Registration is open for the 2014 Alberta Food Banks Annual Conference and AGM until May 15. This annual event is an opportunity to share, learn, connect and network with the food bank community in Alberta.
Read all the details here: http://www.afbna.ca/2014-annual-conference-and-agm/
2014 Annual Conference and AGM
About the Conference
The 2014 Alberta Food Banks Annual Conference and AGM is an opportunity to share, learn, connect and network with the food bank community in Alberta. The 2014 conference in Edmonton brings together like-minded individuals and organizations interested in the food bank sector.
The theme for 2014 is: Growing Our Thriving Network.
Download the 2014 Alberta Food Banks Annual Conference package
Important Dates and Times:
Wednesday, May 21 @ 6 pm: Welcome dinner and event at Edmonton’s Food Bank
Thursday, May 22 @ 9 am: Conference opens – plenary and concurrent sessions
Thursday, May 22 @ Noon: Alberta Food Banks Annual General Meeting
Thursday, May 22 @ 6 pm: Tour and dinner event at St. Albert Food Bank
Friday, May 23 @ 9 am: Conference re-opens – concurrent sessions
Friday, May 23 @ 4:30 pm: Conference ends
Conference Highlights
• Nine individual sessions in three concurrent tracks
• Tracks will cover operational and leadership topics
• Overview of the Alberta Food Banks 3-year strategic plan for member feedback
• Launch of Alberta Food Banks’ new logo
• Nightly accommodation of $109 + taxes at the Chateau Louis Hotel & Conference Centre
• A travel subsidy from Alberta Food Banks for member organizations.
View the Conference Agenda
Evening Activities
Site visits and dinner at Edmonton’s Food Bank and the St. Albert Food Bank and Community Village.
Registration
Registration is available online until May 15 2014.
Registration and payment will be online only:
https://albertafoodbanks2014conference.eventbrite.ca
If you are unable to register online, call the office for a manual registration form.
Registration Fees
Regular Fees
Member: $60
Non-Member: $80
3 delegates from 1 Member: $160
3 delegates from 1 Non-member: $220
The deadline to register for the conference is May 15.
Venue and Accommodations
The conference is being held at the Chateau Louis Hotel & Conference Centre in Edmonton.
Book your hotel room at the Chateau Louis for only $109/night plus taxes by calling 1-800-661-9843 and let them know that you are with the Alberta Food Banks conference.
The hotel is centrally located in Edmonton at 11727 Kingsway.
The hotel offers free parking and complimentary high speed internet access in every room.
Travel Subsidy for Members
Alberta Food Banks has funds available to subsidize the cost of members attending the 2014 conference and AGM. The travel subsidy is $0.20 per kilometre for a maximum subsidy of $400 per member food bank. There is one subsidy per member food bank.
Current Alberta Food Banks members, download the Travel Subsidy Form