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A Donor’s Story Why give to the APEGA Education Foundation? One Member offers his reasoning
His career in geology has spanned more than three decades, but Earl Fawcett, P.Geol., didn’t consider it as a career option until he was already in university. “The high school I attended didn’t have geology classes, only general science studies,” the self-employed Calgarian says. “So it wasn’t until I was in first-year university and took an elective course, Geology 101, that I was really introduced to the discipline.” He enjoyed that elective so much he switched majors, graduating four years later with a geology degree. Today, he’s doing his part to help young people discover geoscience, by supporting the APEGA Education Foundation (AEF). In addition to providing post-secondary scholarships and bursaries, AEF supports math and science outreach programs for school children across the province. “Because I wasn’t exposed to the Earth sciences until I attended university, I’m a big supporter of outreach programs. They give students the opportunity to
get involved at an earlier age and make more informed decisions about their post- secondary studies,” says Mr. Fawcett. Plus, he wanted to give back to his profession. “I support causes I’m passionate about, where I feel that my contribution will be put to good use,” he says. “I believe in what the foundation stands for and it feels good knowing my gift is supporting such a great cause.” He supports the AEF plan to expand its mandate by funding innovative technical solutions to address humanity’s most critical challenges. “I think that it is a fantastic concept and it would certainly motivate Members to use their creativity and skills to come up with new and unique solutions that could help society,” he says. He encourages APEGA Members to consider a donation to the foundation. “No matter the size of the donation, it all helps out. It’s so easy to include a donation to the AEF with your annual APEGA renewal fees.”
DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU? Everyone’s reasons for giving are personal. Still, donors to the APEGA Education Foundation tend to possess a few common characteristics. Here’s what the foundation considers the profile of an average donor. • You are an Alberta engineering or geoscience professional. • You are proud of your profession and the hard work it took to get where you are today. • You are grateful for the opportuni- ties your profession has given you. • You probably received some combination of financial assis- tance, mentorship, advice, and encouragement that helped you along the way. And now, you want to give back to the profession that has given you so much. The APEGA Education Foundation is your way to do this. It’s all about creating a better future for everyone. • A future for students made possible through scholarships and bursaries. • A future of increased diversity made possible through support for women, Aboriginal students, and new Canadians. • A future of innovation, discovery, and progress. • A future we can build together. Since 1996, AEF has supported the education of future professionals through scholarships, bursaries, and support of education outreach activities. Now, it’s expanding its role into inspiring APEGA professionals to lead the development of innovative, technical solutions to address humanity’s most critical challenges.
“I believe in what the foundation stands for and it feels good knowing my gift is supporting such a great cause.”
FOUR WAYS TO DONATE Giving to the APEGA Education Foundation is straightforward. Here are your four donation options. 1. Attach a cheque for the foundation to your annual APEGA membership renewal form and mail it in. 2. Donate anytime through your online APEGA login area, the Member Self-Service Centre. 3. Donate online or begin monthly donations through CanadaHelps.org at apegaeducationfoundation.ca/donate. 4. Download a donation form from the AEF website at apegaeducationfoundation. ca/donate and mail in a cheque. The foundation is a registered charity, so you will receive a tax receipt
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