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SOCIAL SNIPPETS:
By Marlé Lötter, Events Manager, SAISC

Spencer Erling’s Farewell
9 June 2016, Country Club Johannesburg (Auckland Park)
How does one get the direct attention of far over a hundred different
persons, representing several generations and even spanning different
continents, for a single event on rather short notice? The simple answer:
Say goodbye to Spencer Erling!
The SAISC arranged a special farewell cocktail function on 9 June 2016
at the Country Club Johannesburg for director Spencer Erling, who finally
retired after official employment at SAISC since 2001 and a very busy and
varied career in the broader construction industry since his BSc Eng Degree
in 1966. Attendance was confirmed for over 100 guests, with a number of
others irked that they could not be in the country at the time. Many of the
guests had walked several industry miles alongside Spencer. Some started
out as his students to later become industry fellows of note. All present
shared great respect for his contribution to steel construction on so many
levels. Many special messages were received by SAISC from local and
international colleagues, also on behalf of several companies, universities
and sister associations – some of these were shared on the night and all of
them were brought together in commemorative book which was presented
to Spencer at the function. SAISC wishes Spencer all of the best in whatever he endeavours in this new life space.

SASFA SANS 517 and SANS 10162:2 Design Courses
1 & 2 June 2016, Sunnyside Park Hotel, Johannesburg
Seen at the SASFA Design Courses According to SANS 517 (LSFB) and SANS 10162:2 (Cold formed steel), with presenters John Barnard
(SASFA), Etienne van der Klashorst (Stellenbosch University) and Mike Hull (Hull Consulting Engineers).

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