ALBERTA ASSOCIATION OF CLINIC MANAGERS

ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Delta Lodge at Kananaskis, Alberta

September 14 ~ 16, 2016

We are pleased to invite you to participate in our yearly conference September 14 to 16th at the beautiful Delta Lodge at Kananaskis. We are very excited about being able to bring you a jam packed program and many opportunities to learn from a variety of stakeholders in our industry. We will kick off our conference with a fun meet and greet Golf Tournament or if golf is not your thing we AACM AMAZING RACE.

Our conference programming includes: • an interactive session with a facilitator from the LEADS Framework, • ( • a presenter on the Hiring Process, • representation from the AMA, • College of Physicians & Surgeons, • great Vendors in our field of work.

Space is limited to Register Early.

To register ONLINE click on the link: To MAIL in Registration: go to the conference page and print the mail in registration with your payment:

The Delta Lodge at Kananaskis has rooms held for the Conference at rates from $155.00 plus taxes. Please note there will be a $9 per day tax on each room. There is free parking and no Park Pass Fee. The hotel offers complimentary Wi-Fi in all 3 buildings including guest rooms, public areas and all conference rooms. Just click the linkbelow to book your room:

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If you have any questions regarding the conference please contact me at

Hope to see you there!

Lesa Zimmerman & your 2016 Exec Team

Executive Emails:

Presidents:Past president

Lesa ZimmermanPaula McEachnie

Vice Presidents:Second Vice President
First VP Marena SeifertSusan leDoux

Third Vice President:Treasurer:

Mandy SimardJoan Tancock

Secretary:
Nicole Bilyk

Tentative Program

DAY ONE –Wednesday September 14, 2016
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Brewster’s Kananaskis Ranch Golf Course / Golf Tournament – Brewster’s Kananaskis Ranch Golf Course.
Ranch Road, Hwy 1X, Near Seebe Phone- 403-673-2700
Tee off times between 12:00 and 1:00 PM.
Must be there 30 minutes prior to tee time
11:30 AM – 6:30ish
Kananaskis / AACM AMAZING RACE -the Kananaskis/Canmore Adventure on Wednesday September 14, 2016 @ 12:00 – main lobby in the Delta Lodge, Kananaskis.
After the race we will all meet up and have appetizers together.
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Mount Kidd A/B / Early Registration
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Mount Kidd C / Vendor Booth can start to Set up
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Mount Kidd A/B / President’s Welcome Reception –
hospitality suite - sponsorship is in the works
DAY TWO – Thursday September 15, 2016
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Wildflower / BREAKFAST
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Mount Kidd Foyer / Registration
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Mount Kidd C / Visit Vendor Booths
8:00 AM – 8:15 AM
Mount Kidd A/B / Welcome, Opening Remarks, and announcements.
Lesa Zimmerman, AACM President
8:15 AM – 9:45 AM
Mount Kidd A/B / LEADS Framework
Ed McKenzie, Canadian College of Health Leaders
9:50 AM – 10:00 AM
Mount Kidd A/B / Infomercial – BRIGHT SQUID
Jeff MacKay, to present their secure messaging system.
10:00 AM – 10:20 AM
Mount Kidd C / Visit Vendor Booths
10:00 AM – 10:20 AM
Mount Kidd A/B / COFFEE BREAK
Sponsored by: QHR Technologies
10:20 AM – 11:50 AM
Mount Kidd A/B / LEADS Framework
LEADS Facilitator Ed McKenzie, Canadian College of Health Leaders
11:50 AM – 12:00 PM
Mount Kidd A/B / Infomercial- dr2dr
Michael McDermontt, to speak about their secure messaging system

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Wildflower / LUNCH
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM / Visit Vendor Booths –
1:00 PM– 2:00 PM
Mount Kidd A/B / COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS OF ALBERTA - Standards of Practice
Dr. Ernie Schuster, Senior Medical Advisor in Continuing Competence Department with College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta
2:00 PM– 2:10 PM
Mount Kidd A/B / Infomercial – TELUS HEALTH
Andrea Collins
2:10 PM – 3:10 PM
Mount Kidd A/B / AMA –Alberta Patients Initiatives
Marc Henry with Alberta Medical Association (AMA)
3:10 PM – 3:20 PM
Mount Kidd A/B / Infomercial – TOWARDS OPTIMIZED PARACTICE
Barbra McCaffery, Kendall Olson
3:20 PM – 3:40 PM
Mount Kidd A/B / COFFEE BREAK
Sponsored by: AMA~ dr2dr
3:20 PM – 3:40 PM
Mount Kidd C / Visit Vendor Booths
3:40 PM – 4:40 PM
Mount Kidd A/B / ALBERTA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Dr2Dr Secure Messaging updates
MichaelMcDermott with Alberta Medical Association (AMA)
7:00 PM – 12:00 PM
Mount Kidd A/B / President’s Dinner Minute to Win it, Music & Dancing
DAY THREE – Friday September 16, 2016
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Wildflower / BREAKFAST
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Mount Kidd C / Visit Vendor Booths
8:00 AM – 8:15 AM
Mount Kidd A/B / “ Good Morning Announcements” & plan for the day
Lesa Zimmerman, AACM President
8:15 AM – 8:25 AM
Mount Kidd A/B / Infomercial – Shaw Business
Mustafa Saeed & Chris Freisen
8:30 AM – 8:40 AM
Mount Kidd A/B / Infomercial – Stevens
HyltonOdendal, Business Development Manager
8:40 AM – 10:00 AM
Mount Kidd A/B / Hiring Process
Shelley Billinghurst, Hire Value Inc.
10:00 AM – 10:20 AM
Mount Kidd C / Visit Vendor Booths –
10:00 AM – 10:20 AM
Mount Kidd A/B / COFFEE BREAK
Sponsored by: TBD
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Mount Kidd A/B / Round Table Discussions,
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Mount Kidd A/B / AGM, Closing Ceremonies & Prize Presentations (must be present to win)
11:30 PM – 1:00 PM
Wildflower / LUNCH – while having our AGM meeting

ALBERTA ASSOCIATION OF CLINIC MANAGERS ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Delta Lodge at Kananaskis, Alberta

September 14 ~ 16, 2016

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

Online Registration:

MAIL IN REGISTRATION FORM

Name of Attendee:
Other Attendees:
Other Attendees:
Organization:
Contact Phone #:
E-Mail:
E-Mail:
Qty / Item # / Description / Unit Price / Line Total
MEMBER / Conference Fee Attendance / 320.00
NON-MEMBER / Conference Fee Attendance / 470.00
LIFE MEMBER / Conference Fee Attendance / 0.00
SPOUSE FEE / Meals included - no meetings / 220.00
DAILY FEE / 1 day fee- incl. Thursday dinner / 175.00
Golf Tournament / Golf / $120.00
AACM AMAZING RACE / RACE / 115.00
Extra Dinner / Thursday night dinner & entertainment / $65.00
LATE FEE / Additional Fee for registering after August 11, 2016 / $100.00
Conference total:

Full Registration includes:

  • Wednesday evening appetizers
  • Thursday breakfast, lunch, Presidents Ball dinner and entertainment
  • Friday Breakfast & Lunch
  • and all coffee breaks during the conference

Allergies – Please specify
Dietary Restrictions (eg. Diabetic, gluten-free)

Check I permission is given to list name on the conference attendee listing (for AACM member only)

Please mail cheques payable to: Alberta Association of Clinic Managers

c/o Joan Tancock, Treasurer

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