I would like to congratulate Riley Cote-Demerchant on his success at passing the NBFTA’s Certification exam on Thursday November 28th, 2013.
Riley can now completely full fill his role as 1st VP of the NBFTA.
Congratulations again Riley.
NBFTA AGM Announced
The 2012-2013 Annual General Meeting of the New Brunswick Forest Technicians Association will be held at the Maritime College of Forest Technology on April 30th in room 228 at 13:00. Please plan to attend. There are positions on the Executive to be filled and the association is only as strong as the membership that supports it.
Many topics will be on the agenda. While this is tentative, it looks like an exciting event.
Be there!
- Jeremy Gullison will give a presentation on pest updates in the province.
- The Canadian Institute of Forestry is going to present their proposal of us joining groups.
- Acknowledging Mike Cunningham who was named an Honorary Member at the last AGM but was not able to attend due to work commitments.
- Duke Hughes – Honorary Member for this year as his name was brought forward too late last year. How many Techs graduated because of this guy and his ‘Up Boys. Up!’ rants?
- Special honors for John Tourunski who has helped shape forestry and Forest Technicians and Technologists throughout North America.
JOB POSTING: Chief, Federal Research Forest Fredericton
The Federal Government has posted a job for running the Acadia Research Forest located about 10 minutes outside of Fredericton in the Noonan Area. Deadline for applications is January 7th, 2013.
Chief, Federal Research Forest
Organization Name: Department of Natural Resources
Location: Fredericton (New Brunswick)
Classification: GT – 05 for more information
Salary: $63,107 to $71,751
Closing Date: January 7, 2013 – 23:59, Pacific Time Useful Information
Reference Number: RSN12J-011133-001058
Selection Process Number: 2012-RSN-EA-0098-155393-011
Employment Tenure: Nine months – A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar indeterminate or term positions within the department.
Vacancies: 1
Details on applying for this position are available by clicking here.
In Memory of John Torunski
The passing of John Hans Torunski of Fredericton, NB, husband of Maxine (Hawkins) Torunski, occurred on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital. Born on October 17, 1934 in Montreal, QC, he was the son of the late Joachim and Margarete (Sturz) Torunski. John was a retired Director/Instructor with the Maritime Forest Ranger School.
He was also an adherent of Greenwood Drive Baptist Church. John was actively involved in the Fredericton North Rotary Club, Fredericton Tree Commission, and the Canadian Forestry Association. Over the years, he was also very active in several other forestry and community organizations. He was an avid skier and also enjoyed gardening, woodworking, camping and spending family time at Davidson Lake.
In addition to his wife, John is survived by his son, Stephen Torunski (Joni) of Hanwell, NB; daughters, Tara Cowan (David) of Rothesay, NB and Cindy Torunski of Fredericton, NB; brothers, Wilfred Torunski (Donna) of St. Stephen, NB and Peter Torunski (Denise) of Stittsville, ON; grandchildren, Jeffrey and Justin Cowan; Brandon, Brock, Brodie and Michael Torunski; several nieces and nephews.
There will be no visitation by request of the family. A Memorial Service will take place on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 2:00 pm from Greenwood Drive Baptist Church with Pastor Gordon Cook officiating and Rev. Jim Cowan assisting. Reception to follow at the Church. Interment will take place at Douglas Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Greenwood Drive Baptist Church Building Fund, Chalmers Hospital Foundation, or a charity of the donor’s choice. Special thanks to Dr. Gordon McDonald, Dr. Debra Gowan, Extra Mural staff and Palliative Care nurses. Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com.
With deep sadness I announce the death of John Torunski
I was just informed that John Torunski has died today due to complications from cancer. John was an inspiration to many in the Forestry Community, and his support and dedication to Technicians and Technologists was second to none. He will be missed.
He was a lifetime honorary member of the NBFTA.
When more details become available I will post them here.
Trevis Schriver named NBFTA Forest Technician of the Year
It is with great pride that I announce the 2011 NBFTA Forest Technician of the Year winner: Trevis Schriver (below right).
Congratulations on your accomplishment Trevis. Your dedication and hard work for the NBFTA and the Department of Natural Resources has not gone unnoticed.
There has never been a more deserving winner!
A special thank you goes out to Michael Cunningham and Engage Agro for being the sponsors of this award.
The following is a thank you letter that Trevis has sent to the members:
NBFTA 2012 AGM Minutes Released
I apologize in the delay of getting these on line. I got busy with work and then completely forgot about it. If any members have questions or concerns please let me know.
Thanks
Todd
JOB NOTICE: Acadian Timber – Harvest Monitor
The following employment opportunity is available from Acadian Timber. If interested please read and/or print of the document below:
It is official: Michael Cunningham is now an honorary life member of the NBFTA
Micheal Cunningham, Forest Engineer, of Engage Agro has been presented with his membership into the NBFTA. Mike has been a great friend of the association and has, since our inception in 1996, been the sponsor of the New Brunswick Forest Technician of the Year Award.
The NBFTA congratulates Mike and thanks him and Engage Agro for their continued support of the NBFTA and forest technicians and technologists living and working in New Brunswick.
Todd MacPherson (left) presents award to Michael Cunningham (right)
In appreciation of this award, and wooden artwork (seen above), Mike has asked me to publish his personal letter of thanks which is embedded below.
Todd
Oppositon to Bill 22- next steps
Hi Everyone,
I do not want us all to lose our momentum. I am encouraging everyone to re-address their letters of opposition and send them to their MLA. I would also suggest that you CC Premier, David Alward.
Below you will find a link to the MLA contact list.
We cannot afford to lose our momentum while we wait. We don’t want this to go to Second Reading without us informing our MLAs and the Premier of our opposition to Bill 22.
Gareth