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SABI NewsJet Christmas 2010 |
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Die jaar 2010 lę op sy rug en dit is met trots want ‘n mens kan terug Riana Lombard is aangestel as die Algemene Bestuurder van SABI, Isobel van der Stoep is aangestel as die Tegniese Uitvoerende Beampte en Amanda The SABI magazine is going from strength to strength and is now printed in A4 format. With the wide ranging topics and technical articles, this is really a Thanks to all the advertisers who made this magazine viable. ‘n Spesiale woord van dank gaan aan die maatskappy lede wat SABI gedurende die jaar so getrou ondersteun het. Sonder julle sou SABI dood Baie dankie ook aan Riana, Isobel, Amanda en Carol. Sonder julle sou SABI nerens gekom het nie.
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IN THIS ISSUE |
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REMINDER - SABI MEMBERSHIP FEES 2011 |
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SABI would like to thank those members who have paid their membership fees for 2010. Members whose fees are not paid up by the end of December 2010 will have their names removed from the SABI members’ list. Membership fees for 2011 will increase by 8%. |
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GESEËNDE FEESSEISOEN |
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CELEBRATING SABI’S 35TH YEAR | SABI 35STE BESTAANJAAR IN 2011 |
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Die gholfdag is ‘n hoogte punt elke jaar vir die SABI Wes-Kaap tak. Die oogmerk van die gholfdag is om lede/kliënte (besproeiingskundiges, besproeiingsfirma's en boere) met mekaar te laat meeding op 'n sportiewe, ontspanne en feestelike manier wat heilsaam is vir verhoudinge na binne en na buite. Dit is 'n nie-winsgewende byeenkoms wat geheel befonds word deur die deelnemende persone en borg. Hierdie jaar het daar 20 spanne deelgeneem. SABI bedank Hose Manufacturers wat elke jaar die gholfdag borg en die die spanne wat deelgeneem het. Die volgende maatskappye het gesorg dat die manne ‘n lafenis kry op die baan. Incledon/DPI, Agriplas, Controlled Irrigation en Netafim. Die dag is afgesluit met ‘n prysuitdeling en ‘n heerlike ete. |
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FEESTELIKE SABI WES-KAAP GHOLFDAG |
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From memory and lots of assistance from Jerry, the formation days of SABI consisted of, basically, the bringing together of the business/private sector of the industry (smose) - which included the designers, who had a small membership under the Automotive banner and were referred to as the Irrigation Association – with the Co-op’s, local government, academia, students and farmers/growers sectors. Water Affairs, as it was called in those days, wished to be able to address one association on the importance of the effective and efficient use of our most valuable asset: namely water. Moreover, A.G Tech services at Silverton under “Tikkie’ Brewer and Charles Crosby wanted to get some quality into the products being offered in the industry. What was needed was one person to bang heads of the various splinter groups, which was not going to be easy - as each one had a vested interest. The academic sector of the government wanted a purely technical institute/association. The private and co-op movement did not speak to one another. Clearly it was going to be a challenge to get them all under one umbrella and to get the infrastructure in place that made sense to all and which could survive in the long term. I have purposely tried to leave names of founder members out, in the fear of upsetting anyone, but must mention one person in particular by the name of Andre Brink, who was with Water Affairs. Andre pulled all the right strings and got all parties talking together, put together a constitution and together with leading members from the various groups and regions founded SABI, started the magazine, which was to be the mouth piece, and all of which we are now celebrating this year during the 35th birthday term of SABI. Founding an association is one thing, but getting it to continue, grow, offer training courses, and not least of all be accepted by all concerned, including overseas similar associations is to be acclaimed and celebrated on this occasion. Those members I am alluding to know who they are and we salute you on this occasion. Congratulations to all members of SABI - this is a special occasion! |
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SABI is to celebrate 35 years of being in existence and growing (nog al)! This is certainly a significant milestone and all credit should be given to all those involved throughout the years. It is one thing to start an association, similar to SABI, which was no mean feat - but to keep it going, increase the number of |
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Die wenners van die Boreline Bal kompetisie wat deur ons borg van die dag, Hose Manufacturers geborg is |
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Die Wenspan - EPL Irrigation |
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Die besgeklede span |
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A Eastern Cape branch meeting at the Alexander Golf Club in East London in November was followed by a successful and festive Eastern Cape Golf Day. A terrific day of golf was followed by a delicious braai. The winning teams on the day were the Flotek team (1st place), Turf-Ag and Spilhaus teams (tie for 2nd place), Netafim team (4th), Petzetakis team (5th), ABC Pumps team (6th) and Amatola Irrigation team (7th). Hearty thanks to the sponsors of the Eastern Cape Golf Day: ABC Pumps, Amatola Irrigation, Agriplas, Controlled Irrigation, Farmarama, Flotek, Jojo Tanks, Netafim, Petzetakis, Spilhaus PE and Turf-Ag. |
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SUCCESSFUL SABI EASTERN CAPE MEETING AND GOLFDAY |
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IRRIGATION SALES ASSISTANTS’ COURSE HELD IN PRETORIA |
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This new addition to SABI’s training portfolio was presented for the second time in 2010 from 8 to 10 November 2010 at the ARC Institute for Agricultural Engineering in Pretoria. The 20 learners who attended reported that they obtained valuable practical information: skillfully compiled and presented by Johan Barnard, former SABI president and recently retired after many years of experience at co-operatives in the Western Cape. The course aims to introduce sales staff working for irrigation companies, cooperatives and even hardware stores to irrigation pipes, fittings, sprinklers, pumps and filters so that they can assist clients in selecting and applying the equipment correctly. The course is also suitable for aspiring irrigation designers, who want to obtain good practical knowledge of products available in the market. The course will be presented again in 2011 – to receive information on the planned locations and costs, look out for |
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Learners at the Irrigation Sales Assistants' course in Pretoria |
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A reminder that SABI’s biannual Congress – “Sustainable Irrigation 2011 – for People, the Planet and Prosperity” will be happening from 2 – 5 August 2011 at the Protea Hotel Kruger Gate, Mpumulanga. This is a not-to-be-missed event that promises something for everyone in the irrigation industry. The program also includes a full social schedule to give you the opportunity to do some serious networking, meet old friends and make new ones. A preliminary program and registration forms will be available by the end of January 2011. The registration fee for SABI Members is R4500. |
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SABI NATIONAL CONGRESS 2011 – DON’T MISS IT |
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Die girls reg vir aksie |
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Die Loxton Besproeiing span wat tweede gekom het. |
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Photographs courtesy of Protea Hotels |
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Onthou: SNE, 27 Januarie, Nelspruit | Write the SABI SNE (SABI National Exam) in Nelspruit If you want to write the SNE in Mpumalanga, here is your chance: on the 27th of January 2011 at 8am, eligible SABI members (Fellows and Members) will write the SNE at the Lowveld College of Agriculture in Nelspruit. SABI members, who are successful in passing the SNE, are accorded SABI Designer Status. Please take note that before the SNE on the 25th of January 2011, a special SNE Refresher and Exam Prep session will be held (from 9am to 12 noon), which will be conducted by SABI TEO Isobel van der Stoep. Please come ready with questions or areas you wish to discuss, prepare for or revise on the 25th of January at the Lowveld College of Agriculture. If you’d like more detail or wish to register for the SNE, please contact Riana on riana@sabi.co.za or phone 021 850 8220. |
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FLY INTO THE NEW YEAR, WITH THE SNE |
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A graduation ceremony was held on 7 December 2010 at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in Soweto for the first 69 learners who completed the Batataise youth development programme in the beautification of public health care centres and old age homes. SABI facilitated the landscaping and irrigation training for the learners on the programme, which is funded by the Gauteng Department of Health and Social Development. Part of the course was practical implementation of their new skills by improving the gardens at Baragwanath Hospital. In her welcoming address, hospital CEO Johanna More said that the learners and the programme have made a significant contribution to the hospital grounds by providing a beautiful garden where both patients and staff can sit peacefully, away from the bustle of the wards. Both she and hospital facilities manager Witness Mbhalathi, however, stressed the importance of maintaining the gardens from this point onwards. Team leader Jabulani Maseko, who was one of the learners on the course, said the programme gave him hope by showing that there still are people in South Africa who want to help others grow and improve lives. His sentiments were echoed by the representative of the National Youth Development Agency, who supports the Batataise programme. The provision of services is key in the development of our communities, and the involvement and development of young people in services is crucial. The level and quality of any service that a person provides, determines the reward that you get from others – whether it is a client, an employer or a friend. Key note speaker Bongani Ngomani, chief director of regions and institutions at the Department of Health and Social Development, said that we see more negative than positive images of our youth in the media. However, youth such as the learners who have completed the Batataise programme can be ambassadors and advocates of positive youth development in our communities. He stressed that when you do right, you will get the right results, maybe not immediately but you have to stick to what you are doing. His comments were received with cheers from the group of learners in the audience, who he told to go forth and become leaders in industry. The proceedings then moved to the hospital wards, where the Garden of Reflection was officially opened by Mr Ngomani and Mrs More by the cutting of a ribbon. Learners received their certificates and the irrigation system for the garden was started up. SABI would like to thank course facilitators Chris Stimie, Stephanus Smal, Uli Peters, Renee Wright and Karel Lubbe for their commitment to the programme and developing the young learners. The next phase of the Batataise programme will be offered for youth from the Tshwane municipal area, starting in January 2011. The learners who have already completed the course, are available for employment in the irrigation and landscaping industries. For more information, please contact SABI TEO Isobel van der Stoep on 082 331 4987 or isobel@sabi.co.za. |
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BATATAISE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME GRADUATION CEREMONY |
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Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital CEO Johanna More at the graduation ceremony |
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The garden area before the Batataise programme |
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The new Garden of Reflection at the hospital |
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Following the successful presentation of the introductory irrigation design course in Swaziland in 2009, the SABI Council has decided that a branch should be established there in order to give the more than 20 individual and 2 company members based in Swaziland greater access to SABI activities. A founding meeting is to be held on Wednesday 26 January 2011 in Swaziland which all members should attend. A venue will be announced closer to the date of the meeting. If you need any further information, please contact Riana Lombard at the SABI office. |
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NEW SABI BRANCH IN SWAZILAND |
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Aandag alle ontwerpers – het u al bogenoemde eksamen geskryf? SABI is met ‘n omvattende bemarkings aksie besig onder produsente, finansiële instansies, waterverbruikersverenigings en ander belanghebendes om sy lede en hulle dienste bekend te stel. Hierdie dryf kan ‘n nuwe aanvraag na SABI lede se kundigheid tot gevolg hę. SABI het u nodig – ons wil u graag nooi om van hierdie geleentheid gebruik te maak en uself te onderskei as ‘n kenner op die besproeiingsgebeid. Korporaat lede (Genote en Lede) word vriendelik uitgenooi om die eksamen af te lę. Indien u belangstel, kontak Riana vir ‘n datum. Onthou: Die SABI kantoor sal vanaf 15 Desember 2010 tot 17 Januarie 2011 gesluit wees. |
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SABI NASIONALE EKSAMEN (SNE) |
