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Program

30th Annual Conference

RCCV 2009 is scheduled for November 6–8, 2009, in Brandon, MB at the Victoria Inn.

Agenda at a glance

FRI

4:00 p.m. Conference Registration
8:00 p.m. Welcoming Remarks: Kate Ferris, Emcee
8:15–9:00 p.m. Keynote Speaker: Dr. Sid Frankel
A New Way of Thinking About Volunteeers
9:00 p.m. "Luck of the Irish" Reception and "Candy Bar"
     

SAT

8:00 a.m. Welcoming Remarks and Breakfast Buffet
9:15–10:30 a.m. Keynote Speaker: Jody Urquhart
This would be funny…if it weren't happening to me.
10:30–10:45 a.m. Break
10:45–12:00 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions
A. Fundraising 101
B. HR Tool Kit
C. Board Harmony…The Trust Factor

12:00–1:30 p.m. Lunch and Tradeshow
1:30–2:45 p.m. Concurrent Sessions
A. Recruitment and Retention 
B. Effective Proposal Writing
C. Water Safety in Manitoba
2:45–3:00 p.m. Break
3:00–4:30 p.m. Concurrent Sessions
A. Elected Officials and Recreation
B. Effective Proposal Writing (Continued)
C. Give and Take: Volunteers
6:30 p.m. Cocktails
7:00 p.m. Banquet
8:30 p.m. Entertainment
     
SUN 8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast
  9:00–10:15 a.m.

Concurrent Sessions
A. Major Project Fundraising
B. Engaging Youth in Active Community Citizenship
C. Designing a Safe Play Space

  10:15–10:30 a.m. Break

 

10:30–12:00 p.m.

Brunch and Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Dean Kriellaars
Physical Activity, Health and Wellness

Saturday's and Sunday's Session Descriptions

Sponsored by:
The Government of Canada The Province of Manitoba