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( ciphi "BRANCH NEWsEDITOR VOLUME XIV NUMBER 2, 1993John Orr

ONTARIO BRANCH EXECUTIVE INDEX '

PRESIDENT This Quarter ...................................... Pg. 4

Henry Chong President's Message ............................... Pg. 4ScarboroughH.U. o 416-396-7431

PAST PRESIDENT Branch Statement of Mission and Philosophy .......... Pg. 5

Klaus Seeger '92 Conference Financial Report ..................... Pg. 6Huron County H.U. • 519-482-3416

SEC. - TREASURER Regional Chapters Division Report ................... Pg. 6

Ben Vacoa General Government Committee Report ............... Pg. 12Niagara RegionalH.U. o 416-688-3762

Communicable Disease Division Report ....... . ....... Pg. 13

COUNCILLORS 1991 - 1993 Food & Water Division -- Water Report ....... ' ....... Pg. 13Mike Gianfrancesco Southwestern AreaWaterloo Regional H.U. • 519-747-2006 Legislative Revision Update ......................... Pg. 13

Mike Reid Northwestern Area P.H.I. Shortage Report .... i ............... ......... Pg. 14Thunder Bay District H.U. * 807-824-2413

Thunder Bay News ................................ Pg. 16Richard Navackas Central Area

Simcoe County District H.U. e 705-721-7330 P.H.h - F.Y.h -- Put A "Byte" In Your Pet ............ Pg. 16

Water Softener Discharge Myth ....................... Pg. 17COUNCILLORS 1992 - 1994

Jane Shimizu Southwestern Area Membership Application Form ....................... Pg. 18York City H.U. • 416-394-2436

John MacDonald Western Area The Institute m What is it? ......................... Pg. 19OxfordCounty Boardof Health • 519-539-6121

Audrey Downer Eastern Area Payroll Deduction Form ............................ Pg. 20Ottawa-CarletonRegionalH,U. • 613-722o2200 Groundwater Research Conference ................... Pg. 21

John Orr Western AreaHuron County H,U, = 519-482-3416 O.P.H.A. Conference ......................... ...... Pg. 22

London's Con-Joint Conference 1992 ................. Pg. 23HISTORIAN

BillO'Donnell Algoma Health Unit Request to Host '94 Conference ..................... Pg. 23705-759-5286

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Article Submission Deadline for the Summer issue is May 15, 1993.

Published Quarterly by the Canadian Instituteof PublicHealth Inspectors(ONTARIO BRANCH) INC. Box

Healthy Environment Division 1120, CLINTON, ONTARIO, N0M 1L0. Telephone 1-519-482-3416, EDITOR, JOHN ORR. The OpinionsMike Gianfrancesco expressed herein are those of the authors and are not necessarilythose of members of the CJ,P.H.LONTARIO BRANCH. Full rightsare reserved. Material may be reproducedwith permissionof the Editor

and Author.Subscriptionis $12. par year. PublicationsMail RegistrationNo. 10350 heldatGoderich,Ont.Project Division Changes of address,undeliverablecopiesand ordersfor subscriptions,to be sentto OntarioBranchNews,John MacDonald Box 112o,Clinton, Ont., N0M 1L0.

Regional Chapter DivisionJohn Orr

Food & Water DivisionAudrey Downer/Mike Reid EXECUTIVE AT AREA MEETINGS

General Government Division Any "Area" of the Ontario Branch that wishesan executiveRick Navackas memberto attendany of theirmeetingsto commenton Branch

businessorany otherreasonshouldfeel free to contactJohnCommunicable Disease Division Orr, Chairpersonof RegionalChapters.Johnmaybecontacted

Jane Shimizu at the Huron County Health Unit.

Corporate and Community Liaison DivisionKlaus Seeger J

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This Quarter P,H.I, - F.Y.I,SWIMMING POOL CHEMISTRY

Greetings from the editor's workshop - my basement. The AND POOL CARE WORKSHOPnext social event for P.H.I.'s to look forward to is the P.H.I.

This seminar, hosted by Huron, Sarnia-Lambton, Kent-Curling Bonspiel hosted by the Ottawa-CarletonP.H.I.'s.Good luck to those of you who are participating-- Good Chatham and Middlesex-London Health Unit, presents aCurling.Please preparea write-upabout whowonto share 2-day course for individuals who desire to learn

techniques for preventing and solving problems inwiththe rest of your colleagues, swimming pool water.It is good to see that the days are getting longer. We sooncan look forward to getting our ball spikes out soon, to begin WHOgetting in shape for the P.H.I. Slopitch Tournament hosted

Dr. Nell Lowry Will be the facilitator.in Scarborough. Oh the joys of warm weather.

I spoke with Jim Reffle of London about the Conjoint WHEREConference, being hosted by the Middlesex-London HealthUnit.Jim is the ConferenceChairman.Jim assuredmethat Lambton College, 1475 London Rd., Sarnia -- Roomthereisa lotofexcitementinhisorganizingcommitteelargely A223.

becauseof the twentyodd submissionsthat the committee COSThas receivedfromP.H.I.'s whowishto be presenters.Goodfor you P.H.l.'s!!! $95. -- includeslunch and nutrition breaksfor 2 days andmanual-seminar workbook.I thinkit is to our OWN creditto have P.H.I. as presenters

atour ownconference.AfterallwhoknowsmoreaboutOUR WHENconcerns than those of us in the profession.In this edition there has been some concern raised about June 8th and 9th, 1993 -- 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

the qualityand quantityof EducationalSessionsprovidedfor IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN TAKING THIS COURSEthe members. I say to those of you who feel this way -- hereis your chance to co-ordinate an educational conferencethat PLEASE CONTACT LAURA FARRELL AT HURONyou feel is on target -- Go for itf COUNTY HEALTH UNIT (519) 482-3416 or 1-800-265-5184

Have a safe, happy Spring. J.M.O. OR FAX (519) 482-7820.

President's ReportBranch Executive Meeting

January 29-31, 1993

by Henry Chong, Ontario Branch President

I send you greetings and best wishesfrom the ExecutiveCouncil.

As we enter into a new year it appears old issues are stillburdening our minds. Issues such as the full implementationof the Healthy Environments Program and PHI Shortage inOntario.

Our fight to keep the Healthy Environments Program aliveis growing stronger. Our allies such as OPHA and ASPHIObegins a new front of heightening awareness of theirmembership of our fight. Through the effortsof Past-President address the educational needs of our membership. A motionKlaus Seeger and myself, a Healthy Environments Program has been received by the Executive from the Central AreaBrief has been distributed to OPHA members to encourage in this regard. The motion warrants a response by thisthem to take up the cause and to write to the Minister of Executiveto address this issueof In-serviceTraining. As IHealth.The Branch Executiveis encouragingall members hadpreviouslystatedto the membershipinmyJune 19, 1992

, to conductthe same lettercampaign. If we are to progress report (whichwas publishedin the Ontario Branch News -forward withour vision for expansion with our role in Fall, 1992 edition), In-serviceTraining program will not beEnvironmentalHealth, we must act now. Shortly, we will landlockedat Universityof Guelph. U. of Guelph isonly oneincreaseour resolvethroughother lobbyingactions.We will of many settings to which.educational in-service can benotstopuntilthere is full recognitionof thisProgramby the provided.If we reviewthe numberof programshostedandMinistryof Health. -. sponsoredby the Branch in 1992, some members will be

A final document has been developed with many astounded.recommendationsto resolve the PHI shortage issue. Therecommendationinthisdocumentwill requireactionsto be The followingis a listof the In-Servicetaken by boththe Branchand National level. Your Branch programsin 1992:Executivehas reviewedthe Documentand fullyendorsethecontentand recommendations. 1) Ministryof Healthco-hostedseven RegionalWorkshops

A concerns has been brought to the attention of this on H.A.C.C.P. which was held across the province.Executiveregardingthe provisionof In-serviceprogramsto 2) Universityof Guelph - Land ControlWorkshop

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3) McMasterUniversity- InfectionControlfor PublicHealth DrinkingWater Pamphlet 120.00Inspectors The PHI Pamphlet 45.00

4) Niagara Falls - 1992 Annual Conference - Guest Salmonellosis 63.00speakers/workshops. Hep A 07.00

Hop B 21.005) ScarboroughHealthDepartment-Ad HocEnvironmental Shigellosis 42.00

Health Education and Promotion Committee Info. Amebiasis 28.00Exchange Day. Campylobacter 14.00

Yersinosis 42.00I wishto thankall those memberswhoworkvery hard on E. Coil 35.00

the committeesto makethese programsa success.So often Giardiasis 21.00we attendtheseprograms,but failto recognizethe individuals Pamphlets 468.00whoworkbehindthe scenes to makethese events happen.As for thosewho feel that the Branchis not working hard MEMBERSHIPCONFERENCE (1992) 134.87enoughto addresstheireducationalneeds,I shouldthinktheyshouldstandupandbecounted.Why notgetinvolvedinstead SEED MONEYof taking advantageof other's efforts. EDUCATION 3,070.00ADVERTISING OBN 238.00

SUBSCRIPTIONS 24.00

RopoJ!_ of tho SocrotaJlf-Troasuref ONTARIO BRANCH NEWS 262.00

by Ben Vacca TOTAL REVENUE 3,934.87

The followingfinancial statement has been prepared toshowthe Executivethe Branch's financialactivitiesfor the EXPENSESperiod November 1, 1992, to December 31, 1992. SECRETARY-TREASURER'S

EXPENSES 200.00APPENDIX "B"

MEALS 659.11CURRENT ACCOUNT Opening Balance $13,594.17 HOTEL 1,491.96CURRENT ASSETS MILEAGE/PARKING 1,252.24Ontario BranchNews (-3,450.36) AIR FARE 364.47Royal Bank 6,063.82Pamphlets 962.50 BRANCH EXECUTIVE EXPENSES 3,767.78

Cash Total 3,575.96 MEALS 217.00PART VIII 4,600.00 HOTELAccountsReceivable MILEAGE 250.32TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 8'175e96 BRANCH CONFERENCE 467.32

REVENUE ADVISORY RYERSONJob profile EDUCATION PART VIII 66.96Food FitnessPamphlet 30.00

Canadian Institute of STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHYPublic Health Inspectors As Members of the Institute:-

(Ontario Branch) WeBelieve:-1. That we have an obligation to maintain professional

competency.2. That we have an obligation to maintain the highest

- " eqP_qPmauamlu-lP Standardsof professionalconduct.=...=an.=,1. OF MISSION,, 3. That we should, at all times, attempt to maintain the

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integrityof the profession.4. That we shouldstrive to ensure optimal health for the

residents of Ontario through the maintenance of theTo advance,promote,and uphold the professionof public highest standardsof environmentalquality.

healthinspectionandto ensurethe attainmentof the highestprofessionalstandardsof practicefor its members- andinso 5. Thatweshouldendeavourto keepthepublic/ouremployersdoing- to facilitate the achievementof optimal health for all aware of the importanceof maintaininga high qualitypersonswho live, work or visit in Ontario by promoting environment.excellencein environmentalmanagementthrougheducation, 6. That all decisions made in the course of professionaladvocacyand research, practiceshallbe basedonthe bestavailablescientifically

valid data.

.......... 7. That effective environmentalmanagementcan only beachievedthroughamulti.disciplinaryapproachto resolvingenvironmentalissues.

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MEMBERSHIPAREA MEETINGS 180.00 CARLOS O'BRIAN'S $ 3,020.00

KARAOKE $ 345.00COURIER 227.54

DONUTS $ 83.75CCO 35.O0NIAGARA INSTITUTE 84.00 PIZZA $ 120.00

MILEAGE 2.00 LADIES' LUNCHEON $ 83.75MEALS 12.00PROJECTS 133.00 LADIES' PROGRAM $ 310.00

POSTAGE 326.89 LADIES'-SHAW $ 309.00SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT 2,629.54 FESTIVAL

BELL CANADA 1,798.24 JOHN LEBLANC $ 410.00MEALS 273.84 EXPENSESMILEAGE/PARK 60.00

NICK PREVISICH $ 399.97NATIONAL EXECUTIVE EXPENSES 333.84 EXPENSES

GOLF $ 742.90

PUROLATOR $ 563.29

BANK INTEREST $ 121.75Your Ontario Branch

JANE URQUHART $ 311.46Provides Educational Materials

MARY GORMAN $ 100.00FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

TELEPHONE $ 650.00Ben Vacca

E.H.R. $ 214.006144 Belair Avenue,

Niagara Falls, Ontario RUSS ALLEGRA $ 3,700.00

L2H 1V2 GIFT WRAP $ 175.98Res. 416-374-1024Work.L416-688-3762 Ext.216 FILM $ 34.50

Fax. 416-682-3901 THOMAS GALLERY $ 547.98

TOTAL $39,150.80

MinistryGrant $6,000.001992 Niagara Conference Report InstituteRepayment --803.00

by Ben Vacca Total Profit $5,331.87January 30, 1993

INCOME EDITOR'S NOTE: Thank you Ben Vacca for arranging thesocial aspects of the Conference and Thank you Jane

REGISTRATION $19,309.87 Urquhart for putting an excellent educational programme.ADVERTISING/ The 1992Branch sponsored Conference was a success inEXHIBITORS $17,282.71 my estimation primarily due to the good work done by you

both.SPOUSE'S PROGRAM $ 1,600.00

GOLF TOURNAMENT $ 960.00 Regional Chapters Division ReportJanuary 29-30, 1993

TICKETS $ 127.09by John Orr _

TOTAL $39,150.80Northwest Area: Betty Sullivan --

EXPENSES Area Chairperson#(807) 625-5900There wasn't a fall area meeting in the Northwestern Area "_

PARK HOTEL I $16,109.83 due toan exceptionaldemandfor inspectionworkin PartVIIIin the Northwestern Health Unit. Plans are being made forWlLSON'S PRINTING $10,387.64a spring meeting in Thunder Bay.

MUSIC-DJ $ 270.00Northern Area: Patrick (Bud) O'Donnell

MUSIC-BAG PIPES $ 70.00 Area Chairperson#(705) 522-9200There was a Northern area meeting in the fall on October

FLOWERS $ 70.00 28-29, 1992. The minutesare attached.

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Central Area: Siobhan Lehmann -- Minutes of the Western Area MeetingArea Chairperson#(416) 392-0978 October 20, 1992TheCentralArea heldits 1992fallmeetingonNovember26,1992. It appearsfromthe minutesthatitwasa livelymeeting, at the Elgin-St. Thomas Health UnitThe minutesare attached. I have questionedSiobhan and St. Thomas, Ontariospoken to M. Breen, Secretary about item #3 in attachedminutesconcerningthe returningof fundsto the Ministryof .°Health. I am waitingfor a responseto the topicto clarifythe Chairperson: Larry Arneillmatter. Secretary-Treasurer: Manual de Freitas

Southwestern Area: Peter Willmott -- Attendance: A totalof sixteenPHrs were present,fromtheArea Chairperson#(416) 825-6060 followinghealth units:The SouthwesternArea meetingwas heldon November25, -- Elgin-St.Thomas Health Unit-- Huron County Health Unit1992. The minutesare attached. -- Middlesex-LondonHealth Unit

Western Area: Larry Arneill -- -- Oxford CountyBoard of HealthArea Chairperson#(519) 539-6121 -- Sarnia-LamptonHealth Unit

The Western Area met on October 29, 1992. The minutes Dr. Tom Watson (MedicalOfficerof Health)andMr. Johnare attached. Taylor (Director of Inspection)welcomed the group and

informed the-group that a tour of the buildingwould beEastern Area: Ted King -- available at the break.Area Chairperson#(613) 549-1232 Mr. Larry Arneill introducedour guest speaker, Mr. JimThe EasternArea unfortunatelydid nothave a fall meeting. Pinder,ChairpersonTed & Secretary Dave Cooke are.planning a Mr. Jim Pinder is the regionalwater well inspector,wijthSpringmeeting.I questionedTed Kingaboutthe informationreceivedatthe ExecutiveLevelthat memberswerefrowned the Ministryof the Environment.Mr. Pinderisthe onlywateruponinthe LeedsGranvilleLanarkHealthUnitif theyshowed well inspectorfor the followingcounties:Oxford, Middlesex,interestin beingon the Area Executive. Mr. Kingindicated Elgin, Bruce, Grey, Huron, Perth, Lamptonand Essex.thatthisitemwas newsto himand he assuredthat he would Mr. Pinder'spresentationlastedtheentiremorningsession.look into the matter and reportback. After lunch,he answerednumerousquestionsfromthegroup.Some of the key areas presented and discussedare as

Ryeraon: Peter Kastoris -- follows:Area Chairperson#(416) 423-7422 1. Well water problemsmustbe solvedfrom ,_water pointThere was no fall meeting held. Chairperson Peter is source of view and nota health pointof view in orderattempting to arrange a branch meeting at the school, to determinethe cause of the problem.A !ot of times,PresidentChonghas appointedSiobhan Lehmann to be a the problemis notwiththe well,butthe water systems.liaison betweenthe branch and the school. I support the Try to sample as closeto the well as PoSsible.choice of Siobhan as our liaisonperson. 2. Well constructionandhowto pluga wellwasdiscussed.

M.O.E. pamphletsare available.3. ,Wellwaterrecordsshouldindicatethe staticwater level.

The drilleris responsibleto ensurerecords€ifeach newNorthern Area P.H.L well issentto the M.O.E. The installerhasnoobligation

Fall Training Conference to samplethe water, but only has to showthe owner alitre of the actual water. Usually, the installer will

A NorthernTrainingConferencewas held at the Sudbury chlorinate a new well with HTH pucks:Do not use& DistrictHealth Unit on October 28 & 29th, 1992, with 33 stabilizedpucks.Inspectors in attendance from the Sudbury, Algoma, 4. The ideal seal methodof a well is the pitlessadaptor.Porcupineand TimiskamingHealth Units. 5. When disinfectinga well, dilutethe chlorinein a bucket

The speakers in attendanceon the first day included: of water first.(i) Ray Banach, N.E. Part VIII Co-ordinator, MOE(ii) DebbieJenkins, Hydrogeologist,MOE Sudbury 6. Wells must be vented, especiallyin areas wherethere(iii)Mark Delmonte, RegionalPlanner, MOE Sudburyand is natural gas.(iv) BrianCooper, MOE Toronto. 7. Under today's regulations,well pitsmust'be kept dry.

The speakerson the second day included: 8. To remove iron,the best way is air inductionand then(i) Dr. R. Bolton,MOH Sudbury filtration.(ii) Dr. Nicole Senecal, AgricultureCanada and 91 Discussionon the buildingof homes in areas where(iii) Doug Morrison,Health and Welfare Canada aroundwateris notsuitablefor use.Mr. Pinderfeelsthat

it shouldbe lawthatyouobtainwaterfirst,beforebuildingA brief Northern Area Institute meeting was held as part is to occur.

of the in-service training program. 10. Slide show indicating different problems associated withThere were no resolutions arising from the meeting wells, examples are:.although disappointment was expressed on the inactivity of a. dog and dog house located beside a well

the Liaison Committee with MOE. b. chemically treated wood chips around a wellBud O'Donnell, Area Chairpersonwould like to suggest that c. wells without sealed tops

the Ontario Branch provide the Secretary-Treasurer with a d. cracked casingsdictionary on a "proof reader" prior to circulation of theBranch Minutes. e. wells located in low wet areas

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11. Handouts given, such as:a. Water wells in Ontario Important Facts about C.I.P.H,i. (Ontario Branch)

Water Well Constructionand Central Regionb. Pluggingof abandonedwells.Business Meeting - November 26, 1992

GENERAL DISCUSSION 1. Minutes of the Last Meeting

1. Disentanglement issue Accepted by M/S AddariolKeatesThis issue, especiallywith respect to Part VIII of the 2. Secretary Treasurer's Report - Margaret BreenE.P.A. was discussed. The Upper Thames River Balance = 121.66ConservationAuthority is now doing Part VIII in the 3. H.A.C.C.P. Summary - Rick NavackasMiddlesexarea. The first phase of the H.A.C.C.P. program, whichTheSewellReportwasdiscussed.It wasmentionedthat consistsof the creation, development and deliveryofMr. M.R. Bragg, Directorfor OxfordCountyHealthUnit, H.A.C.C.P., has been completed.had met with the Sewell Commission. The second phase, the assessmentand evaluationofA directiveto Mr. John Orr was formed as follows: the H.A.C.C.P. program is currently being prepared.1) The John Orr as councillor,find outmoreabout the

The third phase, the H.A.C.C.P. video, referencedata,SewellCommissionmeetingwithMr. Bragg, Mr. Orr is risk identification and assessment of H.A.C.C.P., isalsoto findoutaboutthe C.I.P.H.I. representationtotheSewell Commission. currently beingprepared as well.2) Mr. Orr inform the executive the PHI's in the The money($50,000)which had been intendedfor theSouthwestOntario do notwant to lose Part VIII. H.A.C.C.P. program by the provincewas taken awayMr. John Orrsaidthatthe Presidentand/ortheexecutive from the institutewithoutprior notice by the province.may have already metwiththe Sewell Commission.As 4. Institute Business -- Rick NavackssMr. Orr is noton the PartVIII committeeof the Branch, Jane Shimizu is a new councillorfor the institute.Thehe is not aware of the latest happenings. ExecutiveCouncil for the institutemeets four times a

2. Eggs year.One of the inspectorsishavingproblemswithAgriculture The strategic plan for the instituteis the same as theCanada.The problemisthatAg. Canadaisnotreturning Provinces.The mainareasof concernis theoverlappingrequested informationonce referred about what egg of services. We are loosingservices on our part.gradingstationsis made. A reportwas written by a SpecialAdvisoryCommittee

Establishedby the Associationof Local Official Health3. Mr. John Orr asked the group for any ideas or Agencies(A.L.O.H.A.) inconjunctionwiththe Canadian

informationfor the Ontario BranchNews. Instituteof PublicHealth Inspectors(Ontario Branch).The reportaddressesour concernsabout the shortage

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES: of PublicHealth Inspectors.Aboutthirtyrecommenda-Minutesread. tionswere made inthisreport. BothA.L.O.H.A. andtheMotion to accept: Mr. Goodfellow Institutemadethe reportavailableinorderto haveitfilterSecond: Ms. Cunningham throughthe politicalstream and be distributedto BobRae and others.Carried. Recently a publication from the Marketing Board

regardingthawingof meats for one and a half hoursatTREASURER'S REPORT: room temperature was noted. This goes against our

beliefsandwe disagreewithit.ConsequentlywejoinedMotion to Accept Treasurer's Report: Mr. GoodfellowSecond: Mr. John Orr forces withthe Turkey MarketingBoard of Ontario,as

they took our side on this issue.Carried. Presentlythe instituteis lookingfor new venuesto host

Next Meeting:At the call of the Chair. the 1994 and 1995 conferences.5. ElectionsJune 1992 to October 1992 SiobhanLehmannwasnominatedandaccepted for the

position of 'Chairman of the C.I.P.H.I. Central AreaBalance from the last report: 165.49 Region by George Addario and Jane ShimizuInterestto date: respectfully.Revenue from October 1992 meeting: 47.00 Margaret Breen was nominatedand accepted for theGrossBalance: 212.49 positionof Secretary/Treasurerof the C.I.P.H.I. Central

Area Region by Jane Shimizu and George AddarioExpendituresfor October Meeting: respectfully.

1. Donuts 8.50 6. Discussion about Last Area Meeting - Siobhan2. Milk and Cups 5.00 Lehmann.

13.50 The topic regarding the shortage of inspectorswasdiscussed.Also the lack of field trainingin the summer3. Guest Speaker Lunch 8.39 for studentswas addressed.

21.89 The new listingof inspectorsforall thearea HealthUnitshas been updated and will be made available.

212.497. Formal Resolution - George Addario-21.89

A strong displeasure was expressed regarding the190.60 inservicetrainingwhichtakes place in Guelph. For the

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past few years this inservice has offered training only Navackas indicated that he would take the commentsin Part VIII. It was felt that since the Part VIII program and discussionfrom this meeting to the executive on this.

is mandated by the Ministry of Environment some form Meeting adjourned at 12:15 pm -of training should be provided by them, instead ofconsistently being offered through the Institute. It was Meeting resumed at 1:15 pm - continuedsuggested that the institute offer other training on a 9. Motionrotationbasis. As a resultof thediscussionanddialogueof allmembers

8. Discussion Regarding Resolution a motionwas put forward.The motionwas put forwardA great deal of discussionoccurredoverthe resolution by Darlene Keates and secondedbyGeorge Addario.that was put forth for discussionby the groupand this The motionwas presentedand discussed.A vote wasconveyeda strongdispleasuredfor the executiveof the then taken on the motion and it was unanimouslyC.I.P.H.I. The followingare the pointswhichthe group accepted.wishesto be addressed:1) Needs and concerns of the P.H.I.'s in general

program areas are not being provided for, by thecurrentexecutivein regardsto workshops. I,DarleneKeates,movethat theC.I.P.H.I. Chairmanof the

2) Sense of beingdisregarded/ignored. Central Region, Siobhan Lehmann, petitionthe Executive3) Individualsconveyedtheir strong feelings towards Committeeof the Instituteto addressthe educationalneeds

withdrawing memberships as a main group to of the membership by offering additional annual coursesdemonstratetheir demands, geared towardsCommunityHealth Programscommencing

in 1993. This is not to move that Part VIII programs beCouncillor Richard Navackas appeared to defend dropped, but integratedto reflect the growingneedsof theexecutivespositionto acknowledgethe importanceof majorityof the membership.working together to resolve this conflict and movetowardsthe provisionof workshopsto deal with areasof need. He alsodiscussedthe importanceof working 10. Meeting adjournedM/S by BreenlLehmann.as a collectiveto a commoncourse and end and as aunified.qrouptowardsPublicHealthand the future. Mr.

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CIPHI (Ontario Branch) B Central West Area MeetingMINUTES

November 25, 1992Mid-Haiton Wastewater Treatment Plant2195 North Service Road, Oakville, Ontario

Present: Area Chairman P. WillmottActing Secretary A. Amalfa

Thirty four people representing the followinghealth unitswere in attendance:Brant, Haldimand-Norfolk,Halton, Hamilton-Wentworth,Niagara, Waterloo,and Wellington-Dufferin.

AGENDA ISSUE/DESCRIPTION ACTION

(1)Welcome P. Willmottwelcomedgueststo HaltonRegion.

(2)DraftFoodPremises Dr. LeBerandRobNicholpresentedan overviewof theRegulations. draftregulations.

- Proposalsare currentlybeingreviewedby legalservices.- Completionprocessis expectedlatein 1993.- Newsectionsbeingproposedinclude.- OpenairBBQ's.- Applicationsto daycare.- Non-Smokingareas.- Foodhandlertraining.

- Sectionsthathavebeen proposedbutwillnotlikelybeacceptedinclude:

- Planapprovals.- Remodellingdefinition.- Powerof discretion.

Mr. Nichol invitedfurthercommentsor suggested. All

(3)MFIPPAFreedom Mr. B. Hatton, WaterlooRegionalHealthDepartmentof Information highlightedsomeexperiencesrelativeto freedomof informationissues

and restaurantinspectionreports.Mr. Hattonrecommendedthat:

- Reportsbe factualand concise;- Subjectivecommentsor complimentsshouldnot beincludedon the report.

- Properfollow-up,particularlyof criticalinfractionsisessential.

- An effectiveenforcementpolicyshould be in place.

(4)HealthUnitUpdate Halton, - CRISPhas beenadoptedprovincewidewith36 Health

Unitscurrentlyparticipating.- Divisionhas beenrenamedthe "Health ProtectionDivision" dueto restructuring;VaccinePreventableDiseases,AIDSand TobaccoUse Preventionare nowpartof HealthProtection.

- Regionis also in the processof hiring a hydrogeologist.

Waterloo- Moralelowdueto projectedbudgetcutsof 1.3 millionin 1993.Thismaytranslateinto35 joblossesregionwide.Programcutsincludeall non-mandatoryprogramactivitysuchasheatingandcockroachcomplants.Reductionsinswimmingpoolinspectionsandlowriskpremisesmayalsooccur.

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Hamilton- Hamiltonhasrestructuredintothreespecializedsections.Foodsafety,EnvironmentalandPartVIII.Theyare alsobusyphasinginCRISP.

Niagara- It wasreportedthat Niagarais alsoexperiencingbudgetrestraints.- HaverecentlycompletedCRISPtraining.

Wellington-Dufferin- Dr. Kittleis newMOH.

- Theyare notexperiencingbudgetcutsandare at fullcomplement.- HaverecentlycompletedCRISPtraining.

Brant- HaverecentlybegunusingCRISP.- Aremovingtowardspecialization.

Haldimand-Norfolk- Noreport.

Peel- Peelwasnotextendedan invitationto attendthismeetingas itwas M. Dickoutbelievedthattheyare inthe CentralEastArea.Thisissuewillbebroughtto theattentionof HenryChong,OntarioBranchPresidentfor clarification.

(5) InstituteBusiness - InformationSharing:A tablewasset upwitheducationalandpromotionalmaterialdevelopedbyHealthUnitsacrosstheprovince.

- Timeof meetings:Thegroupdiscussedmeetingtimes.Allagreedthatafternoonsessionswouldbe acceptable.

- Notificationof meetings:Memberswillbe sentnoticesdirectlyforall futuremeetingswellin advanceof the date.

- ClPHIRepresentation:It wasagreedthatsomeoneonthe Executiveshouldattendthesemeetingsto properlyupdatemembersonInstituteactivities.A. AmalfaadvisedthatH. Chonghadplannedtoattend,buthada lastminuteconflict.T. Powellrecommendedthatmeetingsbe plannedwellin advanceto ensurethe Executiveisrepresented.Meetingnoticesandminutesto be forwardedto J. Orr. A.Amalfa

Membership:- Payrolldeductionwasdiscussedas a meansof improvingmembership.

- B. Hattonexpressedconcernovermembershipandsuggestedthismaybe an agendatopicfor nextmeeting.PeterWillmottsuggestedthatstudentmembersbe invitedto ourarea meetings. P. Willmott

Boardof Certification:

- B. Hattonalsoexpressedconcernregardingoralexaminationswithregardto qualityof questionsand trainingof examiners.Thiswillbe putontheagendafor nextmeeting. A.AmalfaPeterWillmottsuggestedthata presentationbe arrangedbyA. Amalfawhois currentlyworkingona research projectto review

the certificationprogramof publichealthinspectors. A.Amalfa

NextMeeting,April, 1993(dateand locationto be confirmed). P. Willmott

SUPPORT THE ONLY ORGANIZATION THAT SPEAKSFOR P.H.I.'S ON PUBLIC HEALTHISSUES. GET A NON-MEMBER TO JOIN THE C.I.P.H.I. SUPPORT YOUR

PROFESSION!!! -

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Jane Shimizu was introduced to the membershipastheGeneral Government new CentralRegionCouncillorunderthe divisionalchair

Committee Report of CommunicableDisease.

by Rick Navackas (a) Strategic Plan - Richard NavackasRichard advised that the institutehas completedONTARIO BRANCH EXECUTIVE MEETINGabout75% of the projectindraftform(workingcopy)

January 30, 1993 - Toronto the programinitiativesencompassthe programsofthe Ministryof Health.

Central Regional MeetingNovember 26, 1992 - Barrle (b) Shortage of Public Health Inspectors

CentralregionalmeetingwasconductedinSimcoeCounty Advisory Committee ReportDistrictHealthUnit - Barrie.We were extremelypleasedwith The reportwas developedwiththe involvement'ofthe attendance (68) and participation of the members. C.I.P.H.I.'s and the executive has endorsed thisMr. G. Addario, Muskoka Parry Sound Health Unit and report.Copiesof the reportwere issuedfor generalmembersof hisstaffdiscussedtheirdissatisfactionwiththe circulation,the report provideda broad range ofbranch'sresponseto educationdevelopmentrequestand felt issues and recommendations which will betheir interests were ignored. After much discussionand distributed throughoutthe politicalstream whendebateovera varietyof functionrelatedissues,I assuredthe released.group that Jane Shimizu and I wouldconveythe concern (c) The C.I.P.H.I. haveaddressedpublicationconcernsat the next executive meetingJanuary 29-3!, 1993. from the Canadian and OntarioTurkey MarketingMinutes of the meeting which were issuedwere amended Boards regarding the thawing of Turkey at roomand redistributedon January 26, 1993. temperature. Discussionand communicationwas

successfulinachieving•publicationchangesandtheJanuary 13, 1993 sharingof acceptable•publichealth practices.

Siobhan Lehmann, (d) Participantsfor 1994to 1995 ConferenceCall wasPublic Health Inspector, madeaskingagenciestoconsiderhostingthiseventCity of TorontoDepartment PublicHealth, to call R. Navackas.Western Health Area,2340 Dundas Street West, 8) Closingsentence should be corrected.Toronto, Ontario Mr. Navackasaskedmemberswithinthe meeting"who"M6P 4A9 wouldbe interestedin forminga committeeto deal with

further educational needs and explore options. NoDear Siobhan: responsefrom the membership.Mr. Navackasindicated

he woulddirect the concernsof the group in the nextRE: C.I.P.H.I. meeting January 29/30/31, 1993.C.I.P.H.I. (Ontario Branch)Central Region Business Would you please complete and circulate the amendedMeeting November26, 1992 minutes to the membership. You may wish to reissueAmendments amendedminutes(markedas such)and advisemembersto

disregardpreviousminutes.Ifyouhaveany concerns,pleaseI'm in receipt of the minutesof the last meeting and find advise.

a numberofdiscrepancieswiththe content.Forthe purposesof avoiding any misunderstanding,I have undertaken to Yours truly,amend the minutesand wouldappreciateit if you circulatethe amended minutesto membersonthe circulationlist. Inthe next area meeting you can.accept _theminutes as Richard Navackas,C.P.H.I.(C)amended to correct the record. Councillor

Central Region, C.I.P.H.I., Ontario BranchAmendment3) H.A.C.C.P. Summary -- Richard Navackas

(a) The first phase of the H.A.C.C.P. program was Strategic Plan - Draftcompleted consisting of program creation, Afterseveralphonecallsandcorrespondence(Decemberdevelopmentand delivery. 3, 1992, January 11,1993, January 25, 1993)we are advised

(b) Next phase will involve the assessment and that Jane Urquhart impliesthat she will preparedraft plancompletionof the evaluation, after the branch executive submit additional material.Communication was sent with specific instruction and -

(c) Secondphasewhichis a proposalfor consideration clarificationin an attempt to receivea draft of the materialsby the Provice isthe developmentof an advanced currentlyin herpossession,inan effort to movetowardstaskH.A.C.C.P. workshop and development of a

manual.\ completion.No draft report is available by the Committeetechnical \ Chair at this time. '_(d) Third phaseproposal was the development of a

video to supplement the H.A.C.C.P. project. Arbitration Case/Health EducationUnfortunatelythe Ministryof Health has withdrawn The EasternOntarioHealth Unit iscurrentlyembroiledinits considerationof $50,000 for this projectat this ajob positiondisputebetweenO.N.A. and CUPE 1997, overtime. \ thejurisdictionof the positionof Health Educator.Respective

organization are proceeding in an arbitration hearing to•determinewhetherthepositionshouldfall underthe authority

4) Institute Business - Richard\Navackas of Nursingor PublicHealth Inspection.We were contacted\

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in the interestof providingexpertwitnesses.Henry Chongand Klsus Seeger have made themselves available for Food and Water Division:consultationon behalfof the C.I.P.H.I. Ontario Branch. WATER

by Mike Reid

ONTARIO BRANCH NEWS I have reviewedthe pamphlet '!How Well Is Your Well",WINTER EDITION 1992 as put out by the Waterloo Regional Health Unit.

It is an excellentdocumentwell presentedandadequately

The followingreportwassubmittedbyCouncillorJohnOrr put into laymen's terms for general understandingby theto whichwe are eternallygratefulfor the administrationand public.productionof this publication.

Productioncost (40 pages) Winter Edition 1992 OntarioBranch News. Legislative Revision

by Richard Navackas, Legal Co-ordinatorGoderich Print Shop Simcoe County District Health UnitTypesetting.......................... $ 535.25

P.M.T. & Wax ......................... 37.45 GST The Revised Statutes of Ontario and Regulations havebeen revised and for the purposes of convenience and

$ 572.70 informationwe have reproducedan indexsearchregarding" the currentregulationsunderthe EnvironmentalProtection

Goderich-Signal-Star Publishing Act and Health Protectionand PromotionAct.Printing ............................. $ 481.90Camera work ............ . ............ 160.00 Environmental Protection Act 1990 E.19Binding ............................. 148.50 Ontario RegulationHandling & Shipping .................. 100.00 Air ContaminantsFrom Ferrous Foundries.......... 336Postage ............................. 179.45 AmbientAir Quality Criteria ...................... 337GST ................................ 62.33 Boilers ....................................... 338

$1,132.18 Classesof ContaminantsExemptions.............. 339Containers.................................... 340Deep Well Disposal. ........................... 341

Editor's Stipend ..................... $ 100.00 Designationof Waste ........................... 342Discharge of Sewage From Pleasure Boats......... 343

TOTAL EXPENSES ................... $1,804.90 DisposableContainersfor Milk ................... 345• , General-AirPollution ........................... 346

General-WasteManagement ..................... 347Communicable Disease Hauled LiquidIndustrialWaste DisposalSites....... 348

Hot Mix Asphalt Facilities ....... ................ 349Division Report LambtonIndustryMeteorologicalAlert .. : .......... 350

by Jane Shimizu Marinas ...................................... 351January 30, 1993 Mobile PCB DestructionFacilities................. 352

Motor Vehicles .................. : .............. 353

The first Communicable Disease Division meeting is MunicipalSewage and Water and Roads Classscheduledfor early March. EnvironmentalAssessmentProject .............. 354

Termsof Referenceand objectiveswere previouslyset by Ontario Hydro ................................. 355former Councillor Urquhart which will be reviewed at our Ozone DepletingSubstances-General ............. 356firstmeeting. RefillableContainersfor Carbonated Soft Drink ..... 357

Members of the CommunicableDisease Divisionare as Sewage Systems .............................. 358follows: Sewage Systems-Exemptions.................... 359

Spills ..................... : .................. 360Susan Anderson, Lambton SulphurContent of Fuels ........................ 361Kathy Braet, Lambton Waste Management-PCB's ...................... 352

l Cathy Egan, Waterloo Regional' (subjectto membershipin CIPHI (OntarioBranch Inc.) Health Protection and Promotion Act.i Deborah Fleiszer, City of Toronto R.S.O. 1990 H.7

I ComprisingHealth Units ................... 553Joanne Godin, Niagara Regional AreasPeter Jekel, Muskoka - Parry Sound Camps in UnorganizedTerritory .................. 554Anna O'Shaughnassy, City of York Capital AssistanceGrants for Boardsof Health...... 555Patrlcia Powell, Hamilton-Wentworth Clinics for Sexually Transmitted Diseases .......... 556Barbara Slattery, York Region Communicable Diseases-General................. 558Jane UrQuhart. City of Toronto Specificationof MunicipalMembers of Health ....... 559

- -- Specificationof ReportableDiseases . ............. 560Exemption-Subsection38(2) of the Act ............. 561

Only those who have the patience to do FoodPremises........................ _ ....... 562simple things perfectly will acquire the Grants for Health PromotionProjects and Initiatives.. 563

skill to do difficult things easily. Grants for Boards of Health ...................... 564• Public Pools " .565

-- FrledrichSchiller Qualificationsof Boardsof Health Staff ............ 566

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Rabies Immunization ........................... 567 solutions''2. AnAdvisoryCommitteeconsistingof the majorRecreational Camps ............................ 568 stakeholders (see Appendix 1)was created in August, 1991Reports ...................................... 569 as ajoint venture of ALOHA and the CIPHI (Ontario Branch)School Health Services and Programs ............. 570 Inc.

Slaughterhouses and Meat Processing Plants ....... 571 Shortage: The shortage of public health inspectorslenviron-Warrant ...................................... 572mental health officers (PHIs) is real and increasing within

Reference: Law Society of Upper Canada Osgoode Hall the Ontario health units. In December 1991, the overall shortageGreat Library, Toronto. was 7% with greater shortages in the northern and

underservicedareas. Presently this shortageisbeing masked(1) Revised Statues of Ontario 1990. by most health units experiencing a hiring freeze due to the(2) Revised Regulations of Ontario 1990. recession, but will become fully evident as the recession(3) The Ontario Gazette Volume 1,2,3,1992. passes.

The introduction of the Healthy Environments programs bythe Ministryof Healthwill increase thisshortagebothin terms

SHORTAGE OF P,H=_=Js of human resourcesand levels of expertise. The activitiesspecified in these guidelineswill force a shift in emphasisof PHIs' practiceandrequirethat allPHIs acquireadditional

EDITOR'S NOTE: The following letter to Klaus Seeger and skillsand knowledgerelevantto healthpromotionas wellasthe report that follows reflect the feeling of the executive as riskassessmentand abatement.it pertains to a shortage of P.H.I. 's. The Advisory Committee has developed short-term and

long-termsolutions.February 10, 1993 Short-term solutions: A number of possible short-term

Klaus Seeger alternatives for addressingthe manpower shortage wereSenior Public Health Inspector examined.These include:Huron County Health Unit • • providingstudentPHI's monetary support in the form ofP.O. Box 1120 bursariesto encouragecareer training;Clinton,Ontario • increasingthe numberof studentschoosingpublichealthN0M 1L0 inspectionas a careerby providingsuitablefield practica

witha solid fundingbase so studentsare not financiallyDear Ktaus: , penalized for becomingPHIs; and

RE: REPORT ON SHORTAGE OF PHI'S• increasing the efficiency of students with degrees

/ amp/easedto informyou thatthe report wasendorsedby becomingPHI'sthroughsupportingRyerson'sFastTracktheALOHA BoardofDirectorswithvery minoralterationsand Proposal.no change in intent.I wishto thank all of you for yourefforts onthis Committee. Long-term Solutions: A number of possible long-termSinceourworkhasbeencompleted,I considerthe Committee alternativesfor addressingthe human resourcesshortageto be disbanded, were examined. These include:

Yours Sincerely, • optionsfor increasingthe numberof entrantsintotrainingprograms by promoting environmental health in' highschools,

lan L. Johnson, MD, MSc, FRCPC • optionsfor increasingthe feasibilityfor studentsto attendAssociate Medical Officer of Health Ryerson by providingmonetary support in the form of

Attachment bursaries,and

• optionsfor increasingthe numberof students._hoosingpublichealthinspectionasa career by providingsuitable

Shortage of Public Health Inspectors in Ontario field practica, on-goingeducationand job satisfaction.A Report by a Special Advisory Committee Establishedby the Association of Local Official Health Agencies Regional Disparity: There wasconcernfor the geographic

in Conjunction with the Canadian Institute of disparitywithinthe provincewiththe highestvacancy ratesPublic Health Inspectors (Ontario Branch) Inc. occurring in northernareas. Special effortsto attract and

support northern residents to become trained as PHI'sSeptembet, 1992 throughthecreationofbursariesforenvironmentalhealthand

special targeting of the Fast Track Proposal areEXECUTIVE SUMMARY recommended.Reviewingmeans of equalizingthe diverse,

wage scalesacrossthe provinceshouldalsobe consideredIn the springof 1991, it was recognizedthat the number sincenorthernhealthunitstraditionallyhavelowerpayscales.

ofvacanciesamongpublichealthinspectorswasincreasing. Targeting of continuingeducationalprograms for existingThisperceptionwas mainlybased upona surveyconducted northern PHI's is needed.by the Ministryof Health.1Meetingsbetweenthe CanadianInstituteof PublicHealthInspectors(OntarioBranch)inc.and Retention of Existing Public Health Inspectors: In orderthe Ministry of Health led to the recommendationthat an to increasethe retentionof PHrs in their currentfield, it isindependent study be conducted. In response to this recommendedthataseries ofcontinuingeducationprogramssuggestion,the Associationof LocalOfficialHealthAgencies be developed.These would focuson the need for training(ALOHA) was approachedby CIPHI (Ontario Branch) Inc. in new management techniques, increasing the skill andUnderthe auspicesof ALOHA,aspecial AdvisoryCommittee knowledge of previous graduates to new areas ofof stakeholderswas created to "determine and reviewthe environmentalhealth and health promotion,and providingcauses of the shortage''3 as well as "explore possible specifictrainingwith regardsto the Healthy Environments

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programs.Increasingjobsatisfacti0nappearsto bea major offering accommodation allowance, or providingconcern of staff PHI's and on-goingeducation will be one accommodationfor student PHI's as a means of defrayingmeasureto increasethis satisfaction, costs and making placements in their health unit more

attractive for students.Public Health Inspector/Environmental Health Officer asa Profession" Duringthe discussion,the issuesaroundthe RECOMMENDATION:That healthunitsconsiderusingothercreationof aformal professionwithprofessionalstandards, fundingprogramsto assistin hiringsummerstudentPHI's.self-regulation,- licencing, and on-going educational While these funds (suchas S.E.E.D.) may not completelyrequirementswere all raised.The Committeefelt that while cover the costsof hiring student PHI's, the money wouldthey exceeded the.terms of reference, these issueswere substantiallydefraythe costsandmake hiringsuchstudentscrucial to the long-termdevelopmentof these community more feasible.health professionals."..The committee therefore examinedthese issues and has made broad recommendations RECOMMENDATION: That ALOHA provide on an annualindicatingthe majorstepsrequiredfor achievingprofessional basis, in collaborationwith ASPHIO and CIPHI (Ontariostatus and strongly recommends that the Public Health Branch)detailed informationto health unitson the fundingInspectors/EnvironmentalHealth Officersbecomea legally programswhich are available; In addition,ALOHA shouldrecognizedhealth professionunder the Regulated Health write to the programsponsorsand emphasizethe need toProfessionsAct 1991. havefunding availablefor health unitsto hire studentswho

are completingthe required practicafor certification.SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONSRECOMMENDATION: That implications of new Healthy RECOMMENDATION: That ALOHA assist with the CIP.H/Environmentsprogramson staffingrequirementsfor PHVs (OntarioBranch)Inc. indevelopingadisplayfor usebyhealthbe consideredbythe Ministryof Health and discussedwith unitsto enticestudentsto take their practica withthem, toALOHA inconsultationwiththe CIPHI (OntarioBranch) Inc. be usedspecificallyby healthunitsoutsidethe GreaterMetroandtheAssociationofSupervisorsofPublicHealth.Inspectors Torontoarea whohave hadtroubleattractingstudentPHI's.of Ontario (ASPHIO) prior to implementation. \

RECOMMENDATION:That ALOHArequeststhe MinistryofRECOMMENDATION:Thatwhenthe HealthyEnvironments Health to establishbursariesfor PHI's and that local healthprogramsare introduced,adequate trainingbe providedto units be responsiblefor recruitment, administrationandup-gradeknowledgeandskillsof inspectorsrequiredto carry provisionof summeremploymentfor sponsoredstudents.outthesetasks.On-goingandcontinuingeducationinsome

of theseareas is likelyto be neededandshouldbe provided RECOMMENDATION: That ALOHA in conjunction andby the Ministry of Health in co-operationwith the CIPHI consultation.withASPHIO and CIPHI (OntarioBi(Ontario Branch) Inc. and ASPHIO. co-ordinatesa workshop on managerialskills for _....... th

unit disciplines, including environmental health, in order toRECOMMENDATION: That ALOHA continue its annual enhance the skill base of health unit managers/supervisors.analysis,of the salary scales for PHI's and advise health unitsof the need to phase-in the implementation of equalizing the RECOMMENDATION: That ALOHA support the ClPHIdifferential between the PHI remuneration in the northern (Ontario Branch) Inc. applicationfor the inclusionof the Publicareas and the southern areas. An underserviced area wage Health Inspector profession under the Regulated Healthbonus should be considered as an incentive. Professions Act. The Committee further recommends that

ALOHA write to the Minister of Health and the AdvisoryRECOMMENDATION: That consideration should be given Council under the Act to emphasize the importance ofto equalizing the remuneration for supervisory positions developing and implementing a standard of practice, andbased on the definition provided in the vacancy survey maintaining regular professional development.conducted by the Ministry of Health.

RECOMMENDATION: That the minimum qualification forRECOMMENDATION:That the Boardof Directors of ALOHA "employment as a public health inspector be the holder of aformallysupportRyerson'sFast-TrackProposalinwritingand certificate granted by the Board of Certification of thecommunicatetheir endorsement to Ryerson's Academic Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors and be aCouncil. memberof the CanadianInstituteof PublicHealthInspectors.

RECOMMENDATION:ThatRyersonadvertisethe Fast-Track RECOMMENDATION:That the CIPHI (OntarioBranch)Inc.optioninnorthernuniversitiesandeducationalinstitutionsand takea moreactiveroleindevelopingandmaintainingpractisethathealthunitsintheseareas be madeawareof thisoption, standards for PHI's in Ontario under the auspices of a

professionalcollege administered by the CIPHI (OntarioRECOMMENDATION:Thatthe Boardof Certificationreview Branch) Inc. The College would adhere to the Healththecriteriafor fieldpracticaand moreclearlydefinethe skills ProfessionsProceduralCode as statedunderthe Regulatedand knowledgeto be acquired throughthem, and further Health ProfessionsAct or developa similarcode endorseddevelopa systemfor monitoringsuch fieldpractica,making and legislatedby the Ministry of Health.recommendationsfor improvementsas necessary.

RECOMMENDATION: That a formal workingcommittee(s)RECOMMENDATION:That ALOHA writeto all health units immediately be initiated by the Board of Certification torequestingthemto reviewtheirsalaryscalefor studentPHI's developthe followingitems:and thatfor comparativepurposesthe recentALOHAsurveyof all studentwages be ihcluded for reference, a) A revisionof basicskillsand knowledgerequiredto be

Certified as a Public Health Inspectorin Canada.

'_ RECOMMENDATION: That ALOHA write to all health units b) A revised schedule specifying the amountand type of'_ outsideof Metro Toronto and suggest that they consider_i fieldtrainingrequired for Certification,andmeansfor its

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monitoring. Thunder Bay Districtc) A processfor self regulationandstandardsfor ongoing Health Unit NewsCertification.

from Betty SullivanFurther,thatmembershipof theabovementionedCommitteeinclude representativesfrom: Provincial Branches of the Greetings from the frozen north!CIPHI, ASPHIO andequivalentinotherprovinces,BCITand The InspectionDept.welcomed1993withmanychanges,Ryerson, as well asthe Boardof Certification. CAPHIS is gone and in it's place we have CRISP. Our

Secretarywhomwecall "eagle eyes" catchesourerrorsandRECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Certification be omissionsand keeps CRISP runningsmoothly.given sufficientresourcesto fully meet its mandate. Everyoneis busywithHACCPwhichwasjust implemented

in January '93. The feed back so far has been positive.RECOMMENDATION: That the Ministry of Health in Ourareas havechangedthisyear aswell. I'llcertainlymissconjunctionwith ALOHA ensure that an annual budgeted the "North" especiallythe day I hadtotake refuge ina "tee-amount isallocatedspecificallyfor PHI traineeddoing their pee". My guideandI hadtakenan outboardacrossBigTroutpractica. Lake(approximately750 KmnorthofThunderBay)to inspect

a camp.The waterbecameratherroughand itstartedto rain,RECOMMENDATION: That the Ministryof Health provide so we had to find shelter. The nativeshave erected "tee-funding(as soonas possible)to healthunitstofill the frozen pees" at alternatelocationsalongthe shore,completewithPHI positionsinordertoeffectivelycomplywiththe mandatory a woodstoveandprovisions(itcertainlywas nota hardship).programmesandguidelinesincludingthe proposedHealthy We are keepingour health promotiondepartment ratherEnvironmentsprogram, busy. In February we have a displayin a local HighSchool

for their "Career Fair" and Health Promotionis puttingthisRECOMMENDATION: That the Ministry of Colleges and displaytogether for us. This will help studentsfocus in onUniversities,in conjunctionwith Ryerson, develop a pilot the PublicHealthInspectionfieldand hopefullyanswersomeprojectwherebystudentsmay undertakethe firsttwo years questionsfor them.of training at a designatedcommunitycollege in northern Our next area meeting is planned for the spring withOntario and complete their trainingat Ryerson. NorthwesternHealth Unit as hosts.

Mike Morrison and his family have movedto North BayRECOMMENDATION: That the Ministry of Health in where Mikeis workingat the Health Unit.We wishhimwell.collaborationwithCIPHI (OntarioBranch) Inc. andASPHIO See you later!support:

a) A formalseriesof continuingeducationprogramsoffered P.H.I. - F. Y,I.to PHI's currently working in health units, focusingonevolving issues and directionsin both environmental City of Toronto Departmenthealth and public health; and of Public Health

b) That underserviced areas,especiallyinnorthernOntario, NEWS RELEASEbe particularlytargeted.

PUT A "BYTE" IN YOUR PETRECOMMENDATION:That the PHI's be formally recognizedin the Under-Serviced Areas Program. High-tech animal tracing has come to the City's Animal

ControlServices.RECOMMENDATION: That considerati.onbe given to a The next time Fido or Kittyare found by Animal Controlchange in name for PHrs. Because the work exceeds Officers,they'll be scannedfor micro-chipidentificationlikeinspection,a broader name is needed. Alternative names cans of soup at the supermarketcheck-out.such as EnvironmentalHealth Officerbe considered. "The biggestproblemwithstraypetsisfindingtheowner,"RECOMMENDATION: That ALOHA writeto all health units says Jim Bandow, General Manager of Animal Controlinthe provincesuggestingthat, if they are havingproblems Servicesfor the Departmentof PublicHealth.The micro-chipis a permanentpainlessidentificationwhich is placed by ain filling PHI positions,they go directly to the local highschoolsand promotethese positionsas career optionsfor Veterinarian,justunderthe looseskinbetweenthe shouldergraduatinghighschoolstudents.Resourcepackages from blades. It means a pet has an excellent chance of beingimmediatelyreunitedwith the ownerl "in Toronto,AnimalRyersonand the CIPHI (OntarioBranch) Inc. are available ControlOfficerswill give pets a free ride home if they canfor use in suchactivites, identifythe owner," says Bandow.

"Last year animal control officers picked up 1,765 stray tRECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Certificationdogs and took 797 of them directly home after identifying i

consider a process ofproviding probationary Certification forthose students who have been unable to obtain field them by their collar licences. We'd like to be able to get a

lot more directly home, and micro-chippingshould help," saysplacements.The probationaryCertificationwould be made Bandow."It's alsogoodeconomicsbecauseit savesonCitycompletewhenthe componentsof the field placementsare shelter costs,and it's muchbetter for the pet."met accordingto the Board's satisfaction. "Cats will benefit even more from micro-chipping,"says

Bandow, "as only seven of 1,513 found in 1992 could beidentifiedand returneddirectlyhome,the resthadto be taken

Few things are impossible to totheshelter,"diligence and skill• Since 1989 many humane societies,the Toronto Humane• " Society,amongthem,includemicro-chippingas aroutinepart

-- SamuelJohnson of pet adoption.For more informationcall:Jim Bandowat 416-392-6767.

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EDITOR'S NOTE: I got into a discussion with the Culligan The optimum osmotic potential of the solution passingMan at the neighbourhood swimming pool last fall. Our aroundthe cell for most bacteria is between minus 5 anddiscussion prompted him to send me this article. Do you think minus20 bars? NSF found the averageosmoticpotentialofwater softener discharge affects the operation of septic septictank effluent for tanks not receivingwater softenersystems - let me hear from you? wastesto be 0.36 bars, and for tanks receivingthe softener

wastes it was minute 0.51 barsto minus 10 bars. So whileit theoretically would be possible, to add extreme

Debunking concentrationsof salt to a septic tank to create osmotic

Softener Discharge Myths potentialsthat woulddestroythe tank's biota,this doesnothappen from water softener discharges.Salts added fromHard data is available to water softeners actually decrease the osmotic stress on

refute negative impressions, microorganismsin septicsystems.By Joseph F. Harrison, P.E., CWS-V

Minimal Loading .I onceasked a horticulturistfriendwhat I coulddoto raise The third myth is the misconceptionthat the hydraulic

bettercarrotsand beets. The heavyclay soil in my garden loadingcausedbyflowrateandvolumeof softenerbackwashpreventsgoodrootdevelopment.He told meto addgypsum, andregenerationdischargeswilloverloadthe septicsystemGypsumcontainscalciumsulfate. It isthe divalentcation-- tocausecarry-overof solidsintothe drain field. It istruethatcalcium-- ingypsumthat loosensheavy claysoil, lettingair softenerwastes, at about50 gallons per regeneration,addand water penetrate and improving drainage, and that to the system'shydraulicloading. Butthisis no worse,andcounteractssodium.The calciumin gypsumis nodifferent in fact lower, than the loadingfrom many other householdthan the calcium in water softener regenerationwastes, water usages. Automaticwashers and toilet flushings,for

example, can be significantlygreater involumeand rate ofImproves Soil Drainage wastedistribution.Properlydesignedsepticsystemswillnot

This refutes one myth about softener dischargeto septic become overloaded with the addition of water softenertanks-- the mistakenideathat water softener regeneration wastes.dischargereducesthe percolationof waterthroughthe soil In conclusion,water softener wasteswill not harm wastein seepage fields by causingswellingof soil particles, water treatmentsystems.It is far better to dischargewater

The softener regenerationdischarge is loaded with the softenerbackwashandregenerationwatertosepticsystemscalcium and magnesiumhardnessions that the softening than to separate dry wellsor ditches.cycle removes from the householdwater. These divalent

1"Bar" is an expression of osmotic potential or osmoticcationsare goodfor soilpercolationrates,whichinturn,aregood for associatedplant growth in these soils, pressure. One bar equals 0.987 atmospheres or 1022

The Universityof Wisconsinconfirmedthis conclusionin centimeters of water. Water with no dissolved matter woulda 1978-79researchstudyentitled"PotentialEffectsofWater have an osmotic potential of zero bar. As the concentrationSoftener Use on SepticTank SoilAbsorptionOn-SiteWaste of solute in water increases, the osmoticpotential of the waterWater Systems." This thorough investigationfound that decreases (becomes more negative).softener regenerationsaltscreate no hydraulicconductivityprobleminseptictankseepagefields.Hydraulicconductivity, Available Documentationin fact, increasedoversoilreceivingsewageeffluentwithout "Potential Effectsof Water Softener Use on SepticTankthe salt additions. Soil AbsorptionOn-SiteWaste Water Systems," University

The researchers also caution that lowered hydraulic of Wisconsin."The Effectof HomeWater SoftenerWaste Regenerationconductivitymightresultif all the regenerationwasteswere

not allowedto enter the seepage field. In this case, the Brineon IndividualAerobicWastewaterTreatment Plants,"divalent cations removed during softening would not be National Sanitation Foundation.allowedto benefit the soil.

My horticulturistfriendwouldlikelyadvisegypsum,inthis Joseph F. Harrison, P.E., is the technical director for thesituation,to replenishthose divalent cations essential for Water Quality Association in Lisle, IL.looseningswollenandboundsoilsof lowpermeability.I wouldsimplyprefer,however,to ensurethatthe hardnessmineralsonce removedto give me a goodsoft water for household i/uses, were now added back to the septic system'swastewaterforthe benefitof mysoilabsorptionfield.Watersoftener

i regenerationeffluentsthemselvescontainsignificantamounts

of calcium and magnesium,which counteractthe effect ofsodium,andhelp maintainandsustainthe soilpermeability.

Favorable To BacteriaA secondmythstemsfromthe ideathat excessiveamounts

of salt will kill bacteria,and therefore brine discharge froma watersoftener may betoxic to the essential microorganismsin a septic system.This issue was researched by the NationalSanitation Foundation (NSF), which found that theconcentration of salts added to a septic tank from watersoftener regeneration effluent actually causes the osmoticpotential difference between bacteria and their supportingsolution to be more favorable for the bacteria needed in asepticsystem. "Youidiotl Youthrew awaythe keys

to the washroom againl"

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CODE OF 'ETHICSAs a Member Of the Canadian Instituteof Public Health Inspectors,I acknowledge:

That I have an obligationto the sciencesand arts for the advancementof PublicHealth. I will upholdthe standardsof myprofession,continuallysearch for truths,and disseminatemy findings;and I will striveto keep myself fully informedof thedevelopmentsin the field of PublicHealth.

That I have an obligationto the publicwhosetrust I holdand I willendeavour,to the bestof my ability,to guardtheir interestshonestlyand wisely. I will be loyalto the governmentdivisionor industryby which I am retained.

That the enjoymentof the highestattainablestandardof healthis oneof the fundamentalrightsof every humanbeingwithoutdistinctionof race, religion,politicalbelief, economic,or social condition.

That beingloyalto my profession,I willupholdthe Constitutionanti By-lawsof'the CanadianInstituteof PublicHealthInspectorsand will, at all times, conductmyself in a manner worthy of my profession.•

My signaturehereon constitutesa realizationof my personalresponsibilitytO activelydischargethese obligations.

Signature Date

Dues Calculation: REGULAR Members, use this table; STUDENT and RETIRED members dues ere $20.00 '+ $1.40 GSTi

B.C. Alberta Sask. Manitoba Ontario Quebec N.B. N.S. Nfld/Leb

Branch Contact $35.00 $'40.00 $35.00 $50.00 0 $25.00 $26.00 $25.00Portion Branch

National Contact $65.00 $65.00 $65.00 $65.00 $65.00 $65.00 $65.00 $65.00PortiOn Branch

Sub- Contact $100.00 $105.00 $100.00 $115.00 $65.00 $90.00 $90.00 $90.00Total Branch

GST Contact $7.00 $7.35 $7.00 $8.05 $4.65 $6.30 $6.30 $6.30Branch

Total Contact $107.00 $112.35 $107.00 $123.05 $69.55 $96.30 $96.30 $96.30Dues Branah

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C.P., P.O. Box 5367, SUCC., STN. F., Ottawa, Ontario K2C 3J1

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€ .ci "iCanadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors

L'Institut Canadien des Inspecteurs en Hygiene Publique

THE "INSTITUTE" -- WHAT IS IT'?.Nallonally:

The Institute is the only professional association for Public Health Inspectors in Canada. II continuallyworks to protect the health of all Canadians, advance the sanitary sciences and enhance the field of publichealth inspection by:

1. Providing for the training and certification of P.H.I.'s across Canada, plus those coming from foreign coun-tries, through the operation and administration of the "Board of Certification."

2. Producing and distributing to the membership and others a professional and technical journal; the Environ-mental Health Review.

3. Organizing with the Branches a National Educational Conference held annually in a different centre acrossCanada.

4. Providing the members the right to vote, and the opportunity to hold office and take a leadership role in thefield of environmental health in Canada.

5. Developing standards in the health field through participation on the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF),an agency which sets internationally accepted voluntary sanitation standards.

6. Acting as a special resource in Canada for the maintenance and improvement of personal and communityhealth through the;

(a) initiation, encouragement and participation in health research

(b) observation and anticipation of health needs such as manpower, resources, legislation and new environ-mental health programs,

(c) development and expression of viewpoints and statements of concern on a national basis regardingimportant health issues,

(d) advancement of knowledge and exchange of information between health inspectors, those in other dis-ciplines, industry and the public,

7. Promoting fellowship and dialogue with colleagues throughout Canada.8. Encouraging participation of as many members as possible through the operation of the 7 Branches across

Canada.

9. Distribution of information from various sources.

Provincially:

The Branches carry on the National work of the Institute at a provincial and local level. Further, throughvarious committees and appointments they address concerns specific to the region by:

1. Providing a vehicle through meetings, seminars and workshops for discussions regarding professional,educational and employment related matters.

2. Developing briefs for submission to appropriate agencies on health related issues such as control andtransport of hazardous wastes, noise, air and water pollution etc.

3. Endeavouring to initiate new legislation or bring about changes and improvements to existing acts, regula-tions, standards etc.

4. Providing and encouraging bursaries, scholarships and' awards for deserving persons entering or practisingin the field, including rec(_gnition for its members by way of recommendations for Honorary & Life Member-ships in the Institute.

5. Developing community service projects in the health field for the benefit of the citizens, the Branch & Ins-titute in general.

6. Arranging social events for members and their families such as bonspiels, golf tournaments, dances, ban-quets and picnics.

7. Producing and distributing information to the Branch members through minutes, flyers and newsletters aswell as contributing material to the Environmental Health Review.

8. Working to raise the status and standards of P.H.I.'s through inservice and continuing education, profes-sional development, plus participation in the field training, examination and certification process for pros-pective P.H.I.'s.

9. Providing a form of solidarity for the members as they jointly endeavour to meet and set new standards forthe profession,

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,, To all members in the

Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors

The Payroll Deduction Method was approved as a method of paying one's dues. The advantagesof thismethodare asfollows:(1) smallmonthly,bi-weeklyorweeklypaymentsareautomaticallydeductedfromyourpaycheque,(2) continuousmembershipin theCanadian Instituteof PublicHealth'lnspectors,(3) eliminatesembarrassingremindersof unpaiddues.Thismethodof duespaymenthasbeena successin a numberof agenciesinOntario.Pleasegivethissomeseriousthoughtanddiscussitamongstyourstaff.If youare in favourof theplan,pleaseusethesampleSignup formandsendit to ExecutiveDirector,Canadian Instituteof Public Health Inspectors,P.O. Box 5367, Station F, Ottawa, Ontario K2C 3M1.

We the •undersigned hereby agree to the payroll deduction plan•for membership in the Canadian Institute of Public HealthInspectors, We also understand that upon termination of

employment with this agency that we will be responsible forimmediate payment of the portion of dues unpaid to the

Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors.

AGENCY WITNESS DATE

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Waterloo Centre for Goundwater ResearchConference Announcement

Problem Environments for Septic SystemsCottage Country, Bedrock, Clay Plains

and

Communal Treatment OptionsMonday, May 17, 1993 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Waterloo Inn, 475 King Street North, Waterloo, OntariO

Fee: $175: before March 31, 1993 and $225. after March 31, 1993 (includesGST and LunchBuffet.For more information conce.ning registration or for additional registration forms, please call (519)885-1211,ext. 2892. For further informationon the conference agenda or to reservean industrial displaybooth, please contact Shirley Schellenberg at the WCGR at (519) 888-4887 or fax (519) 725-8720.

To reserve a place, please send the registration fee by cheque or money order made out to Universityof Waterloo to:

Septic SystemsConferenceWCGR, BFG BuildingUniversityof WaterlooN2L 3G1

A one day conferenceis beingsponsoredbythe WaterlooCentre for GroundwaterResearch(WCGR)to allowthe transferto researchandtechnologicalinformationpertainingto septicsystemsinproblemenvironmentssuchascottageareas,bedrock,andclayplains.Communaltreatmentsystemsasproposedby the Ministryof the Environment(MOE) will also be discussed.Industrisland academic researchdisplayswill be an integralpart of the day. The conferenceis intendedfor cottage associations,landuse planners, municipal government representatives, public health officials, hydrogeologists,environmentalengineers,and developers.

Tentative Agenda7:30 o 8:30 Registration8:30 - 8:40 Opening Remarks8:40 - 9:00 Introductionto Individualand CommunalSeptic Systems: Dr. Craig Jowett, WCGR9:00 - 9:30 Behaviourof Microorganismsin Septic Systems: Karen Trevors, U. of Waterloo9:30 - 10:00 Groundwaterand Septic Effluent Flow !n ProblemAreas:

Dr. Kent Novakowski,Canadian Centre for Inland Waters10:00 - 10:30 Coffee Break in Display Room10:30 - 11:30 Septic,System Phosphorusand Nitrate in Groundwaterand Lakes

Dr. Sherry Schiff, WCGR and Dr..Will Robertson, WCGR11:30 - 12:00 TBA12:00 - 1:45 Lunch Buffet and Displays1:45 - 2:15 Installation of Communal Systems in Ontario: Brian Cooper, MOE2:15 ° 2:45 Municipal Approach to Managing Communal Systems:

Paul Mason, Director of Development Control, Waterloo Regional Planning2:45 ° 3:15 Comments from the Sewell Commission: George Penfold, Commissioner3:15 - 3:45 Coffee Break in Display Room3:45 - 5:00 Panel Discussion

George Penfold, Dick Connelly (R.W. Connelly Associates Inc.), Brian Cooper, PaulMason, and others

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OPHA CONFERENCE 1993Healthy Places H_althy People Ill/Ontario Public Health A_soeiation .

Healthy Communities in Action - You Make a DifferenceNovember 14-17, 1993

Holiday Inn, Sudbury, Ontario

The mission of the Conference is to:* maintainthe healthy communityfocus as identifiedby the OPHA* maintainthebroadparticipativeand integratedapproachof the first two Sudbury

RoundtableConferences* continue the concept of integratinghealth, economy, environment, move the conferencefromone which talksaboutintegrationto one which is actingon the

generallyacceptednatureof a HealthyCommunity* focus on the powerof people to affecttheircommunitiesthroughaction

Supposedbyi* OPHA* Sudbury Roundtableon Health Economy and Environment* Healthy Places Healthy People* Sudbury & District Health Unit* City of Sudbury* Laurentian University* Cambrian College* Sudbury Heart Health* Sudbury & District Chamber of Commerce

FOR MORE INFORMATION. PLEASE CONTACT:

OPHA

phone: (416) 467-3313 fax: (416) 367-2844or

Cora Haydenc/o Sudbury & District Chamber of Commercephone: (705) 673-713 fax: (705) 673-2844

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Where Change Is The New Way Of Doing Things!C.I.P.H.I.'s

NATIONAL/ONTARIO BRANCH CONFERENCE

Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors

JULY 20-23, 1993LONDON, ONTARIO, CANADA

PIONEERING CHANGE IN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH; UNIQUE SOLUTIONS TO EXISTING CHALLENGES

Conference delegates wlll be part of an exciting assembly aimed at discussing Innovative ways of deallngwlth envlronmental health challenges. Internal and External changes have caused all of us to examlne whatand how we do thlngs. Innovatlve strategies have resulted. As a dynamic professional, you want to hearabout these unlque solutlons.

The Conference host, the Mlddlesex-London Teaching Health Unit, is assembling a variety of concurrentexperlences and social events to continue to "NETWORKING" concept.

A (sample) of educatlonal sesslons arranged:

-- Soclal Determlnants of Health Workshop

-- Research - Based approaches to School Indoor Air Quality

-- Evaluation of Ontario HACCP Protocol Implementatlon

-- Commerclally -- Based HACCP Trainlng Program Success Experiences

-- Interdlsclpllnary approaches to Program Management in Environmental Health-- Occupatlonal and Envlronmental Health Hazard Seminars

-- Ontario Teaching Health Unit Concept

For more Information or to pre-register for the Conference and Special Social Events:

SEND TO:Middlesex-London Teaching Health Unit,c/o Jim Reffle50 King St., London, Ont., Canada N6A 5L7Phone: (519) 663-5317 Fax: (519) 663-9581

NAME: AGENCY:

ADDRESS:

PHONE: FAX:

Please send me more information about Room Reservations!

Pre-registratlon cheque enclosed (payable to '93 CIPHI Confeence) $250. CDN/$187.50 U.S.) Pricewlll be $275. CDN after June 15th

Golf Tournament - July 19th (Check, if interested)

London Tlgers "AA" Baseball Game - July 20th (Check, if interested)Stratford Frestlval - "The Mikado" - July 21st ($50. CDN) (tickets limited)

Presldentlal Banquet & Awards - July 22nd ($35. Canadian)

MEMBERSYour Branch is requesting that you consider hosting

the 1994 Conference -- Can You Help?FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT A BRANCH EXECUTIVE MEMBER

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