Western Canadian District

58th Annual Western Canadian District Fall Conference

Edmonton Marriott Hotel at River Cree Resort

Edmonton, Alberta Canada

 

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Program

 

The 58th Annual Conference of the Western Canadian District of the Association of International Operative Millers (IAOM) will be held at the Edmonton Marriott Hotel @ River Cree Resort, Edmonton, Alberta on September 22 – 24, 2010.

 

The planning committee has arranged for speakers to discuss topics related both to technical milling and to related equipment. In addition, the annual business meeting will be held for the IAOM Western Canadian District.

 

In addition to these technical matters, we invite you to take the opportunity to network with colleagues during such activities as the pre-conference IAOM Western Canadian District Golf Tournament, the Opening Evening Reception and Casino and the Evening Banquet. Companions are invited to participate in a special program on Thursday and join with the conference group on Wednesday and Thursday evening events and on Friday for breakfast and an industry tour.

 

Accommodation

Schedule at a Glance

Companions' Program

Golf Tournament

Banquet

 

ACCOMMODATION

The IAOM Conference site is the Edmonton Marriott at River Cree Resort, 300 East Lapotac Blvd, Enoch, Alberta, T7X 3Y3.  Telephone: (780) 890-8900.

 

A block of guest rooms has been reserved for the IAOM Conference at a special rate of $169.00 (plus taxes) for the evenings of September 21nd to 24th, 2010. These rooms are held at this special rate until Friday, August 20, 2010 only.

 

Book your rooms directly with Marriott Reservations at (800) 960-4913. Please indicate you are part of the IAOM Conference to receive this rate. Check-in time is 4 p.m. Check-out time is 11 am.

 

Driving directions from airport: Take Hwy 2 (Gateway Blvd) to Hwy 216 (Anthony Henday Hwy). Exit on Whitemud West, resort will be on the left.  Airport shuttle service, on request, fee: $15 (one way)

Estimated taxi fare: 60.00 (one way)

 

Schedule at a Glance

Wednesday, September 22

Golf Tournament (optional)

 

6:30-7:30 pm - Registration open

7-10 pm - Opening reception & Casino

  

Thursday, September 23

 

8-9 am - Registration open

Breakfast on your own

 

9 am - 4 pm Conference

   Keynote address

   Technical sessions

   Lunch

   Technical sessions continue

   IAOM business meeting

 

6-7 pm - Pre-banquet reception

7-10 pm - Banquet and entertainment

  

Companions' Program

Thursday, September 23

8-9 am - Registration open

Breakfast on your own

9:30-1:30 pm - Program, lunch and shopping

1:30 pm - 4 pm - Free time at the mall

 

Friday, September 24

8-9 am - Joint buffet breakfast

Industry tour and program TBA

 

 

Golf Tournament (separate registration)

Golfers will head to Lewis Estates Golf Course for  an  18-hole tournament. Fees include green fees, electric golf cart, and breakfast and dinner. Golf club rentals are extra. PRE-REGISTRATION is required on the form provided. Check out the golf course at www.lewisestatesgolf.com.

 

 

OPENING RECEPTION

Join your friends at the annual Allied Trades Opening Reception on Wednesday evening. Enjoy your favorite beverage and a few hors d'oeuvre. Later try your luck with a mini casino and auction for some great prizes.

 

BANQUET

Thursday evening join your colleagues for a pre-banquet reception and then enjoy a buffet dinner.

 

Entertainment for the evening will be Clark Robertson.

With his eclectic array of props and razor-sharp comedic timing, Clark's high-energy entertainment will be the highlight of our evening.

 

In 21 years of performing, he's polished his act to a high level of professionalism, delighting audiences at conventions, corporate events and trade shows.

 

 

TOUR

Following breakfast on Friday morning there will be an industry tour TBA.

 

COMPANIONS' PROGRAM

Thursday, September 23

Join other companions for a specially planned day of activities on Thursday. Your day will begin with a shuttle to West Edmonton Mall followed by some pampering at Eveline Charles Salon Spa (separate registration required).  Afterwards, lunch will be provided at The Old Spaghetti Factory.  Wear comfortable shoes to enjoy your free time after lunch at Edmonton’s infamous West Edmonton Mall. PRE-REGISTRATION is required for the spa and lunch. 

 

Companions are also more than welcome to join the Wednesday and Thursday evening events as well as the Friday joint breakfast.

 

A trip to West Edmonton Mall for a choice of one of the following spa treatments.  Choices need to be made during registration process to allow time to coordinate and arrange times with spa:

 

EVELINECHARLES MANICURE  OPTION A

Your hands deserve the full treatment!

Your service includes:

v  A Warm Hand Soak

v  Nail and Cuticle Shaping

v  EvelineCharles Scrub

v  A Hand Massage

v  Paraffin Dip to Seal in Moisture

Duration: 45 minutes

 EVELINECHARLES PEDICURE OPTION B 

Get perfectly groomed feet!

Your service includes:

v  A Warm Foot Soak

v  Nail Shaping

v  Cuticle Grooming

v  Callous Removal

v  Scrub and Body Butter Application to the knee

v  Foot Massage

v  Moisturizing Paraffin Dip

Duration: 45 minutes

**Each guest is sent home with our spa sandals and polish.

 

TENSION RELIEF MASSAGE OPTION C

A Targeted massage intended to provide relief right where you need it.

All you have to do is ask.

Duration: 45 minutes

 

THE EVELINECHARLES BODY SCRUB OPTION D

Choose your favourite EvelineCharles Spa Body scrub and feel the glow of fresh, polished skin.

v  Delicately floral and slightly sweet, White Tea and Fig Antioxidant Scrub is the newest addition to our spa body line.   This scrub refreshes and renews skin while enveloping you in an aromatic oasis.

v  Coconut and Vanilla combine in this exotic blend of Coca-Nilla to give the benefits of exfoliation and hydration in one step.

v  Lovely scents of Rose and Lily of the Valley combine in Petals and will smooth out even   the most demanding skin.

v  Tropical treat Mango Sugar Scrub combines Alpha hydroxyl, fruit extracts, and sugar granules to gently and effectively exfoliate

v  Wuku's fresh natural scent invigorates as it foams and washes removing dead cells to make way for glowing skin.

Duration: 30 minutes

 

Lunch at The Old Spaghetti Factory in the mall will follow the spa services.

 

Following lunch is free time at West Edmonton Mall. There is a shuttle between the mall and the hotel running every 30 minutes for return trips back to the hotel at your leisure.

 

 

57th Annual IAOM Western Canadian District Fall Conference

 

The 57th Annual Conference of the Western Canadian District of the Association of International Operative Millers (IAOM) was held September 23-25 at the Lethbridge Lodge in Lethbridge, Alberta.

 

The meeting featured several networking events, such as the pre-conference golf tournament, the opening reception and casino night, and the final banquet. The meeting also featured a tour of Ellison Milling Company.

 

 

Other Events

 

September 22-24 – 58th Annual District Meeting

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

 

2011

May 2-6 – 115th Annual IAOM Conference & Expo in North America

San Antonio Regency Hyatt Hotel and the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas, USA

 

Fall – 59th Annual District Meeting

TBA

 

2012

May 7-11 – 116th Annual IAOM Conference & Expo

The Davenport Hotel and Tower and the Spokane Convention Center, Spokane, WA, USA

 

 

 

District Officers

Kelly O'Brien

Director

Rogers Foods, Ltd.

 

Kerry Keating

Chairperson

Alberta Oats

 

Ian Slimmon

Vice Chairperson

Grain Millers, Inc.

 

Allen Doherty

Secretary/Treasurer

Hood Packaging Corporation

 

Terry Barnhardt, 1st Exe. Chairperson

ADM Milling

 
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