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the Alberta Institute of Power Engineers
Calgary Branch72 Annual IPE National AGM & Convention Wednesday, July 11th, 2012 - Saturday, July 14th, 2012 |
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LOCATION: The Convention and 72nd Annual General Meeting will be held at SAIT Polytechnic, 1301 - 16th Avenue NW (Trans Canada Highway), Calgary, AB T2M 0L4
For general information, please call Tom Vernham at 403.284.7156 or by EMAIL
* * {Click here for a route map from the Calgary International Airport to SAIT Polytechnic}
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ACCOMODATION: Accommodation is available at SAIT Polytechnic in their recently constructed Begin Tower.
There are two options as follows:
- One Bedroom Studio Unit: $89 per night. This includes internet access, a breakfast each morning, and parking. These units also come with a kitchenette and full size fridge. Please let me know if you have any questions.
- Two Bedroom Unit: $119.00 per night. This type of unit would be good for people who know someone who is attending the conference and would like to room with them to save some money. These units have two private bedrooms with one common bathroom.
Reservations may be made by calling 403-284-8013, by emailing Anna Woronoski or by using the Registration Form at the bottom of this page.
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AIR TRAVEL:
From WestJet:
We are pleased to confirm convention code CC7307 for your Annual Meeting being held in Calgary from July 11 - 16, 2012. We are pleased to offer a 10% discount off our best available fare at the time of the booking (excluding seat sales and web fares).
To book reservations using this convention discount code, please advise your delegates and attendees to contact the WestJet Groups Department at 1-888-493-7853. Convention codes are not available for use on WestJet.com at this time.
- Our WestJet Groups agents are available to assist your delegates 0700-1730 (MST) Monday-Friday.
- The convention code CC7307 must be quoted at the time of the booking.
- The discounted rates are available for travel up to 3 days prior and 3 days after your event. For travel outside these dates, we will offer the best available fare at the time of the booking.
- Convention code discounts are not applicable to group travel, but if your delegates are traveling as a party of 10 or more on the same flights, our agents would be happy to provide group fare information.
WestJet Airlines
Group Sales Department
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COMPANION / OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES:
- Thursday July 12th, 2012, Visit Banff by bus.
Cost: $55.00 per person (includes lunch). This is intended to be an all day trip to the community of Banff located in Banff National Park. The cost will cover entry to the park and the bus transportation. You may wish to visit the Banff Hot Springs Pool at an extra cost or you may simply wish to look through the many local shops. In either case, be certain to visit the Banff garden.
- Friday July 13th, 2012, Visit the Calgary Stampede.
The Calgary Stampede is an annual event for young and old alike. The Stampede is easily accessed via the "C" train at the SAIT campus. The train currently costs $2.50 per ride but will take passengers directly to the Stampede Grounds. After visiting the Grounds, conventioneers can enjoy a visit to the 8th Avenue downtown open mall.
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STAMPEDE TICKETS:
This year is the 100 year anniversary of the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth. It may be hard to get tickets for rodeo events. Click here for ticket information.
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CONVENTION AGENDA:
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| Day | Time | Function |
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| Wednesday July 11th, 2012 | 6:30 PM to 11:00 PM | Registration & Cocktails (Cash Bar) |
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| Thursday July 12th, 2012 | 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM | Breakfast |
| | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM | Bus tour to Banff {Optional} |
| | 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon | Topic: Power Engineering Education & Training 10:00-10:45 ~ Dr. Gordon Nixon, VP Academic, SAIT Polytechnic 11:00-11:30 ~ Mr. Robert Blake, COO Pan Global Training Systems 11:30-12:00 ~ Mr. Tom Lemming, Manager, Education and Testing, ABSA |
| | 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM | Lunch |
| | 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM | Topic: Power Engineering In the Oil and Gas Industries in Alberta 1:00-1:45 ~ Mr. Floyd Wilton, Chief Engineer Syncrude Ltd. 2:00-2:30 ~ Mr. Stewart Adams, Lead, Field Operations Training Cenovus 2:30-3:00 ~ Ms. Kelly Ackerl, Senior Recruiter, Husky Energy Ltd. |
| | Rest of the day | Visit the Calgary Stampede (suggestion) |
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| Friday July 13th, 2012 | 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM | Breakfast |
| | 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon | Topic: Building Operators, Power Generation Industries and Alternative Energy 10:00-10:45 ~ Mr. Jonathan Reynolds, VP Engineering, Hines 11:00-11:30 ~ Joshua Gale, Manager Operations, Enmax 11:30-12:00 ~ TBA |
| | 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM | Lunch |
| | Rest of the day | Visit the Calgary Stampede (suggestion) |
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| Saturday July 14th, 2012 | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM [as required] | IPE Annual General meeting |
| | 6:00 PM to midnight | IPE President's Ball |
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REGISTRATION:
Note: These links will call up a registration form. Please fill in the blanks that apply. Blanks with an asterix (*) are required information.
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