Canadian professionals plan convention (05/04/97)

Canadian professionals plan convention

by Raya Shadursky

CALGARY - Delegates to the Ukrainian Canadian Professional and Business Federation's 1997 convention will be blazing new trails as they stampede west to attend this event. A special awards ceremony is planned to honor three Canadian national figures and one young Canadian, who have contributed to the "nation-building" of Canada. The convention will take place in Calgary on August 1-4 and will include a trip to scenic Banff, Alberta.

Three plenary sessions will be offered, including one examining the future direction of the federation and the Ukrainian Canadian community, another exploring opportunities for accessing government officials through effective lobbying, and a session on harnessing the Internet and using multi-media.

Four workshops will focus on association issues and solutions, such as increasing revenues and motivating members through marketing and communications; forging intra-and inter-community relations or partnerships; action planning for associations; and entrepreneurship in the business community.

A drop-in Internet Center and trade show exhibits will be featured. The federation's biennial general meeting will also adopt resolutions and elect a new executive and board for the 1997-1999 term.

Social activities with opportunities to network with delegates, speakers and special guests are planned throughout the convention.

The Best Western Hospitality Inn at 135 Southland Drive E. in Calgary is the venue for the convention. Nightly rates are $102 and $112 (Canadian) per room plus 12 percent tax. In order to obtain these rates call the hotel directly at (403) 278-5050 and identify yourself as attending the Ukrainian Canadian convention. (Space is limited and these reduced rates are offered only up to June 1.)

For further information contact the UCPBF National Office at (416) 253-7434; fax, (416) 253-9745; e-mail, RShadursky@aol.com

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