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"2008 RFP Annual General Meeting, Workshop & Trade Show" May 4 - 7, 2008 - Canmore, Alberta Delegate Packages | Nominations | Exhibitor Packages | 2009 Conference Bids
HOTEL INFORMATION The official host hotel of the 2008 Conference is the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center Canmore. They have guaranteed a block booking of 200 rooms for our conference and these rooms will be held specifically for our delegates up to 45 days prior to the conference start date (approx. March 20/08). After this date the remaining rooms will be released to general booking. The room rates they have given us are as follows: Standard Room w/2 dbl. beds $99/night Guestroom w/1 King Bed $129/night Sleep Number Guestroom w/2 beds $109/night 2 Bedroom Suites $199/night Jacuzzi Suites $199/night *They will extend these special rates to 3 days prior to the conference start (May 1) and 3 days after the conference finishes (May10). To book your rooms for conference, please call 1-403-678-3625 and ask for Reservations. The Conference Code to be given to the Reservation person is ‘Recreation Facility Personnel’. This will ensure that you get your reservations booked in our block and also get the special conference rates. You can also book online by going to: http://www.radisson.com/reservation/rateSearch.do. The required fields are: Location: Canmore, AB, Canada Dates: May 4-6, 2008 (these dates must be exactly like this or it won’t recognize it) Special Rates: Promotional Code = arec or AREC The Group Sales Manager has assured me that he has tried this and it works. If you have any trouble at all with either making your reservations by phone or online, please don’t hesitate to contact the RFP Office immediately at 1-888-253-7544. ADDITIONAL ROOMS AVAILABLE If you are having trouble booking rooms, please try our alternate location at the Canmore Inn & Suites. 50 rooms have been set aside for the nights of May 4, 5 & 6, 2008. The rooms have been booked under "Town of Canmore" and the block code for guests to use at time of booking is "TOWNOFCANMORE". The room rates and allotments are as follows: Two Queen Beds $99 + taxes (39) One King Bed w Pull-out $89 + taxes (11) Guests are to book and pay individually. Guests may feel free to book with any Front Office Agent. The numbers to call are 1-888-678-4656 and 1-403-609-4656. Agents are available 24 hours. Please note that any rooms not picked up as of April 2, 2008 will be released. All guests receive a complimentary continental breakfast, served each morning from 6 - 11 am. Parking and high speed wireless internet accesses are also complimentary.
THEME: SUSTAINABILITY The 2008 Conference Committee is currently finalizing what promises to be an awesome program all geared around their general theme of ‘sustainability’. Please stay tuned to this page for more information on the conference as it becomes available. We are also trying to move to a ‘paperless’ Conference Brochure this year which means we’d like to just post the brochure in pdf format on this page for you to review online or print off yourselves. This will save a huge amount of money and paper and follow the sustainability theme. Please watch for the article in September’s Leisure Lines for more information on this.
DELEGATE PACKAGES/CONFERENCE GUIDE In trying to keep with this year’s Conference theme of Sustainability, the Association has decided to save a few trees and have the Conference Brochure only available online. This pdf file can be read online or printed off for your convenience. Please feel free to pass the information along to someone who may not have attended one of our conferences before or perhaps does not know about our association. We are continuing to challenge our members to recruit new members to come to conference and join in the fun! You’ll notice this year’s program includes a ‘Front Line’ stream that runs on Monday to specifically target your front end, customer service staff and because of the relatively close proximity of Canmore to a lot of municipalities, it’s ideally set up for those who may not be able to make it for the whole conference but perhaps can get away for a day. The Conference Committee has worked very hard to follow their theme throughout the sessions so please join us in Canmore on May 4 - 7th and see what it’s all about! Early Registration Fee for Delegates who are current members is $295.00 + GST.     Conference Guide     Register Online
EXHIBITORS PACKAGES The Alberta Association of Recreation Facility Personnel is pleased to have you exhibiting, and announces that GES Canada is our official service contractor. We trust you will find the exhibit opportunity to be an effective market place for your products and services. If you need assistance with your orders, or additional information, e-mail GES at banff@ges.com or call 403-762-2828. Please note: Exhibitor Packages will not be mailed out this year; they will only be available on the website or by e-mail.     Exhibitors Packages     Floor Plan
AWARD NOMINATIONS HONORARY LIFE AWARD This award is presented to an individual member in recognition of special and valuable contributions deemed to be of exceptional benefit to the association. The recipient of this award assumes Life Membership in the association without annual dues. They retain their voting rights in accordance with the bylaws. WILLIAM METCALFE AWARD This award acknowledges an individual, group or organization who has made a significant contribution in the field of recreation facility operation, management or design. Areas of contribution can include, but are not limited to, facility design, invention, development of equipment or accessories, outstanding volunteer effort or a significant contribution in the area of research. Nominations are not restricted to members of this association. The recipient receives a plaque, a one-year membership and expenses to the Annual Awards Banquet. BRUCE FOWLOW MEMORIAL FACILITY OPERATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD This award is presented to an individual or group of individuals who has/have made a significant contribution to the operation and management of recreation facilities within the Province of Alberta. AWARD OF MERIT This award is presented to an Individual or Associate member nominated for his or her outstanding and meritorious contribution towards the association's goals and objectives. CHARLES MOUSSEAU ASSOCIATES' AWARD This award is presented to an Associate member, for an individual or company, demonstrating a positive contribution serving the membership. The recipient must have demonstrated a consistent, positive approach to providing consultative services, product promotion and customer satisfaction. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION This certificate is presented to Individual members, Associate members, an organization, club or municipality nominated for their significant contribution to the association. THANK YOU This certificate is presented to individuals who have made a special contribution assisting the association in achieving its goals and objectives.
2009 CONFERENCE PROGRAM
We are currently looking for communities that are interested in hosting the 2009 Annual General Meeting, Workshop & Trade Show. Please contact the office at office@aarfp.com for a Conference Information pkg or click here.