CWA News
The voice of the welding industry in Canada
August 2005
EASTERN BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Canadian Welding Association will hold its Board of Directors meeting, Annual General Meeting and Awards Dinner in Halifax and Dartmouth, Nova Scotia on September 30 and October 1, 2005. The agenda for the AGM is:
- Welcome
- Approval of the AGM minutes of September 27, 2004
- Ratification of Acts
- Chapter Reports
- Suppliers Committee Report
- Education Committee Report
- Journal Committee Report
- Treasurer’s Report
- President’s Report
- Executive Director’s Report
- Other Business
- Adjournment
The events associated with the AGM are:
- Thursday, September 29, 2005
Morning and afternoon – Canadian Welding Industry Technology Roadmap regional meeting (visit www.weldingtrm.org for details)
Evening – A “refreshments”-and-pretzels reception hosted by Halifax and Nova Scotia Chapters
- Friday, September 30, 2005
Noon – Lunch and speaker session hosted by Halifax and Nova Scotia Chapters – visit www.cwa-acs.org
Afternoon – Annual General Meeting
Evening – Awards Dinner
- Saturday, October 1, 2005
Morning and afternoon – Board of Directors meeting
Evening – No-host dinner
Official notification will be mailed to you with your copy of the Canadian Welding Association Journal.
Don’t miss the hotel’s early-bird discounts. The host hotel is the Holiday Inn Harbourview, 101 Wyse Road, Dartmouth, NS. Rooms are available at $129 per night (single or double) for registrations made prior to August 29. Advise the operator (1-888-434-0440) that you are attending the Canadian Welding Association event.
CWA AWARDS – DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS
August 19, 2005, is the deadline for submitting nominations for the Robert J. Jacobson Memorial Award and the Michael N. Vuchnich Award. These will be presented at the Annual Awards Dinner at the end of September. The criteria for the awards and nomination forms can be found on the CWA website.
CANADIAN WELDING ASSOCIATION JOURNAL
Watch for your copy of the summer issue of the Canadian Welding Association Journal at the end of August.
MIKE CHERRY MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
The Mike Cherry Memorial Golf tournament is scheduled for Tuesday, August 30, at Granite Ridge Golf Club in Milton. A worthy cause – a scholarship in engineering at University of Waterloo – and an opportunity to network with your fellow welding professionals. Get information online, at www.cwa-acs.org.
RONALD G. ALISON
Ronald G. Alison passed away on June 10, 2005. Mr. Alison was a 50-year employee of Lincoln Electric and held many positions, including Vice-President of Sales and Chief Executive Officer with the company. He is well remembered by his many friends and colleagues in the Canadian welding community.
NOVA SCOTIA CHANGES CHAPTER CHAIRS
Fernand Boivin will take over from Tony Rose as Chair of the Nova Scotia Chapter. Over the last several years, Tony has worked diligently to establish the Chapter and help it grow. Thanks to Tony for his service.