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 July 24-27, 2008
"Women of the World, Making Democracy Work"
Aboriginal Leadership Day has been moved to Thursday, July 24.
It is not part of the Convention agenda, but members are welcome to attend. The intention
is to encourage aboriginal women in Manitoba (and elsewhere) to consider
starting a BPW club. (Dove workshop and lunch has been cancelled.)
The pre-Convention meeting of the Board of Directors, including the
session open to all members, will be held in the afternoon of Thursday, July 24.
The post-Convention meeting of the Board of Directors will be held on Sunday
afternoon, July 27. All incoming Provincial Presidents and those running for
election should plan to attend.
Convention Opening Ceremonies will include entertainment and refreshments for a
"Taste of Manitoba". BPW International President Chonchanok Viravan ("Nok") and Vice
President Liz Benham will be in attendance. In addition to luncheon speakers and the breakfast panel on Sunday, the business
meeting agenda will include a workshop and several presentations of interest to
all members.
Welcome to Winnipeg!
Congrès national du 24 au 27 juillet
La journée des femmes
autochtones auru lieu le jeudi, 24 juillet. Les membres de BPW seront les
bienvenues. Les activités se deroulerant en anglais seulement. (L'atelier "Dove"
est annulé.)
La réunion pre-congrès du c-a national, y compris la session
ouverte à toutes les membres, aura lieu le jeudi après-midi, 24 juillet. La
réunion post-congrès aura lieu le dimanche apres-midi, 27 juillet. Les nouvelles
présidentes provinciales, ainsi que les autres qui se présentent aux élections
nationales doivent prévoir d'y assister.
La cérémonie d'ouverture
comprendra des spectacles et un goûter "à la mode du Manitoba". La
présidente de la fédération internationale Chonchanok Viravan ("Nok") ainsi que
la vice-présidente Liz Benham seront présentes au congrès. En plus des
conférences du vendredi et samedi midi et la table ronde du dimanche matin, il y
aura un atelier et des présentations à l'ordre du jour des sessions
d'affaires.
Winnipeg vous souhaite la bienvenue!
The Registration Form (Word) &
Formulaire d'inscription (Word)
are now available. The
Credential Form
(Word) is also available (in both languages).
Convention 2008 Program - Tentative
(Word):
Thursday, July 24, 2008:
- 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Aboriginal Women's Leadership Conference
- Noon: Luncheon with Speaker
- 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Pre-Convention Meeting of the Board of Directors.
All Members are Welcome to Attend as Observers.
- 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. - Convention 2008 Opening Ceremonies
"A Taste of Manitoba";
Entertainment & Refreshments.
Friday, July 25, 2008:
- 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. - Continental Breakfast
- 7:20 - 7:50 a.m. - Orientation for Those Attending Convention for the First Time
- 8:00 a.m. - Business Session #1; Memorial for Deceased Members
- 10:00 a.m. - Break - "Laugh Yoga"
- 10:20 a.m. - Business Session #2
- Noon - Lunch; Guest Speaker - Muriel Smith;
Entertainment - Ragin' Grannies
- 1:30 - Business Session #3; Presentation by Barbara MacQuarrie:
"Prevention of Violence Against Women" - Candidates' Debate
Saturday, July 26, 2008:
- 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. - Continental Breakfast
- 7:20 - 7:50 a.m. - Resolutions Workshop; Elections - First Ballot
- 8:00 a.m. - Business Session #4; SLRP Workshops
- 10:00 a.m. - Break - "Laugh Yoga"
- 10:20 a.m. - Business Session #5
- Noon - Lunch; Guest Speaker - Joy Smith - Human Trafficking
- 1:30 p.m. - Business Session #6
- 6:30 p.m. - Cash Bar
- 7:00 p.m. - Banquet; Leadership Awards; Installation of New Board of Directors; Entertainment
Sunday, July 27, 2008:
- 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. - Full Breakfast; FASD Panel
- 8:40 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Business Session #7
- 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. - Post-Convention Meeting of the Board of Directors (no observers)
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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