The Annual Branch Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 14th, 2010 5:30 pm at the Barrack Green Armouries. Light refreshments and snacks will be served. This is a great opportunity to provide your input and also catch-up with your fellow members.
In addition, the Saint John Branch of the APEGNB is currently looking for candidates to run for the Branch Executive 2010-2011 (council positions are available). The time commitment involved is only one hour a month for branch meetings and assisting with the organization of our many branch events.
Candidates must submit their name by noon on September 9th, 2010.
For additional information on or to submit your nomination, please contact Robert Rowe (
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We are looking forward to seeing you at the meeting!
Are you interested in helping out with a Habitat for Humanity project with your fellow Saint John Branch members for a great day of volunteer work and networking? Please join the Saint John Branch – APEGNB as we lend our support at a Habitat for Humanity project in the area.
Where: Rothesay
When: Saturday, June 12th – 8:30 am to 4 pm
Why: Support our community, enhance our profession’s reputation and network with fellow members.
Do you have particular skills that we may be able to put to use for a day? Do not worry if you do not have a specialized skill because just a willingness to support the skilled workers on the site is all we are looking for.
If you are interested in taking part in the project or have any additional questions, please contact Rob Rowe at
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We look forward to seeing many of our members at the site!
Did you know that there are rare fossils located in Saint John?
Come join us on a field trip to explore this site with our experienced guide on Sunday June 6th 2010.
This important fossil and geological site is situated below Seaside Park on the west side of Saint John. The rocks are Upper Carboniferous age, which is over 300 million years old.
The schedule for this event is as follows:
Meet at Saint John Seaside Park parking lot at 12:00 noon on Sunday June 6th
Walk along the path to the site (approximately 10-15 minute walk)
Spend 1 to 1.5 hours at the site
Walk back to the vehicles
For the adventurous types, who dare to explore the rare finds, are to contact Rob at
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Note:
There are no washroom facilities
The hike is along a path that is not challenging
Access to the fossil site requires a climb over the rocks down to the beach that some may find challenging
