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Program Schedule

Pre Conference Tours

Sponsors

Travel

Accommodations

  Registration

Cancellation/Change Policy
                                                                     

Click HERE for information on the CUCCOA Conference Bursary.

Click HERE for the CALL FOR PROPOSALS

 

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 Program Schedule  

Sunday, October 2, 2011
2:00pm – 9:00pm	Registration
7:00pm-7:30pm	Newcomers Reception	New Brunswick Museum  (Whale Gallery)
7:30pm-8:30pm	Opening Reception	New Brunswick Museum  (Whale Gallery)
9:00pm	Hospitality Suite
Monday, October 3, 2011
8:00am – 10:00am	Breakfast with Region
	& Regional Meeting
10:00am – 10:30am	Break
10:30am – 12Noon	Annual General Meeting
12Noon – 1:30pm	Lunch
1:30pm – 3:00pm	Opening Keynote	Dr Eddy Campbell - UNB The Role of Ancillary Operations in a Post Secondary Institution
3:00pm- 3:15pm	Break
3:15pm – 4:30pm	Round Table Sessions I	Jill Hurlbert - Mount Saint Vincent University & Melani Lane - Nova Scotia Agricultural College This 75 minute session will allow participants to visit three (3) separate topics of interest to them. Topics have been collected from members ahead of time, or on arrival at the conference.
4:30pm-6:30pm	Free Time
6:45pm	Dinner at Trade & Convention Centre
10:00pm	Hospitality Suite	Bring your instrument and take part in a kitchen party jam session!
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
8:00am	Leave hotel for UNBSJ tour and breakfast
10:15am	Arrive at hotel
10:30am – 12:00pm	Concurrent Session 1	Verity Turpin - Dalhousie University Project Management - Getting Things Done Erin Walton - Grant MacEwan University Event Planning Essentials
12:15pm – 1:15pm	Lunch
1:15pm – 2:30pm	Concurrent Session II	Michelle Walker - Nipissing University Marketing Together - Pay to Play Initiatives This session is designed to present members from all regions with cooperative marketing opportunities. Attendees will receive specific initiatives along with cost and deadlines and will be able to leave session with marketing plans for the upcoming year.
2:30pm – 3:45pm	Concurrent Session III	Chuck Salem - Unique Venues Topic TBA Erin Walton - Grant MacEwan University Developing Partnerships
3:45pm-7:00pm	Free Time
7:00pm	Dine Around Town
9:00pm	Pub Night at Britt’s Pub
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
8:00am	Breakfast
9:00am – 10:15am	Concurrent Sessions IV	Michelle McNeil - University of New Brunswick Planning the Biggest Conference on Earth - Congress! Keith Dewar Green Meetings
10:15am – 10:45am	Break
10:45am – 12:30 pm	Roundtable Session II	Jill Hurlbert - Mount Saint Vincent University & Melani Lane - Nova Scotia Agricultural College This 75 minute session will allow participants to visit three (3) separate topics of interest to them. Topics have been collected from members ahead of time, or on arrival at the conference.
12:30 – 1:30pm	Lunch
1:30-3:30pm	Closing Keynote	Martin Latulippe Awakening the invisible to Achieve the Impossible!  This inspiring session focuses on making a difference in the world with our attitude. Plan to have your best year yet!
3:30-6:00pm	Free Time
6:00pm	Leave Hotel for Reception and Dinner at Yacht Club
Post Conference Activities	We will be happy to provide recommendations!!

 

SESSION DESCRIPTIONS

 

 

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Pre-Conference Tours

Sunday Afternoon: Golf at the Rockwood Park Golf Course:
Pre- Registration Required
$33 plus taxes (note: carts/club rentals extra)
http://rockwoodgolf.com 

Sunday Walking Tour
11:30-2:30 Stone Hammer Geo Park (minimum 20 ppl required)
$80 plus taxes
http://stonehammer.nbm-mnb.ca 
Meet in Hotel lobby at 11:30 for noon tour. A seafood buffet lunch will
be served at the Park Boathouse Dining Room from 1:30-2:30pm

Tour of UNB Saint John's Grand Hall, Special Events Facility
3:00pm - 3:30pm
NO COST
For those participating in the Stonehammer Geopark Pre-Conference tour, the bus will drop you off at Grand Hall after departing Rockwood Park. For those not attending the Stonehammer tour, Grand Hall is located just 2 city blocks from the Hilton.
Please walk up and join us!

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About Saint John

Sites to Explore

Reversing Falls Zip Line
http://SaintJohnAdventures.ca 

Saint John Tourism
http://www.tourismsaintjohn.com/ 

 

For your Information

Dining Uptown
http://www.tourismsaintjohn.com/index.cfm?event=page.view&filename=diningcc.cfm

Shopping Uptown http://www.tourismsaintjohn.com/index.cfm?event=page.view&filename=shopping_uptown.cfm

Saint John Attractions http://www.tourismsaintjohn.com/index.cfm?event=page.view&filename=attractions.cfm

Maps and Schedules http://www.tourismsaintjohn.com/index.cfm?event=page.view&filename=maps_schedules.cfm 

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Thank You To Our Sponsors

CUCCOA greatly values the generous partnerships we have had in the past and we look forward to working with our sponsors again this year.  The value added to our annual conference through our sponsors time, efforts, and financial contributions enriches the experience for our delegates during the conference and all year round.    

         

          

     

 

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Coffee Break Sponsors
	St. Thomas University
Associated Alumni

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INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SPONSOR? Click HERE

     

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 Travel

AIRLINE

CUCCOA Conference delegates will enjoy a discount when booking through Air Canada. 

To book a flight, visit www.aircanada.com  and enter the promotion code 4XBAFQ61 in the search panel.

Flights - carbon off-setting
We encourage you to help offset the carbon emissions associated with the Annual Conference by contributing to a carbon offsetting program.  It is a surprisingly affordable way to help. Here are some options:
http://www.aircanada.com/en/travelinfo/traveller/zfp.html
http://www.treeflights.com/
http://carbonfund.org

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Accommodations

Hilton Saint John - NOTE: ROOM BLOCK IS SOLD OUT
www.hiltonsaintjohn.com 
Hotel Address: 1 Market Square   Saint John, Canada   E2L 4Z6

We have reserved an overflow block of rooms at the Holiday Inn, located only 5-7 minutes away by car.
Block Name: CUCCOA
Date: October 2, 2011 – October 8th, 2011
Number of Rooms: 15 per night (with the exception of October 7th, only 5 rooms blocked)

Room Type:10 double queen rooms, (2 queen beds), at a rate of $109.00 per room per night, plus applicable tax and 5 King suites, (1 king bed), at a rate of $129.00 per room per night plus tax.

Please note: All rooms not picked up by September 25th will be released back into inventory unless otherwise arranged.

Rate includes: Free Hot Buffet Breakfast, free parking, free wireless internet, fridge and microwave in every room, on-site coin operated laundry facility. (they even have the Keurig coffee makers in each room with Van Houte coffee!)

Contact info for Terry - directline 506-642-7756 or email terry.soucy@hiesaintjohn.com 

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 Registration  

Member - Early Bird $550
Register by September 2 and you will be entered into a draw 
for 1 of 2 complimentary upgrades to a Junior Suite!

Member - Regular $595
Non-Member - $625
Guest - $200
NOTE: Rates are exclusive of HST.

To register, click HERE

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Cancellation/Change Policy

Cancellation of your reservation (or any part thereof) must be sent to the CUCCOA office in advance. You may cancel or change your reservation up to two weeks prior to the conference without penalty. Cancellations or changes received within two weeks of the conference will be subject to a 50% cancellation/change fee. Cancellation within 48 hours will forfeit full payment. Credits will not be issued for any unused portion of your reservation. Confirmation of your reservation will be emailed to you 1 week prior to the Conference.

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Canadian University and College Conference Organizers Association
312 Oakwood Court, Newmarket ON   L3Y 3C8
T: 905-954-0102   F: 905-895-1630   E: inquiries@cuccoa.org