The idea for a local Control Systems & Instrumentation chapter was presented at November 2011 AGM for the IEEE Southern Alberta section. Subsequently, monthly meetings have been organized to promote the formation of a new chapter in Southern Alberta. The intent of such a chapter is to use the umbrella of the IEEE to: -foster networking within the profession, -advance the knowledge of the local technical community, -bring together a wide breadth of knowledge across all aspects of our specialty, -take advantage of local expertise within academia, industry and government, -interact with the resources of the wider IEEE organization, and -interact with other local activities of the IEEE and other technical organizations.