year in review 11-12, engineers australia south australia divsion
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Year in Review for the South Australia Division over the 2011-2012 financial review. This is a great way to look back at the year and reflect on our accomplishments.TRANSCRIPT
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Image: ‘Razed in Flames’ entertained over 360 guests at the 2011 South Australian Engineering Excellence Awards held at the Adelaide Oval.
Image: Operations Manager of Country Fire Authority, Stewart Kreltszheim, engaged with guests at the Sir Eric Neal Address held Wednesday 22nd February 2012.
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What a year it has been. Personally I have thoroughly enjoyed being your President and have been delighted with the activity that occurs within the Division. This year has been the Year of the Regional Engineering Team and a challenge that has often been put to me is to re-establish a regional engineering presence within South Australia. Having met with regional engineers in Whyalla and Mt Gambier there is some interest in those areas and a group of engineers in Roxby Downs are taking up the challenge and have established a group up there. I am confident we are on the right path to reconnecting with regional engineers in this state.We have had some wonderful activities and events during the year, of which I will highlight three. The Sir Eric Neal Address was one of the most inspiring presentations about leadership and the courage it takes to lead. Those who attended heard from Stewart Kreltszheim, a Regional Commander with the Victorian CFA who was in charge of a large area affected by the Black Saturday bushfires. Stewart’s story of taking on challenges and learning from the experiences you have was quite remarkable and set the scene for a year where leadership was a major focus.The Engineering Leadership Conference was held in Adelaide in late May and was another display of how engineers influence and lead. There were some remarkable stories of challenge, perseverance and determination to succeed that I heard through those few days and I have taken away some fantastic perspectives which I am sure I will use in the future. My congratulations go to the organising committee of this conference on a job well done.A major night in the Engineering calendar each year is the Engineering Excellence Awards and it was a fantastic night celebrating the achievements of engineers in this state. I was delighted to see a joint project from the University of Adelaide and Flinders University, “Six Degrees of Freedom Hexapod Robot for Biomechanical Research”, receive the Malcolm Kinnaird Excellence Award on the night. For me this was a real highlight in demonstrating how engineering impacts more than infrastructure. My congratulations to all projects and individuals who received excellence awards, commendations and were finalists on the night.My sincere thanks to all the volunteers involved in the South Australian Division - it is your tireless efforts that make being part of Engineers Australia such a rewarding experience. My thanks to all on Division Committee and Division Staff, you have all been a fantastic support to me and I leave this position with many wonderful memories. Finally, I would like to thank my family for their ongoing support.
Gerry Doyle FIEAust CPEngPresident, 2012
2012 continued on from the great outcomes achieved in 2011. Our membership has grown and the Division delivered a large program of activities over the 2011/12 financial year. These outcomes are not possible without the efforts of our members, sponsors and staff.One of the highlights of the South Australia Division Program is Australian Engineering Week which took place during 1st – 7th August 2011. Throughout the week the Division held 15 site visits and workshops and had a booth at Science Alive! from 6th to 8th August 2010 at the Adelaide Showgrounds. Science Alive! again reached fantastic attendances with over 30,000 people over the three days. The Sir Eric Neal Address took place on Wednesday 22nd February 2012 at the Sebel Playford with over 130 guests in attendance. The keynote speaker was Operations Manager of Country Fire Authority, Stewart Kreltszheim. Stewart delivered an address about his experiences as Incident Controller on Black Saturday 2009.During the year President Gerry Doyle and I met with all Group, Branch and Special Interest Group Chairs and discussed objectives for the coming year. These meetings have proved to be an important communicative tool and will continue under President John Olson in 2013.The division hosted numerous technical events throughout the year and again the efforts of our volunteers are to be congratulated in organising the continuing professional development on offer to the membership. These presentations can only be delivered through the efforts of volunteers who contribute their valuable time for the benefit of the profession. The Engineering Excellence Awards program culminated with the Black Tie Ball that was held on 16th September 2011 at the Adelaide Oval. There were a total of 25 submissions judged and over 350 attendees at the presentation dinner.The South Australian Division Committee developed three portfolios: Continuing Professional Development, Membership and Year of the Regional Engineering Team. The portfolios developed aims and members of Division Committee worked towards delivering outcomes during the year. Our communication channels with our members continue to evolve ensuring that all members have access to the most up to date information from Engineers Australia.On the staffing front the Division welcomed Member Service Officers Sam Arnold and Tom Brereton and Member Service Coordinator Darren Harvey. Our experienced staff team of Deputy Director Sarah Carey, Events Coordinator Sharryn Fensom and Member Service Coordinator Ashlea Klingberg again performed above expectations in providing services to our members.I would like to recognise and thank all members in particular President Gerry Doyle FIEAust CPEng for his contribution and leadership throughout the year. Best wishes for the upcoming year and we look forwarding to seeing you at the many events that will be on offer in 2013.
Caroline Argent MAICDExecutive Director
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Division Committee Attendance (2011-2012)
Resigned due to relocation
Image: A great moment for the history of Engineers Australia as CEO Stephen Durkin FIEAust presented Dr Ron Fitch OBE FIEAust CPEng (Ret) with a certificate recognising his 80 years of Engineers Australia membership.
INTRODUCING THE 2013 DIVISION COMMITTEEDivision President John Olson RFD FIEAust CPEng EngExec FAICDDeputy President Dr Cris Birzer MIEAustDeputy President Fernando Gonzalez MScMESE(EW) MIEAust CPEngImmediate Past President Gerry Doyle FIEAust CPEng
Elected Member Greg Walters FIEAust CPEng EngExecElected Member Michael Scott MIEAust CPEngElected Member Phillip Campbell FRAes CEng FIEAust CPEngElected Member Stephen Ludlam FIEAust CPEngElected Member Niki Robinson MIEAustElected Member Mark Brownley FIEAust CPEng EngExec
Appointed Member Lachlan Kinnear MIEAust CPEngAppointed Member Sarah Hughes MIEAust CPEngAppointed Member Prof Karen Reynolds FIEAust FTSEAppointed Member Andy Milazzo MIEAust CPEng
Image: Australian Engineering Week was held Monday 1st - Sunday 7th August 2012. A number of presentations and site tours were conducted, including one at the Adelaide Desalination Plant.
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Caroline ArgentExecutive Director
Sarah CareyDeputy Director
Jason ThornhillIndustry Relationship Manager
Darren HarveyMember Relationship Coordinator
Sharryn FensomEvents Coordinator
Ashlea KlingbergMember Programs Coordinator
Sam ArnoldMember Service Officer
Tom BreretonMember Service Officer
Dr Eric Hobson FIEAust CPEngNational Manager Articulation
Maurice Berry FIEAust CPEngNational Assessor (SA)
Ewan Hazeldine FIEAust CPEngNational Assessor (SA)
THANK YOUEngineers Australia South Australia Division would like
to thank our generous supporters in 2012:
DIVISION PARTNERSDepartment of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure
Sinclair Knight Merz
DIVISION SUPPORTERSAurecon
GHDParsons Brinckerhoff
SA WaterTonkin Consulting
Image: The Past Presidents’ Lunch held on Tuesday 5th June 2012 provided an opportunity to meet and share ideas for the present and future of Engineers Australia.
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