|
| |
 A SYMBOL OF PROGRESS
The Island Equipment Owners Association (IEOA) was formed in 1964 to create harmony amongst those in the heavy equipment, hauling and gravel fields, with an objective of better service at a fair rate.
Much thought, planning and effort has gone into the IEOA to promote the interest and conserve the rights of those engaged in the contracting industry. The main operations of the IEOA relate to heavy construction industries, road building and municipal services. The Association represents a large number of civil contractors, equipment suppliers and operators and industry related dealer/suppliers on southern Vancouver Island. The IEOA currently have a membership of
173 companies.
The IEOA was incorporated in June 1964. The founding members were:
- Len Wakeman, Wakeman & Trimble Contractors Ltd.
- John Kissinger, Kissinger Bulldozing
- Tony Trace, Webb & Trace Ltd.
- Pat Carson, Pat Carson Bulldozing Ltd.
- Robert Copley, Copley Bros. Contracting Ltd.
- Ken Oliver, Midland Construction Ltd.
- John Chew, Chew Excavating Ltd.
- Lorne Broughton, Mutual Equipment Rentals Ltd.
The quality and dependability of the membership, whose skill, capability and integrity have been established in the area, are the reasons why you deal with a greater measure of confidence with a member of the
ISLAND EQUIPMENT OWNERS ASSOCIATION.
Over the years the focus of the organization has been invigorated and expanded with particular emphasis on filling needs within the community that benefit and relate to members of the Association. The extraordinary way in which so many of our members come together to support our community projects and the Truck Light Parade
encourages us to continue the founding traditions of the IEOA.
MISSION STATEMENT:
We the members of the IEOA will strive to promote the principals of
superior workmanship, rate equity and value. Further, we resolve to pursue an
attitude of community involvement through donated projects for the purpose of
returning a benefit to the local area in which we live and work
2009
IEOA FOUNDER’S BURSARY
The
IEOA received 9 applications for the IEOA Founder’s Bursary. The Bursary is awarded to an employee, or dependant of an
employee or principal, of an Island Equipment Owners Association member
company.
The
successful candidates were:
1.
Jenna Basi –
Jenna’s father, Ron Basi, is the owner of Complete
School of Truck Transportation and Jencam Transport. Jenna is entering her first year in the Respiratory Therapy
Program at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops. The program takes place over three years. Two years are spent
at the university and the third is doing a practicum in a hospital setting.
2.
Lisa Furlong -
Lisa’s father, Peter Furlong, is an employee of G
& E Equipment Rentals. Lisa
has completed her third year in the Environmental Technologies Program at
Camosun College and has been accepted into the Bachelor of Science
Environmental Science Program at Royal Roads University.
3.
Caroline Stafford –
Caroline’s father, Nigel Stafford, is an employee
of Independent Concrete Ltd. Caroline
is completing her final semester of the Licensed Practical Nursing Program at
Camosun College and when finished hopes to obtain a full time job within the
community.
4.
Tamara Tedesco –
Tamara’s father, Aaron
Collery, is an employee of
Canadian Utility Construction Corporation. Tamara is entering her second year
in the Marketing Communications Program at the BC Institute of Technology.
Tamara’s main interest and career focus will be in media relations
and internet marketing.
Thank you to the following members who volunteered
to sit on the Bursary Committee:
§
Kim Laing – LB Crane
Rentals/Bert’s Enterprises
§
John Humphries - John Humphries Trucking
§
Ron Basi – CSTT
§
Charlie Frenette – Brandt Tractor
§
Mike Sedgwick – G & E Equipment Rentals
§
Jeff Tayler – EMCO Waterworks
|
|
