WESST, or the Western Engineering Students Societies Team, is the organization that represents Western Canada in the Canadian Federation of Engineering Students. The 2012 WESST Retreat, or annual general meeting, will be taking place from October 18^th-21^st in Sylvan Lake, and provides workshops, presentations, and discussions pertaining to engineering student life. Students who are currently involved, or who want to become more involved in engineering leadership (including first year students) are strongly encouraged to apply for this opportunity. The application deadline is Wednesday September 26^th by noon, and application forms can be found at the ESS front office.