WABE NEWS

May 15, 2013

2013 WABE TECHNICAL TRAINING COURSE:

Yes, it's back!  The WABE-SAIT week-long Technical Training Course returns to Calgary this year in June!  We have been lining up an excellent week of sessions for our returning course, which will be running in Calgary from June 3rd to 7th, at SAIT Polytechnic. 

UPDATE: The finalized list of sessions and the time schedule can be downloaded HERE, and click HERE for the registration form.  We have a couple of seats left!

2013 CONVENTION DATES:  This year's 63rd annual convention takes place November 3rd to 5th, 2013 in Vancouver, BC at the Sheraton Wall Centre.  Mark your calendars and watch for registration to open in late spring! 

About WABE

Each year, WABE holds an annual convention that highlights the best of radio and television technologies and provides a venue for engineers to share information and their experiences.

If you are interested on serving on any of our WABE committees, please contact one of the executive.

If you have an interest in joining the WABE or obtaining more information, please feel to contact us at any time: info@wabe.ca.

President's Message

The 2013 WABE Convention will be located in the beautiful city of Vancouver, at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre from Nov 3rd to 5th, 2013.

 The WABE Committee is very busy planning this year’s convention and the word Go-Kart has been brought up a few times.  If you have never attended this Convention, this is the year to go.  Meeting the exhibitors, being able to ask a question that isn’t emailed or texted is priceless. 

 It goes without saying; the convention would not be possible without the support of our sponsors, exhibitors, delegates and volunteers.  WABE is always very thankful for the support.

 The WABE Education Committee is also pleased to partner with SAIT for the training sessions which will take place June 3 – 7, 2013.  Contact info@wabe.ca for additional information.  Peter Gillespie and his committee have resurrected the Broadcast Technical Training Seminar and early showings of the program prove it will be very informative and well worth attending.

 The formed committee each year is always accepting nominees for the various awards handed out.  If you know of a deserving person or group, please send a note to info@wabe.ca.

 Thank you again for everyone’s support.  I, along with the committee, look forward to seeing everyone in Vancouver.

Brian Mayer
President

WABE Convention Committee

The WABE Convention Committee comprises a handful of individuals who are dedicated to continuing the traditions of the WABE.

Every year, the committee is chosen from those radio, television and IT engineers who reside in the host city of WABE convention. All committee members are volunteer positions and we thank everyone for their hard work and dedication to the WABE and it's annual convention.

2013 WABE Convention Committee

Brian Mayer - President
Brad Hooper- Past President
Mark Crichton - Secretary Treasurer
Allen Rhodes- Exhibitors Liaison
Nathan Pachal- Host Chair
Matthew Rice- Exhibitor's Chair
Jim Nelson- TV Papers Chair
Rafael Daudet - Radio Papers Chair
Michael Lewis- Sessions Chair
Kathy Watson- Office Manager

WABE Education

The WABE Education Committee is tasked with the responsibility of bringing education to the Broadcast technicians of Western Canada.  This can take many forms such as lunch hour seminars, after work social events, and even week long training seminars.  We encourage you to learn more about how you can help WABE’s education initiatives.

Education Chair              Peter Gillespie
Direct Connect Chair      Jonathan Hutchinson

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Sponsorship

Promote your company and help support the WABE convention at the same time. There are three levels of sponsorship available to suit the needs of companies of all sizes.

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2012 Gold Sponsors

Applied Electronics Limited Broadcast Systems & Equipment Emerson Network Power Fujifilm Canada Inc. Fujifilm, Optical Devices Division Harris JVC Sony