🚀 go-pugleaf

Fellow professionals -

I strongly agree with the position Charlie has taken re working
cooperatively with other professions.  In Alberta I have had the
occassion to meet the head of the Engineering Association - APEGGA - as
we discussed the formation of CIPS Alberta and the registration of our
professional designation in Alberta.  Mr. DeVenny was very supportive and
offered to provide advice and assistance for our emerging profession.

I know that we all seek the best for our profession.  I strongly believe
that the IT sector can be a strong contributor to our society in the
coming decades.  If we are spending our energies fighting turf wars here
in Canada, other players in the international scene will gain an
advantage.  I would encourage all of us to keep the bigger picture in mind.

Ken Chapman, ISP
Director, Professional Development

On Mon, 15 Apr 1996, Charlie Whitfield wrote:

> I couldn't let this one pass as hard as I tried. As an IS professional
> for the past 15 years and a P. Eng in Ontario I see a lot more room for
> forging co-operative bonds and partnerships that engaging in "turf"
> fights and innuendos about each others motives and qualifications.
>
> Any takers?
>
>
> On Mon, 15 Apr 1996 rutat@CADVISION.COM wrote:
>
> > On Sun, 14 Apr 1996, Ron Baugh <rbaugh@CCINET.AB.CA> wrote:
> > >To the Anonymous Sender (and any others who care to read this)
> > <snipped>
> >
> > > I for one would prefer to take a hand in shaping my own future
> > >rather than (for example) becoming a subordinate offshoot to the
> > >Professional Engineers of this country.
> >
> > Actually, according to their advertizing, both the CAs and Engineers  probably
> > wouldn't have any of us.  Both groups have advertized heavily (at least in
> > ALberta) in all forms of media to suggest that they are the IS professionals
> > of the future!
> >
> > <snip>
> >
> > Tom
> > ==============================================================
> >    Tom Ruta, ISP                     "Nunc hoc in marmore
> >    Manager, Information Services       non est incision"
> >    Tarragon Oil and Gas Limited
> >    FAX:   (403)262-5324
> >    PHONE: (403)974-7690          Email: rutat@cadvision.com
> >
> >      WWW ---> http://www.cuug.ab.ca:8001/~rutat/togl.html
> > ==============================================================
> >
>

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Ken Chapman, I.S.P.                    Internet:  chapmank@cuug.ab.ca
  CIPS National Board                  Office:    (403) 231-7411
  Director, Professional Development   FAX:       (403) 237-0254
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