AOLS In Sight: AGM Virtual Social Event; AOLS Awards

AOLS In Sight

Issue 24

December 2020

In This Issue

AGM 2021 - Virtual Social Event

AOLS Awards

From the Archival and Historical Committee

Professional Oversight in a Virtual Environemnt

Upcoming BeSpatial Webinars

Introduction to Surveying

Eclipse College

The Hans Klinkenberg Memorial Scholarship Fund

AGM Virtual Social Event

The AGM Planning Committee has been trying to achieve the same objectives for our upcoming Annual General Meeting that we would have in an in-person event, however, we are struggling with the social component. We know that getting together with friends and colleagues has always been part of our meetings. We have considered a variety of events but have not landed on any. Please respond to this very short survey to help us move forward at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SGYJJK6

AOLS AWARDS

It's that time of year again. Do you know of anyone deserving of an award? The AOLS has seven award categories:

Professional Recognition Award
The Fellowship Award
Honorary Membership
Life membership
Centenary Award
President's award
Citation

Descriptions and application details are available at

https://members.aols.org/splash/my-membership/awards

(note you have to be logged into the AOLS Member's Portal to access this). Please submit any applications before the end of December to allow time for consideration.

From the Archival and Historical Committee

by Gordon Good

Pictured here are two photos taken on November 10 outside the Office of "T.A. Bunker Surveying Ltd. in Gravenhurst.

One with a mask and one without, just to make sure it is really Tom.

Tom, on his own volition, submitted over forty biographical sketches to enhance the Association's "Yates Data Base" Many of his submissions added to the history of the Provincial Land Surveyors (PLS) and the remainder, of the PLS's, who later became Ontario Land Surveyors.

If you are lucky enough to know Tom, he naturally down played the effort of the research involved but to other surveyors who have had the opportunity to contribute a Biographical Sketch, we know these are not generated without genuine effort.

Gordon Good, Chair of the Committee presented Tom with a replica surveyor's chain in recognition of his efforts. Tom was also presented with a thank you card on behalf of your Association.

The Chair of a Committee should never misses an opportunity to request assistance. Any Member or Associate who would like to take on the challenge of a Biographical Sketch please contact Joyce at the office or any member of the Committee.

Professional Oversight in a Virtual Environment

by The Professional Standards Committee

The Professional Standards Committee has prepared a considerations document addressing professional oversight in a virtual environment. While many members have already addressed these requirements, this short document, available on the Members' Portal, may cause you to think about areas you may want to put attention to. Please see:

https://members.aols.org/site_files/content/pages/best-practices/professional-oversight-in-a-virtual-environment.pdf

(Please note that you have to be logged in to the AOLS Members' Portal to access this link).

Upcoming BeSpatial Webinars

Visualizing Urban Density

Jeff Hignett - Senior Planner, York Region

December 7 - 12pm to 1pm

More Info: https://www.bespatialontario.ca/event-4039667

BeSpatial YPN December Virtual Social - Ask Me Anything!

Q&A with GIS Practitioners

December 14 - 5:30pm to 7:00pm

More Info: https://www.bespatialontario.ca/event-4063145

Alternative Data Collection and Surveillance using Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems

Danika Montgomery, Algoma Drone Solutions

December 17 - 12pm to 1pm

More Info: https://www.bespatialontario.ca/event-4045851

Introduction to Surveying (SURV 1000)

by NSCC

Good news! The Introduction to Surveying program is ready to be up and running in the new year.

The course is intended to be offered to students across the

country. Details of the course is noted below:

Enrollment is open now
The course is scheduled to commence on January 18, 2021
They are hoping to have a minimum of 10 students signed up for the first course
The course is setup as a 45 hour course (if this were an in-class course, that would equate to 3 hours of class time for 15 weeks. Being online, they expect this will be more fluid)
The course content has been developed around the expectation that students will have ~1 hour a week of employer time to devote (this is based on the survey results from our membership)
The course cost will be $350 per student (excluding any required textbooks or additional costs is required)
People can find the info for registration at the following link under "Intro to Surveying".
A copy of the Course Outline is attached

ECLIPSE COLLEGE

From: N. Ross Woolgar, ALS

Eclipse College is an informal gathering of interested Articling and Geomatics Students and Alberta Land Surveyors.

The goal is to participate in open discussion on particular topics with invited guests as presenters.

Invited guests with experience in a particular field of practice will lend their expertise and knowledge to the discussion.

The gatherings are intended to broaden the Education and Knowledge of Students and Alberta Land Surveyors in different areas of practice.

"For the betterment of the profession".

Eclipse College is intended to give a professional view of the principals and laws governing surveying in Alberta, and provide geomantic and articling students and interested participants with a thorough understanding of those laws and principals.

ECLIPSE COLLEGE has provided a schedule of topics and volunteer facilitators for those dates. The goal of Eclipse is to have at least 1 to 2 facilitators besides myself along with other ALS's in attendance. This will provide more than one view point on the topic. Open discussion and questions from all participants are welcome and expected. Eclipse College is available on line from mid-September to end of March on Wednesdays at 4:30 to 6:30 pm Mountain Time at the following link.

http://connectpro72506815.adobeconnect.com/college/

We would like to have facilitators at Eclipse College provide power point presentations or slide shows where required. These should be made available on the Monday prior to presentation date in order to have them loaded for presentation to our online and classroom participants.

Those facilitators that are from out of town can provide their presentations from their own office providing they have speaker and head phone set. We will assist with your online skills.

I look forward to your participation in Eclipse College for the benefit of both the students and our profession.

A plus for facilitator's is your time dedicated to Eclipse College is worth Continuing Competency points to your professional accreditation.

I would like to thank you in advance for your time and effort in your dedication to Eclipse College and the investment in our Geomatics and articling students and our professions future.

This year's topics and schedule is attached.

The Hans Klinkenberg Memorial Scholarship Fund

From the Canadian Institute of Geomatics

The Hans Klinkenberg Memorial Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to students in the geomatics sciences at technical institutes and community colleges in Canada. Students may apply prior to February 15 of each year as outlined in the description and application form available on the

CIG website. Awards are presented annually in amounts ranging from $500 to $2000. Submissions are judged on the basis of scholastic achievement, recommendations and the personal statement requested. Winners receive the financial award, a certificate of award and a one-year student membership in the Canadian Institute of Geomatics.

Further information on the Hans Klinkenberg Memorial Fund and the application form may be found on the CIG website.

The next application deadline - February 15, 2021. This scholarship is dedicated to students in the geomatics sciences at technical institutes and community colleges in Canada.

Recipients:

* 2020 - Marie-Lise Roux

* 2019 - Serianna Schroh

* 2018 - Meghan McLellan

For complete list visit...

Do you have suggestions for the AOLS In Sight content?

If you have come across some information that you think will be of interest to other members, please let us know by emailing cgambier@aols.org. Your suggestions are always welcome!