APEGS

Saskatoon Engineering Society – Annual General Meeting
2023-09-21 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Regina) | Western Development Museum, 2610 Lorne Avenue, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7J 0S6, Canada
Event Format: In-Person and Virtual
Location: Western Development Museum – Saskatoon, SK
Hosting Organization: Saskatoon Engineering Society
Course Summary:
Join the Saskatoon Engineering Society for their Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Program:
17:00 – Cocktails
18:00 – Start of meal
18:30 – Start of AGM
How to Register: Click here for more information and registration.
Event Contact: SES President – president@saskatoonengineers.com
Disclaimer: The views expressed during this event are those of the hosting organization and do not necessarily represent the views of APEGS.

IEEE Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering
2023-09-24 - 2023-09-27 | Delta Hotels by Marriott Regina, 1919 Saskatchewan Dr., Regina, Saskatchewan, S4P 4H2, Canada
The 2023 Canadian Conference On Electrical and Computer Engineering will be held in Regina, Saskatchewan September 24 – 27, 2023 at the Delta Hotel. It is being hosted by IEEE South Saskatchewan Section and IEEE North Saskatchewan Section. The CCECE is IEEE Canada’s flagship conference and always welcomes a high caliber audience. The conference will showcase paper presentations, Special Sessions, panels, tutorials, and exhibitors.
Click here for more information.

23rd EOR TCP Conference
2023-09-26 - 2023-09-29 | Hotel Arts, 119 12 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2R 0G8, Canada
The Enhanced Oil Recovery Technical Collaboration Program (EOR TCP) is hosting its annual meeting and conference in Calgary, Alberta.
The EOR TCP brings together independent, international groups of experts from around the world to lead research that seeks to improve the efficiency of recovery processes, while reducing the emissions from those processes and lessening environmental impacts of production.
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ACEC-SK Top 10 Business Development Skills for Engineering Consultants - Virtual Course
2023-09-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Presenter: Scott Donald
Date: September 26, 2023
Time: 12:00 PM -1:00 PM
Price: $149.00
Many organizations overlook the importance of foundational sales skills and following a basic sales process. In this webinar, we will share with participants the not-so-secret skill everyone should know and practice to help to grow your business: helping your clients.
Click here for more information and to register.

ACEC-SK NBC/NEBC Building Code Workshop
2023-09-27 - 2023-09-28 | Ramada Plaza, 1818 Victoria Ave, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4P 0R1, Canada
Event Format: Workshop
Location: Regina, SK
Hosting Organization: ACEC-SK
Course Summary:
This ACEC-SK Building Code Workshop will review NBC/NEBC changes and much more.
Topics to be covered:

Part 2 Farm Buildings
Part 3 Fire Protection, Occupant Safety and Accessibility
Alternations to Existing Buildings
NECB Changes
Part 4 & Part 9 Structural Changes
Alternate Solutions
Part 9 Changes (non-structural) including Energy Efficiency
Accessibility in Application

How to Register: Click here for more information and to register.
Event Contact: ACEC-SK – Darlene Leamon-Delorme 306.550.2345
Disclaimer: The views expressed during this event are those of the hosting organization and do not necessarily represent the views of APEGS.

iPolytek – Big Data, Algorithms and Machine Learning Explained – Online Course
2023-09-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Online
This course is an overview of data analytics – the motor behind the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence. We look at machine learning methods and applications and how they have led to the rise of intelligent systems. We discuss the role of algorithms in industry and society. We conclude the course with a discussion of the future of the human-machine relationship looking at both the advantages and risks intelligent systems pose to society, the environment and the economy.
This course is suitable for non-computer scientists/engineers.
It is meant to provide an overall understanding of the new information technologies that are changing the way we do business, manufacture and sell products, and monitor, manage and optimize engineered systems (for example, smart cities and autonomous cars).
Time: 4-hour self-paced course. Access this course online 24/7 for up to 2 years.
Location: Online – Register anytime and gain immediate access
Click here for more information and to register.

Mental Health First Aid Standard (Virtual)
2023-09-27 13:00 - 2023-09-28 16:30, 2023-10-11 13:00 - 2023-10-12 16:30, 2023-10-25 13:00 - 2023-10-26 16:30 | Online
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a nationally recognized certification course developed by the Mental Health Commission of Canada. The course aims to develop the skills of participants in providing help to a person experiencing a mental health and/or substance use problem or crisis. Just like physical first aid is provided until medical treatment can be obtained, MHFA is given until appropriate support is found or until the crisis is resolved.
The virtual course is delivered in a blended learning format.
Self-Directed Learning
Two weeks prior to the course start date, participants will receive log-in details for the Learning Management System. In the two weeks leading up to the facilitator led virtual classrooms, participants must complete:

Module One – self directed learning (2hrs)
Self directed reading of the participant reference guide ~150 pages (3hrs)

Facilitator Led Virtual ZOOM Classrooms

Module Two – facilitator led session (3.5hrs) **3.25hrs plus break time** [1-430pm CST (SK Time)]
Module Three – facilitator led session (3.5hrs) **3.25hrs plus break time**[1-430pm CST (SK Time)]

Technology considerations: Each participant is requited to have a device with audio and video capabilities for the ZOOM virtual classroom sessions.
Click here for more information and to register.

ConEx: The Builders Expo
2023-09-28 | World Trade Centre Saskatoon at Prairieland Park, 503 Ruth St W, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7K 4E4, Canada
Event Format: Trade Show and Conference
Location: Saskatoon, SK
Hosting Organization: Saskatchewan Construction Association (SCA)
Course Summary: ConEx will be the #1 place in 2023 for construction companies to find new work, learn how to win that work, and find the products and services that will give them a competitive edge. Saskatchewan’s first ever non-residential construction trade show and conference will feature over 100 exhibitors showcasing the newest and most innovative products and services.
How to Register: Click here for more information.
Event Contact: Ashley Elgersma, SCA Director of Engagement – ashley@constructionsk.ca
Disclaimer: The views expressed during this event are those of the hosting organization and do not necessarily represent the views of APEGS.

LEED Green Associate Training
2023-09-30 11:00 - 15:30 | Online
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is simply a sustainability scorecard for green buildings. The LEED Green Associate is the only professional designation to show employers and clients you have certified knowledge in the field.
To date, this course and its materials have proven to be instrumental in helping over 8000 students pass their respective exams at a 99% pass rate. This course is offered at a quarter of the price and time as the competition and is geared at allowing students to graduate with letters after their name! This course is instructed by a USGBC Faculty member and is the most effective way to pass.
Click here for more information and registration.

GeoSaskatoon 2023 - Canadian Geotechnical Conference
2023-10-01 - 2023-10-04 | TCU Place, 35 22 St E, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7K 0C8
Event Format: Conference
Location: TCU Place Convention Centre, Saskatoon, SK
Hosting Organization: Saskatoon Geotechnical Group
Event Summary: The Saskatoon Geotechnical Group, the North Saskatchewan Section of the Canadian Geotechnical Society (CGS) is delighted to announce GeoSaskatoon2023 to be held at the TCU Place Convention Centre in Saskatoon, Oct 1-4, 2023.
The conference will proceed with the participation of Partner Organizations, the International Geosynthetics Society – North America (IGS-NA) and the International Association of Hydrogeologists – Canadian National Chapter (IAH-CNC).
Being held in the “City of Bridges” in the beautiful valley of the South Saskatchewan River, the theme of the conference is “bridging”. Bridging research & practice, bridging theory & experience, and above all, bridging different areas of practice. Geotechnical practice is often characterized as being distinct in the separate sectors of Infrastructure and Resources, however so many lessons can be learned, and experiences shared when we focus on the similarities, differences, and synergies in different areas of geotechnical, geosynthetics and hydrogeological practice.
Join Colleagues from across North America Oct 1-4, 2023, to share experiences, opportunities, and ideas, to renew old friendships and make new ones, and yes, to enjoy some Saskatoon berry pie!
How to Register: Click here for more information and registration.
Event Contact: Saskatoon Geotechnical Group
Disclaimer: The views expressed during this event are those of the hosting organization and do not necessarily represent the views of APEGS.

3-Part Series on Developing Your Working-Mom Long Game
2023-10-03 - 2023-10-05 | Online
Event Format: Webinar
Hosting Organization: Pros&Babes, North America’s leading media and education company for STEM moms and parents
Event Summary: A three-part workshop (daily 75-minute sessions) with professional engineers and experts on creating your working-mom long game (mindset shifts, long-term financial planning, developing your vision of success, etc.).
These courses are for parents, pregnant women, moms on maternity leave, and working moms (with older kids, too) in STEM/STEAM, corporate, and competitive fields, who are leaders or on a leadership track. It’s also for people of all genders who are family planning or want to support working parents.
How to Register: Click here for more information and registration.
Event Contact: Pros&Babes
Disclaimer: The views expressed during this event are those of the hosting organization and do not necessarily represent the views of APEGS.

#SafeSocial: Social Media’s Impact on Mental Health
2023-10-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Event Format: Webinar
Hosting Organization: APEGA
Course Summary: Studies show the average person spends up to six hours per day on social networking sites, and younger people spend even more time than this. While social media enables connections and collaboration at an unprecedented scale, there’s also a dark side to this networked world that’s laced with addiction, depression, harassment, and more. By every measure, social media is a risky behaviour, like drugs, alcohol, or even driving. Since it’s not going anywhere, abstinence might not be an option, but you can still practice #SafeSocial. How is this activity we spend so much time doing actually affecting how we think and feel? What is happening out there in the social media world and how does it influence our mental health and the mental health of our youth?
Learning objectives

Make the connection between risky behaviours, like driving or drugs, and social media use.
Describe at least three major factors on social media that create the environment for mental health issues to arise (stressors).
Explain up to six negative effects or “risks” of using social media to your mental health.
Identify the 5 Steps Towards #SafeSocial for improving your experience online.
Identify the steps you can take to improve the online community for everyone.

How to Register: Click here for more information and registration.
Event Contact: APEGA Professional Development Department – pd@apega.ca
Disclaimer: The views expressed during this event are those of the hosting organization and do not necessarily represent the views of APEGS.

iPolytek – The Blockchain: Beyond Cryptocurrency – Online Course
2023-10-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Online
This introductory course on the blockchain provides a global understanding of how it works and how it could transform all aspects of society, from how we design cities to how we manage our personal data.
In this introductory course on the blockchain, you will:

Learn about the technology behind the blockchain. How it works, its origin, and its evolution over time.
Discover how the blockchain can decentralize organizations, economic institutions and governments, transforming the organizational paradigm we have known since the dawn of the industrial age.
Understand the principles behind token economies and how they enable the Internet of Value.
Discover examples of blockchain applications in the technology, economic, and environmental sectors. See also how it can enable social reform.

Time: 4-hour self-paced course. Access this course online 24/7 for up to 2 years.
Location: Online – Register anytime and gain immediate access
Click here for more information and to register.

Empowering Indigenous voices in engineering: Guidance for meaningful consultation and engagement
2023-10-04 11:00 - 12:30 | Online
Event Format: Webinar
Hosting Organization: Engineers Canada
Event Summary: Engineers Canada will be hosting a webinar to showcase its newly published Guideline on Indigenous Consultation and Engagement. The guideline intends to promote meaningful engagement between engineers and Indigenous communities when it comes to engineering work.
Join us from 12:00-1:30 pm ET on October 4, 2023 for a virtual session on, Empowering Indigenous voices in engineering: Guidance for meaningful consultation and engagement. The session will cover:

Contextual background on Indigenous consultation and engagement
An overview of the guideline and its development
Implementing practices within the guideline
Hopes for the broader impact of the guideline

The webinar will be moderated by Ryan Melsom, Manager, Qualifications and Canadian Engineering Qualifications Board Secretary at Engineers Canada.
How to Register: Click here for more information and registration.
Event Contact: Engineers Canada
Disclaimer: The views expressed during this event are those of the hosting organization and do not necessarily represent the views of APEGS.

Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Mental Health
2023-10-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Event Format: Webinar
Hosting Organization: APEGA
Course Summary: In this session, Dr. Bo Cao will briefly introduce artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning and their use within the mental health field. He will share his research on motivation and his experience with computational psychiatry and its potential real-world applications for precision mental health. After the presentation, there will be a question-and-answer-style discussion on AI and mental health.
How to Register: Click here for more information and registration.
Event Contact: APEGA Professional Development Department – pd@apega.ca
Disclaimer: The views expressed during this event are those of the hosting organization and do not necessarily represent the views of APEGS.

How to Safeguard Your Mental Health from Social Media
2023-10-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Event Format: Webinar
Hosting Organization: APEGA
Course Summary: In this session, we will delve into the influence of social media on our mental well-being. Gain valuable insights, practical strategies, and tips to strike a healthy balance in the digital age. Learn how to foster a positive relationship with social media while safeguarding your mental health and overall well-being.
How to Register: Click here for more information and registration.
Event Contact: APEGA Professional Development Department – pd@apega.ca
Disclaimer: The views expressed during this event are those of the hosting organization and do not necessarily represent the views of APEGS.

Mechanical Systems Education Day in Saskatchewan
2023-10-19 07:00 - 17:00 | Saskatoon Inn & Conference Centre, 2002 Airport Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7L 6M4, Canada
Event Format: Symposium
Location: Saskatoon, SK
Hosting Organization: Valerin Technologies
Event Summary: Valerin Technologies is happy to host Alfa Laval, Spirax Sarco & Grundfos pumps for a day of fun, facts and features.
Included in the registration fee is an arrival gift, your name entered for draws throughout the day, breakfast bites, snacks and lunch!
Each company will have a chance for keynote speeches as well as smaller, more intimate, breakout sessions.
In these sessions you will find info for:

Energy Saving Technologies/Repeatable Solutions
System Design & Troubleshooting

How to Register: Click here for more information and registration.
Event Contact: Valerin Technologies – jhittel@valerin.ca
Disclaimer: The views expressed during this event are those of the hosting organization and do not necessarily represent the views of APEGS.

iPolytek – Energy Efficiency: An Investment Opportunity – Online Course
2023-10-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Online
This online course provides engineers with an overview of the role of energy efficiency in limiting global warming, and the techniques used to model energy consumption and estimate energy savings. A crash course in capital budgeting is also included.
Time: 2-hour self-paced course. Access this course online 24/7 for up to 2 years.
Location: Online – Register anytime and gain immediate access
Click here for more information and to register.

Practicing the Professions Day
2023-10-23 10:00 - 17:00 | Delta Hotels by Marriott Bessborough, 601 Spadina Crescent East, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7K 3G8, Canada
Registration is closed.
Event Format: In-person Event
Location: Delta Bessborough Hotel, Saskatoon
Hosting Organization: APEGS
Course Summary: Practicing the Professions Day is a new annual in-person event hosted by APEGS on October 23, 2023, in Saskatoon, SK.
Earn CPD credit by attending the following sessions:

A presentation by APEGS titled “Professional Responsibilities and Standards: What You Need to Know and Do”. This session is designed for all members who want to learn more about their roles and responsibilities as engineers and geoscientists in Saskatchewan including upcoming changes to the CPD Program.
A buffet lunch and keynote presentation by Ramy Nassar titled “AI Ethics: Navigating Bias in the Digital Age”. This presentation challenges participants to explore how they can gain a competitive advantage through the use of AI while ensuring that the risk of bias is minimized.
A presentation by Tracy McArthur titled “Ethical Situations from the Perspective of the Engineer Co-op Internship Program”. In this session, you will hear several recent situations that co-op students have faced and potential ways that we, as members of APEGS, can do our ethical due diligence when these situations arise.
A networking reception featuring 13 local regional societies and professional development organizations. Discover how they can help you further your career and make valuable connections within your industries.

This is a unique opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with your peers in the profession and earn CPD credits. Don’t miss it! Register now and save your spot!
There is a $50 general admission fee that includes lunch and refreshments. Please ensure this is selected before making your individual session selections.
Please be aware that photos will be taken during the conference for use in APEGS’ communications.
For additional information, check out the Practicing the Professions Day Program.
Event Contact: Jolene Arthur, Manager of Professional Development and Compliance – jarthur@apegs.ca

Saskatchewan Geological Society Bowling Night
2023-10-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Golden Mile Bowling Lanes, 3806 Albert St, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4S 3R1, Canada
Rescheduled from May 13.
Halloween themed Bowling Night at the Golden Mile Bowling Lanes
Friday, October 27
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Visit https://sgshome.ca/ index for more information and updates.

Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference
2023-10-29 08:00 - 2023-11-01 17:00 | Calgary TELUS Convention Center, 136 8 Ave SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 0K6, Canada
The Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference is the premier conference for chemical engineers. The mission of the Chemical Engineering Conference is to be your forum; a venue where you can embrace learning, exchange knowledge, build innovative ideas, advance your career, and advance the chemical engineering profession.
Taking part in Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference is an opportunity to grow, learn, connect, and celebrate all that Canadian chemical engineering has to offer.
Click here for more information and to register.

Get to the Point: A Practical Writing Course for Technical Professionals
2023-10-30 | Online
Event Format: Webinar
Hosting Organization: RGI International
Event Summary: This interactive training introduces participants to the Pyramid Method of Writing(tm) and applies it to writing effective emails, letters, short and long reports, and proposals.
Participants will receive personal feedback on three writing assignments. The format provides time to discuss and evaluate longer more technical documents such as recommendations, investigations, formal reports and studies, and proposals. Individual and group exercises allow participants to practice the concepts and learn from each other.
This course is accredited by the Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC) and is eligible for 12 PDHs or 1.2 CEUs.
Fee: $950 US or approx $1300 Cdn
Webinar Dates (all six are to be attended to receive credit)
Oct 30, 2023 07:30 AM CST
Nov 1, 2023 07:30 AM CST
Nov 6, 2023 08:30 AM CST
Nov 8, 2023 08:30 AM CST
Nov 13, 2023 08:30 AM CST
Nov 15, 2023 08:30 AM CST
How to Register: Click here for more information and registration.
Event Contact: RGI International
Disclaimer: The views expressed during this event are those of the hosting organization and do not necessarily represent the views of APEGS.

iPolytek – Innovation through Systems Thinking: A framework for formulating great ideas and implementing changes that work – Online Course
2023-10-31 08:00 - 17:00 | Online
In this course, we study a formal approach to innovation based on systems thinking. This process involves taking a more holistic view of a problem and considering how all the system parts interact. The objective is to design and develop new or improved, more efficient, effective, and sustainable systems.
Time: 5-hour self-paced course. Access this course online 24/7 for up to 2 years.
Location: Online – Register anytime and gain immediate access
Click here for more information and to register.

ACEC-SK Trust, Your Competitive Advantage - Virtual Course
2023-10-31 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Presenter: Scott Donald
Date: October 31, 2023
Time: 12:00 PM -1:00 PM
Price: $149.00
Trust is the foundation of sales success. In high-trust relationships, the customer sees the seller as an advisor. Buyers answer questions, are forthright and share information freely—because they know the seller will use it to help them. Trust becomes a competitive advantage. This program will provide participants with a deeper appreciation of the value of trust as a competitive advantage.
Click here for more information and to register.

Social Media and Loneliness: What Do We Need to Know?
2023-10-31 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Event Format: Webinar
Hosting Organization: APEGA
Course Summary: We humans are hard-wired for social relationships with one another. This capacity to connect is beneficial in multiple ways, including decreasing health risks and improving our physical well-being and longevity. Social media has increased our ability to connect with each other while also, ironically, leading to an increased sense of loneliness for some people. Research suggests that we may have a “sweet spot” in our social media use that allows us to experience a sense of connection while steering clear of the potential mindless scrolling that can lead to less connection.
Learning objectives

Normal versus excessive or problematic social media use
Factors that lead to some people feeling lonelier when using social media
Benefits and potential drawbacks of social media use

How to Register: Click here for more information and registration.
Event Contact: APEGA Professional Development Department – pd@apega.ca
Disclaimer: The views expressed during this event are those of the hosting organization and do not necessarily represent the views of APEGS.

The Future is Bright: Mentoring in a Technical Environment
2023-11-01 11:00 - 15:00 | Online
Event Format: Webinar
Hosting Organization: RGI International
Event Summary: Research shows that young technical professionals perform better and stay with companies longer when they participate in an effective mentoring program.
A big part of your company’s success depends on succession planning, and that begins with a formal mentoring program.
This four-hour online course prepares your middle-level and senior-level engineers to offer young mentors an exceptional mentoring experience.
In this highly interactive course, you will learn these principles and practice these skills:

What makes a mentoring program successful
How is a successful mentor/mentee relationship formed and sustained
When is the best time to begin a mentoring program
How to determine who should be a mentor and who should be mentored
How to measure the success of your mentoring program
How you can sustain a mentoring program
How mentoring fits into successful succession planning

We will deliver this course remotely, with a live instructor in a 4-hour block. We include two short breaks and individual and group. Participants receive a workbook.
This course is accredited by the Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC) and is eligible for 4 PDHs or 0.4 CEUs.
Fee: $325 US or approx $435 CND
How to Register: Click here for more information and registration.
Event Contact: RGI International
Disclaimer: The views expressed during this event are those of the hosting organization and do not necessarily represent the views of APEGS.

iPolytek – How Sustainable is PV Solar Power? An Intro to Life Cycle Analysis and Planetary Boundaries – Online Course
2023-11-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Online
If you search “solar photovoltaic sustainability” on the internet, you will find a multitude of articles hailing the technology as green, clean and ready to spearhead our world into a sustainable future. However, you will also come across articles that are much more critical of the technology. This begs the question, “How does one go about accessing the environmental impacts of a technology in a systematic, objective way?” We answer this question using PV solar power as a case study.
In this course, we study an LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) of solar photovoltaic power and learn of its impacts on human health, freshwater, climate change, ecosystems and land use. We compare the environmental performance of solar PV to other renewable and non-renewable electricity generation technologies. Finally, we take an in-depth look at a scientific article in which researchers show how countries can determine their optimal energy mix given their available resources and environmental objectives.
Time: 4-hour self-paced course. Access this course online 24/7 for up to 2 years.
Location: Online – Register anytime and gain immediate access
Click here for more information and to register.

Field Scale Testing of Geosynthetic Stabilization for Soft Soils - a LARGE Experiment
2023-11-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Park Town Hotel, 924 Spadina Crescent E, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7K 3H5, Canada
Event Format: In-person presentation
Location: Saskatoon, SK
Hosting Organization: Saskatoon Geotechnical Group
Event Summary: The University of Saskatchewan houses the Saskatchewan Soft Soil & Subgrade Stabilisation Study Site (S7), which has operated for 5 years. During this time, S7 has conducted groundbreaking experiments to gain insights into Stabilisation and Reinforcement under full-scale loading conditions, achieving several “World’s First and Only” milestones. This presentation will address the challenges and opportunities from the past 5 seasons, covering the development of a large load frame, propulsion system, instrumentation, hydraulic loading system, materials, construction techniques, and real-time soil characterization. Technical objectives include working platform design, cyclic loading analysis of composite soil-geosynthetics, and shakedown theory.
In geosynthetics engineering, scenarios like MSE retaining walls or steep slopes involve well-understood mechanisms of reinforcement for problems with mostly static loads. However, many common soil-geosynthetic systems undergo cyclic, transient, and spatially-varying loading. Examples include working platforms and roads. In these cases, permanent strains aren’t induced in the geosynthetic, leading to a mechanism known as “mechanical stabilization.” Engineers face the challenge of quantifying the properties of the resulting composite material.
How to Register: Click here for more information and registration.
Event Contact: Saskatoon Geotechnical Group
Disclaimer: The views expressed during this event are those of the hosting organization and do not necessarily represent the views of APEGS.
