b'MCAM Next GenWeek. With over 555 hours of program- productive workflow on behalf of MCAM Future leaders of the industry 35 yearsming and learning, MCAM membershipmembership. Policy development within old and younger have enjoyed an activerealized significant gains in knowledgethis framework is underway.first year, with educational, networkingand the board declared Education Week and charity events, and are fast becominga resounding success. The week provided an established aspect of the association.learning opportunities for employee The committee itself has a waiting list,groups from owners, to estimators, project networking events are sold out and themanagers, service technicians and office committee is tackling serious issuesstaff, closing with a governance session affecting the industry, such as engagingfor the Board of Directors and MCAM consulting engineers to address issues ofCommittee Members.Don Shannonaccuracy within bid specifications Spring Education Week on March 18-22The MCAM Board is pleased with the and drawings. again offered sessions by industry experts,progress it has made in achieving the goals Associate and Service targeting a spectrum of employee groups.of its strategic plan. However, it acknowl-Contractor MembersAttendees commented, Real eye-opener,edges the proud history of the association, Quarterly meetings with associate andlots to think about; Amazing speaker,the dedication of its founding members service contractor members ensure thevery useful information; Would loveand the standards of excellence set by past opportunity for membership groups toto do this every year following sessionsBoard Members and staff. A special provide input into the direction of with Ken Dougherty.Innovation daytribute to a valued industry colleague, the association.was also a highlight of the week featuringwho passed away this spring: Don an intimate workshop on OrganizationalShannon. Don was a highly respected 3. ENHANCING EXTERNALmember of the mechanical industry, Culture followed by a large audience RELATIONSHIPSpresentation on BIM, a tour of Trueserving as Executive Director of MCAM MCAM Board of Directors has had anNorth Square and Happy Hour hosted by a position which he retired from at age active year engaging industry stakeholders. Kal Tire.70. Following his retirement, Don was Engineersinducted as a Pioneer of the Industry by Consistently, critical industry discussionsMCAM will continue Education Week asthe MCAM Board of Directors. James are left open-ended with an importantan annual event. Derksen of Derksen Plumbing and industry representativeengineers 5. MCAM ORGANIZATIONALHeating served on the Association Boardmissing from the conversation. MCAMDEVELOPMENTof Directors during Dons tenure as is actively working to close this gap. SMSThe new General By-law adopted byExecutive Director. James reminisced of Engineering was welcomed as the firstMCAM membership in the spring ofDon: He helped MCAM change how we consulting engineering firm to join the2018 outlined a clear expectation of anwere perceived by industry. He had a MCAM Associate Membership group. Anupdated Board governance model. Acalming and efficient effect at meetings. official letter of invitation has been sent tomodel that allows the Board to respondHe was well known for his great knowl-ASHRAE to hold a seat on the MCAMeffectively to the needs of membershipedge of music. Say a song and he could Board of Directors as well.and provides credibility to governmentplay it on the piano. We had a lot of and industry stakeholders. karaoke events across Canada at the 4. EDUCATIONMCAC conferences. Don will be sorelyThe MCAM Board took a risk organizingThe Board has responded by adopting amissed. Don was instrumental in creating a full slate of workshops, tours and presen- policy governance framework clarifyingthe solid foundation in which MCAM tations for its first Semi-Annual Educationthe Roles and Responsibilities of Boardcurrently exists. It is an honour to Week for the October Fall Educationmembers and staff of MCAM, creating acontinue his work. 2019 NATIONAL BULLETIN35'