NORTHERN ROCKIES REGIONAL CONFERENCE
“Changing Times/Sharing Ideas”
Hosted by The Friendship Force of Calgary Region
May 1 - May 3, 2009
Calgary Curling Club
720 - 3 Street NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Access off Memorial Drive
ITINERARY: May 1 - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Registration and Reception, Introduction of participating Clubs. Light Buffet, no host bar.
May 2 - 9:00 am - 4:00 pmConference.
6:00 pmHappy Hour and Banquet.
May 3 - 10:00 amA no host breakfast is planned for Sunday morning for those who would like to meet for one last time before departing. Location and details are being finalized and will be announced at the conference.
CONFERENCE PROGRAM
9:00 am - 9:30 amWelcome and introductory remarks from Calgary
9:30 am - noonTopic #1 New Look & Mission for FFI. Keynote speaker, Debbie Powell, Manager of Program Planning and Development for FFI, Followed by discussion groups
12:00 pm - 1:30 pmLunch
1:30 pm - 4:00 pmTopic #2 Economic Downturn, Effects & Coping
Topic #3 Cost of Exchanges
Coffee breaks are planned for morning and afternoon.
Registration fee $70.00 per person. Includes Friday buffet, Saturday coffee, lunch and banquet.
Home hosting for Friday and Saturday nights will be offered to as many delegates as possible on a first come first served. Hotel information is available if needed.
A combined registration form and hosting application is attached. Please complete all questions and return by the March 1 deadline with full payment.
NORTHERN ROCKIES REGIONAL CONFERENCE
May 1 - May 3, 2009
REGISTRATION AND HOME HOSTING APPLICATION
Name(s):A ______
B ______
Address______City ______Province/State ______
Postal/Zip Code: ______Phone Number: ______E-mail ______
Home FF Club ______
I/we would like Home Hosting: Yes ____, No ____.
If home hosting is oversubscribed, those who can not be accommodated will be notified by April 1.
Will attend no-host breakfast on Sunday: Yes ____, No____
Singles: I am willing to share a room with ______
Do you smoke? Yes ______, No ______
List any allergies, physical limitations or dietary requirements that need special consideration
______
Method of Travel (Car, Airplane, other) ______
Conference registration cost is $70.00. Number attending ______x $70.00 = ______
Make cheques or money orders out to The Friendship Force of Calgary Region and mail to Ron Kessler, 4024 Vardell Rd. NW, Calgary, Alberta, CA, T3A 0C4. E-mail: Registration deadline is March 1.
NOTE: If we receive less than 50 total registrants we will need to reconsider holding the conference.
Club delegates are requested to bring something for display, that will highlight your club and community.