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The iron ring is a Canadian engineering tradition that reminds wearers of their obligation as an
engineer. This obligation is taken at the ceremony known as The Ritual of the Calling of an
Engineer. The obligation and the Ritual were developed by Rudyard Kipling to direct the "newly
qualified engineer toward a consciousness of the profession and its social significance and
indicating to the more experienced engineer their responsibilities in welcoming and supporting
the newer engineers when they are ready to enter the profession."
An iron ring ceremony is usually held every spring at Canadian universities having engineering
schools. Engineers from the Grand River Chapter are invited to attend either of the Iron Ring
ceremonies that are held at the University of Waterloo or the University of Guelph to welcome
new engineering graduates to the profession. Engineers who have not been obligated through
attendance at a Canadian university may attend a ceremony and receive a ring, if they meet
certain criteria. Engineers wanting to become obligated should contact their local camp. To
replace a lost iron ring, contact the secretary of the camp where you were obligated.
The two Camps in the Grand River Chapter have the following contact information:
Camp #15 - Waterloo (University of Waterloo)
Mr. Larry Galajda, P.Eng.
137 Westchester Dr.
Kitchener, ON
N2B 3L6
Bus: (519) 585-7292, Fax: (519) 579-6733
E-Mail: lgalajda@stantec.com
For ring replacements contact:
lthompson@stantec.com, or
lgalajda@stantec.com
Camp #17 - Guelph (University of Guelph)
Ms. Tanya Lonsdale, P.Eng.
Braun Consulting Engineers Ltd.
530 Willow Road
Guelph, ON N1H 7G4
Bus: (519) 836-9892 ext. #26
Fax: (519) 836-9287
E-mail: tanya@braunengineers.com
For a full listing of Camps across Canada please visit http://www.ironring.ca/
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