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About the Chapter
PEO is divided into 5 Regional Congress Committees formed out of delegates from 36 Chapters. The Simcoe-Muskoka Chapter falls within the East Central Region along with the following chapters: East Toronto, Lake Ontario, Scarborough, Willowdale/Thornhill and York. Chapters exists to serve five essential purposes: Presence, Communications, Grassroots Participation, Recognition and Governance.
1493 Licensed Engineers (89%)
187 Engineering Interns (11%)
Board of Directors
Kevin Hughes, P.Eng.
Peter Rozitis, P.Eng.
Jason Gubbels, P.Eng.,
Arash Habibollahi, P.Eng.
Greg Merrill, P.Eng., FEC
Rick Vender, P.Eng.
Shun Cheung, P.Eng.
Cassandra Frengopoulos, P.Eng.
Oday Wadee, P.Eng.
Silva Yousif, EIT
Mark Haynes, P.Eng., FEC
Events
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Upcoming Events
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New Construction Lien Act Seminar
PEO Simcoe Muskoka Chapter Board Meeting – June 2018
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Chapter News
Surface and Storm Water Treatment Plant Tours
On Saturday, April 7th 2018, members of the PEO Simcoe-Muskoka Chapter attended tours of the Barrie Surface Water Treatment Plant and the Barrie Wastewater Treatment Facility. During these tours, the attendees were able to get an inside look at the process of getting water to and from homes/businesses in the Barrie area. Shane Steele Read more about Surface and Storm Water Treatment Plant Tours[…]
Volunteer Recognition at AGM 2018
Four members of the Simcoe-Muskoka Chapter were recognized for their long-standing service in support of their profession. Mark Haynes, P.Eng. was presented with a volunteer service pin for his 15-years of service (and counting) to the chapter. Kevin Hughes, P.Eng. and Tyler Ing, P.Eng. were presented their 5-year volunteer service pins and Jordan Barroso, Read more about Volunteer Recognition at AGM 2018[…]
Three New P.Eng’s in Simcoe-Muskoka
On March 17, three engineers in the PEO Simcoe-Muskoka Chapter received their Professional Engineering Licenses during a presentation ceremony and lunch event held just before the Chapter AGM in Barrie. Kyle Jared Corbin, P.Eng., Hadi Hosseini, P.Eng., and Joseph Ramsay Sibbald, P.Eng. were all in attendance to receive their framed license certificates. The presentations Read more about Three New P.Eng’s in Simcoe-Muskoka[…]
Barrie Colts Hockey Night Event 2018
On January 20th, the Simcoe-Muskoka chapter of the PEO joined up with the Georgian Bay OACETT chapter for our annual hockey night at the Barrie Molson Centre. Over 80 members attended this year and we also had a record number of EITs attend at twelve. After the game most were able to stay for Read more about Barrie Colts Hockey Night Event 2018[…]
Women In Engineering – Networking Event Jan 2018
On January 24, 2018, the PEO Simcoe-Muskoka Chapter and OACETT Goergian Bay Chapter held a joint networking event focusing on women in the engineering/technology industry. The event was held at Flying Monkey’s Brewery and including a brewery tour to explain the process for making beer. The night was a great success with members from Read more about Women In Engineering – Networking Event Jan 2018[…]
Fall Certificate Ceremony and Scholarship Presentation 2017
On Friday, November 3rd, the PEO Simcoe-Muskoka Chapter hosted our annual Fall Certificate Ceremony and scholarship award presentation. The event was held at the Barrie Country Club. Congratulations to Laurel Hoffarth, James Baldwin, and Muayad Tarabain for receiving their P.Eng. licenses. Three scholarships were awarded to exceptional students in the Simcoe-Muskoka area that are Read more about Fall Certificate Ceremony and Scholarship Presentation 2017[…]
Golf Tournament 2017
On Friday, September 15th, members from the PEO Simcoe-Muskoka Chapter joined members of the OACETT Georgian Bay Chapter for our annual golf tournament. It was another beautiful day on the course that saw record turnouts. In total, there were 136 golfers in attendance! This tournament is used as a major fundraiser that the Chapter Read more about Golf Tournament 2017[…]
Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) Presentation
On Thursday, July 13th, Josh Dyment from Grant Thornton LLP joined us to provide an overview of the Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED). SR&ED is Canada’s largest single source of federal government support for industrial R&D in Canada. Each year over $3 billion in tax credits and cash refunds are administered to over Read more about Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) Presentation[…]
Honda Tour
On Tuesday, November 21st, 2017, members of the PEO Simcoe-Muskoka Chapter attended a tour of the Honda Canada Manufacturing (HCM) plant in Alliston, ON. During this tour, attendees witnessed up-close how a Honda Civic is assembled; from welding of the frames, to painting the body, to affixing interior finishes. The tour guides were extremely Read more about Honda Tour[…]
SS Keewatin Tour and BBQ
Thank you everyone who joined us for the 2017 SS Keewatin Tour and BBQ in June. This has become an staple event for the PEO Simcoe Muskoka Chapter, but this year was special for several reasons. First, it was great to see all the improvements to the SS Keewatin as part of Canada 150. Second, Read more about SS Keewatin Tour and BBQ[…]