Kootenay Rockies AGM

KOOTENAY ROCKIES AGM &
TOURISM INDUSTRY CONFERENCE

KIMBERLEY CONFERENCE CENTRE
A G E N D A
THURS NOV 3, 2011

7:30-8:45 am
Breakfast Buffet (must be pre-registered)
TRICKLE CREEK LODGE

8-8:50 am
REGISTRATION
ENTRANCE TO GRAND BALLROOM

Coffee & refreshments sponsored by:
go2 The resource for people in Tourism

9-9:15 am
KOOTENAY ROCKIES TOURISM
34th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
– GRAND BALLROOM

9:15-9:20 am
TOURISM INDUSTRY CONFERENCE
– OPENING REMARKS
Mike Smith, Chair, Kootenay Rockies Tourism

9:20-10:10 am
DESTINATION MARKETING ORGANIZATIONS
– WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
Chris Dadson, President, Kootenay Rockies Tourism

10:15-10:25 am
Coffee break sponsored by:
go2 The resource for people in Tourism

10:30-11:10 am
THE REGIONAL SYSTEM
– PUTTING THE PIECES TOGETHER
Wendy Magnes, Manager of Regional Partnerships,
Ministry of Jobs, Tourism & Innovation

11:15-11:20 am
KOOTENAY ROCKIES STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
Chris Dadson, President, Kootenay Rockies Tourism

11:20-11:50 am
KOOTENAY ROCKIES YOUR REGIONAL DMO
– MARKETING & COMMUNITY UPDATES
Wendy Van Puymbroeck, Manager Partnership Mrktg
Kootenay Rockies Tourism

Noon-12:10 pm
GORDON WILDER AWARD
– PRESENTED TO NORM & JOYCE MACKIE
AINSWORTH HOT SPRINGS RESORT
Ken Fisher, Vice-Chair, Kootenay Rockies Tourism

12:15-1:30 pm
Luncheon – GRAND BALLROOM

1:40-2:20 pm
MEDIA RELATIONS 101
Janice Greenwood-Fraser, Mgr, Travel Media Relations
Ministry of Jobs, Tourism & Innovation

2:20-2:35pm
Coffee Break
Silent Auction Ends

2:40-3:20 pm
HOW HELLOBC PROGRAMS CAN BENEFIT YOUR BUSINESS
Kathleen Harvey, Tourism Product Management
Ministry of Jobs, Tourism & Innovation

3:20-4 pm
COOKING UP A SOLUTION TO THE INCREASING LABOUR SHORTAGES
Debbie Yule & Heidi Romich,
go2 The Resource for People in Tourism

4 pm
Door Prize & BC Wine Cellar Draw
(Must be present to win)

4:10 pm
INDUSTRY CONFERENCE CONCLUDES

4:15 pm
New Board Meeting

6:15 pm
PRE-REGISTERED DELEGATES MAKE THEIR WAY TO THE OLD BAUERNHAUS RESTAURANT ON NORTON AVENUE
(Walking distance from Conference Centre)

6:30 PM
ENJOY ‘THE FEAST’, A MEMORABLE SIT-DOWN DINNER SERVED FAMILY STYLE
Bring your appetite!
Cash bar available during dinner service.
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FRIDAY NOV 4, 2011
7:30-9:30 am
Breakfast Buffet (must be pre-registered)
TRICKLE CREEK LODGE

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