Key Objectives - Sydney Division

1. Public role and professional standing − Engagement with Government − Professional and industry links − Promoting the profession − Public celebration of achievements − Regulatory framework	The Division continued to engage with key stakeholder groups including industry bodies, universities, and schools. Member views were represented to policy-makers on issues such as climate change, sustainable energy and water supply. Australian Engineering Week activities in August 2008 included free public lectures and engineering site tours, with more than 30 events held. The Division’s Engineering Excellence Awards attracted 89 entrants, with over 600 attending the Awards Night. Four winners went on to win in the national awards. The Division received increased positive media coverage during the year in the Sydney metropolitan, suburban and regional newspapers.

2. An inclusive professional team − Membership initiatives − Encouraging member involvement − Supporting non-metropolitan members − Encouraging diverse member interests	The President and Director visited regional and country groups and support continued for the local panels, the Regional Group in Wollongong and rural groups. Two Fellows’ lunches were attended by over 300 members. Both luncheons were held at NSW Parliament House. The Division continued to work with TAFE Campus Coordinators to promote the benefits of membership to Engineering students. Membership increased to almost 19,600 members.

3. Youth appeal − School outreach programs −Engineering competitions −Promoting engineering on campus	A Careers Evening was held in April and attended by more than 500 students. 103 Year 11 students from across NSW and the ACT enrolled in The Honeywell Engineering Summer School; over 70% were from rural NSW, 20% were female. Sponsorship was secured for an inaugural Autumn School of Engineering in March 2010. The Great Engineering Challenge conducted with the support of the University of NSW, Engineering Faculty had 200 students from 34 high schools; positive feedback on the value of the inter-school challenge was received from teachers and principals. The Division continued to support other national programs including EngQuest, Discover Engineering and the Science and Engineering Challenge.

4. Chartered Status − Promoting the Professional Development Program towards Chartered Status for members	Professional Development Programs were signed with Neilly Davies, NEMMCO, Burton, Urban Solutions, Daly International, Parsons Brinckerhoff, MHW, Bilfinger Berger, Perfect Engineering, Rail Corp, Opus International, Tyree Industries and Mayer International. 30 new PDP contacts were made during the year, and 36 repeat visits. There was good attendance at several Chartered Status workshops.

5. Continuing professional development − Conducting learned society events − Improving access to CPD material for members	The Division provided support to local units who are responsible for the delivery of CPD activities. Approximately 220 presentations were delivered to members in Sydney, and regional areas. The YEAS and WIE provided support to special interest and country members.

6.International reach and influence	The Division acts as a gateway for international visitors and hosts visiting overseas delegations. In January, 24 US students visited the Sydney Division office and were addressed by Prof Archie Johnston, Dean of Engineering, University of Sydney.

7. Internal (member) communications − Keeping members informed	A monthly Newsletter was distributed to members, covering company profiles, professional development opportunities and reports on events, past and pending. Regular updates of the Divisional website occurred. A weekly e-newsletter was distributed to Divisional staff and members.

8. A capable organisation −Working with our sponsor partners − Good management	The Division continued to implement the recommendations of a prior review, including the establishment of a Division Advisory Forum and a restructure of the Division committee. Staff meetings were conducted monthly. Ideas from these meeting assisted the smooth running of the Division.

Membership

Grade	2004-05	2005-06	2006-07	2007-08	2008-09	% incr last yr
Graduates	3,719	3,631	3,401	3,216	3,086	-4.0%
Members	7,405	7,421	7,438	7,633	7,843	2.8%
Fellows (and others)	1,424	1,391	1,351	1,320	1,296	-1.8%
Sub-total	12,548	12,443	12,190	12,169	12,225	0.5%
Students	6,313	6,442	6,245	6,524	7,372	13.0%
Total - at 30 June	18,861	18,885	18,435	18,693	19,597	4.8%

Division Committee - at 30 June 2009

Peter Hitchener FIEAust CPEng - President	Ian Ackland MIEAust CPEng - Deputy President
Dr Richard Barnes MIEAust CPEng - Immed Past Pres	Prof Alex Baitch FIEAust CPEng - Honorary Treasurer and Congress Delegate
Bruce Howard FIEAust CPEng - National Councillor	Dr Marlene Kanga FIEAust CPEng - National Councillor
Amal Hanna FIEAust CPEng - Congress Delegate	Norm Himsley FIEAust CPEng - Congress Delegate
Appointed Members
Matthew Tildesley GradIEAust - Chair, Sydney Div YEA	Mai Yeung MIEAust CPEng - Chair of WIE Sydney
Jon Thompson MIEAust CPEng - Rep for Regional Groups	Dr Debashis Raha MIEAust CPEng - College Representative
Brendyn Williams MIEAust - Unit Representative	Brett Hawkins MIEAust CPEng - Unit Representative
Patrick McMullan FIEAust CPEng - Unit Representative
Elected Members
Kevin Dixon FIEAust CPEng	Maryam Khajeh GradIEAust
John Nichols MIEAust CPEng	Ted Tooher MIEAust CPEng