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Essential materials for building a strong Ontario
Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association
Annual General MeetingFairmont Chateau Laurier Hotel
Ottawa, Ontario February 26 – 28, 2014
SOCIETY & SUSTAINABILITY: Leading by Example
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• Outstanding speakers, including Astronaut Chris Hadfield
• MNR Ministers Address
• Mayor of Ottawa Welcome
• Welcome Lunch with Exhibitors Wednesday afternoon
• Skating on The Rideau Canal Wednesday
• Welcome Reception with Exhibitors Wednesday night
• Chair’s Dinner and Show Thursday night
• Networking opportunities over all three days
• 3-on-3 Hockey Tournament Wednesday morning
• Revamped Companions Program with a new, innovative agenda
WHAT’S HAPPENING?
OSSGA and its members work hard to lead by example! Join us at the OSSGA Annual General Meeting, February 26 to 28, 2014, in downtown Ottawa at the historic Fairmont Chateau Laurier Hotel. Network with your peers as you explore industry triumphs, changes and challenges that affect your business.
INCREDIBLE SPEAKERS
CONNECT WITH EXHIBITORS
SOCIAL PROGRAMS
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
AND MUCH MORE!
SOCIETY & SUSTAINABILITY: Leading by Example
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OSSGA SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
PUB NIGHTTuesday, February 258:00 pm - 10:00 pmArriving early for the AGM? Join your fellow AGM attendees for a get-together at the Heart & Crown Irish Pub in the ByWard Market for a few drinks, snacks and good times!
3-on-3 HOCKEY TOURNAMENTWednesday, February 268:30 am - 12:00 pmGet your team* together and join in the fun with some 3-on-3 hockey. Enjoy a bit of friendly competition before the official AGM kick-off.*Additional fee per team applies in addition to registration fee
WELCOME LUNCH WITH EXHIBITORSWednesday, February 2612:30 pm - 1:30 pmKick-start the AGM with lunch among a dynamic group of OSSGA exhibitors. Whether you’re coming early for the hockey tournament or just arriving at the hotel, be sure to join us before the program begins!
ICE SKATING AND BEAVERTAILS Wednesday, February 265:00 pm - 6:00 pmEnjoy a leisurely skate along the world’s longest skating rink on The Rideau Canal – located right next to our hotel! Bring your own skates or rent a pair. Everyone will receive a complimentary gift card for a cinnamon and sugar “BeaverTail” and hot cocoa or coffee redeemable at one of the many kiosks along the canal.
OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION WITH EXHIBITORSWednesday, February 266:00 pm - 8:00 pmNetwork with OSSGA exhibitors as you mingle with your fellow delegates. Take this time to make new connections and rekindle old ones. Refreshments and finger foods will be served.
CHAIR’S DINNER AND SHOWThursday, February 276:00 pm - 9:30 pmTo say the list of “celebrities” at this year’s Chair’s Dinner is impressive would be an understatement! Join us for an evening of great food, cocktails and live music! Get dressed up and plan to be entertained. This will be a night to remember!
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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Colonel Chris HadfieldThe Sky is NOT the Limit
“Good morning, Earth.” That is how Colonel Chris Hadfield – writing on Twitter – woke up the world every day while living aboard the International Space Station
for over five months. Since blasting off from Kazakhstan in December 2012, Hadfield has become a worldwide sensation, harnessing the power of social
media to make outer space accessible to millions and infusing a sense of wonder into the collective consciousness not felt since man first walked on the moon.
Join us on Friday to experience a keynote address that is out of this world! Hadfield is the pioneer of many “firsts” in Canadian space history. In 1992, he
was among the first chosen as Canada’s second class of astronauts. Three years later, he became the first Canadian to use the Canadarm and the first Canadian
to board a Russian spacecraft during his mission to the Russian space station. In 2001, he performed two spacewalks as a mission specialist on STS-100, the first
Canadian to do so. In 2010, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced Hadfield’s third mission:
commanding the International Space Station (ISS) – again a first for a Canadian.
Brian ThwaitsTrain Your BrainBrian Twaits shows people how to enhance their learning, communications, creativity, problem-solving and thinking skills. This entertaining “brainteaser” will tap into your mind to teach you some innovative and practical approaches to handling issues within the workplace and in your personal lives in fun and intellectual ways.
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COME EARLY AND STAY LATE MAKE THIS MORE THAN JUST A MEETING, MAKE IT A MEMORY!
HOTEL
OSSGA’s Annual General Meeting will be held in Ottawa at the historic Fairmont Chateau Laurier Hotel. Situated in the heart of Canada’s capital city, the hotel is just steps from the ByWard Market, Parliament buildings and The Rideau Canal.
We invite you to extend your stay before and/or after the AGM with special OSSGA group rates. A block of rooms is being held until January 25, 2014, for all participants of the AGM on the nights of February 25 to February 28. Rates are based on double or single occupancy. Space is limited.
Room Rates:$189 Fairmont Room
$209 Fairmont Room with View
$229 Deluxe Room
Attendees are responsible for making their own reservations by contacting the Fairmont Chateau Laurier Hotel toll free at (800) 441-1414. Please book your room no later than January 25, 2014 to guarantee the OSSGA group rate. When booking, please ensure you inform the reservations agent you are with the Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (OSSGA).
Alternately, go online to book your room by visiting https://resweb.passkey.com/go/ossg2014
Fairmont Chateau Laurier Hotel1 Rideau Street
Ottawa, ON K1N 8S7Phone: (800) 441-1414 or
(613) 241-1414
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AGENDA
Tuesday, February 258:00 pm - 10:00 pm Pub Night at the Heart & Crown Pub – ByWard Market
Wednesday, February 268:30 am - 12:00 pm 3-on-3 Hockey Tournament
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Official Welcome Lunch with Exhibitors
1:30 pm - 1:45 pm Welcome to Day One of the AGM
1:45 pm - 2:00 pm Welcome from Ministry of Natural Resources – Honourable Minister David Orazietti (Invited)
2:00 pm - 2:30 pmStreamlining the Endangered Species Act and the Implications on the Aggregate Industry – Kevin Trimble and Heather Melcher, Golder Associates Ltd.
2:30 pm - 3:15 pmInert Fill and How to Manage it – Bev Hendry, Township of Scugog; Al Durand, RCCAO; and Moreen Miller, OSSGA
3:15 pm - 3:45 pm Coffee Break and Networking with Exhibitors
3:45 pm - 4:15 pm Wetland Restoration – Cheap, Easy and Good-Looking – Lynette Mader, Ducks Unlimited Canada
4:15 pm - 4:40 pm Recent Trends in Aboriginal Law and the Effects on Industry – Thomas Isaac, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Ice Skating and BeaverTails on The Rideau Canal
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Opening Night Reception with Exhibitors (Dinner will be provided on Thursday only)
Thursday, February 277:30 am - 8:30 am Business Meetings: Active & Associate Members
7:30 am - 9:00 am Breakfast with Exhibitors
9:00 am - 9:15 am Welcome to Day Two of the AGM
9:15 am - 9:35 am Ottawa’s Infrastructure – Getting it Done! – Jim Watson, Mayor of Ottawa (Invited)
9:35 am - 10:00 amInvasion of the Policy Snatchers: Legislative Changes to the 2015 Plan Review – Brent Clarkson, MHBC Planning and Mike Scott, OSSGA
(Subject to change)
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10:00 am - 10:30 am MTO Axle Weight Legislation Update – Quinn Moyer, Nelson Aggregate Co.
10:30 am - 11:00 am Coffee Break and Networking with Exhibitors
11:00 am - 12:00 pmNet Gain: A Natural Choice; Panel: Brian Zeman, MHBC Planning; Dave Charlton, Stantec Consulting Ltd.; Martin Neumann, Grand River Conservation Authority; and John Riley, Nature Conservancy of Canada
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Lunch Reception
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Lunch with Keynote Speaker Brian Thwaits – Train Your Brain
2:30 pm - 3:15 pm TOARC and MAAP Updates – Bruce Semkowski and Danielle Solondz, TOARC
3:00 pm – 3:45 pmRehabilitation Roars Forward: Science Confirms Past Success, Research Looks to the Future – Caitlin Port, Skelton Brumwell & Associates; Caroline Dykstra, TOARC; and Cynthia Robinson, OSSGA
3:45 pm - 4:15 pm Coffee Break and Networking with Exhibitors
4:15 pm - 4:30 pm OSSGA Benchmark Pricing Survey – Moreen Miller, OSSGA
4:30 pm - 5:00 pmFederal Economic Outlook – Society and Sustainability in Canada – Ian Lee, Sprott School of Business, Carleton University
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Chair’s Reception
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Chair’s Dinner and Entertainment
Friday, February 287:30 am – 8:30 am Breakfast with Exhibitors
8:30 am - 8:40 am Welcome to Day Three of the AGM
8:40 am - 9:15 am The 2013 OSSGA Industry Advancement Awards - George Lourenco, Capital Paving Inc.
9:15 am - 10:00 amBuilding your Reputation Bank Account – Communicating with your Communities - Tricia Hellingman, Hellingman Communications; and Dan Muys, OSSGA
10:00 am - 10:30 am Coffee Break and Networking with Exhibitors
10:30 am - 11:30 am Keynote Speaker Colonel Chris Hadfield – The Sky is NOT the Limit
11:30 am - 11:45 am Closing Remarks
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Light Lunch and Book Signing by Colonel Chris Hadfield
Topics and speakers subject to change without notice
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This year’s companions agenda gives you the best of both worlds! We’ve created a balanced agenda with lots of great program activities mixed with just the right amount of free time to discover Ottawa on your own.
Kick-start the meeting with Pub Night on Tuesday. On Wednesday, join fellow companions for High Tea in the lounge of the Fairmont Chateau Laurier. Select from over 40 different teas and enjoy a variety of canapés, sandwiches and sweets. Later that afternoon, lace up your skates and join all meeting attendees on The Rideau Canal as you enjoy a cinnamon and sugar BeaverTail and hot cocoa. After a leisurely skate, sample some finger foods and refreshments at the Opening Reception with exhibitors.
Start your day right on Thursday with a private yoga class followed by a classic breakfast at your leisure at Wilfrid’s Restaurant. After breakfast, hop on our private coach for a culinary experience you can only get in Paris. OSSGA is taking you to world-renowned cooking school and restaurant Le Cordon Bleu where you will take a culinary class and enjoy a delicious meal prepared by some of the best chefs from around the world. Your afternoon is free to explore all the great things Ottawa has to offer. Later that evening, you are invited to attend the Chair’s Dinner and Show.
On Friday morning, enjoy breakfast at your leisure again at Wilfrid’s, then take the morning off. But don’t wander too far – you won’t want to miss our keynote speaker, Colonel Chris Hadfield, who will take you on a journey that is out of this world!
COMPANIONS PROGRAM
Tuesday, February 25
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm OSSGA Pub Night at the Heart & Crown Pub in ByWard Market
Wednesday, February 26
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm High Tea at Fairmont Chateau Laurier
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Ice Skating and BeaverTails on The Rideau Canal
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Opening Night Reception with Exhibitors
Thursday, February 27
7:30 am - 10:00 am Breakfast (at your leisure)
8:00 am - 9:00 am Yoga Class
10:00 am - 3:00 pm Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Class and Lunch
6:00 pm - 9:30 pm Chair’s Reception, Dinner and Entertainment
Friday, February 28
7:30 am - 10:00 am Breakfast (at your leisure)
10:30 am - 11:30 am Keynote Speaker Colonel Chris Hadfield
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Wrap-Up Lunch
AGENDA
PUB NIGHT
YOGA
HIGH TEA
ICE SKATING
COOKING CLASS
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MORE TIME WITH ATTENDEES = MORE NETWORKING OPPORTUNTIESCalling all Associate members! This is your opportunity to network with industry leaders in our country’s capital! Showcase your products, services and technology to over 250 attendees. OSSGA AGM delegates are important decision makers looking to connect with you!
Exhibit space is very limited and will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis. Each space includes a 10’ x 8’ area, 6’ skirted table, one chair, two chairs, carpeting and one electrical outlet. There will be multiple food and beverage setups within the exhibit area to maintain networking opportunities.
The exhibit fee is $1,850 and includes one full AGM delegate registration and one booth space. An additional three staff members are permitted to work your booth at no extra fee, however, admittance to meetings and meals must be purchased separately.
Visit www.ossga.com/agm_exhibit to book your booth today or contact the Training and Development Manager Julie Harrington at [email protected] or (905) 507-0711 ext. 5.
EXHIBITION
EXHIBITION HOURSWednesday, February 26
12:30 pm - 4:00 pm 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday, February 277:30 am - 4:30 pm 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Friday, February 287:30 am - 11:00 am
SET-UP AND TAKE-DOWNWednesday, February 26
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Friday, February 28 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
FLOOR MAP
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THERE IS NO BETTER WAY TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND THE ASSOCIATION THAN THROUGH YOUR SPONSORSHIP! Sponsors will have the opportunity to choose from a number of outstanding opportunities and be recognized throughout the AGM for their contributions based on their chosen level of support. A variety of options allow for great opportunities for any budget.
Explore the many sponsorship opportunities offered at www.ossga.com/ossga_agm_sponsorship and select your level of support. Don’t see what you want? Call OSSGA directly and let us customize a special package just for you. Be sure to confirm your support by January 24 to ensure you receive all the benefits associated with your sponsorship.
Special thanks to those companies that have already confirmed their support of the AGM:
ITEMS AVAILABLE:
Opening Night Reception Wednesday
Coffee Breaks
Breakfast on Friday
Lunch Thursday
Lunch on Friday
3-on-3 Hockey Tournament
Chair’s Cocktail Reception
Chair’s Reception
Chair’s Dinner Wine
Centerpieces
Brian Thwaits – Keynote Speaker
Chris Hadfield – Keynote Speaker
Hotel Room Key Card
Companions Program Activities
AND MORE!
SPONSORSHIP
Aecon Construction and Materials LimitedAmaco Construction Equipment Inc.Austin Powder Ltd.CBM AggregatesConestoga-Rovers & AssociatesEquipment Sales & Service Ltd.Fowler Construction Inc.Golder Associates Ltd.
Lafarge CanadaMHBC PlanningNortraxOrica Canada Inc.Pioneer Construction Inc.Skelton, Brumwell & Associates Inc.Toromont CATWalker Industries Holdings LimitedWeirFoulds LLP
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How to register a delegate, companion, exhibit booth or sponsor: Visit our website at www.ossga.com to book your registration type, companion package, exhibitor booth and/or sponsorship opportunities. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our Training and Development Manager, Julie Harrington, at [email protected] or (905) 507-0711 ext 5.
Registration Desk Hours
The registration desk will be located in the Ballroom foyer of the Fairmont Chateau Laurier Hotel.Wednesday, February 26 8:30 am - 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm - 7:30 pmThursday, February 27 7:30 am - 3:00 pm & 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
REGISTRATION OPTIONSWednesday/Thursday Only Package - $869Includes Wednesday: Presentations, Welcome Lunch, coffee breaks, skating activity and opening reception (dinner on own). Thursday: Presentations, breakfast, coffee breaks, lunch with keynote speaker, Chair’s reception and dinner with entertainment.
Thursday/Friday Only Package - $869Includes Thursday: Presentations, breakfast, coffee breaks, lunch with keynote speaker and Chair’s reception and dinner with entertainment. Friday: Presentations, breakfast, coffee breaks, lunch and keynote speaker.
Companions Full Package - $599Includes access to all presentations and exhibitions plus the following activities:
Tuesday: Pub Night. Wednesday: High Tea, skating activity and opening night reception (dinner on own). Thursday: Breakfast at Wilfrid’s, Le Cordon Bleu culinary class and lunch, reception, dinner and entertainment. Friday: Breakfast at Wilfred’s, keynote speaker and wrap-up lunch with delegates.
PaymentRegistration cannot be processed without payment. When booking online you can pay by credit card or members only can request to be invoiced. Registration will be accepted until February 22, 2014, after which an administrative fee of $100 will apply.
Cancellation PolicyCancellations must be requested in writing via email, fax or mail to the Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association. Cancellations received by January 24, 2014, will receive a full refund
minus a $100 administrative fee. Cancellations received January 24 to February 7, 2014, will receive a 50 per cent refund. There will be absolutely no refunds after February 7, 2014. If an attendee is unable to attend, payment is still due although a substitution can be made. Credit will not be given for late arrivals or unattended events.
DressMeetings and Tradeshow – Business CasualCompanions Program – Business CasualSocial Programs – Casual
Delegate Full Package: $979 Member $1,250 Non-member $829 Government
Tuesday: Pub Night. Wednesday: Presentations, Welcome Lunch, coffee breaks, skating activity, opening reception (dinner on own). Thursday: Presentations, breakfast, coffee breaks, lunch with keynote speaker, Chair’s reception and dinner with entertainment. Friday: Presentations, breakfast, coffee breaks, lunch and keynote speaker.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
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