the hard work
and dedication of all Council Members!
I welcome all phone calls or emails from anyone wanting to discuss College business. As
well, I encourage you to put your name forward for Council positions.
Looking forward to seeing you at the AGM!
John Collins
2012 Annual General Meeting
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Communication Directors Report
2011
Chris Joly ~
Communications
Director
COLLEGE OF ALBERTA PROFESSIONAL FOREST TECHNOLOGISTS
I took on the role as interim Communications Director
on January 27, 2012. I am edger to learn more about
CAPFT and to get involved in the college. I have talked to
Wes Baker and asked what kind of projects and responsibilities he was working on as Communications Director.
He worked mostly on updating the CAPFT website and
dealing with other communication issues. Pat Gallupe was
working on the Online Management System (OMS) and
website revisions. Pat was helping out Maira and Shonelle
in Wes’ absence when it came to general communication
questions. The OMS and website are being revised to
make the systems more user friendly and provides better
information to our members, potential members, staff, volunteers and the public through improved tools, such as design and access.
Some of the topics I would like address as Communications Director for the up coming term is to continue updating the OMS and CAPFT website. Also to continue making sure that members and public are
finding information on the CAPFT website easily. I am going to continue keeping in touch
with Wes and Pat as mentors. I would like to continue promoting the CAPFT to the public
and potential members and continue working with other directors on the council.
Thank you and looking forward to the upcoming year.
Chris Joly
2012 Annual General Meeting
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Executive Director/ Registrars Report
2011
COLLEGE OF ALBERTA PROFESSIONAL FOREST TECHNOLOGISTS
Shonelle Wilkinson ~
Executive Director/ Registrar
I am very excited to have filled the role of Executive Director/ Registrar and in my few short months
have already come to appreciate the momentous contributions of the Council Members and other Volunteers.
I would like to thank our Executive Assistant Maira
Duarte for her admirable effort and professional contributions to the College, she is a great asset to our organization. I would also like to extend my gratitude to the
CAPFT Council Members, CAPFT Executive Directors
and the CAPF office personnel who have made themselves available to assist me in settling into my position
and to answer my plethora of questions.
The 2012 year has already been busy and challenging.
Our office has been working steadily and purposefully
towards achieving our goals in order to best serve you, the Members. I look forward to reaching our
goals and bringing to you a service that you can count on. Some of our primary goals are:
•
•
•
•
Restructuring the online system to be more user friendly,
Defining and mapping office processes in order to reduce administrative time & cost and increase
efficiency of service to our members,
To assist members in keeping their accounts up to date, and
To promote and encourage membership growth.
I’d like to thank the membership for their patience while I have become familiar with the position of
Registrar. I have already had a chance to get to know some of you through office correspondence
and look forward to meeting you at the AGM.
Sincerely,
Shonelle Wilkinson, RFT
Executive Director/ Registrar
College of Alberta
Professional Forest Technologists
780-432-1962
registrar@capft.ca
2012 Annual General Meeting
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Exam Directors Report
2011
COLLEGE OF ALBERTA PROFESSIONAL FOREST TECHNOLOGISTS
Farrah Terpstra ~
Exam Director
There were two exam sessions in 2011; Spring
and Fall. A total of 30 people completed the exam
with 27 people passing. Both exams were held in a
number of locations and monitored by proctors. While
this has become the standard arrangement for exams
we are looking forward to some future changes:
1. A “take home” style of exam that will go much
further into demonstrating understanding of pertinent
legislation. This will allow people to write outside of
the exam environment, reducing exam stress and increasing the scope of testability. It will also mean that
the exam can be completed anywhere and at any time,
removing the twice a year restriction.
2. Implementation of the exam fee. In the past we’ve
had large numbers of people writing the exam and going on to become full members with full membership fees. The cost of preparing the exam was absorbed into the individual’s membership fee.
With dwindling numbers of prospective writers, primarily due to the formation of the RFT category,
the exam has gained a heavier cost to person ratio. In essence, this means that the cost of writing the
exam was being passed on to the rest of the College’s membership.
Congratulations to all the new RPFT’s and a big thanks to Tracy Parkinson for her diligent efforts in
both preparing people for the exam and proctoring both exam sessions.
In other news, I’ve had an opportunity to stay at the hotel where we will be having the AGM and I
think you will all be quite pleased. The hotel is attached to Sherwood Park’s Millennium complex
complete will full sized swimming pool and skating rink. While we’ve traditionally held the AGM in
Edmonton the switch to Sherwood Park has been made a lot easier by the opening of the Anthony
Henday which will allow easy access to Edmonton from a number of points (including South Edmonton Common!).
Looking forward to seeing you all at the AGM!
Farrah Terpstra, RPFT, NCSO
2012 Annual General Meeting
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Hearings Directors Report
2011
COLLEGE OF ALBERTA PROFESSIONAL FOREST TECHNOLOGISTS
Hearings Director ~ Vacant
No report. This position was
vacant during this reporting period.
2012 Annual General Meeting
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Membership Directors Report
2011
COLLEGE OF ALBERTA PROFESSIONAL FOREST TECHNOLOGISTS
Andrew Gesner ~
Membership Director
I have been involved in the Forestry profession for approximately forty years. Last
year I thought I should get more involved
with the college; I have enjoyed the career
and profession. I have been a member from
the early stages so while attending the annual
general meeting, and the call went out for a
membership director, I thought why not, its
time to give back.
Thanks for your support in having me as your
membership director. It has been an eye
opener. I thought this would be a easy assignment...Not!!! There are a lot of complexities
in determining membership, evaluating educational equivalencies, appropriate experience
etc. I am learning and it has been a valuable experience working with all the staff volunteers,
and executive with the college.
I believe for the first time in our history the cumulative growth has declined, the forestry industry slump, government freeze on hiring, and retirement of older staff is reflected in the decline of our members. As of March 2012 the membership consisted of total memberships….
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Membership Reports
2011
COLLEGE OF ALBERTA PROFESSIONAL FOREST TECHNOLOGISTS
Membership Report
Date: March
15th, 2012
Category
RPFT
RPFT
RFT
RFT
FTT
FTT
Status
Active
Active
Active
Active
Active
Active
Active
Total
Non-Practicing
Non-Practicing
Student
Associate
Member
Honorary
Any
Any
Any
Non-Practicing
Total
Dues
Paid
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Count
552
12
34
3
16
/
Active Regulated
619 Members
in good standing
Yes
No
9
27
111
7
1
Non-Regulated
155 Members
Suspended
Cancelled
Total
50
124
174
Retired
Resigned
Total
34
93
127
Pending Memberships
28
There are currently 663 regulated members with 619 regulated members in good standing and
730 members including student members.
Not included in these numbers are the 251 members who have either resigned, retired or been
cancelled.
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Growth Reports
2011
COLLEGE OF ALBERTA PROFESSIONAL FOREST TECHNOLOGISTS
Growth Report
Cumulative Growth Report
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Members Receiving Pins
COLLEGE OF ALBERTA PROFESSIONAL FOREST TECHNOLOGISTS
10 Years
———————
Wes Baker
Clayton Dearden
Darryl Bell
Christine Hansen
Darrell Hemery
Wally Born
Ross Manwaring
Craig Harriott
Rick Alguire
Darren Wald
Grant Pelletier
Bernard Michaud
Bill Black, Jr.
Al Malcolm
Rick Strickland
Collin Williams
Bill Cooper
Greg Boyachuk
Harvey Sewepagaham
Shauna Cooney
Mike Pozniak
Jason Pankratow
John MacGarva
Alan Fisher
Vince Eggleston
Bernie Belland
Ludo Vitalos
Dave Linfield
Bob Nichol
Ernest Ramsum
Don Pope
David Fox
Jack McNaughton
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15 Years
—————–—
Mike Dempsey
Bob Yowney
Jeff Reynolds
Hudson Foley
Mike Pasula
Bernard Morin
Tom Mulvihill
Vic Toutant
Gail Tucker
20 Years
———————
Ray Hilts
Warren Kehr
Tracey Stewart
Victor Boisvert
Brian Wesolowsky
Len Norman
Rob Thorburn
Andre Bachman
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Deceased Members
COLLEGE OF ALBERTA PROFESSIONAL FOREST TECHNOLOGISTS
In Memory
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Members in Good Standing
COLLEGE OF ALBERTA PROFESSIONAL FOREST TECHNOLOGISTS
Members in Good Standing
Dan Adams
Stuart Adkins
Wade Aebli
Chase Alguire
Rick Alguire
Kevin Allen
Rayanne Alm
ElaineAnderson
Jeff Anderson
Rob Anderson
Rob E. Anderson
Nathan Antoniuk
Morris Archibald
Tom Archibald
Mike Ardiel
Brandi Arndt
Rick Arthur
Amanda Ashton
Bonnie Aubrey
Mark Bablitz
Andre Bachman
Dave Baier
Brad Bailey
Wes Baker
Chantelle Bambrick
Richard Bambrick
Ed Barnett
Robertson Barnett
Jesse Baron
Jason Barrie
Dave Bartesko
Lee Barton
Bryan Bates
Darren Bath
Aaron Batke
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Riel Batt
Wayne Becker
Jed Begin
Norm Begin
Greg Behuniak
John Belanger
Darryl Bell
Bernie Belland
Ed Bend
Chase Bendick
David Bennis
Colin Bentley
Keith Beraska
Miguel Bernard
Dan Berry
Steve Beson
Stefan Best
Andrew Bibo
Ken Birkett
Stefan Bittner
Bill Black
Bill Black Sr.
Bill Black, Jr.
Rod Blades
Steve Blanton
Jeff Blocka
Brent Bochon
Victor Boisvert
Kelly Boreson
Andy Borle
Wally Born
Cameron Borschyk
Kurt Borzel
Jenn Bowlby
Wayne Bowles
Greg Boyachuk
Hugh Boyd
John Bradley
Dan Branter
Nicole Braun
John Brewer
Darrin Britton
Jeff Brooks
Shelley Brost
Darren Brownlie
Vladimir Broz
Clarence Budal
Melissa Bulldog
Ashleigh Bulmer
Lindsay Bunn
Tim Burggraaff
Ashley Burley
Andrew Butler
Craig Bylsma
Tyler Caddey
David Caldwell
John Caldwell
Colin Campbell
Kevin Campbell
Roy Campbell
Marc Carbonneau
Christopher Carew
Darren Carnell
Jacques Caron
Brett Carpenter
Don Carr
Steve Carrier
Stuart Carter
Traci Carter
Bruce Cartwright
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Members in Good Standing
COLLEGE OF ALBERTA PROFESSIONAL FOREST TECHNOLOGISTS
Steve Casault
Caroline Charbonneau
George Charlebois
Edward Chartrand
Travis Chisholm
Garth Christensen
Mathew Christie
Paul Ciobanu
Brent Cleghorn
Jim Cochrane
Brian Colbourne
Geoffrey Cole
Barry Coleman
John Collins
Barry Congram
Shauna Cooney
Bill Cooper
Andrea Coote
Cassie Corbin
Joel Cornish
Brian Cote
Tracey Cove
Stephen Cowan
Ken Cox
Karalee Craig
Jerome Cranston
Christine Cripps-Woods
Jonathan Crowe
Brent Currier
Brian Davies
Samantha Davies
Cory Davis
Garth Davis
Tammy De Costa
Kerri De Vries
Damon Deacon
Leslie Dean
Clayton Dearden
Rodger DeChamplain
Mike Dempsey
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Carmen Densmore
Ryan Derksen
Emile Desnoyers
Darcy Dickson
Patrick Didyk
Rus DiFiore
Glenn Dobransky
Gary Dodsworth
Aaron Doepel
Kathleen Doerkson
Connie Down-Cicoria
Derrick Downey
Nina Dragicevic
Kelly Drolet
Buck Dryer
Phil Dube
Jade Duchesneau
Dale Dunand
Bob Dunn
Kevin Dwyer
Jordan Dyck
John Edwards
Kimberly Edwards
Vince Eggleston
Samuel Elkins
Bart Elliott
Kyle Elliot
Paul Elliott
Patrick Ewan
Olivia Faulds
Mike Fedun
Jen Filax
David Finn
Alan Fisher
Derek Fisher
Kelly Fleetham
Vince Fleming
Victor Fobert
Hudson Foley
David Fox
Darren Frederick
Marc Freedman
Kevin Freehill
DallasFrith
Doug Frith
Mark Froehler
Mike Gabourie
Glen Gache
Pat Gallupe
Marc Gamache
James Garton
Laressa Gauthier
Josh Gerling
Andy Gesner
Keith Getschel
Sheila Ghostkeeper
Mark Gibb
Rob Gibb
Barry Gladders
Danielle Glasier
Jon Goertzen
Emery Gorman
Dan Gorzeman
Derek Gough
Rick Goy
Gordon Graham
Ross Graham
Christopher Grainger
Conrad Gray
Taya Green
Yves Grenier
Melissa Grogan
George Gross
Trina Grosse
Cary Gulka
Pete Haggerty
Nikki Hahn
Kevin Hakes
Chris Hale
Robert Hall
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Members in Good Standing
COLLEGE OF ALBERTA PROFESSIONAL FOREST TECHNOLOGISTS
Dennis Halladay
Mark Hamilton
Ian Hancock
Christine Hansen
Jon Harbourne
Ginger Harke
Neil Harpe
Craig Harriott
Donald Harrison
Rick Harrison
Norm Hawkes
Kevin Heartwell
Dave Heatherington
Jason Hebert
Ryan Hee
Marilynne Heerschop
Barbara Helm
Les Helm
Darrell Hemery
Kali Hennessey
Jeff Henricks
Howard Herman
Jacqueline Herodek
Rupert Hewison
Brian Hicks
Ray Hilts
Luke Hincz
Ross Hobbs
Rick Hoddinott
Gavin Hojka
Neil Holder
Trevor Holtze
Rod Houle
Michael Hudson
Dave Hugelschaffer
Dave Hughes
Tjerk Huisman
Jeff Hunter
Markus Husch
Thomas Husch
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Andrew Hutton
Crystal Ionson
Mikel Jackman
Ben Jamieson
Terry Jessiman
Ryan Jillard
Troy Johanson
Darryl Johnson
Travis Johnson
Caroline Johnston
Dean Johnston
Iain Johnston
Kevin Johnston
Deborah Johnstone
Ryan Jokinen
Chris Joly
Greg Jones
David Jonson
Mike Kakoullis
Chris Kallal
Warren Keeler
Morgan Kehr
Warren Kehr
Kris Kennedy
Marianne Kennedy
Michelle Keohane
Frankie Kerr
Chris Killoran
Tyler Kilmury
Jamie Kinch
Mike Kingsbury
Mike Kirby
Laurie Kirkpatrick
David Kirkup
Nicole Klita
Chris Klitbo
Dave Kmet
Jayson Kofluk
Brent Korolischuk
Lorrie Kowpak
Mike Kozij
Glen Krawchuk
Peter Krog
Kerry Kryvenchuk
Kelly Krywiak
Angie Kusyters
Craig Kwiatkowski
Dwayne Lafreniere
Trevor Lamabe
Kevin Landry
Kelly Laroy
Glen Larsen
Clinton Larson
Dion Lawrence
Ashley Lawson
Trevor Laycock
Jules Leboeuf
Kevin Ledieu
Trevor Lema
Todd Lemire
Alaina Lennox
Bill Lesiuk
Roger Light
David Lind
Dave Linfield
Roger Littke
Don Livingston
Chris Lommerse
Brian Lopushinsky
Leah Lovequist
Jim Lunn
Danielle Lussier
Mike Lutz
Todd Lynch
Joe Lyons
Bill MacDonald
John MacGarva
Bruce MacGregor
Braden MacIver
James MacKinnon
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Members in Good Standing
COLLEGE OF ALBERTA PROFESSIONAL FOREST TECHNOLOGISTS
Sean MacNeil
Sherry Maine
Jim Maitland
Al Malcolm
Gary Mandrusiak
Joanne Mann
Ross Manwaring
Roger Marchand
Brian Martell
Katherine Martin
Dennis Marycz
Kari Matechuk
Kevin Maul
Ross Maxwell
Mike May
Bruce Mayer
Bob Mazurik
Bart McAnally
Kent McDonald
Matthew McDonald
Wade McDonald
Barry McElhinney
Aaron McGill
Chris McGuinty
Pat McIlwaine
Clifton McKay
Brad McKenzie
Rob McLaughlin
John McLevin
Ben McMahon
Bryan McNallie
Jack McNaughton
Rand McPherson
Jon McQuinn
Andrew McWhirter
Brian Meads
Denis Meloche
Normand Menard
Roger Meyer
Bernard Michaud
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Andrew Midgett
Adrian Mielczarek
Mark Mill
Troy Milledge
Mike Miller
Shawn Milne
Mike Milner
Valerie Milner
Chelsea Minchau
Ryan Minchau
Garry Mitchell
Ardyth Moore
Rick Moore
Mike Morgan
Bernard Morin
David Moseley
Dave Mowers
Sandra Muench
Dean Muhlbier
Tom Mulvihill
Russell Murphy
Kevin Nahirnak
Greg Neale
Jeff Neustaeter
Bob Nichol
Peter Nicholson
Gabrielle Nicol
Steph Niemiec
Tyler Niles
Wes Nimco
James Norman
Len Norman
Tanya Norman
Everett Normandeau
Gord Norrie
Mike O'Rourke
Vernon Oelke
Matt Ogrodnick
Rob Olenick
Scott Olsen
Andy Olsvik
Barrie Onysty
Chris Onysty
Barbara Osterhout
Mel Palmeter
Jason Pankratow
Kevin Parkinson
Brian Parlin
Mike Pasula
Timothy Patenaude
Richard Paton
Tom Patreau
Karl Peck
David Pelchat
Tyler Pell
Grant Pelletier
Henry Pelster
Michael Penner
Kelton Percival
Brent Perih
Candace Perih
Kent Perry
Wally Peters
Bob Petite
Karen Petrowich
Mike Pinnock
Allen Plantinga
Tom Plouffe
Don Podlubny
Kenny Podulsky
Jeff Poeckens
Don Pope
Michael Poscente
Todd Power
Mike Pozniak
Wendell Pozniak
Rick Prince
Ryan Radchenko
ErnestRamsum
Jeff Reynolds
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Members in Good Standing
COLLEGE OF ALBERTA PROFESSIONAL FOREST TECHNOLOGISTS
Neil Reynolds
Cory Rhett
Darren Riddell
Jason Rilling
Phil Robert
Allan Robinson
Helmut Roeben
John Rogers
Pat Rogers
Chris Ross
Ricky Rossignol
Steven Rotenburger
Lee Rueb
Marcus Ruehl
Sandy Russell
Brian Sabatier
Pierre Sabourin
Greg Safar
Gerald Sambrooke
Bruce Sanders
Andrea Sandford
Tanya Sawicki
Terry Sayers
Jeff Scammell
Mark Schaplowsky
Tony Schlenker
Brent Schleppe
Cindy Schmidt
Darius Schmidt
Bernie Schmitte
Cole Schneider
Heath Schneider
Darcy Schultz
Marissa Schutz
Ferenc Scobie
Pat Scobie
Ken Scullion
Steve Semeniuk
Harvey Sewepagaham
Andy Shandro
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Michael Shantz
Tyler Shaw
Brock Sheen
Barry Shellian
Butch Shenfield
Michelle Shesterniak
Milan Skrecek
Devon Smiegielski
Chris Smith
Doug Smith
Evert Smith
Geoff Smith
Ken Smith
Rick Smith
Tara Smith
Nick Smud
Ken Snyder
Mark Solkowski
Philip Sondrup
Tharen Soroka
Ross Spence
Owen Spencer
Jesse Spidell
Quentin Spila
Cameron Spry
Paul St John
Stacey St.Jean
Brian Stanton
Colin Steeves
Frank Steil
Tracey Stewart
Mark Storie
Rick Strickland
Len Stroebel
Amanda Tangedal
Cheryl Taschuk
Dave Taylor
Gordon Taylor
Heather Taylor
Jason Taylor
Mike Taylor
Billy Tchir
Farrah Terpstra
Roger Tetreault
Dale Thomas
Greg Thompson
Mike Thompson
Rob Thompson
Rob Thorburn
Bill Tinge
Kevin Topolnicki
Trina Tosh
Vic Toutant
Howard Townsend
Sean Trostem
Gail Tucker
Mike Tucker
Steve Tuttle
Wayne Van Dijk
Bill Van Dyk
Bruce Van Os
Norm Van Vliet
Lori Vance
Chris Vierath
Ludo Vitalos
Norman Volk
Robert Volkman
Darren Wald
Darrell Walde
Joanne Walde
Dave Wallace
Chris Walsh
Mark Walz
Sarah Ward
Larry Warren
Ed. Wassink
Robert Weber
Les Weekes
Dwight Weeks
Christian Weik
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Members in Good Standing
COLLEGE OF ALBERTA PROFESSIONAL FOREST TECHNOLOGISTS
Brandon Wentzell
Wayne Werstiuk
Brian Wesolowsky
Dave West
Michael Weyer
Jarret Whitbread
Ian Whitby
Derek White
Heather White
Anthony Wierenga
Kevin Wilchak
Shonelle Wilkinson
Collin Williams
Don Williams
Robert Williams
Wayne Williams
Greg Williams Freeman
Jim Williamson
Mike Williamson
Axel Winter
Peter Winther
Jim Witiw
Brian Wog
Cory Wojtowicz
Kyle Wolfe
Michel Woodman
Dean Woods
Mike Woods
Therese Yacyshyn
Chris Yaremchuk
Bob Yowney
Jennifer Zentner
Shaun Zwerzinski
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Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Liaisons Report
2011
COLLEGE OF ALBERTA PROFESSIONAL FOREST TECHNOLOGISTS
Jarret Whitbread ~
NAIT Representative
Another year has almost come and gone for the students at
NAIT Forest Technology. The 2011-2012 school year consisted
of 25 new first year students and 20 returning second year students, for a total of 45 students enrolled in the Forest Technology Program.
After a busy summer I was able to start the fall off with a visit
to Kidney Lake Field Camp, to speak with our new batch of
young minds. Students were eager to get free pizza and had several questions regarding what was going on in the forest industry and prospective job opportunities.
The remainder of the fall was spent working with the NAIT Advisory Board finalizing the proposed curriculum changes for the
2012/13 school year. Major highlights of the curriculum change
are as follows:
Moving from a 17 week to a 15 week semester
Re-structuring of Courses from 63 to 26
Addition of a Capstone Project
Addition of a “Green Technologies and Emerging Issues” course
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In January, Pat Gallupe and I organized the 2nd AOP Meet and Greet with the second year NAIT students and
members of the CAPFT Council, treating them to pizza and bowling. Student turnout was a success, and provided council the opportunity to reinforce the importance of becoming a regulated member of the college
upon graduation.
In February I was invited to teach a unit on CAPFT in the second year Forest Policy class. This was an excellent opportunity to fully explain professionalism, membership, continuing competency and the professional
exam to the students prior to graduation.
For the remainder of the spring I will continue to work with the NAIT Advisory Board keeping them updated
on relevant policy and by-law changes. I also plan on organizing a field trip to the AGM and Technical Session for the NAIT students along with representing CAPFT at the 2012 Forest Technology Graduation. I
look forward to having the opportunity to meet with many of our members in and out of the office, and if you
are ever up in Fort McMurray feel free to stop into my office to chat.
Sincerely,
Jarret Whitbread, RPFT
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Outgoing Members & Elections
COLLEGE OF ALBERTA PROFESSIONAL FOREST TECHNOLOGISTS
Outgoing Members
The following council members have graciously fulfilled a term sitting on
the CAPFT Council and Committees
The dedicated work of these volunteers ensure the operation of our organization.
Butch Shenfield ~ Past President
Mike Poscente ~ President
Pat Gallupe ~ Vice President
Derek Fisher ~ Finance Director
Wes Baker ~ Communications Director
Andrew Gesner ~ Membership Director
Jarrett Whitbread ~ NAIT Representative
Trevor Pratt ~ Public Member
Honey Pell ~ Public Member
Mark Froehler ~ Competence Committee
Jeff Scammell ~ Competence Committee
Thank You for your years of service!
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Outgoing Members & Elections
COLLEGE OF ALBERTA PROFESSIONAL FOREST TECHNOLOGISTS
Call For Nominations
The following positions will be open for nominations:
Vice President
Finance Director
Hearings Director
Membership Director
Communications Director
NAIT Representative
Competence Committee Members
Exam Committee Members
Membership Committee Members
Please consider sitting on the CAPFT Council.
There will be opportunity to bring forward nominations at the AGM.
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Technical Session Agenda
COLLEGE OF ALBERTA PROFESSIONAL FOREST TECHNOLOGISTS
College of Alberta Professional Forest Technologists
Technical Session
2100 Premier Way, Sherwood Park, Alberta
“New Technology & Initiatives in Forest & Land Management”
April 19th, 2012
8:00 - 9:00
9:00 – 9:15
Continental Breakfast & Registration
Welcome/ Introductions / Safety
9:15 – 9:45
Aniko Parnell, Sec Hd, Approvals & Assurance, GoA
Enhanced Approval Process
9:45 – 10:15 Jeff Paetz, Enbridge
Industry perspective on approval process-land management; Gateway project
10:15 – 10:30 Break
10:30 - 11:00
11:00 - 12:00
12:00 - 1:00
1:00 - 1:30
1:30 – 2:00
2:00 – 4:00
Emery Varga, Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers
Oil Sands in the Global Spotlight; Environmental Technology & Improvements
Kevin Parkinson, Wildfire Operations Officer & Terry Jessiman Prevention
Officer (Slave Lake)
Occurrence, recovery & responding initiatives to Slave Lake forest fire.
Lunch
Mike Head, Vieworx
360 degree aerial digital mapping and proactive forest management
Barry White, PhD RPF, Forest Management Branch, ASRD
Alberta’s wet areas mapping initiative & LiDAR Demonstration
Introduction to Interactive Session
Q&A with Barry White
Greenlink – Soft Copy Demo (Nelson Room)
WOLF – Forest Operations Simulators (Empire Ballroom)
WOLF – Classroom session (Raleigh Room)
Stonefish Rentals- Portable Medic Unit (Outdoors)
4:00 – 4:15
Including displays by Vieworx, Shell Canada, GreenLink, Stonefish Rentals,
CIF, Forest History Association and Taze Consulting Services Ltd. (Empire
Ballroom)
Discussion
4:15 – 4:30
Closing Remarks
4:30 – 7:30
CIF & CAPFT Mixer
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Annual General Meeting Agenda
COLLEGE OF ALBERTA PROFESSIONAL FOREST TECHNOLOGISTS
College of Alberta Professional Forest Technologists
Annual General Meeting
2100 Premier Way, Sherwood Park, Alberta
“Professionalism in the Practice of Forestry”
April 20th, 2012
7:30—8:30
AGM Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:30—9:00
Opening Speaker ~ Bruce Mayer, Assistant Deputy Minister of Forestry
9:00—10:00 Call to Order: Mike Poscente, President
Housekeeping Items: Pat Gallupe, Vice President
Introduction of Guests: Mike Poscente, President
Moment of Silence for Deceased Members: Mike Poscente, President
Review of Meeting Rules of Order & Procedure: Mike Dempsey, Sergeant at Arms
Review and Adoption of AGM Agenda;:Mike Poscente, President
Adoption of 2011 AGM Minutes: Mike Poscente, President
Welcome Address: Mike Poscente, President
10:00-10:15
Health Break
10:15-10:30
2011 Audit and 2012 Budget Presentation: Derek Fisher, Finance Director
10:30-11:15
Bylaw Resolutions
11:15-12:00
Elections
Vice President
Hearings Director
Communications Director
Finance Director
Membership Director
NAIT Representative
Membership Committee Members
Exam Committee Members
Competence Committee Members
12:00-12:15
Incoming Presidents Remarks: Pat Gallupe
Close of Business Section,: Mike Poscente
12:15-1:15
Lunch
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Annual General Meeting Agenda
COLLEGE OF ALBERTA PROFESSIONAL FOREST TECHNOLOGISTS
College of Alberta Professional Forest Technologists
Annual General Meeting
2100 Premier Way, Sherwood Park, Alberta
“Professionalism in the Practice of Forestry”
April 20th, 2012
1:15-1:45
Presentations
10 & 15 Year Pins: Pat Gallupe, Mike Poscente
Outgoing Council Members: Pat Gallupe, Mike Poscente
Butch Shenfield
Mike Poscente
Pat Gallupe
Wes Baker
Andrew Gesner
Jarrett Whitbread
Trevor Pratt
Honey Pell
Derek Fisher
Outgoing Committee Members:
Mark Froehler
Jeff Scammell
Forest Technologist of the Year Award: Presented by Mike Poscente
Recipient: Barry McElhinney
1:45-2:10
Todd Hirsch: ATB Financial Senior Economist—State of Economics
2:10-3:10
Kevin Burns: Workplace Expert—Demonstrating Professionalism in the Practice of
Forestry
3:10-3:20
Closing Remarks & Adjournment:
Mike Poscente, Outgoing President
3:30-4:00
Transitional Council Meeting for Outgoing and Incoming Council Members
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Sponsors
COLLEGE OF ALBERTA PROFESSIONAL FOREST TECHNOLOGISTS
College of Alberta Professional Forest Technologists
Annual General Meeting
&
Tech Session
Sponsors
CAPFT would like to thank the following for sponsoring
the CAPFT AGM & Tech Session
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Appendix A: 2012 Bylaw Resolutions
COLLEGE OF ALBERTA PROFESSIONAL FOREST TECHNOLOGISTS
APPENDIX A: ROLES & RESPONSIBILITES
OF COUNCIL & COMMITTEE MEMBERS
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Appendix A: Roles & Responsibilities
COLLEGE OF ALBERTA PROFESSIONAL FOREST TECHNOLOGISTS
COUNCIL
A council manages and conducts the activities of the
college, exercises the rights, powers and privileges and
carries out the duties of the college in the name of and
on behalf of the college and carries out the powers
and duties of the council under the Act and the bylaws.
PRESIDENT
1year term immediately following Vice Presidency
Role
Preside over the business of the College
Responsibilities:
Meetings:
o Attend all meetings of the Council.
o Organize and schedule meetings of the Council on a
regular basis.
o Prepare the agenda for meetings of the Council
meetings 5 working days in
advance.
o Chair meetings of the Council and the Annual General Meeting.
Communications:
o Ex-officio member of all College Committees.
o Communicate with the Registrar on a regular basis,
depending on the need but
at a minimum of once a week.
o Visit the office at a minimum of once a month.
o Communicate with Committee Chairs via e-mail or
phone as need arises.
o As issues arise and formal external written or verbal
communication is necessary
the President will represent the College or as directed
by the Council.
Association Business:
o The President is responsible to ensure the day-today business of the College
moves forward.
o In conjunction with the Council and Registrar, communicate and direct College
business as required.
o The Registrar reports directly and solely to the
President.
o Co-ordinate major issues and requests of the registrar, council and committees.
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o Has signing authority.
Annual Time Commitments:
o Council Meetings 10.0 days
o Annual General Meeting 2.5 days
o CIF/RMS Technical Session 3.5 days
o Committee involvement 5.0 days
o College Business
The president position is estimated to take up approximately 3 days per
month on the average (for meetings etc) plus about 6
hours per week on
general college business.
VICE PRESIDENT
1 year term, elected annually
Role:
To assist the President preside over the business of the
College
Responsibilities:
o Attend all meetings of the Council.
o Preside over any meetings of the Council or the College in the absence of the
President.
o Chair the Annual General Meeting Committee.
o Has signing authority.
Annual Time Commitments:
o Council Meetings 10.0 days
o Annual General Meeting 2.5 days
o CIF/RMS Technical Sessions 3.5 days
o Committee involvement 5.0 days
o College Business
The Vice President is more obscure but at a minimum
there would be 2 days
per month for meetings and 4 hours per week on
general college business.
PAST PRESIDENT
One year term directly following Presidency
Role:
Provide continuity to the Council and act in an advisory
role to the President, and lend
support in the management of the College.
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Responsibilities:
o Attend all meetings of the Council.
o Chair the Nominations Committee.
o Complete any out standing tasks carried forward
from the Presidency term.
Annual Time Commitments:
o Council Meetings 10.0 days
o Annual General Meeting 2.5 days
o CIF/RMS Technical Sessions 3.5 days
o Committee involvement 5.0 days
FINANCE DIRECTOR
2 year term, elected on even years
Role:
Preside over the finance business of the College
Responsibilities:
o Attend all meetings of the Council.
o Chair the Finance Committee.
o Facilitate quarterly budget reviews.
o Prepare an annual budget with the finance committee.
o Has signing authority.
Annual Time Commitments:
o Council Meetings 10.0 days
o Annual General Meeting 2.5 days
o CIF/RMS Technical Sessions 3.5 days
o Committee involvement 5.0 days
o Form Complaint Review Committee for the purpose
of reviewing complaints
dismissed by the Complaints Director or to ratify settlements.
o Schedule a Hearing when required
o Select members as mediators for the Alternative
Complaints Resolution (ACR)
Process.
o Assist in the selection of Public Members.
o Direct the appeal process.
Annual Time Commitments:
o Council Meetings 10.0 days
o Annual General Meeting 2.5 days
o CIF/RMS Technical Sessions 3.5 days
o Subject to the number of Complaints Review and
Hearing Tribunals will be the
number of days committed.
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
2 year term, elected on even years
Role:
Review all new applications for registration, approving
those that meet Core
Competencies, and advising those applicants that do
not meet Core Competencies of the
deficiencies that need to be addressed.
Responsibilities:
o Attend all meetings of the Council
o Review all applications for membership in consultaHEARINGS DIRECTOR
tion with the Registrar
2 year term, elected on even years
o Assess all non NAIT curriculum’s for Core Competencies
Role
o Maintain, with the Registrar, a list of all approved
Facilitate Hearings, once the Complaints Director de- College curricula.
termines the need for a hearing and
o Chair the Registration Committee, if established unto form Complaint Review Committees.
der Part 1 of the Regulated
Forestry Profession Act
Responsibilities
o Involved with all membership issues in consultation
o Attend all meetings of the Council.
with the Registrar and other council
o Maintain the Membership List to call upon members members as required
to serve on a Complaints Review
.
Committee or a Hearing Tribunal.
Annual Time Commitments:
o Notify all parties during the various stages in the hear- o Council Meetings 10.0 days
ing tribunal process.
o Annual General Meeting 2.5 days
o Provide all relevant documentation to all parties ino CIF/RMS Technical Sessions 0.0 days
volved in the disciplinary process at
o Committee involvement 5.0 days
the appropriate time.
2012 Annual General Meeting
2011 Annual Report Page 63
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
2 year term, elected on even years
Role:
Role
To promote the College through various communication and marketing strategies and
address any communication needs and or concerns.
Responsibilities:
o Attend all meetings of the Council.
o Chair the Communications Committee.
o Reviews and adjust Communication Plan for each
fiscal year.
o Coordinate with office staff the dissemination of College information to the
membership, related organizations, public and media.
o Coordinates the quarterly publication of the College’s
newsletter “ForTech”
o Ensures the College web site is maintained and revised as required.
o Ensures all College events are photographed.
requirements for possible entry into the College upon
graduation.
o Advise the College Council of outcomes of NAIT
Advisory Committee Meetings and
any possible developments within the NAIT Forestry
program that may effect the
goals and objectives of the College.
o Seek and solicit input and feedback from the College
Council and its membership on
the quality of, or potential issues relating to NAIT Forestry graduates, which can be
explored and/or addressed at the NAIT Forestry program level.
Annual Time Commitments:
o Council Meetings 10.0 days
o Annual General Meeting 2.5 days
o CIF/RMS Technical Sessions 3.5 days
o Committee involvements 5.0 days
CIF REPRESENTATIVE
2 year Appointment, even years, non-voting position
Role
Annual Time Commitments:
Maintain good communications with the CIF – RMS
o Council Meetings 10.0 days
with respect to mutual projects,
o Annual General Meeting 2.5 days
interests and benefits.
o CIF/RMS Technical Sessions 3.5 days
Responsibilities
o Committee involvement 8.0 days
o Attend all meetings of the Council
NAIT REPRESENTATIVE
o Attend CIF-RMS Council meetings on behalf of the
CAPFT Council
2 year Appointment, odd years, non-voting position
o Relay pertinent information to the CAPFT Council
through meetings
Role:
Represents the College of Alberta Professional Forest o Attend the CIF – RMS Program Committee meetings
to provide input
Technologists (CAPFT) and its
o Assist with the CIF Program Committee with the ormembership on the Northern Alberta Institute of
ganization of quarterly CIF
Technology (NAIT) Forestry Program
Technical Sessions.
Advisory Committee.
o Participate as the CAPFT/CIF-RMS Technical representative on The Forestry
Responsibilities:
Chronicle Advisory Board.
o Attend all meetings of the Council.
o Attends annual NAIT Forestry Advisory Committee Annual Time Commitments:
o Council Meetings for both CAPFT & CIF-RMS 15.0
Meeting (spring of each year) and
days
other special meetings as/if required.
o Annual General Meeting 2.5 days
o Review pre-meeting package materials and provide
o CIF/RMS Technical Sessions 3.5 days
advice at meetings regarding
o Committee involvements 6.0 days
NAIT Forestry program areas.
o Express the strategic/practical needs of the College in o The Forestry Chronicle Advisory Board. 10.0 days
relation to the NAIT Forestry
program.
o Work within the Advisory Committee to ensure the
program and students from it meet
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2011 Annual Report Page 64
COMPETENCE COMMITTEE MEMBER
Minimum 2 year term, voluntary membership
Role:
Assist the Competency Director in the development,
implementation and maintenance of the College’s Continuing Competence Program (CCP).
Responsibilities:
• Attend Competence Committee meetings.
• Provide input into the structure of the database used to track the Continuing Forestry
Education (CFE) submissions.
• Assist in the ongoing development of the
CCP.
• Provide input into creation of the CCP development plan.
• Review and approve new CFE submissions.
• Conduct annual audit of CFE submissions.
• Maintain CFE course listing.
• Communicate to the Membership about the
CCP.
• Validation of credits (or identification of
CFE credits) for structured learning opportunities.
Annual Time Commitments:
Annual General Meeting
1.0 days
Committee Meetings
6.0 days
Committee Member’s Tasks 5.0 days
2012 Annual General Meeting
2011 Annual Report Page 65
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COLLEGE OF ALBERTA PROFESSIONAL FOREST TECHNOLOGISTS
APPENDIX B: 2012 AGM BYLAW RESOLUTIONS
2012 Annual General Meeting
2011 Annual Report Page 66
Appendix B: 2012 Bylaw Resolutions
2012
COLLEGE OF ALBERTA PROFESSIONAL FOREST TECHNOLOGISTS
SPECIAL RESOLUTION
2012-01
3.02.01 MEMBERSHIP DUES AND FEES
ISSUE/BACKGROUND:
UPON REVIEWING THE LATE PAYMENT PENALTY BYLAW UNDER ARTICLE 3. MEMBERSHIP, 3.02
MEMBERSHIP DUES AND FEES, COUNCIL HAS AGREED THAT THIS ARTICLE REQUIRES AMENDMENT
IN ORDER FOR THE EVERYDAY GOVERNING OF THE COLLEGE. THE REASONS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
•
•
•
WHEREAS … THE “COLLEGE” IS COMMITTED TO GOOD GOVERNANCE.
WHEREAS … THE “COLLEGE” REQUIRES ADDITIONAL WORDING IN THE BYLAW FOR DAY-TODAY ADMINISTRATION.
THIS SPECIAL RESOLUTION IS AN AMMENDMENT TO THE BYLAW AND REQUIRES A VOTE OF
2/3 OF THE VOTING MEMBERS TO BE CHANGED
THE COUNCIL PROPOSES TO RESCIND THE ‘LATE PAYMENT PENALTY’ FROM THE FEES LIST WHERE
THE REINSTATEMET FEE WILL REMAIN ACTING AS MEANS TO RECOVER ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS.
WHERE THE EXISTING WORDING OF ARTICLE 3. MEMERSHIP, 3.02 MEMBERSHIP DUES AND FEES
READS AS FOLLOWS:
3.02
MEMBERSHIP DUES AND FEES (AMENDED RESOLUTION 2005-10)
3.2.01 THE COLLEGE HAS ESTABLISHED ANNUAL DUES AND FEES AS OUTLINED BELOW:(AMENDED 2007-02)
DUES
•
•
•
•
FEES
•
•
•
•
•
REGULATED MEMBER (AMENDED RESOLUTION 2006-01)
ASSOCIATE MEMBER
NON-PRACTICING MEMBER
STUDENT MEMBER
HONORARY MEMBER
APPLICATION
REINSTATEMENT
PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION (Amended 2008-04) (Amended
2009-06)
ACADEMIC ASSESSMENT (AMENDED 2007-03)
LATE PAYMENT PENALTY
$335.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 20.00
$ 00.00
$125.00
$100.00
$150.00
$200.00
$150.00
THESE FEES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE. THE APPLICATION FEES WILL BE APPLIED TO THE FIRST
YEAR’S MEMBERSHIP DUES UPON ACCEPTANCE ON THE REGULATED REGISTER. (ADDED
RESOLUTION 2005-10)(AMENDED RESOLUTION 2006-01)
2012 Annual General Meeting
2011 Annual Report Page 67
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3.02.2
THE MEMBERSHIP FEE STRUCTURES ARE OUTLINED IN THE CAPFT POLICIES. (RESOLUTION 200415)
3.02.3
THE MEMBERSHIP FEES ARE DUE AT THE TIME OF BILLING. (RESOLUTION 2004-15)
2010-02 3.02.01 Membership Dues and Fees (Late Payment Penalty $ 150 applied to delinquent
membership dues on January 1st of the New Calendar Year). Changes will improve the accuracy of financial
reporting and permit for the recovery of costs to the College associated with delinquent dues. The
introduction of a late penalty assists with recovery of associated administrative costs and prevents a
corresponding increase in general membership dues in response to an increasing number of late payers.
BE IT RESOLVED…
THE “COLLEGE” ADOPT THE FOLLOWING BY-LAW WORDING AND RESCIND THE LATE PAYMENT
PENALTY FROM THE BYLAWS.
WHERE WITH THE ABOVE ISSUE/BACKGROUND INFORMATION THE WORDING OF ARTICLE 3.
MEMERSHIP, 3.02 MEMBERSHIP DUES AND FEES WILL READ AS FOLLOWS:
3.02
MEMBERSHIP DUES AND FEES (AMENDED RESOLUTION 2005-10)
3.2.01 THE COLLEGE HAS ESTABLISHED ANNUAL DUES AND FEES AS OUTLINED BELOW:(AMENDED 2007-02)
DUES
•
•
•
•
FEES
•
•
•
•
•
REGULATED MEMBER (AMENDED RESOLUTION 2006-01)
ASSOCIATE MEMBER
NON-PRACTICING MEMBER
STUDENT MEMBER
HONORARY MEMBER
APPLICATION
REINSTATEMENT
PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION (Amended 2008-04) (Amended
2009-06)
ACADEMIC ASSESSMENT (AMENDED 2007-03)
LATE PAYMENT PENALTY
$335.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 20.00
$ 00.00
$125.00
$100.00
$150.00
$200.00
$150.00
THESE FEES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE. THE APPLICATION FEES WILL BE APPLIED TO THE FIRST YEAR’S
MEMBERSHIP DUES UPON ACCEPTANCE ON THE REGULATED REGISTER. (ADDED RESOLUTION 200510)(AMENDED RESOLUTION 2006-01)
2012 Annual General Meeting
2011 Annual Report Page 68
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COLLEGE OF ALBERTA PROFESSIONAL FOREST TECHNOLOGISTS
3.02.2
THE MEMBERSHIP FEE STRUCTURES ARE OUTLINED IN THE CAPFT POLICIES. (RESOLUTION 2004-15)
3.02.3
THE MEMBERSHIP FEES ARE DUE AT THE TIME OF BILLING. (RESOLUTION 2004-15)
2010-02 3.02.01 Membership Dues and Fees (Late Payment Penalty $ 150 applied to delinquent membership dues on January
1st of the New Calendar Year). Changes will improve the accuracy of financial reporting and permit for the recovery of costs
to the College associated with delinquent dues. The introduction of a late penalty assists with recovery of associated
administrative costs and prevents a corresponding increase in general membership dues in response to an increasing number
of late payers.
2012 Annual General Meeting
2011 Annual Report Page 69
Appendix B: 2012 Bylaw Resolutions
COLLEGE OF ALBERTA PROFESSIONAL FOREST TECHNOLOGISTS
SPECIAL RESOLUTION
2012-02
3.02 MEMBERSHIP DUES AND FEES
ISSUE/BACKGROUND:
UPON REVIEWING THE BYLAWS UNDER ARTICLE 3. MEMERSHIP, 3.02 MEMBERSHIP DUES AND FEES,
COUNCIL HAS AGREED THAT THIS ARTICLE REQUIRES ADDED WORDING IN ORDER FOR THE EVERYDAY
GOVERNING OF THE COLLEGE. THE REASONS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
•
•
•
WHEREAS … THE “COLLEGE” IS COMMITTED TO GOOD GOVERNANCE.
WHEREAS … THE “COLLEGE” REQUIRES ADDITIONAL WORDING IN THE BYLAW FOR DAY-TO-DAY
ADMINISTRATION.
THIS SPECIAL RESOLUTION IS AN AMMENDMENT TO THE BYLAW AND REQUIRES A VOTE OF 2/3
OF THE VOTING MEMBERS TO BE CHANGED
THE COUNCIL PROPOSES TO INCLUDE PRO-RATED PAYMENT SCHEDULE TO ACCOMMODATE NEW
MEMBERS APPLYING AFTER THE PERMIT YEAR.
WHERE THE EXISTING WORDING OF ARTICLE 3. MEMERSHIP, 3.02 MEMBERSHIP DUES AND FEES READS
AS FOLLOWS:
3.02
MEMBERSHIP DUES AND FEES (AMENDED RESOLUTION 2005-10)
3.2.01 THE COLLEGE HAS ESTABLISHED ANNUAL DUES AND FEES AS OUTLINED BELOW:(AMENDED 2007-02)
DUES
•
•
•
•
FEES
•
•
•
•
REGULATED MEMBER (AMENDED RESOLUTION 2006-01)
ASSOCIATE MEMBER
NON-PRACTICING MEMBER
STUDENT MEMBER
HONORARY MEMBER
APPLICATION
REINSTATEMENT
PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION (Amended 2008-04)
ACADEMIC ASSESSMENT (AMENDED 2007-03)
(Amended 2009-06)
$335.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 20.00
$ 00.00
$125.00
$100.00
$150.00
$200.00
$ 225.00
THESE FEES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE. THE APPLICATION FEES WILL BE APPLIED TO THE FIRST YEAR
MEMBERSHIP DUES UPON ACCEPTANCE ON THE REGULATED REGISTER. (ADDED RESOLUTION 200510)(AMEMDED RESOLUTION 2006-01)
3.02.2
THE MEMBERSHIP FEE STRUCTURES ARE OUTLINED IN THE CAPFT POLICIES. (RESOLUTION 2004-15)
2012 Annual General Meeting
2011 Annual Report Page 70
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BE IT RESOLVED…
THE “COLLEGE” ADOPT THE FOLLOWING PRO-RATED DUES SCHEDULE.
WHERE, WITH WITH THE ABOVE ISSUE/BACKGROUND INFORMATION, THE WORDING OF ARTICLE 3.
MEMERSHIP, 3.02 MEMBERSHIP DUES AND FEES WILL READ AS FOLLOWS:
3.02
MEMBERSHIP DUES AND FEES (AMENDED RESOLUTION 2005-10)
3.2.01 THE COLLEGE HAS ESTABLISHED ANNUAL DUES AND FEES AS OUTLINED BELOW:(AMENDED 2007-02)
DUES
•
•
•
•
$335.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 20.00
$ 00.00
REGULATED MEMBER (AMENDED RESOLUTION 2006-01)
ASSOCIATE MEMBER
NON-PRACTICING MEMBER
STUDENT MEMBER
HONORARY MEMBER
REGULATED MEMBER PRO-RATED DUES SCHEDULE
APPLICATION DATE
JANUARY 1 TO JUNE 30
JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30
OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31
FEES
FEES
% DUE
100%
50%
APPLICATION FEE
•
•
•
•
APPLICATION
REINSTATEMENT
PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION (Amended 2008-04)
ACADEMIC ASSESSMENT (AMENDED 2007-03) (Amended
•
•
•
•
APPLICATION
REINSTATEMENT
PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION (Amended 2008-04)
ACADEMIC ASSESSMENT (AMENDED 2007-03)
(Amended 2009-06)
$125.00
$100.00
$150.00
$200.00
$125.00
$100.00
$150.00
$200.00
$ 225.00
THESE FEES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE. THE APPLICATION FEES WILL BE APPLIED TO THE FIRST YEAR
MEMBERSHIP DUES UPON ACCEPTANCE ON THE REGULATED REGISTER. (ADDED RESOLUTION 200510)(AMEMDED RESOLUTION 2006-01)
3.02.2
THE MEMBERSHIP FEE STRUCTURES ARE OUTLINED IN THE CAPFT POLICIES. (RESOLUTION 2004-15)
2012 Annual General Meeting
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COLLEGE OF ALBERTA PROFESSIONAL FOREST TECHNOLOGISTS
SPECIAL RESOLUTION
2012-03
3.01.1.A NON-REGULATED MEMBERSHIPS
ISSUE/BACKGROUND:
UPON REVIEWING THE NEED OF A REGISTER TO ACCOMODATE UN-ADMITTABLE APPLICANTS
PRACTICING FORESTRY, COUNCIL HAS AGREED THAT THE BYLAW “‘ASSOCIATE MEMBERS’ UNDER
ARTICLE 3. MEMERSHIP, 3.01.1 NON-REGULATED MEMBERS” REQUIRES AMENDMENT IN ORDER FOR
THE EVERYDAY GOVERNING OF THE COLLEGE. THE REASONS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
•
•
•
WHEREAS … THE “COLLEGE” IS COMMITTED TO GOOD GOVERNANCE.
WHEREAS … THE “COLLEGE” REQUIRES ADDITIONAL WORDING IN THE BYLAW FOR DAY-TODAY ADMINISTRATION.
THIS SPECIAL RESOLUTION IS AN AMMENDMENT TO THE BYLAW AND REQUIRES A VOTE OF 2/3
OF THE VOTING MEMBERS TO BE CHANGED
THE COUNCIL PROPOSES TO AMMEND THE DEFINITION OF ‘ASSOCIATE MEMBER’ IN ORDER TO
ACCOMMODATE UN-ADMITTABLE APPLICANTS WHO ARE PRACTICING FORESTRY AND REDUCE THE
NUMBER OF PENDING APPLICATIONS HELD BY CAPFT OFFICE.
WHERE THE EXISTING WORDING OF ARTICLE 3. MEMERSHIP, 3.01 REGISTRATION CRITERIA, 3.01.01
NON-REGULATED MEMBERS READS AS FOLLOWS:
A. ASSOCIATE MEMBER. MUST BE A FOREST TECHNICIAN GRADUATE FROM A RECOGNIZED
TRAINING SCHOOL OR VOCATIONAL COLLEGE CONSISTING OF A ONE-YEAR TRAINING
PROGRAM.
BE IT RESOLVED…
THE “COLLEGE” ADOPT THE FOLLOWING DEFINITION OF ACCOCIATE MEMBER.
WHERE, WITH THE ABOVE ISSUE/BACKGROUND INFORMATION, THE WORDING OF ARTICLE 3.
MEMERSHIP, 3.01.01.A ACCOCIATE MEMBER WILL READ AS FOLLOWS:
A. ASSOCIATE MEMBER.
MUST
BE A GRADUATE FROM A NATURAL RESOURCES OR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES PROGRAM AT A
RECOGNIZED TRAINING SCHOOL OR VOCATIONAL COLLEGE CONSISTING OF A ONE OR MORE
YEAR(S) TRAINING PROGRAM, AND
COMMIT TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OUTLINED IN THE CORE COMPETENCY CHECKLIST.
2012 Annual General Meeting
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SPECIAL RESOLUTION
2012-04
3.02.01 MEMBERSHIP DUES AND FEES
ISSUE/BACKGROUND:
UPON REVIEWING THE ANNUAL REGULATED MEMBERSHIP DUES BYLAW UNDER ARTICLE 3.
MEMBERSHIP, 3.02 MEMBERSHIP DUES AND FEES, COUNCIL HAS AGREED THAT THIS ARTICLE
REQUIRES AMENDMENT IN ORDER FOR THE EVERYDAY GOVERNING OF THE COLLEGE. THE REASONS
ARE AS FOLLOWS:
•
•
•
WHEREAS … THE “COLLEGE” IS COMMITTED TO GOOD GOVERNANCE.
WHEREAS … THE “COLLEGE” REQUIRES ADDITIONAL WORDING IN THE BYLAW FOR DAY-TODAY ADMINISTRATION.
THIS SPECIAL RESOLUTION IS AN AMMENDMENT TO THE BYLAW AND REQUIRES A VOTE OF 2/3
OF THE VOTING MEMBERS TO BE CHANGED
THE COUNCIL PROPOSES TO ADJUST THE ANNUAL REGULATED MEMBERSHIP DUES TO REFLECT
INFLATION AND INCREASED OPERATIONAL COSTS THAT HAVE OCCURRED SINCE THE LAST DUES
INCREASE IN 2006.
WHERE THE EXISTING WORDING OF ARTICLE 3. MEMERSHIP, 3.02 MEMBERSHIP DUES AND FEES READS
AS FOLLOWS:
3.02
MEMBERSHIP DUES AND FEES (AMENDED RESOLUTION 2005-10)
3.2.01 THE COLLEGE HAS ESTABLISHED ANNUAL DUES AND FEES AS OUTLINED BELOW:(AMENDED 2007-02)
DUES
FEES
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
REGULATED MEMBER (AMENDED RESOLUTION 2006-01)
ASSOCIATE MEMBER
NON-PRACTICING MEMBER
APPLICATION
REINSTATEMENT
PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION (Amended 2008-04) (Amended
2009-06)
ACADEMIC ASSESSMENT (AMENDED 2007-03)
LATE PAYMENT PENALTY
$335.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$125.00
$100.00
$150.00
$200.00
$150.00
THESE FEES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE. THE APPLICATION FEES WILL BE APPLIED TO THE FIRST YEAR’S
MEMBERSHIP DUES UPON ACCEPTANCE ON THE REGULATED REGISTER. (ADDED RESOLUTION 200510)(AMENDED RESOLUTION 2006-01)
3.02.2
THE MEMBERSHIP FEE STRUCTURES ARE OUTLINED IN THE CAPFT POLICIES. (RESOLUTION 2004-15)
2012 Annual General Meeting
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BE IT RESOLVED…
THE “COLLEGE” ADOPT THE FOLLOWING ANNUAL DUES FOR REGULATED MEMBERSHIP
WHERE, WITH THE ABOVE ISSUE/BACKGROUND INFORMATION, THE WORDING OF ARTICLE 3.
MEMERSHIP, 3.02 MEMBERSHIP DUES AND FEES WILL READ AS FOLLOWS:
3.02
MEMBERSHIP DUES AND FEES (AMENDED RESOLUTION 2005-10)
3.2.01 THE COLLEGE HAS ESTABLISHED ANNUAL DUES AND FEES AS OUTLINED BELOW:(AMENDED 200702)
DUES
•
•
•
•
FEES
•
•
•
•
•
$350.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 20.00
$ 00.00
REGULATED MEMBER (AMENDED RESOLUTION 2006-01)
ASSOCIATE MEMBER
NON-PRACTICING MEMBER
STUDENT MEMBER
HONORARY MEMBER
APPLICATION
REINSTATEMENT
PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION (Amended 2008-04) (Amended
2009-06)
ACADEMIC ASSESSMENT (AMENDED 2007-03)
LATE PAYMENT PENALTY
$125.00
$100.00
$150.00
$200.00
$150.00
THESE FEES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE. THE APPLICATION FEES WILL BE APPLIED TO THE FIRST YEAR’S
MEMBERSHIP DUES UPON ACCEPTANCE ON THE REGULATED REGISTER. (ADDED RESOLUTION 200510)(AMENDED RESOLUTION 2006-01)
3.02.2
THE MEMBERSHIP FEE STRUCTURES ARE OUTLINED IN THE CAPFT POLICIES. (RESOLUTION 2004-15)
2012 Annual General Meeting
2011 Annual Report Page 74
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APPENDIX C: 2011 AGM BYLAW RESOLUTIONS
2012 Annual General Meeting
2011 Annual Report Page 75
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COLLEGE OF ALBERTA PROFESSIONAL FOREST TECHNOLOGISTS
SPECIAL RESOLUTION
2010-01
PRESIDENT & REGISTRAR TO PRESENT
3.01(B) REGISTRATION CRITERIA
ISSUE/BACKGROUND:
UPON REVIEWING THE BYLAWS UNDER ARTICLE 3 MEMBERSHIP, 3.01 REGISTRATION CRITERIA,
COUNCIL HAS AGREED THAT THIS ARTICLE REQUIRES CHANGES TO COMPLY WITH THE PROPOSED
CHANGES TO THE REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL FOREST TECHNOLOGISTS REGULATION, TO BE
COMPLIANT WITH THE NEW WEST PARTNERSHIP TRADE AGREEMENT (NWPTA) BETWEEN B.C., SK
AND AB AND TO MAKE SURE IT IS SET UP TO DEAL WITH A MUTUAL RECOGNITION AGREEMENT
(MRA) THROUGH THE AGREEMENT ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE (AIT). THE REASONS ARE AS
FOLLOWS:
•
•
•
•
•
WHEREAS … THE “COLLEGE” IS COMMITTED TO GOOD GOVERNANCE.
WHEREAS … THE “COLLEGE” REQUIRES CHANGES REGARDING THE PROPOSED REGISTERED
PROFESSIONAL FOREST TECHNOLOGISTS REGULATIONS
WHEREAS … THE “COLLEGE” IS MAKING SURE THAT IT IS SET UP TO DEAL WITH THE NEW
WEST PARTNERSHIP TRADE AGREEMENT (NWPTA) BETWEEN B.C., SK AND AB.
WHEREAS … THE “COLLEGE” IS MAKING SURE THAT IT IS SET UP TO DEAL WITH A MUTUAL
RECOGNITION AGREEMENT (MRA) THROUGH THE AGREEMENT ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE
(AIT).
THIS SPECIAL RESOLUTION IS AN AMMENDMENT TO THE BYLAW AND REQUIRES A VOTE OF
2/3 OF THE VOTING MEMBERS TO BE CHANGED.
ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION WAS GIVEN WITH THE PROPOSED REGULATION CHANGES
UPDATE PRIOR TO THIS BYLAW.
WITH THE ABOVE ISSUE/BACKGROUND INFORMATION THE EXISTING WORDING OF ARTICLE 3
MEMBERSHIP, 3.01 REGISTRATION CRITERIA IS AS FOLLOWS:
BE IT RESOLVED…
THE “COLLEGE” STRIKE OUT THE WORDING:
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REGULATED FOREST TECHNOLOGIST REGISTER. IS A TRANSFERING FULL PROFFESSIONAL FOREST
TECHNOLOGIST FROM ANOTHER PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION IN ANOTHER PROVINCE OR A FTT WITH
24 MONTHS POST GRADUATED WORK EXPERIENCE WHO WILL SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF
MEMBERSHIP, EXCEPT FOR HAVING PASSED THE PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION. HE OR SHE IS ISSUED A
VALID PRACTICE PERMIT, AND MAY USE THE TITLE OF REGISTERED FOREST TECHNOLOGIST (RFT). HE OR
SHE IS REQUIRED TO SIGN A DECLARATION STATING THAT HE OR SHE WILL BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE
APPLICABLE ALBERTA LEGISLATION WITHIN 60 DAYS AND WILL NOT PRACTICE OUTSIDE HIS OR HER AREA
OF KNOWLEDGE. HE OR SHE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR PROFESSIONAL SIGNOFFS. NOTE: AN INDIVIDUAL MAY
CHOOSE TO CHALLENGE THE PROFESSIONAL EXAM AT THE NEXT AVAILABLE WRITING. HE OR SHE SHALL
PASS WITH A MARK OF 65% IN ORDER TO BECOME A REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL FOREST
TECHNOLOGIST (RPFT).
AND ADOPT THE FOLLOWING BY-LAW WORDING CHANGE BY INSERTING THE WORDING
REGISTERED FOREST TECHNOLOGIST REGISTER:
REGISTERED FOREST TECHNOLOGIST REGISTER. IS A TRANSFERING FULL PROFFESSIONAL FOREST
TECHNOLOGIST FROM ANOTHER PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION IN ANOTHER PROVINCE OR A FTT WITH
24 MONTHS POST GRADUATED WORK EXPERIENCE WHO WILL SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF
MEMBERSHIP, EXCEPT FOR HAVING PASSED THE PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION. HE OR SHE IS ISSUED A
VALID PRACTICE PERMIT, AND MAY USE THE TITLE OF REGISTERED FOREST TECHNOLOGIST (RFT). HE OR
SHE IS REQUIRED TO SIGN A DECLARATION STATING THAT HE OR SHE WILL BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE
APPLICABLE ALBERTA LEGISLATION WITHIN 60 DAYS AND WILL NOT PRACTICE OUTSIDE HIS OR HER AREA
OF KNOWLEDGE. HE OR SHE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR PROFESSIONAL SIGNOFFS. NOTE: AN INDIVIDUAL MAY
CHOOSE TO CHALLENGE THE PROFESSIONAL EXAM AT THE NEXT AVAILABLE WRITING. HE OR SHE SHALL
PASS WITH A MARK OF 65% IN ORDER TO BECOME A REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL FOREST
TECHNOLOGIST (RPFT).
2012 Annual General Meeting
2011 Annual Report Page 77
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SPECIAL RESOLUTION
2010-02
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR TO PRESENT
3.02.01 MEMBERSHIP DUES AND FEES
ISSUE/BACKGROUND:
UPON REVIEWING THE BYLAWS UNDER ARTICLE 3. MEMERSHIP, 3.02 MEMBERSHIP DUES AND FEES,
COUNCIL HAS AGREED THAT THIS ARTICLE REQUIRES ADDED WORDING IN ORDER FOR THE
EVERYDAY GOVERNING OF THE COLLEGE. THE REASONS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
•
•
•
WHEREAS … THE “COLLEGE” IS COMMITTED TO GOOD GOVERNANCE.
WHEREAS … THE “COLLEGE” REQUIRES ADDITIONAL WORDING IN THE BYLAW FOR DAYTO-DAY ADMINISTRATION.
THIS SPECIAL RESOLUTION IS AN AMMENDMENT TO THE BYLAW AND REQUIRES A VOTE OF
2/3 OF THE VOTING MEMBERS TO BE CHANGED
THE COUNCIL PROPOSES A NEW LATE PAYMENT PENALTY TO BE APPLIED TO DELINQUENT MEMBERSHIP
DUES ON JANUARY 1ST OF THE NEW CALENDAR YEAR. THE LATE PAYMENT PENALTY WILL ASSIST WITH
SOME OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS IN RECOVERY OF MEMBERSHIP DUES, AND REDUCES THE RISKS
ASSOCIATED WITH LATE PAYMENTS TO THE COLLEGE.
WITH THE ABOVE ISSUE/BACKGROUND INFORMATION THE EXISTING WORDING OF ARTICLE 3.
MEMERSHIP, 3.02 MEMBERSHIP DUES AND FEES IS AS FOLLOWS:
3.02
MEMBERSHIP DUES AND FEES (AMENDED RESOLUTION 2005-10)
3.2.01
THE COLLEGE HAS ESTABLISHED ANNUAL DUES AND FEES AS OUTLINED BELOW:(AMENDED
2007-02)
DUES
•
•
•
•
$335.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 20.00
$ 00.00
REGULATED MEMBER (AMENDED RESOLUTION 2006-01)
ASSOCIATE MEMBER NON-PRACTICING MEMBER
STUDENT MEMBER
HONORARY MEMBER
FEES
•
•
•
•
•
APPLICATION
REINSTATEMENT
PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION (Amended 2008-04)
ACADEMIC ASSESSMENT (AMENDED 2007-03)
LATE PAYMENT PENALTY
$125.00
$100.00
$ 50.00
$200.00
$150.00
THESE FEES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE. THE APPLICATION FEES WILL BE APPLIED TO THE FIRST YEAR
MEMBERSHIP DUES THE FIRST DAY OF JANUARY UPON ACCEPTANCE ON THE REGULATED REGISTER.
(ADDED RESOLUTION 2005-10)(AMEMDED RESOLUTION 2006-01) (RESOLUTION 2008-04).
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Appendix C: 2011 Bylaw Resolutions
COLLEGE OF ALBERTA PROFESSIONAL FOREST TECHNOLOGISTS
Special Resolution
2010-03
PAST PRESIDENT AND REGISTRAR TO PRESENT
11 BYLAW AMENDMENT
ISSUE/BACKGROUND:
UPON REVIEWING THE BYLAWS UNDER ARTICLE11 BYLAW AMENDMENT COUNCIL HAS AGREED
THAT THIS ARTICLE REQUIRES ADDED WORDING IN ORDER FOR THE EVERYDAY GOVERNING
OF THE COLLEGE. THE REASONS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
•
•
•
WHEREAS … THE “COLLEGE” IS COMMITTED TO GOOD GOVERNANCE.
WHEREAS … THE “COLLEGE” REQUIRES ADDITIONAL WORDING IN THE BYLAW FOR
DAY-TO-DAY ADMINISTRATION.
THIS SPECIAL RESOLUTION IS AN AMMENDMENT TO THE BYLAW AND REQUIRES A
VOTE OF 2/3 OF THE VOTING MEMBERS TO BE CHANGED
THE COUNCIL PROPOSES NEW WORDING TO ALLOW ADEQUATE TIME FOR COUNCIL TO CONSIDER
PROPOSED SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS TO THE BYLAWS. THE CURRENT WORDING DOES NOT PERMIT
ADEQUATE TIME TO HOLD DISCUSSIONS ON PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS.
WITH THE ABOVE ISSUE/BACKGROUND INFORMATION THE EXISTING WORDING OF ARTICLE 3.
MEMERSHIP, 3.02 MEMBERSHIP DUES AND FEES IS AS FOLLOWS:
ARTICLE 11. BYLAW AMENDMENT
THE BYLAWS MAYBE RESCINDED, ALTERED OR ADDED TO BY A "SPECIAL
RESOLUTION".
AND ADOPT THE FOLLOWING BY-LAW WORDING CHANGE BY INSERTING
PARAGRAPH NUMBERS THE WORDING REGISTERED FOREST
TECHNOLOGIST REGISTER:
ARTICLE 11. BYLAW AMENDMENT
11.01
THE BYLAWS MAY BE RESCINDED, ALTERED OR ADDED TO BY A "SPECIAL
RESOLUTION".
11.02
PROPOSED SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS MAY BE SUBMITTED TO THE COLLEGE NO LATER
THAN THIRTY (30) DAYS PRIOR TO A SCHEDULED GENERAL OR SPECIAL MEETING.
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COLLEGE OF ALBERTA
PROFESSIONAL FOREST TECHNOLOGISTS
Suite 200, 10544—106th, Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T5H 2X6
Telephone: 780-432-1962 Fax: 780-432-4183
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