Support Staff Conference Registration Package

Eastern Region "Getting Connected"
Support Staff Conference
Registration Package
CONFERENCE INFORMATION
Welcome to the “Getting Connected” Eastern Region Support Staff Conference. This year, the conference will be
held at Elmhirst Resort (be sure to check it out at www.elmhirst.com). The conference has been designed to provide
you with a professional development experience that you will find rewarding, challenging, interesting and, most of
all, fun. Along with colleagues at your College, you will have the opportunity to meet and network with others in the
Eastern Region enabling you to become a part of a learning community that will continue beyond the span of this
experience.
The Conference kicks off in the Enterprise Room at 11:15. In order to maximize our time together, we ask that you
check-in and register between 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday morning. Your registration fee includes
accommodations, meals, and workshops. Transportation cost will be paid by your Manager. Please arrange to
carpool where possible. Your room reservations will be made for you by the Planning Committee.
You can expect a full program that offers a variety of workshops and activities that include ample opportunities for
sharing ideas. We have a number of experienced facilitators who will contribute to the vast experience of all our
participants.
Enclosed in this package, you will find a:
Registration Form;
Prior to departure task list;
Program guide;
List of items to bring;
List of activities available at Elmhirst Resort;
Directions to Elmhirst Resort; and
Committee Member Names and Contact Information
We look forward to meeting with you at the Conference.
Prior to departure
Task List
Complete and return registration form to your conference coordinator prior to the
deadline
Have your manager sign the request for business travel form
Complete the on-line survey to indicate your preferred activities (this will help the
planning process and does not guarantee the availability of all activities)
http://fluidsurveys.com/surveys/dcs/pre-conference-survey/
Eastern Region "Getting Connected"
Support Staff Conference
Accommodations Registration Form
Complete this page and return to your conference coordinator
CONTACT INFORMATION
First Name
Last Name
Gender
Job Title
College
Name Tag Preference
Work Phone
Other Phone
E-mail
ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION
Attendees will be accommodated in two (2) or three (3) bedroom cottages with shared bathroom(s) and kitchen.
Bedrooms will generally be single occupancy, but this cannot be guaranteed.
I would like to share a cabin with:
Names of other attendees to share a cabin with:
attendees from my OWN college
attendees from ANOTHER college
same gender
mixed gender
any of the above
Special Dietary Requirements:
Other Accommodations:
In Case of Emergency
Name:
Phone number:
E-mail:
Resort Information
Elmhirst Resort is located on the shore of Rice Lake in the beautiful Kawartha’s, near Keene, Ontario. This
popular resort features comfortable lake side cottages, each with a fully-equipped kitchen, 2 or 3 bedrooms,
living room and open hearth fireplace. The quiet waterfront location and scenic views will provide the ideal
environment for a relaxing retreat. Delicious meals will be served in the spacious Hearthside Dining Room,
located in the main building. Socializing activities are planned for Wednesday and Thursday evenings in the
Conservatory Room. Check the web site for further details (www.elmhirst.com).
Suggested Packing List
Casual clothing and comfortable shoes / athletic attire for
working out
An outfit for the theme dinner (costume is optional)
Warm jacket / rain coat / umbrella (hopefully, you won’t need
it)
Bathing suit and towel (indoor pool / whirlpool / sauna)
Personal toiletries (soap, shampoo, etc.)
Flashlight
Alarm clock
Camera
Deck of cards
Snacks & refreshments for your cottage
Cards or board games, music, videos, reading material for your
leisure time
A hearty appetite
A credit card for check-in
$$ for drinks not included with your meals (alcoholic)
$$ for optional resort amenities
Agenda
TIME
WEDNESDAY
9:30 AM
11:15 AM
12:15 PM
1:30 PM
4:30 PM
6:00 PM
8:00 PM
THURSDAY
7:00 AM
7:30 AM
9:15 AM
12:00 PM
1:15 PM
4:00 PM
6:00 PM
9:00 PM
FRIDAY
7:00 AM
7:30 AM
8:30 AM
9:30 AM
11:00 AM
EVENT
LOCATION
Registration (at Elmhirst Resort)
Welcome & Icebreaker
Buffet Lunch
Opening Plenary Session - Drum Circle
Networking /Free Time
Treasure Hunt (optional)
Bird, Bat or Butterfly House Construction (optional)
Wine Tasting Seminar ($$) (optional)
Wagon Ride (optional)
Dinner – Buffet
Networking / Bon Fire - bring your instrument
Lobby – Front Desk
Enterprise Room
Hearthside Dining Room
Enterprise Room
Resort Amenities
Conservatory Room
Sign-up in Lobby
Hearthside Dining Room
Fire Pit
Walking/Running Trails
Buffet Breakfast
Concurrent Workshops:
Sit and Be Fit with Dee Miller
Social Media & Personal Branding
Buffet Lunch
Concurrent Workshops:
Writing for Clarity with Julia Sparrow
Digital Balance with Patti Church
Networking /Free Time
Wagon Ride (optional)
Wine Tasting Seminar ($$) (optional)
Super Heroes Theme Dinner
Euchre Tournament
Board Games/Social Gathering
Resort Trails
Hearthside Dining Room
Sign-up in Lobby
Hearthside Dining Room
Conservatory Room
Pub
Ready for Home/Walking/Running Trails
Buffet Breakfast
Check-Out Time (Please check-out by 9:15)
Strength Finder Workshop
Conference Wrap-Up
Resort Trails
Hearthside Dining Room
Lobby - Front Desk
Enterprise Room
Enterprise Room
Conservatory Room
Enterprise Room
Hearthside Dining Room
Conservatory Room
Enterprise Room
Resort Amenities
Elmhirst's Resort FREE Recreational Activities
Indoor Pool
Whirlpool
Sauna
Games Room
Canoes
Badminton
Kayaks
Mountain Bikes
Basketball
Health Club
Hiking Trails
Tennis
Networking and Free Time
A number of optional activities have been organized for you (see agenda above) to provide an opporuntity to
get to know your fellow colleagues. Some resort amenities do require an additional fee payable to the resort
including, but not limited to; Spa Services, Wine Tasting Seminar, Horse-back Riding, and airplane rides.
Weather permitting, on Wednesday the resort will also be offering free wagon rides at 4:30 pm and a bon fire
starting at 8 pm. Please bring your guitar (or other musical instruments) and singing voices - all are welcome!
You are also welcome to bring along your favorite board games, cards, movies, or music and get together in
your cottages or the pub for relaxation and conversation.
Thursday evening will be the Super Hero theme dinner followed by a Euchre Tournament in the
Conservatory (pre-registration required). We will also have some extra deck of cards if you want to play poker
or other card games (drop in). Board games more your style? Join fellow gamers in the Pub for some board
games. We will have a selection there for you - or you can bring your favorite along too!
Fitness Centre & Pool Hours: 8 AM - 9 PM
Each Cottage have 2-5 bedrooms
Each Cottage will have; hair-dryer, coffee maker, kettle, fridge, microwave
(bring your own coffee, tea or personal beverages of choice for in cottage use)
All meals are buffet style
Wine Tasting (Additional Fee)
Experience Elmhirst Resort 's very own wine cellar. Offered on Wednesday & Thursday
afternoon. Space is limited to 12 people per session. A sign-up sheet will be available in the
Lobby. The cost is $15 per person.
For more information please visit their website at: http://www.elmhirst.ca/farm-to-table/
wine-cellar/
Sightseeing, Spa Services, Horseback Trail Riding (Additional Fee)
Elmhirst Resort offers a variety of sightseeing opportunties, outdoor activities and spa services. Check the web site
for details and rates. Please book these activities directly with Elmhirst Resort, in advance of the conference.
Directions from Oshawa
Travel 401 East to Hwy 115 North (direction Peterborough)
Hwy 115 becomes Hwy 7 East (direction Ottawa)
At the lights on Hwy 34 Turn South to Keene
Blue signs will direct you to the Resort from Hwy 7
In the village of Keene, at the flashing 4 way stop sign turn left
Elmhirst Resort signs direct you to the Resort
Directions from Ottawa
Hwy 7 West to Hwy 34 South to Keene,
turn left and follow directional signs to the Resort
Directions from Kingston
401 West to Hwy 45 at Cobourg to Hastings
at stop sign on hill turn left on County Rd 2 W
Eastern Region Support Staff Conference Committee Members
Algonquin College
Victoria Guitard
Val
Sayah
613 727 4723 , 3322
613 727 4723, 5531
[email protected]
[email protected]
Durham College
Janice Smalley
Lori Wilson
905 721 2000, 4099
905 721 2000, 2157
[email protected]
[email protected]
705 749 5530, 2219
705 749 5530, 1374
[email protected]
[email protected]
Fleming College
Tracey Bell
Shelia McGrath
La Cite
Danielle Gravel
[email protected]
Loyalist College
Donna Whiteman
Lori
Davies
Natalie MacDonald
613 969 1913, 2204
613 969 1913, 2447
613 969 1913, 2317
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Lawrence College
Brian Benn
Silvio Ferrucci
Susan Murphy
613 544 5400, 1620
613 544 5400, 1314
613 544 5400, 1351
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]