ABCtech #05 18DEC05 PROGRESS – ALBERTA CHAMBER OF TECHNOLOGIES

ABCtech #05 18DEC05 PROGRESS – ALBERTA CHAMBER OF TECHNOLOGIES

PROGRESS – ALBERTA CHAMBER OF TECHNOLOGIES (18-DEC-05)

Technology enterprises are making a significant contributor to Alberta’s economy and are central for economic diversification.  BUT these enterprises face significant impediments to growth.  We are proposing the formation of the Alberta Chamber of Technologies and associated Chapters for further developing this sector of the Alberta economy for:

Membership.  Developing a large, well-led, Province-wide, cross-sector constituency of technology interests

Advocacy.   Representing the interests of Chamber members

Communications.  Informing stakeholders of the value of technology enterprises in Alberta

Development.  Resourcing the Chamber and strengthening its leadership

The following information has been received supporting the formation of the proposed Alberta Chamber of Technologies Society (reserved) Domain  HYPERLINK “http://www.albertachamberoftechnologies.org” www.albertachamberoftechnologies.org

A.    Who would you recommend be appointed to an interim Board of Directors for the proposed Alberta Chamber of 

       Technologies?

Calgary:

Peter Josty Noman Greenfield

Edmonton:

Stephen Murgatroyd Perry Kinkaide Al Gourley Patricia

Michael Hollinshead Shawn Gervais (ARC) Darrell Neuman Dan Hinchey

Wayne Karpoff Ken Gordon Tom Ogaranko Trcia Cisakowski

Darryl Humphrey Barbara Nyland Ken Jurina Anne Kozak

Myka Osinchuk Peter Senchuk Bruce Matichuk Brian Napier

Ashif Mawii Grant Lakeman Lorne Ross Brain Moore

Resolution.  That a Nominations Committee be formed for selecting an interim Board of Directors for the Alberta Chamber of Technologies of no less than 5 and no more than 12 Directors.

Are you be prepared to participate on a working Committee.  Several have responded and others have indicated they will participate but want first to know the workload and what is required.

1.   Drafting a Report on industry issues and resolutions of technology-based enterprises in Alberta

Volunteers:

Calgary:

Norman Greenfield Chris Godwaldt

Edmonton:

Stephen Murgatroyd Michael Hollinshead Darrell Neuman Lillian Beltaos

Eldon Wig

Designing a Marketing Plan for the recruiting of Chamber members

Volunteers:

Calgary:

Norman Greenfield Chris Godwaldt

Edmonton:

Darrell Neuman Mari-Lyn Hudson Lillian Beltaos Bob Stoyand

Julien Lambert Ken Jurina

Designing the founding Congress for formalizing resolutions and electing a Board of Directors

Volunteers:

Calgary:

Chris Godwaldt

Edmonton:

Stephen Murgatroyd Darrell Neuman Lillian Beltaos Julien Lambert

Gary Zatko Anne Kozak

Other.  Please explain: