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2010 Convention Schedule 

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The convention educational program is designed with the fair and event industry in mind, with professional speakers and industry experts who will challenge and inspire you.

We're working hard to bring you the best educational program ever.  Below is a preliminary schedule to give you an idea of the flow of the convention.  Please note that the ever-popular Host Night Gala is scheduled for Saturday, November 20th.

 

Wednesday, November 17_______________________________

8:30 – 4:00      Provincial Associations Meeting

                        Doll/Herald

12:30 – 6:00    Registration Desk Open

                        Grand Foyer

 

4:00 – 5:30      C.A.F.E. Board Meeting

                        Walker Room

 

6:00 – 8:00      President's Reception & Welcome

                        Appetizers and Cash Bar

                        Showcase performance

                        Ballroom Foyer

10:00 - 1:00    Hospitality Suite

                       

Thursday, November 18_________________________________

8:00 – 4:00      Registration Desk Open

                        Grand Foyer

 

8:30 – 5:00      Silent Auction Open

                        Stephen Room

 

8:00 - 9:00      Networking Breakfast

                        Imperial Ballroom (5,7,9)

 

9:00 - 10:30    Opening Ceremonies

                        Imperial Ballroom (5,7,9)

10:30 - 12:00  Opening Keynote Address

Imperial Ballroom (5,7,9)

 

12:00 - 1:00    Lunch & National Awards

                        Showcase performance

                        Imperial Ballroom (5,7,9)

1:00 - 2:15      Concurrent Seminars/Workshops 

 

1:00 – 2:15      CYTC Steering Committee Meeting

 

2:30 – 3:15      CYTC Zone Coordinators Meeting

                                                                                               

2:15 - 2:45      Coffee Break

                        Grand Foyer

 

2:15 – 3:30      Service Member Meeting

                        Herald/Doll

 

 

2:45 - 4:00      Concurrent Seminars/Workshops

 

3:30 – 6:00      Trade Show Set Up

                        Imperial Ballroom (1,2,3,4,6,8)

 

4:00 – 5:00      Let's Make a Deal Showcase

                        Showcase performances

                        Be sure to buy your tickets for your chance to win in our 50/50 draw!

                        Stephen Room (A)

4:30 – 5:30      CYTC Youth and Zone Coordinators Orientation

                       

6:00 – 10:00    Showcase Cabaret Night

                        Showcase performances

                        Buffet and Cash Bar

                        Imperial Ballroom (5,7,9)         

 

10:00 - 1:00    Hospitality Suite

                       

Friday, November 19___________________________________

8:00 – 9:00     Breakfast

                        Imperial Ballroom (1,2,3)

 

8:00 – 4:00     Registration Desk Open

                        Grand Foyer

 

8:30 – 5:00     Silent Auction Open

                        Stephen Room

 

8:30 – 4:00     Trade Show

                        Imperial Ballroom 1 - 3

9:00 – 10:00   Concurrent Sessions/Workshops

 

10:00 – 11:00 Coffee Break - in the Trade Show

 

11:00 - 12:00  Concurrent Sessions/Workshops

 

 

11:30 - 12:30  CYTC Zone Coordinators Lunch Meeting

 

12:00 - 1:30    Lunch - In the Trade Show

 

1:30 - 3:00      Concurrent Sessions/Workshops

 

3:00 - 4:00      Trade Show Reception

                        Appetizers and Cash Bar

                        Imperial Ballroom (1,2,3)

 

4:00 - 5:00      Let's Make a Deal Showcase Hour

                        Showcase performances

                        Be sure to buy your tickets for your chance to win in our 50/50 draw!

                        Stephen Room (A)

 

7:00 – 9:30      Canadian Youth Talent Competition

Boyce Theatre, Stampede Park

                            Companions must purchase tickets

 

10:00 - 1:00    Hospitality Suite                       

Saturday, November 20_________________________________

8:00 - 9:00      Breakfast

                        Imperial Ballroom (5,7,9)

 

8:30 – 4:00      Silent Auction Open

                        Stephen Room

 

9:00 – 12:00    Registration Desk Open

                        Grand Foyer

 

9:00 – 9:30      AGM Registration

                        Grand Foyer

 

9:30 – 10:30    Annual General Meeting

                        Imperial (1,2,3)

 

10:30 – 11:00  Coffee Break

                        Grand Foyer

 

11:00 - 12:00  Concurrent Sessions/Workshops

 

 

12:00 - 1:15    President’s Lunch, Roll of Honour Award, Service Member of the Year

Award and 2011 Host Invitation

                        Imperial Ballroom (5,7,9)

 

1:30 – 3:00      Closing Plenary

                        Imperial Ballroom (5,7,9)

 

3:00 – 4:00      Silent Auction Pickup

                        Stephen Room

 

4:45 - 10:00    Host Night

                        Stampede Park – casual dress (jeans and boots are recommended)

Please note that the buses will leave at exactly 5:00 p.m. As Stampede Park is

too far away to walk, plan to meet in the lobby at 4:45. 

We will not wait for latecomers

                           Companions must purchase tickets

 

10:00 - 1:00    Hospitality Suite

                       

Sunday, November 21__________________________________

 

9:00 – 4:00      C.A.F.E. Board Meeting

 

 

 

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