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Why Should You "Connect in the Capital"?
Canada’s National Parks and Recreation Conference and Trade Show is
an event that provides educational opportunities through program
sessions and meetings, various networking opportunities and exceptional
keynote speakers, that in the end, gains you both personal and
professional development. It is structured to provide exceptional value
that minimizes your days away from the office and fits within your
training budget.
The program theme for this year’s conference, “Connecting in the
Capital”, places emphasis on the National Conference being held in our
Nation’s Capital, Ottawa. Delegates will be able to “capitalize” on the
opportunity to discover new initiatives, programs and services from
across the country, exchange ideas with national experts in our sector,
and create a coast-to-coast-to-coast network of colleagues. The
conference and trade show will help us 'Connect in the Capital' on a
variety of levels.
Come prepared to meet new people, reconnect with friends, learn, laugh,
share, and grow through this amazing event!
Who Should Attend?
A mix of both rural and urban professionals, volunteers and elected officials from across Canada, including:
- Municipal and provincial elected officials,
- All levels of managers, especially those with an interest in, or responsibility for parks and recreation planning and operations,
- Community recreation coordinators,
- Facility programmers and manager,
- Parks professionals (i.e. planners, arborists, landscape architects),
- Emerging leaders, students, and new professionals,
- Contract staff, consultants and strategic planners,
- Academics,
- Public health promotion practitioners,
- Community development workers and planners, and
- Other professionals from allied sectors including: crime prevention, tourism, agriculture societies, education/schools, outdoor education and recreation.
Registration Fees (GST included in all fees)
Full Conference Registration
Includes keynotes, program sessions, scheduled meals, socials, and delegate's bag.
| Dates | Event |
|---|---|
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Early-Bird Registration Until August 24, 2007 |
$ 525.00 - Early -Bird Registration (Member Rate) $ 630.00 - Early-Bird Registration (Non-Member Rate) |
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Registration Fees After August 24, 2007 |
$ 600.00 - Registration Fees
(Member Rate) $ 685.00 - Registration Fees (Non-Member Rate) |
Students
$ 145.00 Students (Socials and meal functions not included)*
$ 350.00 Students (Full Package)*
*Full time students only - photocopy of valid student identification card required with registration in order to be accepted at this rate. Please fax to: (613) 523-1182.
Daily Registration
Includes keynotes, day program sessions, scheduled
meals and socials.
| Dates | Event |
|---|---|
| Thursday, September 27, 2007 | $ 260.00 - Daily Registrations (Member Rate)
$ 290.00 - Daily Registrations (Non-Member Rate) |
| Friday, September 28, 2007 | $ 260.00 - Daily Registrations (Member Rate)
$ 290.00 - Daily Registrations (Non-Member Rate) |
| Saturday, September 29, 2007 |
$ 130.00 - Daily Registrations (Member Rate) $ 150.00 - Daily Registrations (Non-Member Rate) |
Please refer to the Delegate Registration Form (pdf file: 173 KB ) for fee details on additional social tickets, pre-conference sessions, Research Forum, and the Partners’ Program.
Conference Meals
Specific conference meals are included with conference fees for delegates with "full conference", "full-student" or "daily" registration packages.
Wednesday, September 26
- Hors d’œuvres and beverages will be served at the Trade Show Social
Thursday, September 27
- Morning Nutrition Break
- Lunch (in the trade show)
- Dinner at the City of Ottawa Host Social
Friday, September 28
- Morning Nutrition Break
- Lunch at the Presidents’ Luncheon and Awards Ceremony
- Light snacks at the Qubec City 2008 Host Social
Saturday, September 29
- Brunch at the Closing Ceremonies
Testimonials
After attending the Canadian Parks and Recreation
conference, the NWT Recreation and Parks Association came home with a list
of exciting "new ideas" and we have already found the funding to implement
two of them! After attending my first conference, I was provided with useful
national contacts and resources, most notably the best practices of our
provincial and territorial partners that keep us from "re-inventing the
wheel". The field of parks and recreation is full of familiar and refreshing
faces but also gives delegates a wonderful opportunity to build new
networks. I'm certainly looking forward to the next conference!
Wendy Lahey on behalf of the
North West Territories Recreation and Parks Association
The annual CPRA conference is worth attending for its
educational component which provides great learning opportunities for
various sectors who are involved in the recreation movement in Canada. In
addition, the excellent keynote speakers not only motivate delegates, but
provide them with thoughtful insights into creating a better society, and
enhancing the quality of life in our communities. The networking
opportunities and the social aspect of the evening program including the
entertainment complete the full package that makes for an exciting four
days! Coming from a small rural community (as I do) does not preclude that
there will be several aspects of the symposium that will be applicable to
your real life situation, and which will be beneficial to all those in
attendance.
Philip M. Hochman
Director of Recreation
Municipality of the District of Guysborough
The CPRA conference and tradeshow is a great opportunity
for organizations like CAAWS to reach a diverse audience, from the staff
working directly in communities to people making the decisions at the
municipal and provincial level. Through displays and educational workshops
we are able to provide practical information, hear new ideas and network
with people from across Canada interested in creating more opportunities for
girls and women to participate and lead in sport, physical activity and
recreation.
Karin Lofstrom
Executive Director
Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical
Activity (CAAWS)
The 2006 Canadian Parks and Recreation Association's
Conference in Saskatoon was my 4th conference and each conference has
provided fantastic opportunities to learn and discuss the many exciting and
innovative projects in our field from across this great country. Saskatoon
allowed me to forge new relationships and renew old ones. Between motivating
and knowledgeable speakers and keynotes and the many social events, there is
a great mix of learning and networking, making the conference both
stimulating and enjoyable. The time spent at these conferences has proved to
be invaluable in my daily life both working and personal. Ottawa in 2007 was
put on my calendar the minute I returned from Saskatoon.
Mike Klaiman
Ville de Hudson
Director, Parks and Recreation
Questions About The Conference
If you have a question about the conference, you may e-mail it to jmcrae@cpra.ca or call (613) 523-5315, and speak to Joanne McRae for assistance (extension 307).
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