The AWNA is having an ‘in person’ annual general meeting & convention for the first time in three years to be held June 3, 2022 at the Chateau Lacombe in Edmonton.
We plan to offer the meeting and at least some of the presentations as a hybrid model, so that members could attend the AGM virtually. 

FOR EVENT REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION FEES:

Single – $ 149.00 + $7.45 GST = $156.45 
Couple – $ 199.00 + $9.95 GST = $208.95

Registration form online: kutd.awna.com/RegisterAGM 

or if you prefer to print and mail in: 
DOWNLOAD PDF 

FOR HOTEL BOOKINGS:

The Group rate for guest rooms: 
$129/night  (plus applicable taxes)for a Standard King

Book your guestroom no later than May 4, 2022

For full details:   Hotel Quick Link

or call Toll-Free 1-800-661-8801
or 780-428-6611 

Preliminary Agenda (as of May 4)

Thursday, June 2 

12:30 pm Bing Crosby Memorial Golf Tournament – Register separately here

6 pm Board Meeting, Lacombe Room 
7 pm Dinner, Lacombe Room

Friday, June 3 

8:00–8:30 Grab and Go breakfast 

9:30 am  Annual General Meeting
         This event will be held as an in-person and hybrid virtual event 

10:00 am  Virtual presentation by Russell Viers 
-11:30      TOPIC: Building Photo Pages Faster
 Join the Watch Party.  A link will be provided in advance of the sessions.   
As this is a virtual session we ask that you please bring your own laptop, or share with a fellow attendee.

12:00-1:30 Lunch and Bear Pit Session 

1:30 pm Annual General Meeting resumes.   
This event will be held as an in-person and hybrid event 
Followed by Installation of the New Board of Directors 

1:45 pm Google News Initiative presentation
-2:15 pm 

GNI Canada want to cater their presentation to what we believe are important topics to AWNA members. They will provide an overview of GHI Canada, talk about the various programs and free training they offer to journalists and digital business folks.


2:00 pm A second Virtual presentation by Russell Viers 
– 4:00 pm TOPIC: Automatic InDesign: Simple tricks to automate InDesign
Join the Watch Party.  A link will be provided in advance of the sessions.   
As this is a virtual session we ask that you please bring your own laptop, or share with a fellow attendee.

2:45 pm Afternoon Coffee Break

4 pm Meeting of the New Board of Directors

6 pm Reception
7-9 pm Buffet dinner followed by: 

  • Direct Energy Volunteer Citizen on the Year presentation 
  • Quill Presentations 
  • BNC Presentations 

9:30 – Midnight Hospitality Suite


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