2014 IEEE Ottawa Section’s 70th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Banquet

Dear IEEE Members and Guests, The 2014 IEEE Ottawa Section executives and officers cordially invites you to your IEEE Ottawa Section Annual General Meeting and Banquet to engage in your section’s business, with a brilliant speaker, and other members and guests over a sit-down dinner. Business covered at the meeting will include the executive report, election of new officers, and awards presentation. Our theme is “Canada in Space,” supported by guest speaker Mr. Luc Brule, who is the Vice-President of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA).

Date & Time: 5:00PM on Friday, Oct 10, 2014 (5:00PM Reception, 5:30 AGM, 6:30PM Banquet)

Location: Ottawa Convention Centre (Trillium Ballroom – AGM & Banquet)

Address: 55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON (Tel: 613.563.1984, Webpage: www.ottawaconventioncentre.com)

Parking: Vouchers will be provided at registration desk (www.ottawaconventioncentre.com/en/attending/parking) Dress: Business Casual

Schedule Keynote Speaker Awards Location Registration Menu

Schedule

5:00-5:30 PM Networking reception, Hors d’Oeuvres

5:30-6:30 PM AGM Business (Welcome, 2014 Chair’s Address, Treasurer’s Report, Elections)

6:45-7:15 PM AGM Banquet (2014 Chair’s Message, Distinguished Guests Welcome, Corporate Awards)

7:15-8:30 PM Dinner, Musical Entertainment by Acoustiq Duo

8:30-9:15 PM Keynote Speech by Mr Luc Brule

9:15-10:00 PM Fellows Recognition, Awards, Closing Remarks

Keynote Speaker

Mr. Luc Brule,  Vice-President of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA).  

Biography:

Luc Brûlé has been Vice President of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) since April 1, 2014. As the President’s senior advisor, the Vice President is the chief of day-to-day operations at the CSA, monitoring the use of resources, ensuring operations run smoothly and promoting the Agency’s science and technology objectives.

Previously, he was Director General of Space Utilization for the CSA. In this position, he was responsible for the overall planning of the Space Utilization Branch, which is tasked with end-to-end implementation of Earth observation, satellite communications and elements of the space environment of the CSA Space Program.

Following a career at the Department of National Defence, Luc joined the CSA in 1991, where he held a number of director positions, the most recent being Director of Space Exploration Development.

With a bachelor’s degree in physical engineering and a master’s in nuclear engineering, Luc, working in various capacities over the years, has acquired substantial experience with the Canadian RADARSAT program.

As manager of the program for the development and successful launch of RADARSAT-2, Luc was responsible for the Technology and Management

Awards

Nominate a deserving company or person for recognition at this event through application at: http://www.ieeeottawa.ca/publications/awards by September 15th!

Location

Ottawa Convention Centre 55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa ON Tel. 613-563-1984 Url: http://www.ottawaconventioncentre.com

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Registration

Click here https://www.beanstream.com/secure/IEEECCECE2006/agm.asp to register.

This year’s theme is “Canada in Space“. Members, guests, prospective members, and the public are welcome to register.

Menu

Hot and Cold Hors D’Oeuvres

First Course: Carrot and Ginger Bisque – Organic Carrots stewed and blended with Yellow Ginger Root, with oven baked Fresh Chervil Pastry Twists to dip.

Choice of Entree:

Sea Salt and Rosemary Chicken: Sea Salt and Rosemary Chicken, with Tomato Fennel Ragout and seared Gnocchi and Sambuca Jus

OR

Slow Braised Beef Short Rib: Slow Cooked Rib in Red Wine and Aromatics, with Whipped Potatoes and Truffle Jus

OR

Grilled Vegetable Pavé: Grilled Peppers, Zucchini and Eggplant pressed with Baby Spinach, with Chick Pea and Edamame Bean Cake and Balsamic Reduction

(Vegetarian option which is also Vegan and Gluten Free)

All Main Courses are served with Seasonal Vegetables

Dessert (served with Coffee, Tea and Decaffeinated):

Apple Brulée Cheesecake: Sumptuous Caramel and Summer Berry Coulis with Buttery Graham Crust

Complementary Wine Glass or Soft Drink at Dinner

 Slate for 2015 AGM Elections

The Nomination Committee of the IEEE Ottawa Section is pleased to announce the Slate for 2014 AGM Elections:

• Chair: Mrs. Janet Davis, SMIEEE
• Vice-Chair: Ms. Anissa Shaddy
• Treasurer: Dr. Mike Bourassa, Ph.D, SMIEEE
• Secretary: Dr. Rafael Falcon, Ph.D

Elections will be held during the business part of AGM 2014.

Posted by Janet Davis on 2014-09-11 at 09:22 in Uncategorized.

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