Message from the President

Greetings CAPFT Members,

As you know the Annual General Meeting was held in Sherwood Park Friday April 20^th.  As such, we would like to bring to you the results of the CAPFT Council elections and introduce you to the new members of the Council. 

Pat Gallupe, President,
Mike Poscente, Past President,
Derek Fisher, Finance Director,
Jarrett Whitbread, Hearings Director,
Andrew Gesner, Membership Director,
Chris Joly, Communications Director, and
Kelton Percival, NAIT Representative
Nicole Klita, CIF Representative

Welcome, and thank you for your participation!

David Fox has been nominated for Vice President.  A notification has been distributed to the membership opening the floor for additional nominations.  This nomination will remain open until Monday May 21st.  If no other nominations come forth, David will be elected by acclamation.  Nominations can be forwarded to the registrar at registrar@capft.ca

In addition, several bylaws resolutions were proposed, voted upon, and passed during the business section of the AGM.

In Summary:

Special Resolution 2012-1; Rescind late payment penalty
Late payment penalty of $150.00 will be rescinded, the re-instatement fee of $100.00 will remain in effect.

 Special Resolution 2012-2; Adoption of pro-rated fees
Pro-rated dues schedule will apply to members who apply within a practice permit year.

 Special Resolution 2012-3; Associate member status
In order to reflect professionals working in the forest sector, an associate member will include applicants with a diploma/degree in programs including environmental sciences or natural resources.  Such a membership is stipulated by completion of core competencies towards regulated membership status.

Special Resolution 2012-4; Regulated Member Annual Dues Increase
A 4.5% dues increase is in effect as proactive management and in order to follow inflation costs, and additional costs assumed due to lack of volunteers.  2006 marks the last increase.

Thank you to all who participated in the successful hosting of the 2012 CAPFT AGM and to all who were able to make attendance. 

Sincerely,

Pat Gallupe, President

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Click the link to read the

CAPFT 2011 Annual Report

Thank You

To All Our 2012 AGM and Tech Session Sponsors and Presenters

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A Fire ban is in effect!

Follow the link to see the Alberta SRD Wildfire Status

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Click Here to review the CAPFT Business Plan for 2011-2012

On January 14, 2011 CAPFT Council approved and authorized the distribution of the College's Business Plan 2011-2012 for review by member's of the College, stakeholders and the public.  Input from member's will be received at the 2011 AGM to be held on April 15th in Edmonton.  Members of the public wishing to comment may e-mail their comments directly to the College.

CLICK on the logo below to view the business plan.