Forensic Engineering Society of Australia Inc
Incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act 1981 - reg
no A0051560P
Professionals collaborating in accident reconstruction, investigation, forensic analysis and research
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FESA's AGM on 25 August 2011 received reports from all office bearers over an excellent dinner at the Leinster Arms, Collingwood.
Summary: FESA is healthy, well supported, and now has 80+ people now taking an interest via the mailing list and/or membership. All meetings have been well attended, with excellent speakers, and the bank balance is in a good state. Several Victorians went to Perth at the end of the month to confer with our WA colleagues - former Risk Engineering Society people. Prospects for an active branch in Sydney - where Len Cubitt recently visited on FESA's behalf - appear promising. We'll also try now to use the website and other means to make meeting presentations (Powerpoints etc) more accessible to members who cannot attend in Melbourne.
We have a new Chairperson - John Lambert - congratulations!
The AGM - drinks, dining, conviviality ...
Below: Andrew Short brought some real honey ...
Joint scientific meeting
We were honoured to host delegates from the China Association for Science and Technology at the Royal College of Surgeons building in Melbourne on October 24 2011. This association represents some 180 separate societies covering mathematics, physics, mechanics, acoustics, genetics, psychology, navigation, railways, tobacco, composite materials, agricultural science and forestry. Together, these societies represent four million members. For our 80-strong organisation to host them was indeed an honour. We are collectively (and I am sure individually too) invited to meet with them in China. Our presentations were by Andrew Short (of Expert Reports) and by Len Cubitt and others from Delta V Experts. Thanks go to all involved but in particular to Andrew Short, Len Cubitt, John Lambert, and with the crucial assistance of new committee member, Patrick Irwin.
Below: barrister Michael Waugh presents; interpreter Penny with our Andrew Short
Below: Andrew Short receives a gift from our guests; our guests
Below: an appreciative audience; Shane presents
Below: Len Cubitt and Sheng Xiao Lie; Ian Thomas, John Lambert and Margaret
Below: a demonstration of slip resistance measurement; Tia Orton presents
Below: Ian Thomas receives a gift; Len Cubitt presents a certificate
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FESA visits Perth: Our Secretary and Chairperson went to Perth at the end of August to confer with former National Forensic Engineering Society officials and the National Chair of the Risk Engineering Society. These societies were/are part of Engineers Australia - RES has taken over the assets and duties of the former WA-based society. We are hopeful that forensic engineers in WA will join us in FESA and also that we might co-operate with RES for specific purposes. Our immediate past chairperson is a committee member and former national chair of RES.
WA Governor His Excellency Malcolm McCusker addresses the group:
L>R: Brian Truman, Peter Bruechle, Andrew Short, Ian Thomas; seated - Jack and Sharon Agpar
Australian Lawyers' Alliance chairman Greg Barnes with Andrew Short:
Below, from left: Andrew Short, Brian Truman, solicitor Stasia Hawke, Ian Thomas
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FESA meets on a scheduled basis in Melbourne - usually over an evening meal, where guest speakers present a topic and members and guests discuss current issues, engaging in "Show and Tell" about interesting forensic issues and recent cases. We also exchange professional advice and assist each other within our network, and we refer work to each other where appropriate.
FESA members are interested in cross-referring work, enquiries and problems to each other - providing mutual support, networking, helping to support and enhance each other's reputations, and in maintaining professional standards and our standing in the engineering, legal and general communities.
What is FESA about?
Established as an incorporated association back in 2008, we aim to -
provide a forum for education, discussion and promotion of matters of forensic engineering in order for members to be better informed.
inform appropriate professional bodies, associations, firms and people in the community from time to time about the range of services provided by the members.
promote a high standard of consultancy for all relevant pertinent areas of engagement.
Eligibility: professional qualifications and/or active experience in forensic engineering work.
Current (2011) office bearers
Chairman - John Lambert; Secretary Andrew Short; Treasurer - Werner Ihle;
Committee - Patrick Irwin, Ian Eilenberg Webmaster - Mark Dohrmann Immediate Past Chairperson - Ian Thomas
Applications for membership are always welcome. How do I join FESA?
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