September 12-14, 2018: 66th Annual Western Canadian District Fall Conference
Calgary, Alberta
The 66th Annual Conference of the Western Canadian District of the International Association of Operative Millers (IAOM) will be held at the Sheraton Cavalier Hotel, Calgary, AB from September 12-14, 2018. A block of guest rooms has been reserved for the IAOM Conference at a special rate ranging from $159.00 per night (plus taxes) for the dates of Tuesday September 11 to Thursday September 14, 2018. When registering please identify yourself as being with group reservation number/Code IAOM Conference to receive the discounted room rates. The room rate is available until August 12. 2018
As an IAOM. member, or someone with related interests, I hope you plan to attend this year’s conference. The planning committee has arranged for speakers to discuss topics related both to technical milling and to related equipment. In addition, the annual business meeting will be held for the IAOM. Western Canadian District.
In addition to these technical matters, we invite you to take the opportunity to network with colleagues during such activities as the pre-conference IAOM. Western Canadian District Golf Tournament at the nearby Silverwing Links Golf Club, the Opening Evening Reception, and Casino / Evening Banquet. Companions are invited to participate in a special program on Thursday and join with the conference group on Wednesday and Thursday evening events and on Friday for breakfast and an industry tour.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR DIFFERENT EVENTS ARE STILL AVAILABLE – INQUIRE Allen Doherty – adoherty@hoodpkg.com.
We look forward to seeing you in Calgary, Alberta at the IAOM Western Canadian District 66th Annual Conference!
Tentative Schedule:
Wednesday, September 12
Silverwing Links
Breakfast at Golf Course 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Golf (optional) 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. – BBQ follows
OPENING RECEPTION
Sheraton Cavalier Hotel – Sheraton South
Join your friends at the annual Allied Trades Opening Reception on Wednesday evening. Enjoy your favorite beverage and a few hors d’oeuvre. Later try your luck with a mini casino and auction for some great prizes.
Registration desk is open 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Hors D’oeuvres 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Opening reception & Casino 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
(If paid for banquet this is included)
Thursday, September 13
Sheraton Cavalier Hotel – Sheraton E/W
Registration desk is open 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast on your own
Keynote address 9:00 a.m.
Technical sessions
Lunch & Technical sessions continue
IAOM business meeting
BANQUET
Sheraton Cavalier Hotel – Sheraton South
Thursday evening join your colleagues & friends for a pre-banquet reception and then enjoy a buffet dinner and Entertainment.
Pre-banquet reception 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Banquet and entertainment 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Friday, September 14th
Breakfast TBA
Joint buffet breakfast 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. followed by an Industry Tour: Hood Packaging Corp. – Calgary Paper Division
TOUR
Following breakfast on Friday morning there will be an industry tour.
Note: If you are planning on attending the industry tour on Friday we are touring the Hood Packaging Corp. Calgary Paper Division. Please bring steel toed shoes if possible, as we do not have a large selection of shoes!
