Southern Alberta Section of ITE-Team Spirit

ABSTRACT

From its humble beginnings in 1975, the Southern Alberta Section of ITE in Canada has grown to more than 240 members in a third of a century. Although most of the membership resides in the Calgary region, the Section has members from many smaller towns and cities from Red Deer south to the US border. In general, the Section hosts monthly luncheon meetings (September to June) where technical presentations are made to the broad transportation community. The group is also actively pursuing several professional development courses and seminars to provide learning opportunities for the membership. The Section continues to partner with transportation professionals in the region through numerous technical, social, and student activities, even through the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, the Section hosted two regular monthly luncheon meetings in January and February. In March, due to COVID-19, the City of Calgary declared a state of emergency and the province implemented tight restrictions on gatherings. The March luncheon was therefore postponed until further notice. However, in May, the Section was one of the first to host a virtual presentation for their members.