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GTA Golf Tournament Sponsorship

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:34:32 GMT

2013 GTA GOLF TOURNAMENT SPONSORSHIP
Saturday, June 1st
Sandpiper - Country Club Tour

As is the case every year the GTA Golf Tournament is very successful due to the support of its members – manufacturers, suppliers, and glazing contractors.

Part of this success comes from the “hole sponsorship” the GTA receives from its members. This year the Golf Tournament Committee is asking its members to contribute to the tournament by sponsoring a hole. The committee’s objective is to have each hole sponsored.

Each sponsorship is worth $ 150.00. For each hole sponsored you will be provided with a sign with the company’s name on it.

Confirmation of your company’s sponsorship can be sent by fax to (780) 451-9170. Please include Company, Contact Name, Contact Phone Number(s). Cheques are to be made payable to Glass Trades of Northern Alberta and can be dropped off or mailed to:

Glass Trades Association
10215 – 176 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5S 1M1

*****If anyone wishes to sponsor the trophies, specialty holes or pre-game gift bags please contact Ryan Ardiel (Golf Tournament Chairperson) @ 780-913-1519 or 780-486-6613.*****

We look forward to your participation and thank-you for your support.

Become a Sponsor - PGAA Golf

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 11:57:48 GMT

Gold Sponsors

Oldcastle Glass
Vitrum Industries
GTA

PGAA
GAMA
Nabco Entrances

Silver Sponsors

PPG Flat Glass
All Glass Parts
Tremco
Cascade Auatech Calgary/Edmonton
Can Am Glass Edmonton

Canadian Insulated Glass
Ferguson Glass Calgary
Kawneer
Lenmak

Glass Doctor Calgary
Glass Unlimted
Hayward Glass Edmonton
House Of Mirrors Calgary
Hertage Glass Calgary
Hartwell's Glass Edmonton
Insul-lite Manufacturing Calgary
JT Glass Rimbey
Kawneer
Leydens Glass Red Deer
Lenmak
L&M Aluminum Medicine Hat
Metro Glass Calgary
Nabco Entraces
National Glass
Nu Vue Glass Calgary
Okotoks Glass
Old Castle Glass Calgary
PPG Flat Glass Calgary
Progress Glass Edmonton
Prestige Windows Medicine Hat
Protint Edmonton
Quality Glass Lethbridge
Urban Glass Calgary
Rally Glass
Rocky Veiw Glass Calgary
Reflections Glass Wetaskiwin
Ryerson
Sheila Kabatoff
Sunset Glass Olds
Sota Glazing
Southhill Windows Red Deer
South Country Glass
Sportcon Glass
Super Tint Edmonton
Summit Glass Edmonton
Specialty Glazing
Spectra Light Windows Calgary
Thermal Aluminum Glass Calgary
Tim's Glass
Tremco Calgary
Wayne's Mobile Glass
Wescom Glass Calgary
Western Commerical Glass Calgary
Wholesale Bevel Edge Edmonton
Wind River Glass Lethbridge

2013 GTA Golf Tournament

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 01:32:00 GMT

Event Date: June 01, 2013
Location: Sandpiper Country Club: 26029 Meadowview Drive

This day is open to all GTA members. To HELP us in organizing this day we would appreciate a response as soon as possible, as the maximum amount of golfers is only 60! Also, please consider contributing to the tournament by sponsoring a hole.

BOOK EARLY! Download order form here.

INCLUDED:

Golf and Golf Cart
Beer and Hot Dog on 10
Prizes and Supper

PLEASE RSVP BY MAY 10th

FAX: 780-486-6623
DATE: Saturday June 1st, 2013
TIME: 8:00 am

COST: $120.00 / person *

PHONE: Ryan Ardiel 780-486-6613

* If you don't want to golf, join us for dinner only at a cost of $30.

Annual GAMA Golf Tournament

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:57:00 GMT

Event Date: June 14, 2013
Location: Chestermere Golf Course

Joint Meeting Luncheon w/ ABEC & CSC

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Event Date: March 27, 2013
Location: Blackfoot Inn

Guest Speaker: Alan Dalgliesh re: Balance Between Cost and Safety in Glazing

GAMA Dinner Meeting

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Event Date: April 11, 2013
Location: Holiday Inn, Macleod Trail S.

Guest Speaker: Nick Wutzke (Halfen)

GAMA Dinner Meeting

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Event Date: May 09, 2013
Location: Holiday Inn, Macleod Trail S.

Guest Speaker: Ray Turner (Lenmack)

Provincial Skills Competition

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 13:27:00 GMT

Event Date: May 15, 2013
Location: Edmonton Expo Centre, Edmonton

Calgary Construction Association Career Expo

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 13:25:00 GMT

Event Date: April 24, 2013
Location: BMO Centre Hall B, Calgary

PGAA Meeting

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 13:24:00 GMT

Event Date: September 11, 2013
Location: Red Deer Construction Association

PGAA Meeting

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 13:24:00 GMT

Event Date: November 13, 2013
Location: Red Deer Construction Association

PGAA Golf Tournament

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 13:23:00 GMT

Event Date: August 16, 2013
Location: Alberta Springs Golf Resort, Red Deer

PGAA Meeting

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 13:22:00 GMT

Event Date: July 10, 2013
Location: Red Deer Construction Association

PGAA Meeting

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 13:21:00 GMT

Event Date: May 14, 2013

PGAA Annual General Meeting

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 13:19:00 GMT

Event Date: March 20, 2013
Location: Red Deer Construction Association

GTA Award Winners

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:38:00 GMT

Winners (below) have been announced at the GTA January 7th meeting. Check out the photo gallery.

1st year – Wolfgang Kron from Specialty Glazing
2nd year – Amber Pollock from Flynn
3rd year – Garet Gagne from Alumatec
4th year – Mike Carline from Specialty Glazing

The recipients were chosen not only for their grades but also for their overall attitude, willingness to help others and desire to learn.

Don Simpson Award – Wolfgang Kron from Specialty Glazing
Bill Blakeny Award – Garet Gagne form Alumatec

The following companies were presented with the Certificate of Excellence Award:

All Glass Parts
Alberta Glass
All Weather Windows Commercial
Architectural Glass
Creative Glass
Desa Glass
CAN-AM Glass
Lenmark Exteriors

GAMA Election Results Are In

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 15:45:00 GMT

President: Chris Johnson (Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope)
First Vice President: Jim Cossar (Nabco Entrances)
Past President: Lee McRae (Griffin Glass)
Director at Large: Sean Rolfe (Tremco)
Secretary: Shay Hanratty (Thermal Aluminum)
PGAA: Jim Brady (Desa Glass)
CCA: John Reitmeier (Grant Metals)
Treasurer/Membership: Elaine Reitmeier (Grant Metals)
Newsletter: Mat Lloyd (Attivo Glass)
Guest Speaker: Dale Hagel (All Weather Windows)
Social Events: Gwen Phillips (PPG Canada)
Safety: Currently vacant
Education: Ed Dalzell/Brian Risbey/Dennis Lidfors (SAIT)
CGA:
PAC: Jim Brady

GAMA Elections on November 8th

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:17:00 GMT

It’s that time of year where we need to start thinking about elections. The GAMA AGM is on Thursday, November 8th at SAIT Mayland Heights Campus. The following is the status of the positions for 2013.

Open Positions

These positions are elected and are open for nominations. All terms are for 1 year unless noted otherwise.

Vice President (3 year term)	vacant
Secretary	vacant
Safety	vacant
CCA (2 year term)	vacant	Jim Cossar nominated
Social Events	vacant
Guest Speaker	vacant
Director at Large	vacant	Sean Rolfe nominated
Newsletter	vacant

Filled Positions

The following positions are filled either by succession from GAMA or by virtue of their status on other committees/associations:

Past President	Lee McRae	Griffin Glass
President	Chris Johnson	Oldcastle B.E.
Treasurer	Elaine Reitmeier (2nd year of a 2 year term)	Grant Metals
PGAA	Jim Brady	Desa Glass
CGA	Stephen Hargrove	Wescom Glass
PAC	Jim Brady	Desa Glass
LAC	Ron Walder	Glass Guild

It is time to consider giving back to the industry that provides for you. New people with new ideas and fresh energy would be a great addition to the executive in order to keep things moving in a positive direction.

If you wish to let your name stand for any of the available positions above please let me know.

Respectfully,

Jim Brady
GAMA Past President

Online Survey for Master Glazier Program

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:40:00 GMT

The Master Glazier Program is currently being formulated by committee and SAIT. We are using data that was collected through the on-line survey.

A huge thank you to everyone that participated in the survey. The information gathered will prove to be valuable in the creation of the Master Glazier Program.

The winner of the $500.00 Gift Certificate to Best Buy was Drew Turnbull from Alpine Glass in Calgary. Congratulations Drew!

GAMA Guest Speaker Announced

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 11:26:45 GMT

Considerations for the Condensation Resistance of Fenestration Assemblies
Guest Speaker: Joe Erb, Commercial Market Manager, Edgetech IG

The ever stringent focus on the thermal performance of fenestration products for thermal transmittance (U-factor) and solar heat gain (SHGC) ignores the third thermal performance parameter; condensation resistance. Performance factors that may have a minimal impact on U-factor and/or SHGC may be critical in the prevention of condensation formation that may, if not controlled, lead to health concerns and building component/system damage. This presentation compares the differences between the performance of fenestration products relative to U-factor and condensation resistance and outlines principal design features to improve the latter.

GTA Dinner Meeting

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 10:59:00 GMT

Event Date: February 04, 2013

EXECUTIVE ROYAL INN-WEST EDMONTON
10010 - 178 Street N.W., Edmonton, AB

Cocktails: 5:30 p.m.
Dinner: 6:00 p.m.
$30.00
Business Meeting 6:30 p.m.

Keep Your Staff and Keep Them Happy,

Committed and Productive

presented by

Nelson Scott

Even if more money was the key to retaining staff—and it isn’t—most organizations could not afford to pay more to reduce staff turnover. What people want most from their jobs is to know that their boss cares about them and appreciates them for their contributions and achievements. The real answer lies in simple, low-cost techniques that let employees know they are valued as individuals and appreciated for what they do and achieve.

GTA Dinner Meeting

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 10:52:00 GMT

Event Date: June 03, 2013

EXECUTIVE ROYAL INN-WEST EDMONTON
10010 - 178 Street N.W., Edmonton, AB

Cocktails: 5:30 p.m.
Dinner: 6:00 p.m.
$30.00
Business Meeting 6:30 p.m.

For more information, please visit our Contact Us page.

GTA Dinner Meeting

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 10:51:00 GMT

Event Date: April 01, 2013

EXECUTIVE ROYAL INN-WEST EDMONTON
10010 - 178 Street N.W., Edmonton, AB

Cocktails: 5:30 p.m.
Dinner: 6:00 p.m.
$30.00
Business Meeting 6:30 p.m.

Presenter:

Dewey Funk

Dewey will be speaking on Bill 6 which has received Royal Assent. This Bill allows for The Government of Alberta, Occupational Health and Safety Officers to levy Administrative Penalties on employers for not being in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act. He will be talking about ticketing of workers and employers.
He will also be speaking to the process of both of the new fiscal compliance tools as they will come into effect later this year.

For more information, please visit our Contact Us page.

GTA Dinner Meeting

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 10:51:00 GMT

Event Date: May 06, 2013

EXECUTIVE ROYAL INN-WEST EDMONTON
10010 - 178 Street N.W., Edmonton, AB

Cocktails: 5:30 p.m.
Dinner: 6:00 p.m.
$30.00
Business Meeting 6:30 p.m.

For more information, please visit our Contact Us page.

PGAA - Latest News and Upcoming Events

GTA Golf Tournament Sponsorship

Become a Sponsor - PGAA Golf

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

2013 GTA Golf Tournament

Annual GAMA Golf Tournament

Joint Meeting Luncheon w/ ABEC & CSC

GAMA Dinner Meeting

GAMA Dinner Meeting

Provincial Skills Competition

Calgary Construction Association Career Expo

PGAA Meeting

PGAA Meeting

PGAA Golf Tournament

PGAA Meeting

PGAA Meeting

PGAA Annual General Meeting

GTA Award Winners

GAMA Election Results Are In

GAMA Elections on November 8th

Open Positions

Filled Positions

Online Survey for Master Glazier Program

GAMA Guest Speaker Announced

GTA Dinner Meeting

Keep Your Staff and Keep Them Happy,

Committed and Productive

Nelson Scott

GTA Dinner Meeting

GTA Dinner Meeting

Dewey Funk

GTA Dinner Meeting