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 July 24-27, 2008
Plans are shaping up for BPW Canada's Convention 2008 in Winnipeg. We're
developing an exciting line-up of activities and events. So visit this page
often for updates, and we're looking forward to seeing you in Winnipeg in July
of 2008! Early Bird deadline is April 30th! So register before then as the savings are considerable! The
Registration Form (Word) &
Formulaire d'inscription (Word)
are now available.
Pre-Convention Activities:
- Wednesday, July 23, 2008:
- Aboriginal Focus: Looking at issues facing Aboriginal
Women: Co-ordinating this day with
Department of Innu Health Department
- All day workshop: includes luncheon (will have a separate speaker)
- BPW members welcome to attend full day or just luncheon: pricing TBA.
- Thursday, July 24, 2008:
- Luncheon + workshop in afternoon (finished by 3:30 p.m.).
- Luncheon: Speaker from Dove (To be confirmed).
- Workshop: Focus is “Training the Trainers” for people who wish
to present the Dove Self - Esteem program (Invitations to women’s
organizations, school counsellors and resource teachers etc.).
- BPW members may attend just the luncheon and/or the Dove workshop
if their business or personal interest is in that area.
- Pricing TBA.
Convention:
- Thursday Evening (7:00 p.m.): “A Taste of Manitoba”.
- Friday Luncheon: Guest Speaker: Muriel Smith.
- YBPW activity to be confirmed.
- Friday Night: “A Night on The Town”.
- Assiniboine Downs: Dinner & Races: $35.00.
- Celebrations Dinner Theatre: CSI Winnipeg: Little Murder on the Prairie: $50.00.
- Red River Dinner + Cruise: $60.00 ($20.00 Cruise only).
- Individual or group rates available.
- Different minimum requirements.
- E-mail Carol Pelton at onlyinfo@mts.net
to give choice.
- Other events may be arranged individually (check out some of the Pre & Post Convention
suggestions givien below).
- Saturday Luncheon: Guest Speaker: Armed Forces (To Be Confirmed).
- Saturday Evening: Banquet: “Out With The Past and On To The Future”.
- Sunday Breakfast: FASD Panel: Moderator: Judy Wasylyscia - Leis.
- Credit cards will be processed through a member’s company: Tara Potter: Ladouceur.
Professional Services (former Ft. McMurray member).
- Will let members know what will show on their credit card.
Post Convention:
Opportunities to explore Winnipeg and the surrounding area.
Entertainment:
Trade Show Boutique:
If interested in participating or more information, contact Susan
Hancharyk at shancharyk@hotmail.com.
Exhibitor Showcase:
If you are interested in showcasing your business
or organization, contact Janice Bechdoldt at jb@facmail.com
or Carol Pelton at onlyinfo@mts.net.
Tables are available on a first come basis. BPW members will be given a 25%
discount.
Partnership/Sponsorship:
If you are interested in being a partner at this convention or sponsoring one of our individual events
(i.e. health
breaks, luncheons, cyber café etc) through out the weekend, please contact
Carol Pelton at onlyinfo@mts.net for
further information and/or a partnership/sponsorship package.
Hotel Information:
The Convention will be held at the Fairmont Hotel in Winnipeg
(www.fairmont.com/). Book early!
- The promo code for Convention 2008 is GRCFB1.
- Online booking: Visit the
Fairmont Hotel Site & follow the instructions given.
- Booking Direct: Call Toll Free to Fairmont Reservations 1-888-441-1414 or to Fairmont
Winnipeg 1-204-957-1350. Use code CSBPW if calling in your reservation.
- Children stay & eat free.
West Jet Information:
Convention 2008 has made special travel arrangements with Westjet. Here's some
booking information.
- Flight schedule information is available at
www.westjet.com.
- Booking code QC3812.
- Eligible dates July 20 - August 1, 2008.
- 10% off best available fare (excludes web and promotional fares).
- Attendees must book directly with West Jet to receive discount.
- Download a copy of the E-mail or Fax Form
(Word).
- Attendees should complete this form & submit it by fax to 1-800-582-7072 or e-mail to
conventions@westjet.com.
- Phone: Toll Free to WJ Specialty Sales 1-888-493-7853
- Bonus: 1 complimentary ticket for every 50 seats:
cut-off July 10/08
For Pre & Post Convention Activities, check out:
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