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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2 015 [ volume 19 number 1)

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Envisioning Change: R.A. McLachlan Award Recipient Champions Energy Efficiency in Industry Tom Ruffen

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Public Opinion Poll Yields Insights on Perceptions of the Professions

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How Much Are You Worth? Salary Negotiation for the Woman Professional Dr. Elizabeth Croft, P.Eng., FEC, Rebekah Parker, Jennifer Pelletier

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President’s Viewpoint – The Value of Membership

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Association Notes – APEGBC Recruiting Members for 2015/2016 Council; Nominations Open for APEGBC Awards; New Affinity Partners Offer Discounts on Hotel, Car Rental and Shipping; APEGBC Student Program Now Open to Master’s Students; It’s not too late to declare your CPD Hours for 2014

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Council Report – November 28, 2014

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Bylaw Amendment Consultation Underway – Members Respond on Professional Development Bylaw APEGBC Consulting Members on Proposed Changes to Engineers and Geoscientists Act

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ON THE COVER: Paul Willis, P.Eng. is the 2014 winner of the R.A. McLachlan Memorial Award, recognizing a career championing energy efficiency. Page 18. Photo: Andrea Sunderland

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Insurance Claim Considerations – What Professionals Need to Know

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Branding APEGBC

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National Engineering and Geoscience Month 2015

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7 Newsmakers 22 Practice Matters 28 APEGBC Professional Development 29 Membership 34 Professional Services 38 OQM List

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