AOLS Sponsors 3rd Annual Industry Night at York University
2023 Educational Foundation Annual Meeting of Members
AGM 2023: Two Weeks Left to Book Your Room at a Great Rate
Call for AGM Function Sponsors
CPD Hours for AGM Sessions Now Available
Woolgar Geomatics College Online Learning
ORCGA 2023 Damage Prevention Symposium
FIG Working Week 2023
Call for Committee/Task Force Members
The Association benefits significantly from volunteers to make progress in its many activities and with its responsibilities. Volunteering on a committee or task force is a great way to make connections, grow professionally, and give back to the profession.
Please consider volunteering for a committee or task force. They are briefly described in the attached document: bit.ly/3iqIlUq
If interested, please email which committee you are interested in and a bit about your qualifications to: executivedirector@aols.org.
AOLS Sponsors 3rd Annual Industry Night at York University
AOLS reps will be on hand next week at the 3rd annual Industry Night at York University.
Hosted by the Civil Engineers of Lassonde, ITE York U, and the Geomatics Club, the event is an opportunity for students to meet industry leaders and for companies to gain exposure to some of the best Civil and Geomatics Engineering students at Lassonde. AOLS is a sponsor of the event.
Industry Night takes place Friday, January 20, from 4 to 9 p.m. in the Second Student Centre at York.
This is a great opportunity for companies to promote their products and services, and to recruit the best students of the Lassonde School of Engineering.
2023 Educational Foundation Annual Meeting of Members
The Board of Directors of the AOLS Educational Foundation invites Educational Foundation members, former award winners, and any other interested persons to attend the 2023 Educational Foundation Annual Meeting of Members.
The virtual meeting will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2023 from 12 noon to 1 p.m.
The President of the Educational Foundation and Board of Directors will review the 2022 Annual Meeting minutes, the 2022 Financial Report, and the Educational Foundation Awards presented in 2021/2022. The 2022 Educational Foundation reports will be posted in the Member Tools section of the website prior to the meeting: aols.org/member-tools/get-involved-with-aols/annual-general-meetings.
NOTE: Members attending this meeting can earn one hour of Professional CPD.
Please mark February 23rd on your calendar. We hope you can join the meeting!
AGM 2023: Two Weeks Left to Book Your Room at a Great Rate
We have negotiated great rates with Sheraton Fallsview Hotel for AGM 2023 attendees: from $109 CAD to $129 CAD per night. The contract includes a complimentary resort fee. Self-parking will be discounted at $19 per night plus taxes and fees.
Please click on the following link to book your room:
You can also book your room over the phone, by calling the reservations department directly at 1-800-519-9911 and request the special group rate for “Association of Ontario Land Surveyors.” You can reference the code OL1. The last day to make reservations is Thursday, January 26, 2023, after which we cannot guarantee your room rate.
Call for AGM Function Sponsors
We are looking for sponsors for some of the AGM functions.
Six levels of sponsorship are available:
Meet and Greet Sponsor for $1,000
Welcoming Party Sponsor for $1,000
Veterans' Celebration Dinner Sponsor for $750
Convocation Luncheon Sponsor for $750
President's Dinner for $750
Coffee Sponsors for $500
Don't miss this opportunity to support your AGM! You can find the Function Sponsorship Reservation Form here: bit.ly/3iI37Pr
CPD Hours for AGM Sessions Now Available
CPD hours are now available on the AGM website for all applicable sessions. To view them, click "Schedule" in the top menu, or follow this link:
Need more CPD hours? Woolgar Geomatics College offers online education on a variety of subjects, most Wednesdays from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Recent course offerings have included evidence assessment, photogrammetric surveys, and laser scanning.
Sign up for the mailing list to learn more about upcoming sessions: geomaticscollege.com.
ORCGA 2023 Damage Prevention Symposium
ORCGA has released the full program for its 2023 Damage Prevention Symposium.
Join other damage prevention professionals from around the province for engaging breakout sessions, the return of the tradeshow, and great networking opportunities.
Registration is now open for FIG Working Week 2023 in Orlando, Florida. This weeklong conference, which takes place May 28 to June 1, 2023, brings an international community of surveyors, valuers, quantity surveyors, geospatial experts, and other groups within the profession together, offering a mix of:
Keynote sessions elaborating on the theme "Protecting our World, Conquering New Frontiers." Focus will be on the importance of looking ahead and discovering what will be needed in the future for our profession.
A variety of technical sessions, workshops, and forums, giving a platform to discuss experiences, innovations, best practices, research, and much more to support the shaping of the future.
An exhibition featuring the latest products and services.
Networking opportunities with peers from around the world, giving an unrivaled opportunity to discover how others are doing things, meet people who share your passion, and share your own knowledge and experiences.
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