REGISTRATION FEE: $275.00
At The Victoria Inn Winnipeg, 1808 Wellington Ave.
"Working for a Living... The Real Balancing Act"
Registration desk opens Sunday 7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Monday 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. &
during morning and afternoon breaks
in the Wellington A & B
Sunday, April 25, 2010
7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. - Registration - Centennial Foyer
8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. - Ice Breaker Reception - Centennial 2 - 4
Greetings from Conference Chair Luc Lahaie, CMMA
Master of Ceremonies - Brigitte Derksen, CMMA
Featuring "Just Like Family Feud"
And Music by Lionel
Monday, April 26, 2010
The Meeting Place "Trade Show" will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
(Morning coffee and refreshments are available only in The Meeting Place)
The Meeting Place Trade Show will take place in Centennial 1 along with Embassy E & F
The day's program is plenary and will take place in Centennial 2 thru 4
9:00 a.m. - Opening Ceremonies - President Ernie Epp, CMMA
O' Canada - Vince Anderson, CMMA
Moment of Silence - In memory of those who have passed away in the year since we last came together
Introductions & greetings
The Honorable Ron Lemieux - Minister of Local Government
Deputy Mayor Justin Swandel - City of Winnipeg
Doug Dobrowolski - President of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities
9:15 a.m. - The Honorable Ron Lemieux - Minister of Local Government
9:45 a.m. - Awards & New member presentations
Bill Busby Award
Long Service Awards
New Member Presentations
10:15 a.m.- Refreshments in "The Meeting Place"
10:45 a.m. - The Nerve to Serve...Say Hello to Humor & Goodbye to Burnout
Presentation by Jody Urquhart
11:55 a.m. - Nominations for President Open - Dale Lyle, CMMA
12:00 p.m. - Lunch in the "Meeting Place"
Invocation - Yvette Courcelles, CMMA
2:00 p.m. - Reduction and Recycling Support (WRARS)
Jim Ferguson - Green Manitoba
2:45 p.m. - Legal Surveys / Municipal Zoning
Bill Shepherd - Association of Manitoba Land Surveyors
3:15 p.m. - Annual Business Meeting - President Ernie Epp, CMMA
AGM Minutes 2009
President's Report - Ernie Epp, CMMA
Vice President's Report - Brent McMillan, CMMA
Finance Chair's Report / Audit Report - Brad Collett
Professional Development Chair's Report - Daryl Hrehirchuk, CMMA
M.E.B.P. Representative's Report - Jack Kehler, CMMA
3:30 p.m. - Resolutions - Brad Collett
3:45 p.m. - Close Nominations for President - Past President Dale Lyle, CMMA
4:00 p.m. - Trade Show Door Prizes in the Trade Show Area & Adjournment
( refreshments will be available at this time )
5:30 p.m. - District 7 Meeting
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
9:00 a.m. - Announcements - Centennial 2 - 4
Daryl Hrehirchuk, CMMA
Daryl Hrehirchuk, CMMA
Award for Excellence in Professional Development
Election of President - Past President Dale Lyle, CMMA
President's Acception Speech
Nominations for Vice President Open - Past President Dale Lyle, CMMA
9:15 a.m. - Workshops (each session is 75 minutes in length)
Balancing Work & Family - Meera Rew, M.S.W., R.S.W.
Centennial 2 - 4
This workshop will explore the impact of stress on work and family life. It will examine various ways stress can influence your life and what it might look like physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Most importantly this workshop will explore ways to find balance and manage stress in both the work and home environment.
Balancing Work & Family - Meera Rew, M.S.W., R.S.W.
Centennial 2 - 4
This workshop will explore the impact of stress on work and family life. It will examine various ways stress can influence your life and what it might look like physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Most importantly this workshop will explore ways to find balance and manage stress in both the work and home environment.
Conflict in The Workplace - Kim Barber, M.A.
Embassey D & C
Embassey D & C
This sesson will provide information on how to address difficult people and situations within the workplace with the use of communication skilllos. It will also explore managing the impact of these situations on employees and the workplace itself.
Municipal Management - Dr. Robert H. (Bob) Kent
Embassey F
Bob is noted for his jargon-free, practical approach to management. Participants at workshops and conferences regularly praise Bob for his abillity to clarify concerpts and offer practical , field tested solutions to everyday problems faced by management.
Creating a Welcoming & Inclusive Community - Laurie Sawatzky
Embassy E
An exploration of of community readiness, settlement and integration.
10:30 a.m. - Refreshment Break
10:45 a.m. - Workshops (See 9:15 am above)
(each session is 75 minutes in length)
(each session is 75 minutes in length)
12:00 p.m. - Fraternal Delegates Luncheon - President Ernie Epp, CMMA
Invocation - CMMA
Centennial 1 & 6
1:30 p.m. - Workshops (each session is 2.5 hours in length with Refreshment break as noted)
The Annual Accounting and Audit Update 2010 - 2.5 hours - Centennial 2 - 4
"You've got to figure out how to manage the complexity of large projects, yet, still allow you to focus on the essentials." Steve Jobs
"You've got to figure out how to manage the complexity of large projects, yet, still allow you to focus on the essentials." Steve Jobs
Presented by the "WOW" Team of Ron Wells, CA and Wendy Wolfe, BA, CGA, CMMA:
This presentation is aimed at keeping municipal administrators current on several issues to ensure the practical side of their responsiblities does not create barriers in achieving results.
Topics will include:
- A review and clarification of the capital borrowing process to provide administrators the resources to manage the increased level of capital projects created by increased funding to address infrastructure sustainablility by the spring of 2011. (Wendy Wolfe)
- To assist administrators in understanding the new "Bottom Line" created by the implementation of PSAB for 2009 financial reporting. In addition, administrators need to stay ahead of the curve by exploring what lies ahead on the PSAB road. (Ron Wells)
FIPPA & Ombudsman - 2.5 hours - Embassy C - F
The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA)
This session is aimed at providing you with the fundamentals of access to information and protection of privacy law in Manitoba. A representative from the Manitoba Government, Information and Privacy Policy Secretariat will introduce you to the main concepts of freedom of information, including the right of access, the application process, applying exceptions to disclosure, and key definitions. The principles of privacy protection and your obligations under Provincial privacy law will also be explored.
3:00 p.m. - Refreshment Break
4:15 p.m. - Nominations for Vice President - Past President Dale Lyle, CMMA
Centennial 2 - 4
4:30 p.m. Adjournment & Door Prizes
GRADUATION BANQUET
&
HONORARY LIFE MEMBERSHIP PRESENTATION
to
GRANT MCMILLAN, CMMA
Centennial 1 & 6
to
GRANT MCMILLAN, CMMA
Centennial 1 & 6
Hosted by Vice-President Brent McMillan, CMMA
Cash Bar - 6:00 p.m.
Dinner - 7:00 p.m.
"3/4 Down" - 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Centennial 2 - 4
9:00 a.m. - Election of Vice-President - Past President Dale Lyle, CMMA
9:05 a.m. - Vice-President's Acceptance Speech
9:15 a.m. - The Power of Personalities – Understanding and Leveraging Diverse Styles - Steve Pilot, People First
10:00 a.m. - Refreshment Break
&
Hotel Check-out Opportunity
&
Hotel Check-out Opportunity
10:45 a.m. - Winnipeg Magician & Speaker - Scott Burton
11:45 a.m. - Resolutions (if required) - Brad Collett
12:00 p.m. - Draw for Grand Prize - Sponsored by the Victoria Inn & Convention Centre
( you must be in attendance at the Draw to win)
-Adjournment