INNOVATION September-October 2018

ANNUAL REPORT NOW AVAILABLE The Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia 2017/2018 Annual Report is now available by both paper copy and online PDF version. The 2017/2018 Annual Report outlines our progress towards the goals set out for the first year in our three- year Strategic Plan. It also summarizes the work of our volunteers, Council, and staff during our reporting year, July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018. This report demonstrates our progress through key performance indicators, supporting our values of transparency and accountability. It includes overviews of Engineers and Geoscientists BC programs and activities, reports from the President and CEO, as well as our audited financial statements.

To obtain an electronic copy of the Annual Report for this year and previous years, visit egbc.ca/Annual-Report . To request a paper copy of the Annual Report, email info@ egbc.ca , or call 604.430.8035 or 1.888.430.8035 (toll- free Canada-wide).

COUNCIL APPROVES 30 BY 30 ACTION PLAN FRAMEWORK Engineers and Geoscientists BC Council has voted to endorse a plan that asks members for feedback regarding the association’s 30 by 30 strategy. The feedback from members is intended to help form the completed strategy and creation of an action plan. Once Phase 2 is completed by the end of October 2018, the association will continue into Phase 3, which involves identifying key actions, establishing key goals and achievements, and

Phase 3 of the work plan provides an opportunity for members to participate in and guide the implementation of the 30 by 30 initiative. ‘30 by 30’ is a goal to raise the percentage of newly licensed engineers who are women to 30 percent by the year 2030. Engineers and Geoscientists BC has been actively working towards this goal since 2013, and the now-underway 30 by 30 action plan further supports this goal. At its September 7 meeting, Council endorsed the strategy

estimating the necessary resources needed to place the plan into action. Once this final phase is completed in November 2018, the findings will be presented to Council and the action plan itself is expected to begin in 2019.

and Phase 2—the consultation phase—of the three- phase work plan. This phase asks members for feedback on the strategy the association should use to reach the 30 by 30 goal. The first phase of the process focused on research and data collection.

To learn more about the strategy and provide your feedback, visit egbc. ca/30-by-30 . Members will also have a chance to provide feedback during the annual conference on October 18 and 19.

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