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2011 Conference - Winnipeg, Manitoba
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Friday, May 20 - Monday, May 23, 2011
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The executive and members of the Barbados Cultural Association of British Columbia look forward to hosting you at this year's 26th annual NCBAC Conference.
The conference will take place from Friday, May 21 to Monday, May 24. Honourable John Boyce, Barbados' Minister of Transport and Works will be the guest speaker at the Banquet on Saturday, May 23.
Honourable Lindsay Blackett, Minister, Alberta Culture and Community Spirit, will be guest speaker to open the Conference , Saturday, May 22.
Barbadian born Senator Anne Cools will be speaker at lunch on Saturday, May 22.
Stay tuned to this website for further details as they come to hand. Questions related to the conference can be directed to the Conference Chair Mrs. Marilyn Moseley ncbac@yahoo.ca or to any President of a local Barbados Association.
The conference will take place from Friday, May 21 to Monday, May 24. Honourable John Boyce, Barbados' Minister of Transport and Works will be the guest speaker at the Banquet on Saturday, May 23.
Honourable Lindsay Blackett, Minister, Alberta Culture and Community Spirit, will be guest speaker to open the Conference , Saturday, May 22.
Barbadian born Senator Anne Cools will be speaker at lunch on Saturday, May 22.
Stay tuned to this website for further details as they come to hand. Questions related to the conference can be directed to the Conference Chair Mrs. Marilyn Moseley ncbac@yahoo.ca or to any President of a local Barbados Association.
Saturday's live entertainment
2 island girls from Edmonton will be playing at Saturday's banquet. Read more about this fun duo by clicking here.
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Conference events include a welcome reception, workshops, a banquet, cultural show, bus tour of Vancouver and more!
This year the NCBAC will be celebrating the contributions of Barbadians to Canada - especially those of Joe Fortes (1865-1922) and Colonel Richard Moody (1813-1887).
Full registration is $200.00 which covers Saturday morning`s breakfast, all workshops (Workshop 1: Identity Theft, Workshop 2: Barbados Country Team, Workshop 3: Cardiovascular health in new immigrants), Saturday`s lunch, Saturday`s Banquet, and the bus tour + lunch and the Cultural Show on Sunday. Register with your local Association.
Registration will be available in the hotel lobby from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 21th and 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on Saturday May 22nd.
Conference events include a welcome reception, workshops, a banquet, cultural show, bus tour of Vancouver and more!
This year the NCBAC will be celebrating the contributions of Barbadians to Canada - especially those of Joe Fortes (1865-1922) and Colonel Richard Moody (1813-1887).
Full registration is $200.00 which covers Saturday morning`s breakfast, all workshops (Workshop 1: Identity Theft, Workshop 2: Barbados Country Team, Workshop 3: Cardiovascular health in new immigrants), Saturday`s lunch, Saturday`s Banquet, and the bus tour + lunch and the Cultural Show on Sunday. Register with your local Association.
Registration will be available in the hotel lobby from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 21th and 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on Saturday May 22nd.
Book air travel to the conference with West Jet & receive 10% discount on regular prices.
Code: CC6337
Code: CC6337
ALL events will take place at: Hilton Vancouver Metro Town
6083 McKay Avenue Burnaby, Canada V5H 2W7
Phone Number: 604-438-1200
Reservations: 1-800-415-8067
Quote: NCBAC for discounted rate.
2 QUEEN BEDS DELUXE ROOM 122.00 CAD/ Night
1 KING BED DELUXE ROOM 122.00 CAD/Night
1 KING BED 1 BEDROOM SUITE 132.00 CAD/Night
Or click on the link below to reserve on-line:: http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/YVRVMHF-NCB-20100520/index.jhtml
Reservations received by April 20th, will be honored, those after this date will be subject to space availability at the prevailing room rates.
Rooms are based on Double or single occupancy. Thereafter $20.00 per person for each additional person.
Rates are valid two days pre and post meeting dates, pending availability.
Individuals are responsible for room rates, taxes (15%) and incidental charges. Check-in time is after 3:00 p.m. Check out time is noon (12p.m.) Late check out should be arranged with the Front Desk Manager at the hotel to avoid additional charges.
6083 McKay Avenue Burnaby, Canada V5H 2W7
Phone Number: 604-438-1200
Reservations: 1-800-415-8067
Quote: NCBAC for discounted rate.
2 QUEEN BEDS DELUXE ROOM 122.00 CAD/ Night
1 KING BED DELUXE ROOM 122.00 CAD/Night
1 KING BED 1 BEDROOM SUITE 132.00 CAD/Night
Or click on the link below to reserve on-line:: http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/YVRVMHF-NCB-20100520/index.jhtml
Reservations received by April 20th, will be honored, those after this date will be subject to space availability at the prevailing room rates.
Rooms are based on Double or single occupancy. Thereafter $20.00 per person for each additional person.
Rates are valid two days pre and post meeting dates, pending availability.
Individuals are responsible for room rates, taxes (15%) and incidental charges. Check-in time is after 3:00 p.m. Check out time is noon (12p.m.) Late check out should be arranged with the Front Desk Manager at the hotel to avoid additional charges.
Transportation
The Barbados Cultural Association of British Columbia (BCABC) will be organizing a complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport.
Please email travel dates and times no later than May 10th. Service will not be available for information received after the 10th.
Forward information to Adrian. Email: adricardo2002@yahoo.com
Taxi rate from the airport to the Hotel is approximately $35.-$40.00
Local train from the Airport to the hotel is available,
Cost: $ 8.75 before 6:30pm weekdays. $7.50 after 6:30 pm.
Take train to Waterfront, exit in building and take the Millennium or Expo line East to Metro town.
Conference Schedule
Friday – May 21st, 2010
Board of Presidents meeting, Chandon Room: 1:00 pm - 5:00pm
Welcome Reception at the Hotel, Baccarat Room: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday – May 22th, 2010
All other events will take place in the Crystal Ball room unless specified.
Workshops
1. Barbados Tourism Authority & Barbados Country Team, Promoting the Barbadian Experience in Canada.
2. Identity Theft
3. Challenges and Facilitators to Cardiovascular health in New Immigrants from Developed Countries.
Banquet & Dance – 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Dinner will be served at 7:00pm
Guest Speaker: Prime Minister, Hon. David Thompson.
Sunday – May 23rd, 2010
Church service, (Location to be confirmed).
Bus tour – Bus tour will be places of interest around Vancouver.
Cultural Show & Dinner
The Cultural Show will be held at the hotel starting at 6:00 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m. Those who plan to participate and showcase their talents must submit their information by May 12th, 2010 to Natasha: natasha@tashae.com. Please note the cultural show is a family event and care should be taken that the talent meets this criteria.
Monday May 24, 2010
AGM and Elections, Lalique room. 9:00 am- 1:00 pm
Special Requirements
In an effort to accommodate all registrants it is imperative that any food allergies or vegetarian requirements be provided on the registration form in the designated space and submitted on or before May 12th, 2010.
Beautiful British Columbia offers:
Site of 2010 Winter Olympics
The Rocky Mountains
Whale Watching
Stanley Park, Gas Town
Butchart Gardens
And so much more….. www.whyvancouver.com
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