Saturday Morning
Policy Plenary:
Voting delegates will be asked to consider changes to Alliance Quebcc's policies.
Our policy manual is the "bible" of the organization; it serves to guide the Board of
Directors and Chapters in their activities throughout the year. Resolutions from this
session, presided over by the Chairman, will be brought forward to Sunday's Goveming Council.
Giving the Volunteers what they need.
Skills sessions on effective meetings, recruitment and volunteer empowerment will
take place on Saturday morning.
Saturday Afternoon
Our Institutions, the Cornerstones of our Communities:
Taking the pulse of our schools, hospitals, cultural institutions and volunteer networks.
This combined plenary and workshop rotation will take a closer look at the estab-
lishments that give our communities their staying power and their raison-d'étre.
Break-out workshops will hone in on each of the specific areas outlined above.
Expert facilitators from our institutional leadership will guide us through the sessions.
Sunday Morning
Changes on the Canadian political landscape
A diverse panel of speakers will stimulate discussion on issues and strategies towards a stronger Canada in the new millennium.
IMPORTANT NOTES
What you need to know:
Insurance
AQ is not responsible for lost or stolen property. Please ensure that you have a
personal travel insurance to cover any possible losses.
Administration Fee
If a confirmed delegate does not attend Convention or cancels at the last minutes a
$25 administration fee will be charged. This fee covers postage, handling and
telephone costs. Medical reasons and death in the family are valid reasons for not
attending. The objective of introducing this measure is to help AQ cover Conven-
tion costs. This rule will be strictly enforced.
Car Pools
Our travel and accommodations policy will be our guideline for approving expenses
and we are requesting all participants to assist in, not only conserving energy, but
also helping us to cut down on expenses by car-pooling. We encourage you to
please contact other members to arrange shared transportation. A shuttle bust will
be available from the airport to the hotel, please use it.
Expense Claims
All expense claims must be received by June 19, 1998. After this date, Alliance
Quebec will not accept any claims.
Documentation that has been mailed to you prior to Convention
Please bring with you so that we will not have to duplicate documents that have
already been distributed. (ie: Policy and Constitution and By-laws materials.)
What you need to know when you get to Convention
The first thing you must do when you arrive at the hotel is to find the registration
desk. There you will be given an information package which includes an identifica-
tion badge which will allow you entrance to meals (meal tickets will he included in
your package for thee meals you checked-off on the registration form ) and events.
Who will you meet at Convention?
In addition to members from across the province, you will also be meeting special
guests who are concerned about our communities. You will also have an opportu-
nity to meet the Executive and the Provincial Board candidates and, as a delegate,
you will have the responsibility of voting for the 1998-99 Board of Directors.