BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:IEEE vTools.Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20240310T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=2SU;BYMONTH=3 TZNAME:MDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20231105T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=11 TZNAME:MST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20231202T233922Z UID:94552170-5C7A-433E-8052-20D7B023AE3D DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231128T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231128T220000 DESCRIPTION:IEEE Southern Alberta Section Presents our 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM)\n\nAfter a couple of years apart\, we're excited to announce that our AGM will be held in person again!\n\nThis is a fantastic opportu nity for all IEEE members to reconnect\, get updates on our section's achi evements\, and look forward to the future. The meeting will provide an upd ate on the activities of the Section\, the Technical Chapters\, and the Af finity Groups over the past year\, and provide an outlook for activities p lanned in 2024.\n\nLet's come together\, celebrate our achievements\, and set the stage for a year of excellence. We look forward to seeing you ther e!\n---------------------------------------------------------------\n\nReg ion 7 Address by IEEE Canada President Rob Anderson\n\nJoin us for a speci al address by IEEE Canada President Rob Anderson\, who will discuss the si gnificance of volunteering at the Section level and highlight the diverse opportunities available for everyone involved in IEEE.\n------------------ ---------------------------------------------\n\nPowering Progress: The Ev olution of Rural Electrification in Alberta\n\nJoin us for an insightful p resentation with two distinguished speakers\, Glen Fox and Bill Bergman.\n \nGlen Fox will explore the unique role of Alberta's Rural Electrification Associations (REAs) in powering rural communities\, highlighting Equs\, C anada's largest member-owned utility. Following Glen\, Bill Bergman will d elve into the selection and application of the single wire earth return (S WER) distribution system for rural electrification. Together\, they will s hed light on the historical journey and ongoing evolution of rural electri fication in Alberta.\n---------------------------------------------------- -----------\n\nDinner:\n\n- 2 complimentary drink tickets\n- Caesar Salad: Hearts of Romaine\, Focaccia Croutons\, Romano Shavings with Classic Caes ar Dressing\n- Choice of:\n\n- Grilled Filet Mignon: with Classic Bordelai se Sauce. Served with Sautéed Wild Mushroom\, New Potatoes\, Butter Glaze d Asparagus and Baby Carrots\n- Chicken Supreme: Grilled Herb and Garlic M arinated Chicken Supreme. Served with Yukon Gold and Wild Mushroom\, Potat o Hash and Seasonal Vegetables\n- Atlantic Salmon Fillet: Ponzu Glazed\, S erved with Sweet Chili and Ginger Stewed Bok Choy and Organic Pearl Jasmin e Rice Cake\n- White Chocolate Panna Cotta: Tahitian Vanilla Bean Infused Berry Compote\n\nPlease indicate any food allergies or special dietary req uirements (including Vegan/Vegetarian meal) under "Special Requests" when registering.\n------------------------------------------------------------ ---\n\nRegistration consists of two parts - vTools and PayPal. Follow the "Register Now" link below\, and complete the information. The system will then take you to a PayPal page to enter your payment information. When you have successfully registered and paid\, you will receive 2 confirmation e mails\, 1 from IEEE and 1 from PayPal. Your registration is not complete u ntil your payment has been received\, and you have received both confirmat ion emails.\n\nSpeaker(s): Glen Fox\, Bill Bergman\n\nAgenda: \n5.30pm: Do ors open\n5:30-6:15pm: Cash Bar and Networking (2 complimentary drink tick ets included)\n6:15-6:30pm: Chair’s and Treasurer’s Reports\n6:30-7:15 pm: Dinner\n7:15-7:30pm: Award Presentations\n7:30-8:30pm: Technical Chapt ers\, Affinity Groups\, and Student Branch Reports\n8:30-8:45pm: Rob Ander son\, IEEE Canada President Address\n8:45-9:30pm: Keynote Speech: Glen Fox and Bill Bergman\n\nRoom: Windsor (1st floor)\, Bldg: Carriage House Hote l & Conference Centre\, 9030 Macleod Trail\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada LOCATION:Room: Windsor (1st floor)\, Bldg: Carriage House Hotel & Conferenc e Centre\, 9030 Macleod Trail\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada ORGANIZER:eduard.tourani@ieee.org SEQUENCE:46 SUMMARY:2023 IEEE Southern Alberta Section AGM URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/382301 X-ALT-DESC:Description: <br /><p><strong>IEEE Southern Alberta Section Pres ents our 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM)</strong></p>\n<p>After a couple of years apart\, we're excited to announce that our AGM will be held in p erson again!</p>\n<p>This is a fantastic opportunity for all IEEE members to reconnect\, get updates on our section's achievements\, and look forwar d to the future. The meeting will provide an update on the activities of t he Section\, the Technical Chapters\, and the Affinity Groups over the pas t year\, and provide an outlook for activities planned in 2024.</p>\n<p>Le t's come together\, celebrate our achievements\, and set the stage for a y ear of excellence. We look forward to seeing you there!</p>\n<hr />\n<p><s trong>Region 7 Address by IEEE Canada President Rob Anderson</strong></p>\ n<p>Join us for a special address by IEEE Canada President Rob Anderson\, who will discuss the significance of volunteering at the Section level and highlight the diverse opportunities available for everyone involved in IE EE.</p>\n<hr />\n<p><strong>Powering Progress: The Evolution of Rural Elec trification in Alberta</strong></p>\n<p>Join us for an insightful presenta tion with two distinguished speakers\, Glen Fox and Bill Bergman.</p>\n<p> Glen Fox will explore the unique role of Alberta's Rural Electrification A ssociations (REAs) in powering rural communities\, highlighting Equs\, Can ada's largest member-owned utility. Following Glen\, Bill Bergman will del ve into the selection and application of the single wire earth return (SWE R) distribution system for rural electrification. Together\, they will she d light on the historical journey and ongoing evolution of rural electrifi cation in Alberta.</p>\n<hr />\n<p><strong>Dinner:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li >2 complimentary drink tickets</li>\n<li>Caesar Salad: Hearts of Romaine\, Focaccia Croutons\, Romano Shavings with Classic Caesar Dressing</li>\n<l i>Choice of:</li>\n<ul>\n<li>Grilled Filet Mignon: with Classic Bordelaise Sauce. Served with Saut&eacute\;ed Wild Mushroom\, New Potatoes\, Butter Glazed Asparagus and Baby Carrots</li>\n<li>Chicken Supreme: Grilled Herb and Garlic Marinated Chicken Supreme. Served with Yukon Gold and Wild Mush room\, Potato Hash and Seasonal Vegetables</li>\n<li>Atlantic Salmon Fille t: Ponzu Glazed\, Served with Sweet Chili and Ginger Stewed Bok Choy and O rganic Pearl Jasmine Rice Cake</li>\n</ul>\n<li>White Chocolate Panna Cott a: Tahitian Vanilla Bean Infused Berry Compote</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em><strong >Please indicate any food allergies or special dietary requirements (inclu ding Vegan/Vegetarian meal) under "Special Requests" when registering.</st rong></em></p>\n<hr />\n<p><em>Registration consists of two parts - vTools and PayPal.&nbsp\; Follow the "Register Now" link below\, and complete th e information.&nbsp\; The system will then take you to a PayPal page to en ter your payment information.&nbsp\; When you have successfully registered and paid\, you will receive 2 confirmation emails\, 1 from IEEE and 1 fro m PayPal.&nbsp\; <strong>Your registration is not complete until your paym ent has been received\, and you have received both confirmation emails.</s trong></em></p><br /><br />Agenda: <br /><p>5.30pm:&nbsp\; Doors open <br />5:30-6:15pm:&nbsp\; Cash Bar and Networking (2 complimentary drink ticke ts included)<br />6:15-6:30pm:&nbsp\; Chair&rsquo\;s and Treasurer&rsquo\; s Reports<br />6:30-7:15pm:&nbsp\; Dinner <br />7:15-7:30pm:&nbsp\; Award Presentations <br />7:30-8:30pm:&nbsp\; Technical Chapters\, Affinity Grou ps\, and Student Branch Reports <br />8:30-8:45pm:&nbsp\; Rob Anderson\, I EEE Canada President Address<br />8:45-9:30pm:&nbsp\; Keynote Speech: Glen Fox and Bill Bergman</p> END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR