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2012 Conference - Kelowna, BC - Agenda

Friday, May 25th
- 2:00 - 6:00 Exhibits
- 4:00 to 5:00 Tech presentations
- 6:00 Dinner in the restaurant of the hotel
- 7:30 Welcome by MC
- All past Presidents have been invited: Paul Gabias, Bob Fenton, Richard Marion, Gord Dingle, John Rae, Robin East
- President's report from Donna Jodhan
- 8:30 Presentation of Awards
- Volunteer of the Year
- Council of Canadians with Disabilities Award
- 20th Anniversary Certificates
- 9:00 Cutting of the cake
- 9:30 Hospitality Suite
Saturday, May 26
- 9:00 Call to Order
- 9:15 Approval of 2012 agenda and Minutes from the 2011 Brantford Conference
- 9:20 Update of priorities
- Richard Marion for library services,
- Cindy Ferguson for accessible websites,
- Amal Haddad for point of sale,
- John Rae for CRTC
- 9:40 Survey results for priorities and discussion
- 10:00 Break
- 10:20 Breakout Groups to work on each priority issue to develop a concrete plan of action
- 11:45 Request for members to sign up to committees
- 11:55 First Round of Nominations for the Board
- 12:00 Lunch provided
- 1:15 Workshops
- Employability, an online national course--an informative presentation from Anu Pala from Niel Squire Society (We use technology, knowledge and passion to empower Canadians with physical disabilities) -- Marc Workman and Charles Bailey to facilitate
- Assertive training--role play sinarios to improve on self advocacy skills for various situations -- Richard Marion and Bob Fenton to facilitate
- 2:30 Treasurer's report, Appointment of Auditor for next year
- 2:45 Break
- 3:05 Candidates forum
- 3:15 Resolutions
- 4:30 Adjournment for the Day
- 5:30 Boat cruise and dinner
- 9:00 Hospitality suite
Sunday, May 27
- 9:00 Call to order; Election of the Board
- 10:00 Break
- 10:20 Resolutions; Discussion of 2013 Membership Meeting
- 12:00 Adjournment