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Experience Vitalize • June 18-20, 2015
Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton • #Vitalize2015 • VitalizeConference.ca
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Thank you to our Conference Sponsors!
VItaLIZe 2015
The 27th annual Vitalize Conference is upon us, and we invite you to attend this one-of-a-kind conference. Continued
training and development for the nonprofit/voluntary sector is vital for nonprofit organizations to stay informed and
current. This conference promises to recharge your power and deliver valuable knowledge that can be applied to your
day-to-day work.
Vitalize 2015 occurs Thursday, June 18 to Saturday, June 20 at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton.
Registration begins Thursday, June 18 at 3:00 p.m., followed by opening ceremonies, greetings from the Government of
Alberta and a keynote presentation from Spencer West.
Spencer’s incredible story is sure to inspire. Having lost both his legs at the age of five, Spencer defied the odds by
taking on grueling physical challenges to raise awareness on social issues. From climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, to trekking
between Edmonton and Calgary on his hands, Spencer embraces life’s obstacles for positive change.
On Friday, June 19, and Saturday, June 20, delegates will enjoy a variety of educational workshops arranged according
to seven themes: Communications, Creating Community, Human Resources, Leadership Institute, Organizational
Development, Recharge Your Power and Youth.
This program guide outlines the many opportunities offered at Vitalize to enhance your skill set. We recommend
choosing workshops best suited to your personal and professional development.
New to the line-up of workshops this year is the Leadership Institute. This concentrated stream will offer six workshops
examining the many facets of leadership. Delegates who attend all six workshops will be awarded a leadership
certificate signed by the instructors.
After Friday’s workshops, unwind, feast and let Rapid Fire Theatre indulge your comedic side with their world renowned
improv theatre. Friday evening is a great opportunity to network and discuss your day of learning with colleagues, while
sampling delicious foods from the Shaw Conference Centre’s accomplished chefs.
As our closing keynote, we’re honoured to present Jon Montgomery. Host of The Amazing Race Canada and 2010
Olympic Gold Medalist, Jon will take you on a journey of the highs and lows of training for the Olympics on home soil,
and how to overcome challenges for personal growth.
Vitalize remains a one-of-a-kind development opportunity at an affordable price – only $195 (plus GST). Early Bird
fee of $165 (plus GST) is available until Monday, May 4. Don’t miss your chance to participate in the excellence of
Vitalize 2015!
Vitalize 2015 is going green! The program guide will be available in electronic format only. Mail-in registration is
still available.
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CoNFeReNCe INFoRMatIoN
LoCatIoN
Vitalize 2015 will be held in Edmonton at the Shaw
Conference Centre – 9797 Jasper Avenue.
attIRe
Dress for the conference is business casual for all
functions. Unfortunately, room temperatures in the
workshops are beyond our control. Please dress for
variable conditions when you attend the conference.
CoNFeReNCe WoRKsHoPs
This year’s workshop themes are: Communications,
Creating Community, Human Resources, Leadership
Institute, Organizational Development, Recharge Your
Power and Youth.
• The Leadership Institute offers delegates an entire
one and a half day stream that will reward
delegates with resume worthy, leadership
certification signed by the instructors.
• All workshops will be 90 minutes in length.
• Certain sessions will be bilingual.
CoNFeReNCe ReGIstRatIoN
We are pleased to offer Vitalize 2015 for $195 (plus GST).
Early Bird fee of $165 (plus GST) is available until
Monday, May 4. This price includes conference meals,
conference kit bag, all workshops, hotel shuttles and
plenary gatherings. All participants must make full
payment prior to attending the conference. Registration
is provided by Buksa Associates Inc. and is available
online or by mail. Please see pages 31-32 for
registration details.
CoNFeReNCe BaDGes
Your conference name badge is required for admittance to
workshops, plenaries, dining, tours and events. You must
display your badge at all times.
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youtH/MeNtoR PRoGRaM
The Youth/Mentor Program aims to inspire youth to get
involved in the nonprofit sector. The program provides
complimentary Vitalize 2015 registration to an eligible
youth volunteer. Through engaging and interactive
workshops, youth delegates will develop skills and
strategies they can apply with the organizations or
groups they volunteer with. The conference also offers
valuable networking opportunities with colleagues and
community leaders. Please contact 780-415-8139
(toll-free by first dialing 310-0000) or [email protected]
for more information. Go to pages 28 - 31 for session
details and registration instructions.
soCIaL MeDIa
Are you talking about Vitalize on Twitter? Help spread the
word by using this year’s conference hash tag:
#Vitalize2015. Also Vitalize is on Facebook. Follow us
to stay informed and keep the conversation going.
CoMMuNIty sHoWCase
This is an artisan market for Vitalize conference
participants featuring the wares of local artists. The
showcase will include jewellery, fine art, pottery and
other high craft items.
CuLtuRaL touRs
Vitalize is excited to present eight tours highlighting some
of Edmonton’s finest cultural facilities. Tours will take
place during the Friday, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m., workshop block.
All tours have limited capacity. Be sure to book early to
ensure a spot on the tour of your choice. Go to pages 20
and 21 for tour descriptions.
CoNFeReNCe CoNtaCt:
For any Vitalize 2015 inquiries, please contact us at
[email protected].
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CoNFeReNCe sHuttLe sCHeDuLe
THURSDAY JUNE 18, 2015
CONFERENCE HOTELS
4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Shaw to Conference Hotels and Return
Coast Edmonton Plaza
9:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Shaw to Conference Hotels
Courtyard by Marriott
Matrix
FRIDAY JUNE 19, 2015
Westin
7:00 - 8:30 a.m.
Conference Hotels to Shaw
4:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Continuous from Shaw to Conference Hotels
and back to Shaw
9:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Shaw to Conference Hotels
Please note the hotels
are not listed in the order
of pick up or drop off.
SATURDAY JUNE 20, 2015
7:00 - 8:30 a.m.
Conference Hotels to Shaw
*Final shuttle for Saturday ends at 8:30 a.m.
aCCoMMoDatIoNs
HOTEL
RATES
CONTACT INFORMATION
Coast Edmonton
Plaza Hotel
10155 – 105 Street
Rate: $149.00 single/double
Parking: included in room rate
Phone: 1-800-663-1144
780-423-4811
Group Name: CEP-GFC14203
Courtyard by Marriot
Edmonton Downtown
One Thornton Court,
99 Street & Jasper Ave
Rate: $145.00 single/double
Parking: $25.00 valet per day
Phone: 1-800-627-7468
780-423-9999
Group Name: Vitalize 2015
Matrix Hotel
10640 – 100 Avenue
Rate: $145.00 single/double, includes
executive breakfast buffet
Parking: included in room rate
Phone: 1-866-465-8150
E-mail: [email protected]
Group Name: Government of Alberta –
Open Block
The Westin Edmonton
10135 – 100 Street
Rate: $149.00 king/double
Parking: $26.00 self-park per day
$30.00 valet per day
Limited parking available
Phone: 1-800-937-8461
Online Booking: Vitalize 2015 Room Block
Group Name: Vitalize 2015
IMPORTANT: Due to the 2015 Women’s World Cup, please book hotels early, as rooms are available on a first-come,
first-served basis. When contacting the hotel to make reservations, please be sure to quote the group name provided
above. You are responsible for the cost of your accommodation. Conference shuttle service will be provided to and from
the above mentioned hotels. The noted hotel rates are negotiated for Vitalize 2015 and do not include applicable taxes.
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CoNFeReNCe at a GLaNCe
Thursday, June 18
Saturday, June 20
Time
Event
Time
Event
3:00 p.m.
Registration Opens
Community Showcase
6:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Shuttle Transport Delegates from
Hotels to the Shaw
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Opening Ceremonies
Hall A
7:00 - 8:15 a.m.
Breakfast – Hall A
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Workshops
9:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Reception and Community Showcase
Shuttles Transport Delegates to Hotels
Friday, June 19
Time
Event
6:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Shuttles Transport Delegates from
Hotels to the Shaw
7:00 - 8:15 a.m.
Breakfast – Hall A-B
Registration Opens – Lobby
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Workshops
10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Break
10:30 - Noon
Workshops
Noon - 2:00 p.m.
Closing Lunch – Hall A
**There will be no conference shuttles following
breakfast on Saturday, June 20.
10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m. - Noon Workshops
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Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch – Hall A-B
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Open Space Workshop – Hall A-B
2:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Break
3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Workshops and Tours
6:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Doors Open
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Dinner– Hall A-B
8:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Rapid Fire Theatre
9:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Shuttles Transport Delegates
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oPeNING CeReMoNIes
tHuRsDay, JuNe 18, 2015
sHaW CoNFeReNCe CeNtRe
HaLL a — 7:00 P.M.
Featuring: spencer West
After losing both legs from the pelvis down at the age of five, Spencer tackled
challenge after challenge, learning to navigate in a world set against those with
disabilities. As a global speaker he has captivated hundreds of thousands with his
keynote address, Redefining Possible. Spencer West is the author of the bestselling book Standing Tall: My Journey and star of the 2012 documentary film
Redefine Possible: The Story of Spencer West. He has shared the stage with
luminaries such as former U.S. vice-president Al Gore, Dr. Jane Goodall, Rick
Hansen, Mia Farrow, Martin Sheen, Martin Luther King III, former president
Mikhail Gorbachev, musicians like Macklemore, Jason Mraz, The Kenyan Boys
Choir, Jennifer Hudson and Nelly Furtado. Spencer has been featured countless
times in the media, including on 60 Minutes, ABC News, BBC, CNN, CTV and TMZ.
Spencer has accomplished many amazing things throughout his journey to redefine his own possibilities. In 2012 he was
the featured keynote speaker at the YPO/WPO Global Summit in Istanbul, Turkey, before climbing Mount Kilimanjaro on
his hands and in his wheelchair to bring the world’s attention to the devastating drought in Kenya. In 2013 Spencer
completed an epic 300 km (187 mile) trek by wheelchair and on his hands from Edmonton to Calgary, Canada to raise
awareness and money for Free The Children clean water projects.
Spencer is also the 2011 recipient of the Fervent Global Love of Lives Medal from Taiwan’s Cultural and Education
Foundation, and served as the Man in Motion Medal Bearer for the Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay of Difference
Makers. Spencer regularly visits the Maasai Mara region of Kenya to continue his outreach in Free The Children
communities. He also serves as an international leadership facilitator, teaching others how to transform lives where the
need is greatest.
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FRIDay eVeNING DINNeR
aND eNteRtaINMeNt
JuNe 19, 2015
sHaW CoNFeReNCe CeNtRe
HaLL a-B
6:30 P.M. — DooRs oPeN
7:00 P.M. — DINNeR
8:30 P.M. — eNteRtaINMeNt
Rapid Fire theatre
Rumour has it that laughter is a great stress reliever…
Rapid Fire Theatre was created in 1988 by a talented group of performers who
wanted to bring the improvisational comedy of TheatreSports® to Edmonton
audiences on a regular basis. Now in its third decade, Rapid Fire Theatre has
expanded into semi-scripted performance, sketch comedy, theatre for young
audiences and full-length plays. On the international scene, Rapid Fire Theatre is
renowned as an improv champion, having competed and won titles in Canada, the
United States and overseas. Since 2000 the company has produced Canada’s
largest improv comedy festival Improvaganza, a 10-day event welcoming more
than 40 performers and thousands of fans to two Edmonton venues. Rapid Fire
Theatre is Edmonton’s premier destination for improvised comedy. Friday evening
promises to be a festival of belly laughs. See you there!
IMPORTANT: Your conference registration fee includes one entry into the Friday evening event. You may order
additional tickets on your registration form or tickets may be purchased onsite for $60 each plus GST.
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CLosING CeReMoNIes
satuRDay, JuNe 20, 2015
sHaW CoNFeReNCe CeNtRe
HaLL a-B — NooN
Featuring: Jon Montgomery
Proudly Canadian, Jon Montgomery says that being the host of The
Amazing Race Canada has given him an even greater appreciation for
the country. “I already had a profound sense I was a lucky man to be
Canadian, but doing this show, you get to meet other Canadians, you
get to see how they interact with the racers and a sense of
commonality amongst the people.” The Amazing Race Canada
recently finished airing its second season.
A casual trip to Canada Olympic Park in 2002 left an indelible mark on
Montgomery when he witnessed a skeleton race and immediately fell
in love with the sport. Shortly thereafter, he began competing competitively and enjoying quick success. Montgomery’s
start to his rookie season on the World Cup could not have been drawn more perfectly, and he kicked off his World Cup
campaign with a bronze-medal finish on his home track in Calgary. His sophomore season was equally remarkable
where he enjoyed a breakout season by achieving five podium finishes, including his first World Cup victory and a silver
medal at the World Championships.
Montgomery captured the hearts of Canadians and the attention of everyone during the 2010 Vancouver Winter
Games. After years of hard work, training and perseverance, Montgomery won a gold medal in the skeleton, securing
his place in history as one of the best. His celebratory walk through Whistler showcased his passion, spirit, and sense
of humour – traits he brings to every platform, whether in front of a live audience or acting as the host of The Amazing
Race Canada.
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LeaDeRsHIP INstItute
The Leadership Institute offers delegates one and a half days of training in leadership development. Delegates who
attend all six workshops will be rewarded with a resume worthy, leadership certificate signed by the instructors.
Maximum capacity is 100 delegates.
Friday, June 19, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
saturday, June 20, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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THEME
WORKSHOP TITLE
SPEAKER
Lead 1
Leadership Institute
Leadership in the 21st Century
Wendy Wilton
and Kim Arsenault
Lead 2
Leadership Institute
Self-Awareness using DiSC
Wendy Wilton
and Kim Arsenault
Lead 3
Leadership Institute
Leadership
Wendy Wilton
and Kim Arsenault
Lead 4
Leadership Institute
Leading and Building Teams
Wendy Wilton
and Kim Arsenault
Lead 5
Leadership Institute
Surviving and Thriving Through Change
and Transition
Wendy Wilton
and Kim Arsenault
Lead 6
Leadership Institute
Noon Coaching
Wendy Wilton
and Kim Arsenault
LEAD 1 Leadership in the 21 st Century
tHeMe: Leadership Institute
sPeaKeR: Wendy Wilton and Kim arsenault
Our definition of leadership has changed over the centuries. No longer can we expect people to respond positively to
command and control, nor can we expect people will respect a leader who is all fluff and no substance. Through the
eyes of Ben Zander, former conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, we will explore leadership practices the
world’s best leaders are using to provide environments that foster engagement and accountability.
LEAD 2 self-awareness using DisC (Dominance, Influence,
steadiness, Conscientiousness)
tHeMe: Leadership Institute
sPeaKeR: Wendy Wilton and Kim arsenault
Every one of us is unique in our behavioural styles. Every style brings gifts to the table. These gifts can often be
overused and interpreted as challenging by others. Our self-awareness component will consist of a behavioural style
analysis using the DiSC tool to help understand ourselves and the impact we have on others.
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LEAD 3 Leadership
tHeMe: Leadership Institute
sPeaKeR: Wendy Wilton and Kim arsenault
Great leaders are always great communicators. Without the ability to communicate effectively, we cannot expect
people to be willing and able to follow us. During this workshop we will discuss many elements brilliant
communicators possess and some pitfalls we need to avoid when communicating.
LEAD 4 Leading and Building teams
tHeMe: Leadership Institute
sPeaKeR: Wendy Wilton and Kim arsenault
Teams are ever changing, ever evolving bodies. One month we may be firing on all cylinders, the next month we feel
like we are back to square one. During this workshop we will explore Bruce Tuckman’s stages of team development
and devise concrete strategies for moving new and existing teams through the phases, whether we are a new team
or a team who has experienced “regression”. We will also overlay Lencioni’s work on the five Dysfunctions of a Team
and explore which dysfunctions we may be experiencing and how to overcome them.
LEAD 5 surviving and thriving through Change and transition
tHeMe: Leadership Institute
sPeaKeR: Wendy Wilton and Kim arsenault
The old adage “nothing is constant but change” has never been truer. The rate of change today is unprecedented and
speeding up exponentially. We all need to understand natural reactions to change and transition and come up with
personal and organizational strategies to help ease the journey to “the new way”. Through examining the change
roller-coaster (our natural reaction to change), we will discuss proven techniques for easing the pain and anxiety
often felt during times of transition.
LEAD 6 Noon Coaching
tHeMe: Leadership Institute
sPeaKeR: Wendy Wilton and Kim arsenault
Coaching has many different definitions. In this workshop we will discuss the “Coach Approach”, what it means to
be “coachlike” and provide a coaching model to help the coaches on your team find the answers they are looking for,
from within. We will revisit key communication skills that successful leaders employ in their coaching practices and
discuss when coaching is the appropriate leadership style/tool to use and when it is not.
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FRIDay WoRKsHoPs
This year workshops have been arranged under a variety of themes. You can select one theme or mix and match your
workshops to meet your training needs.
Friday, June 19, 2015
8:30 to 10:00 a.m.
CODE THEME
WORKSHOP TITLE
SPEAKER
Bill Brandon
1A
Organizational Development
How to Use the Differences in People to
Strengthen Your Organization
1B
Creating Community
Make Dollars Make Sense: The Essentials of
Stuart Clark
Financial Responsibilities for Nonprofit Organizations
1C
Social Innovation
What the Heck is Social Innovation Anyways?
Ben Weinlick
1D
Human Resources
Get the Canada-Alberta Job Grant to Work for You
Pat Sproat
1E
Creating Community
Generations Exposed! Unexpected Insights
Into the People You Work With
Merge Gupta Sunderji
1F
Communications
50 Shades of Beige: Communicate with the
Cross-Cultural Advantage
Tina Varughese
1A How to use the Differences in People to strengthen your
organization
tHeMe: organizational Development
sPeaKeR: Bill Brandon
In this highly interactive workshop, we will discuss how personal preferences can influence the way people approach
and deal with situations. We will explore how employees or volunteers can leverage these differences to improve the
organization’s ability to understand problems, identify options, make decisions and build commitments to those decisions.
To get us started an informal tool will be provided to help you generate a rough estimate of your own preferences. This
tool is intended to provide results similar to those you would get from the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI).
1B Make Dollars Make sense: the essentials of Financial
Responsibilities for Nonprofit organizations
tHeMe: Creating Community
sPeaKeR: stuart Clark
This interactive workshop will provide a practical overview of what nonprofit leaders and board members should be
thinking about and doing to support a healthy finance system in their organization. We will explore the meaning of
nonprofit finance, get clear on what financial responsibilities matter and discuss “good governance” and how it
relates to financial management. Most importantly delegates will be given the opportunity to relate topics presented
to their own organizations and experiences. Further resources, tips and links will be provided for delegates to explore
after the workshop.
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1C What the Heck is social Innovation anyways?
(Delivered in english and translated to French)
tHeMe: social Innovation
sPeaKeR: Ben Weinlick
There is much talk about social innovation these days but few people and organizations are really making it happen.
In this workshop social innovator Ben Weinlick will demystify what social innovation means. He will share his
experience and what is needed in nonprofit organizations to cause authentic social innovation to emerge.
C’est quoi l’innovation sociale?
Nous entendons beaucoup parler d’innovation sociale de nos jours, mais peu de gens et d’organisations parviennent
vraiment. Dans cette session, Ben Weinlick, lui-même un innovateur social, démystifiera le concept d’innovation
sociale. Il partagera son expérience et les conditions qui sont nécessaires au sein des organismes à but non lucratif
pour provoquer l’émergence de l’innovation sociale authentique.
1D Get the Canada–alberta Job Grant to Work for you
tHeMe: Human Resources
sPeaKeRs: Pat sproat
Now could be the right time to train your employees and re-energize your workplace. The Canada-Alberta Job Grant
can offset your training costs by providing up to $10,000 per trainee. Numerous Alberta nonprofit/voluntary sector
employers are already taking advantage of training program grants that are benefiting their staff and improving their
workplace. Learn about the eligibility requirements, the application and reimbursement process and find out how
others in the nonprofit/voluntary sector are using the Canada-Alberta Job Grant to train workers.
1E Generations exposed! unexpected Insights into the People
you Work With
tHeMe: Creating Community
sPeaKeR: Merge Gupta sunderji
You can’t help but notice the diversity in age of the people you’re working with. In fact, it’s not unusual to find
yourself in a setting today with all four generations present: Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation X-ers and
Millennials. They each have their own values, expectations, habits and work styles. If you fail to acknowledge and
develop strategies to actively manage this diversity, you will find yourself facing conflict, inefficiency and negativity,
all eventually leading to a loss of your crucial volunteer base. Join Merge for 90 power-packed, practical minutes as
she draws upon material from her recent book. She will explain the differences between each generation and give
you the tools to consciously and deliberately adapt your leadership style to communicate, motivate and lead today’s
multi-generational volunteer force.
1F 50 shades of Beige: Communicate with the
Cross-Cultural advantage
tHeMe: Communications
sPeaKeR: tina Varughese
Successful organizations understand being able to communicate cross-culturally in the workplace leads to enhanced
productivity, performance and employee engagement. Managing diversity drives profitability, leads to innovation and
promotes an inspiring workplace culture.
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Friday, June 19, 2015
10:30 a.m. to Noon
CODE THEME
WORKSHOP TITLE
SPEAKER
2A
Human Resources
From Red Neck to Pink: How Provincial Attitudes
and Actions are Changing in Relation to
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Alberta
Dr. Kristopher Wells
2B
Communications
Talking in Circles
Bill Carr
2C
Creating Communities
Policies…Do We Need Them?!
Mirande Alexandre
2D
Communications
Building a Successful Website on a Budget
David Papp
2E
Organizational Development
Turtle Training for the Hare:
Why Slow ‘n’ Steady Trumps Fast ‘n’ Furious
Merge Gupta Sunderji
2F
Human Resources
Give the (Re)Boot to Work-Life Balance
Tina Varughese
2A From Red Neck to Pink: How Provincial attitudes and
actions are Changing in Relation to sexual orientation and
Gender Identity in alberta
tHeMe: Human Resources
sPeaKeR: Dr. Kristopher Wells
In the 10 years since same-sex marriage has been legalized in Alberta, extraordinary legal, social, and cultural shifts
have occurred. This workshop explores the attitudes and values that have moved us away from the infamous home of
the “lake of fire”, and the dominant archetypes of the roughneck, redneck, cowboy and oil executive that have ruled
Alberta’s cultural and political imagination for decades. We will explore how Alberta has moved from being one of
the most regressive human rights provinces, to a leader in sexual and gender minority (LGBTQ) equality in Canada.
We will also discuss the important work that remains to be accomplished.
2B talking in Circles
tHeMe: Communications
sPeaKeR: Bill Carr
“Talking in Circles” is about communication at a deeper level than many of us are used to. It is about talking,
listening, creating and working with a group of distinct individuals. It is about team talk, team think and team create
by enhancing the ability of each member of a team to connect with one another. It is about creating space for
authentic human exchange.
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2C Politique du travail…en avons-nous besoins ?!
(Delivered in French and translated to english)
tHeMe: Creating Communities
sPeaKeR: Mirande alexandre
Cet atelier a pour but d’accroître les connaissances et les compétences des participants en ce qui concerne les
politiques et les procédures. Les participants apprendront comment créer et écrire différentes politiques selon les
besoins de l’organisme. Les participants pourront également en apprendre davantage sur les différentes catégories
qui peuvent être inclues dans un manuel de “Politique et procédures“ telles que:
• l’administration, le service à la clientèle, la comptabilité, les procédures d’urgence, les méthodes de recrutement,
le personnel, la sûreté et la sécurité et les descriptions de tâches.
Policies…Do We Need them?!
This workshop will increase delegates’ knowledge about policy and procedure manuals and how to create and write
various policies according to their organization’s needs. Delegates will learn about the different categories that may
be included in a general “Operations Policy and Procedures Manual” such as:
• Administration, Customer Service, Accounting, Emergency Procedures, Hiring Practices, Personnel, Safety and
Security and Job Descriptions.
2D Building a successful Website on a Budget
tHeMe: Communications
sPeaKeR: David Papp
The online world is constantly changing and today’s modern website is no exception. Websites are now highly
functional, dynamic, mobile friendly tools that can be easily maintained. Creating such a site on a budget requires a
little more homework but doesn’t have to be difficult. Once you understand your needs and have a wish list of
functionality, you can turn to a number of “off the shelf” content management systems, such as WordPress, to help
ease the technology hurdle. Use pre-built templates and free or low-cost plugins to build a site that supports tablets
and smartphones and helps engage your audience. Share with social media tools to expand your visibility and
promote current events. Use analytics to provide insight and turn your website into a measurable marketing tool.
Every delegate will be provided with a free booklet that includes suggestions and ideas to use when building your
successful website.
2E turtle training for the Hare: Why slow ‘n’ steady trumps
Fast ‘n’ Furious
tHeMe: organizational Development
sPeaKeR: Merge Gupta sunderji
In today’s fast-paced, high-tech, multi-tasking, get-things-done environment, it’s sometimes easy to forget about the
pulse of what really makes your organization tick – volunteers! And as a leader, you want stakeholders who are
passionate about your vision and engaged in your endeavors. This entertaining and fast-paced workshop uses
metaphors and analogies to drive home a single underlying message – building strength and sustainability in your
volunteers is fundamental to long-term victory for your organization. Hares may be faster, but turtles win the race! In
a positive and entertaining look at growth and productivity, Merge will answer these questions by offering you
specific and practical key ideas to build strength and sustainability in your volunteer base and your organization.
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2F Give the (Re)Boot to Work-Life Balance
tHeMe: Human Resources
sPeaKeR: tina Varughese
Only 23 percent of working Canadians are highly satisfied with life. In fact, one-third of Canadians feel they have
more work to do than time permits. Work-life balance is not a gender issue. Men have the same issues balancing
career and family as women do and struggle obtaining work-life balance. With technological advances coupled with
more women entering the workforce due to economic pressures, work-life balance can seem evasive and
unobtainable. In this relevant yet humorous workshop, delegates will learn essential tools, tips and strategies to
minimize stress, maximize efficiency, improve productivity and boost positivity both at work and at home.
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Friday, June 19, 2015
1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
CODE THEME
WORKSHOP TITLE
SPEAKER
3A
Organizational Development
First Strategic Thinking…THEN Strategic Planning!
Marci Scharle
and Desire Bowlby
3B
Creating Communities
Corporate Investment: Motivations and
Aspirations Directly from Community Leaders
Alberta’s Promise
and Business Leaders
3C
Creating Communities
How to Write Successful Funding Proposals
Mirande Alexandre
3D
Communications
Empower your Nonprofit with Social Media
David Papp
3E
Communications
Communicate to Captivate
Lorraine Behnan
3F
Creating Communities
Board Governance for Emerging Leaders
Joel Christianson,
Bill Brandon and
Kelly McKean
3A First strategic thinking…tHeN strategic Planning!
tHeMe: organizational Development
sPeaKeRs: Marci scharle and Desire Bowlby
In this introductory workshop, delegates will learn the importance of strategic thinking and what it means to be
“strategic” before the planning process begins. You will also have the opportunity to learn some simple steps to
make the planning process easier in your organization. You will come away with tips on how to build ownership and
commitment that results in a plan closely followed, versus one that collects dust!
3B Corporate Investment: Motivations and aspirations Directly
From Community Leaders
tHeMe: Creating Communities
sPeaKeRs: alberta’s Promise and Business Leaders
Does your organization serve children and youth? Come learn from business and community leaders about what
motivates them to invest in kids. How do businesses choose their community investment partners? How do business
goals influence corporate investment strategies? How can nonprofits better target their partnership efforts and show
their value to business? Hosted by Alberta’s Promise, community leaders share their partnership stories and provide
their insights on these questions and help explain the motivations behind a business decision to invest in the
community and particularly in children and youth. It’s your opportunity to ask questions, gain insight, understand the
benefits of partnerships and strengthen existing relationships.
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3C Comment écrire des propositions de financement réussi
(Delivered in French and translated to english)
tHeMe: Creating Communities
sPeaKeR: Mirande alexandre
Cet atelier a pour but d’enseigner aux participants à rédiger des propositions professionnelles en tenant compte des
réductions de financement du gouvernement et des changements faits à plusieurs programmes de fonds. Les
exigences du gouvernement et des autres bailleurs de fonds seront étudiées, discutées et interprétées afin de
favoriser l’écriture de propositions réussies qui répondent aux critères exigés. L’atelier portera également sur la
façon de mener des réunions fructueuses avec les représentants du gouvernement et les bailleurs de fonds.
How to Write successful Funding Proposals
This workshop will assist delegates with their proposal writing in consideration of government funding cuts and
program changes. Delegates will improve their understanding of government/funders requirements in order to
prepare professional and successful proposals. Delegates will learn how to interpret complex funding application
requirements in order to write professional proposals that meet mandatory criteria. They will also learn about how to
conduct successful meetings with funders.
3D empower your Nonprofit with social Media
tHeMe: Communications
sPeaKeR: David Papp
Year by year the online world becomes more integrated into our daily routines. Over 1.5 billion people engage in
social media alone, and we seemingly can’t escape its reach. Learn how to embrace the social media revolution to
promote your organization, share your message and increase your following. Understand how being connected online
is a valuable investment and enrich your understanding on the best of the social media phenomena. Every delegate
will be provided with a free booklet complete with strategies, tips and tricks, how to automate, useful analytics and
handy tools.
3E Communicate to Captivate
tHeMe: Communications
sPeaKeR: Lorraine Behnan
Communication excellence is no longer a “nice to have” but rather “a need to have”. Learn how to engage more
volunteers, secure more funding and garner more media attention by incorporating storytelling, establishing trust and
communicating with authenticity. You will also learn how to organize content for maximum retention and
engagement, demonstrate a confident image, express emotion and passion through vocal power and conduct an
engaging “Question and Answer”.
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3F Board Governance for emerging Leaders
tHeMe: Creating Communities
sPeaKeR: Joel Christianson, Bill Brandon and Kelly McKean
This workshop is intended for those who don’t have any experience serving on a nonprofit board and would like to
learn what is involved. This workshop addresses a number of questions including:
• What is the role of a board member?
• How is the role of a board volunteer different from other volunteers?
• How do I know what board to be on?
• What do I look for in a prospective board?
This workshop is for you if:
• You are interested in serving on a board.
• You want to prepare your organization’s members and stakeholders to serve on a board.
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Friday, June 19, 2015
3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
CODE THEME
WORKSHOP TITLE
SPEAKER
4A
Creating Communities
A Social Innovation Tool for Your Toolkit
Ben Weinlick
4B
Creating Communities
Deep Service: A Call to a Higher Level
Bill Carr
4C
Creating Communities
Re-imagining the Nonprofit/Voluntary Sector
Pieter de Vos
4D
Organizational Development
Ignite Your Evolution
Lorraine Behnan
4E
Recharge
Community Engagement: The Power of People
and Partnerships
Dr. Gregory Powell
and Linda Powell
4F
Cultural Tours
Royal Alberta Museum
4G
Cultural Tours
Bissell Centre
4H
Cultural Tours
Provincial Archives of Alberta
4I
Cultural Tours
Culinary Arts Tour – La Ronde
4J
Cultural Tours
Legislative Assembly of Alberta
4K
Cultural Tours
Alberta Foundation for the Arts
4L
Cultural Tours
La Cité Francophone
4M
Cultural Tours
Friends of University of Alberta Hospital – Artists
on the Ward
4A a social Innovation tool for your toolkit
tHeMe: Creating Communities
sPeaKeRs: Ben Weinlick
Human centered service design thinking is an approach to disciplined innovation as a way to help people and
organizations collaborate and navigate complex challenges better. Design Thinking is empathizing with people who
might use a service innovation, collaborating and then making quick prototypes you can test. The best part is you
don’t have to be a designer to prototype. In this workshop you’ll have the opportunity to go through a design thinking
exercise to get a feel for how it works and how you might apply it in your work. Come learn by doing!
4B Deep service: a Call to a Higher Level
tHeMe: Creating Communities
sPeaKeR: Bill Carr
Every industry is a service industry; every life a life of service at some level. The deep truth is whether at work, in our
community or in our home life, we are serving somebody. As leaders and managers, we serve our company,
employees and clients, which lead to serving our community and world. At home we serve our families and
neighbourhoods, which leads again to serving our society and world. The depth and quality of this service is directly
affected by how we see ourselves as being “in service”.
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4C Re-imagining the Nonprofit/Voluntary sector
(Delivered in english and translated to French)
tHeMe: Creating Communities
sPeaKeR: Pieter de Vos
The workshop introduces new ways of understanding the nonprofit/voluntary sector (NPVS) and its role in society.
The NPVS is imagined as a site of diversity, change and innovation. It is a key contributor for building community,
delivering essential services and promoting democratic activity in Alberta. Technology, socio-economic and paradigm
shifts are reconfiguring the landscape for nonprofits and leading to opportunities and challenges. These include: new
ways of funding, networking, managing talent and measuring impacts. These realities will be discussed within the
larger framework of the NPVS – “what it is” and “what it is becoming”.
Réimaginer le secteur bénévole et communautaire
Cet atelier introduira de nouvelles façons de comprendre le secteur bénévole et communautaire et son rôle dans la
société. Le milieu associatif est imaginé comme un milieu de diversité, de changement et d’innovation – et il est
perçu comme un contributeur clé dans la construction communautaire, la prestation de services essentiels et la
promotion de l’activité démocratique en Alberta. Les tendances et les facteurs qui façonnent le secteur seront
également discutés pendant cet atelier. De nouvelles technologies, des dynamiques socio-économiques, et des
changements de paradigmes reconfigurent le paysage pour les organismes communautaires et conduisent à des
opportunités et des défis. Ceux-ci comprennent notamment de nouveaux moyens de financement, de réseautage, de
gestion des talents, et d’évaluation des impacts. Ces réalités seront discutées dans le cadre plus large du secteur
communautaire. Nous discuterons ce qui est ce cadre et ce en quoi il évolue.
4D Ignite your evolution
tHeMe: organizational Development
sPeaKeR: Lorraine Behnan
We live in a fast-forward and highly competitive world. Continual evolution is necessary for you and your
organization to succeed. You can fire up your personal and community goals and excel by adjusting attitudes and
behaviors, making wise choices and acting on opportunities. You will learn personal change management, best
practices and the value of combining collaboration and innovation.
4E Community engagement: the Power of People and
Partnerships
tHeMe: Recharge
sPeaKeR: Dr. Gregory Powell and Linda Powell
Partnerships can increase the capacity of any organization to achieve its mandate, but partnerships don’t just
happen. They require dedication, time, effort and, most of all, people. Explore the power of community engagement
to bring people together and create positive, sustainable and transformative change in our communities. Join STARS
founder Dr. Greg Powell in celebrating the 30 year anniversary of STARS Air Ambulance, and explore the values and
principles that have made STARS one of the top-of-mind charities in Western Canada.
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Cultural tours
Delegates can choose from eight different tours highlighting some of Edmonton’s finest cultural facilities. Tours will
take place during the Friday, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m., workshop block. All tours have limited capacity. Be sure to book early
to ensure a spot on the tour of your choice.
Important: All tours begin boarding at 2:45 p.m. and depart at 3:00 p.m. sharp. Buses will not turn around for late delegates.
4F Royal alberta Museum
CAPACITY: 25 Delegates
Royal Alberta Museum is one of Canada’s most popular museums. Just west of Edmonton's downtown, the Museum
offers a full range of exhibitions and activities for every age level and interest. Feature exhibitions at the Museum
are changing all the time. Permanent exhibitions include Syncrude Gallery of Aboriginal Culture, Natural History
Gallery and Wild Alberta Gallery.
4G Bissell Centre
CAPACITY: 20 Delegates
The Bissell Centre philosophy is one of hope for human potential and social justice; of trust in the power of
community through relationships and inclusiveness; and of resourcefulness with strength and capacity. They
respect that people can make their own choices and that they take responsibility for the consequences of their
actions. An inspiring tour will allow delegates to see the inner workings of the Bissell Centre and understand its
role in the community.
4H Provincial archives of alberta
CAPACITY: 40 Delegates
The Provincial Archives of Alberta (PAA) preserves the collective memory of Alberta and contributes to the protection
of Albertans’ rights and sense of identity. The PAA acquires, preserves and makes available for research private and
government records of provincial significance. The PAA also serves as the Government of Alberta’s permanent
repository of records of enduring value. With more than 1.4 million photographs, 40 kilometers of textual records,
thousands of hours of sound recordings and film/video footage, maps, architectural drawings, 10,000+ library books
and hundreds of Alberta newspapers, the Provincial Archives really is “Home to Our History!”
4I
Culinary arts tour — La Ronde Restaurant
CAPACITY: 40 Delegates
Famous for its incredible view, the newly-refreshed La Ronde restaurant is Edmonton’s premier dining restaurant
located on the 24th floor of Chateau Lacombe Hotel. Revolving once every 88 minutes, La Ronde restaurant treats its
guests to an unmatched view and dining experience. Delegates will delight in learning from and sampling some of
the Executive Chef, Joe Srahulek’s, sophisticated creations sure to tantalize your palate.
4J Legislative assembly of alberta
CAPACITY: 40 Delegates per tour
Alberta Legislature Building was built between 1907 and 1913 in the Beaux Arts style by architects Allan Merrick
Jeffers and Richard Blakey. The tour of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta includes such topics as the art and
architecture of the building, a brief political history of the province, the daily routine followed in the Chamber and
parliamentary traditions and ceremonies.
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4K alberta arts Branch/alberta Foundation for the arts
CAPACITY: 24 Delegates
Delegates will have an opportunity to tour the Alberta Foundation for the Arts gallery and vault and learn how the
foundation collects, manages and provides access to the art collection. Containing more than 8,000 pieces from Alberta
artists, the art collection is valued at more than $10 million and represents the talents of more than 1,700 Alberta artists.
4L La Cité Francophone
CAPACITY: 25 Delegates
Located in the heart of Bonnie Doon and Edmonton’s Francophone Quarter, La Cité francophone is the hub of Alberta’s
francophonie community and is home to many of its arts, linguistic, cultural and commercial organizations. This
multifunctional centre was established in 1996, and with a second phase in 2010, it is now a 104,000 square foot
facility. More than 30 organizations have offices there and it has become an important gathering place for
Francophones and Francophiles alike. At La Cité francophone, the greater Edmonton community can experience
French Canadian culture at its finest.
Située au cœur de Bonnie Doon et du quartier francophone d’Edmonton, La Cité francophone est la plaque tournante de
la francophonie albertaine, sa communauté artistique, linguistique, culturelle et commerciale. Ce centre
multifonctionnel a vu le jour en 1996 et une deuxième phase en 2010 a vu le centre atteindre plus de 104 000 pieds
carrés. Aujourd’hui, plus de 30 organismes y ont établi leurs bureaux et le centre est devenu un lieu de rassemblement
et d’épanouissement important pour les francophones et les francophiles. À La Cité francophone, la communauté
d’Edmonton peut découvrir la richesse de la culture canadienne-française.
4M Friends of university of alberta Hospital/artists on
the Wards
CAPACITY: 50 Delegates
Artists on the Ward is part of the Friends of University Hospital’s Arts in Healthcare program. Through the arts, this
program promotes physical, emotional, social and intellectual wellbeing for the patients, families and staff of the
University of Alberta Hospitals. Delegates will experience the programs via a tour which highlights the hospital’s art
collection, a demonstration of the ways in which musicians and literary artists interact with patients, and a hands-on
mandala-making workshop, led by staff visual artists.
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saturday, June 20, 2015
8:30 to 10:00 a.m.
CODE THEME
WORKSHOP TITLE
SPEAKER
5A
Communications
Screening Volunteers: In Not Out
Katherine Topolniski
5B
Recharge
Action, Action, We Want Action
Billy Strean
5C
Recharge
Building a High Performance Culture:
The Power of Alignment
David Irvine
5D
Human Resources
Dealing with Difficult People
Gary McDougall
5E
Creating Communities
Building Corporate Relationships:
A Toolkit for Nonprofits
Julie Friesen and
Noreen Onofryszyn
5F
Recharge
Energized for Excellence
Michelle Cederberg
5G
Recharge
Power of Yes
Graham Neil
and Donavan Workun
5A screening Volunteers: In Not out
tHeMe: Communications
sPeaKeRs: Katherine topolniski
Screening volunteers is a core activity for all nonprofit organizations and implementing the right screening process
for your organizations can be a daunting task. In this workshop we will explain the different types of police
information checks as well as clarify the purpose they serve for volunteer screening. You will gain a clearer
understanding of screening by exploring the process through the perspectives of volunteers, volunteer managers and
clients. As a result you will develop a holistic understanding of the screening process and be equipped to implement
a proactive process in your organization. Join us for this fun and meaningful learning opportunity and transform the
way you and your organization works.
5B action, action, We Want action
tHeMe: Recharge
sPeaKeR: Billy strean
This workshop will provide delegates with many ideas about how to energize and advance their work in the
nonprofit/voluntary sector. But here’s the key question: how can you take the gems home and make a difference in
your life? This workshop turns ideas into actions. It’s based on the simple yet powerful observation that people are
more likely to do what they like to do. Delegates will create practices and structures to effect real change in their
lives. Ideas on peak performance and how to experience “flow” and spend more time “in the zone” will send you
home satisfied and fueled for action.
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5C Building a High Performance Culture: the Power
of alignment
tHeMe: Recharge
sPeaKeR: David Irvine
If you are committed to attract and retain the best talent, provide the best possible service to customers, get a grip
on results that matter, remain profitable and reach your fullest potential as an organization, then culture will be your
most critical, competitive advantage. Organizational culture trumps everything else in business. After helping
organizations build aligned, engaged cultures for more than a quarter century, the passion and promise in David’s
work is to build cultures of trust that attract, inspire and unleash greatness. Take this rare opportunity to learn the
essentials of organizational culture from one of Canada’s most respected voices on leadership and organizational
culture. David provides practical perspective and strategies to build an aligned, high performance organization that
will unleash the potential of your people. Leave with practical ways to build a cohesive, engaged, high performance
organization that engenders trust, loyalty and ownership.
5D Dealing with Difficult People
tHeMe: Human Resources
sPeaKeR: Gary McDougall
In this workshop delegates will be invited to engage in discussion relating to how our individual perceptions,
assumptions and mindset affect our thoughts, behaviours and attitudes and outcomes of our personal interactions. In
addition we will explore the need for professionalism, strategies for managing our own anger during difficult
interactions and strategies for managing strong emotions in difficult people we interact with. The presentation will
also include a specific focus on the skill of defusing angry people and dealing with verbally aggressive subjects. We
will also explore the theory of “response expectation” and the “emotion/reason equilibrium”. This provides some
understanding of why difficult people act as they do in conflict.
5E Building Corporate Relationships: a toolkit for Nonprofits
tHeMe: Creating Communities
sPeaKeR: Julie Friesen and Noreen onofryszyn
Building Corporate Relationships: A Toolkit for Nonprofits has been created to assist nonprofit organizations and the
corporate sector in their efforts to build meaningful and relevant relationships. The same approach can be helpful in
building new or enhancing existing funding relationships with individual donors, foundations, government and other
organizations. During this workshop meet partners from both sectors and hear firsthand their thoughts and
experiences in both the development of the Toolkit and longer term impact through involvement with the corporate
investment sector.
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5F energized for excellence
tHeMe: Recharge
sPeaKeR: Michelle Cederberg
In today’s fast-paced and busy world, it’s important to stand out and make an impact for yourself and those you
serve…and stay healthy and motivated along the way. It’s clear that abundant energy is at the core of excellence in
volunteering and in life. Without it your enthusiasm and output will be poor, and with more of it your passion and
productivity will soar! Highlighting information from her eye-opening book Energy Now! Small Steps to an Energetic
Life this workshop will help you:
• Commit to physical health as a foundation for personal and professional growth and learn why it’s the key
to excellence.
• Learn why emotional wellness indicators like happiness, fulfillment and social connectedness are essential to
success and how to harness each to invigorate your personal and professional profile.
• Discover ways to focus your mental energy, alertness and day-to-day prioritization to be a stand-out in all you do.
• Embrace a path to excellence that includes career success without compromising health and wellness.
Full of hilarious stories, anecdotes and innovative strategies, Michelle will educate, inspire and get you energized
for excellence.
5G Power of yes
tHeMe: Recharge
sPeaKeR: Graham Neil and Donavan Workun
Taking humour to the masses! Graham and Donovan lead the highly dynamic and innovative Power of Yes! In their
popular improv workshop, The Power of Yes! Graham and Donovan teach the creative techniques of improvisation
and how to apply them to improve business, work and life. Delegates learn to say “yes” to ideas, one of the most
important elements of effective management.
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saturday, June 20, 2015
10:30 a.m. to Noon
CODE THEME
WORKSHOP TITLE
SPEAKER
6A
Communications
To Re-Brand or Not to Re-Brand?
Katherine Topolniski
and Jennifer Esler
6B
Recharge
No More Peeing in the Pool
Billy Strean
6C
Recharge
Accountability in an Age of Entitlement:
The Power of Agreement
David Irvine
6D
Human Resources
Workplace Bullying
Gary McDougall
6E
Organizational Development
Tools for Strategic Leadership in Challenging Times
Ian Montgomerie
6F
Recharge
The Energy Habits of High-Performing Volunteers
Michelle Cederberg
6G
Creating Communities
GAIN (Gaming Information for Charitable Groups)
and Community Grants
Angie Schreiner
and Laurie Pedersen
6A to Re-Brand or Not to Re-Brand?
tHeMe: Communications
sPeaKeRs: Katherine topolniski and Jennifer esler
It is not unusual for nonprofit organizations to, at some point, consider re-branding. This can range from a new logo
and website all the way to changing the name, values and mission of an organization. The process of exploring and
implementing a re-brand is always challenging and usually clouded in mystery. In this workshop you will learn from
the experiences of others, be introduced to leading practices and resources and leave with a clearer understanding of
what it means to re-brand an organization. We will translate the complicated world of organizational branding and
provide a nonprofit perspective on the subject.
6B No More Peeing in the Pool
tHeMe: Recharge
sPeaKeR: Billy strean
Are you tired of constant complaining around the office? What’s it like to swim in polluted water all day? Even the
fine folks in the nonprofit/voluntary sector experience the effects of gossip and negativity. This workshop is all about
ending the garbage of your communication at work (and the skills apply to the rest of life). Through active learning
experiences, you will get just how powerful conversations are and see how to shift your conversations, so you are
creating positive energy instead of indulging the usual “trauma sharing” and destructive conversations. Once the
filtration system is put in place, you’ll experience how to alter “the network of conversations” of your life. Whether
your office needs a little fine tuning or a major overhaul, you’ll find the tools to get the job done here.
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6C accountability in an age of entitlement: the Power
of agreement
tHeMe: Recharge
sPeaKeR: David Irvine
With everyone talking about the need for more accountability in the work place, why is accountability so likely to
turn people off? Why is it that unearned entitlement remains so prevalent, both in the workplace and in society? You
have to get to the deep meaning and application of accountability. If you don’t, it becomes a hammer to blame and
punish people, or at best, just another organizational buzzword. David’s proven and practical philosophy and
approach to accountability helps leaders build trust, respect and integrity. It reveals how to banish blame and fear,
transform entitlement into ownership, close the gap between intention and success and get a grip on results. Take
this opportunity to step back and gain a new and positive perspective on accountability.
6D Workplace Bullying
tHeMe: Human Resources
sPeaKeR: Gary McDougall
In this workshop, delegates will be provided with information relating to the characteristics of the workplace bully
and specific behaviours associated with bullying. This includes a review of the typical profile of the workplace bully,
their methods of operation and tactics and strategies for detection avoidance. Delegates will be invited to engage in
an interactive discussion that includes an examination of the process the bully uses for victim/target selection. Also
a close look at strategies a target can use to confront the workplace bully and a discussion of why, in many cases,
the target may choose not to confront the bully. The workshop will conclude with a detailed strategy of what a
person can do when they are the target or victim of the workplace bully. We will outline specific steps to take that
will force the bully to account for his/her actions and ultimately address the behaviour.
6E tools for strategic Leadership in Challenging times
tHeMe: organizational Development
sPeaKeR: Ian Montgomerie
Let’s fill up your leadership toolbox with some basic tools for taking a strategic perspective in turbulent times. In this
workshop we will cover four basic strategic questions – systems thinking, a different take on SWOT, logic modelling
and an introduction to performance measurement.
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6F the energy Habits of High-Performing Volunteers
tHeMe: Recharge
sPeaKeR: Michelle Cederberg
Michelle has spent the past 20 years speaking to audiences across North America, coaching clients from all walks of
life and educating people about health, happiness, life balance and success. Over that time she has identified
commonalities among the high-performers she’s met, interviewed and coached: energy habits that make them
standout in everything they do. High-performers exist at every level in every organization, even among volunteers.
What are you doing to tap into your team and recharge their power? It’s in the habits.
• What do high-performers say about self-care, and what do they believe is the number one non-negotiable
high-performance health practice you need to embrace?
• Which morning ritual will set you up for high-performance success like no other?
• What do high-performers say is the ultimate key to time-management and focus?
• How can you integrate these habits into your work and life to become a truly high-performing volunteer?
Sharing lessons from her first book Energy Now! Small Steps to an Energetic Life along with research from her
pending second book, this workshop will help you and your team identify and integrate proven energy habits
embraced by high-performers from every profession and walk-of-life, including volunteers. Warning, this workshop
may be habit-forming.
6G GaIN (Gaming Information for Charitable Groups) and
Community Grants
tHeMe: Creating Communities
sPeaKeR: angela schreiner and Laurie Pedersen
Learn how to access two avenues of support for projects and programs: charitable gaming activities and community
grants. Charitable gaming activities such as bingos, casinos, raffles and pull tickets are licensed and monitored by
the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission. GAIN has been developed to help volunteers understand the
responsibilities and requirements of a gaming license. Alberta Culture and Tourism has several grant programs and
foundations to assist nonprofit groups. Community Grants has two major grant programs: Community Facility
Enhancement Program (CFEP) and the Community Initiatives Program (CIP) to support community and charitable
initiatives throughout Alberta. Learn about accessing charitable gaming activities and Community Grants to support
your community project or initiative.
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youtH/MeNtoR PRoGRaM
CaLLING aLL youtH — CoMe out aND Get
eNGaGeD WItH aNDReW PHuNG:
WoRKsHoPs FoR youtH WILL RuN aLL Day
FRIDay, JuNe 19.
In these “youth only” workshops, Andrew Phung from Youth Central and facilitators from the Community Development
Unit in Alberta Culture and Tourism will work with young leaders to learn about how they can create change in their
community. Through all kinds of experiential learning opportunities including games, interactive discussions and team
activities, you will:
• Connect in a meaningful way with other youth from across Alberta;
• Develop new skills that will help your projects be more successful;
• Start thinking through how you can build on unique strengths and interests to make your communities better; and
• Put theory into practice before you leave!
Andrew is a graduate of the University of Calgary (BA Econ) and is currently the Director of Special Projects at Youth
Central. His job allows him the opportunity to speak to and work with young people. From 2008-2015, Andrew has
presented to over 22,000 students and speaks on the topics of volunteerism, community engagement and youth voice.
Each time Andrew presents, he looks to develop a connection with the students through honesty and humor.
If you’re 15 to 22 years in age, join Andrew to learn how you can make your community a better place. See pages
30-32 for youth registration information.
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youtH/MeNtoR INFoRMatIoN
PRoGRaM PuRPose
The Youth/Mentor Program aims to inspire youth to get involved in the nonprofit sector. The program provides
complimentary Vitalize 2015 registration to eligible youth volunteers. Through engaging and interactive workshops,
youth delegates develop skills and strategies they can apply with the organizations or groups they volunteer with.
The Youth/Mentor program is limited to 100 youth participants and does not cover a mentor’s registration fee.
For more information on the Youth/Mentor Program, please contact 780-415-8139 (toll-free by first dialing 310-0000) or
[email protected].
Register online today at VitalizeConference.ca.
Youth aged 15-17 must be accompanied by a mentor. Registration costs for Vitalize will be covered for the youth
delegate through the Youth/Mentor program.
eLIGIBILIty FoR VItaLIZe youtH/MeNtoR PRoGRaM
Each candidate must meet the following criteria to qualify for and receive Vitalize Youth/Mentor Program funding:
• Must be a resident of Alberta.
• Must be between 15-22 years of age.
• Youth aged 15-17 must be accompanied by a mentor. Registration costs for Vitalize will be covered for the youth
delegate through the Youth/Mentor program.
• Youth aged 18-22 do not require a mentor.
• Mentor must be 25 years of age or older.
• Candidate must currently be volunteering or have been active in his/her community recently.
• Youth and Mentors must each register individually into the Youth/Mentor Program with BUKSA.
• Mentor must accompany youth and be responsible for the youth’s transportation, accommodation and conduct at
the conference.
• Mentor must complete a waiver of Liability/Release of All Claims/Minor Release Form for youth aged 15-17
(see page 30).
• All forms also available at VitalizeConference.ca.
• Waivers must be faxed directly to 780-427-4155 (toll-free by first dialing 310-0000) or sent to [email protected]
no later than June 8, 2015.
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WaIVeR oF LIaBILIty/ReLease oF aLL CLaIMs/MINoR ReLease
In consideration of acceptance of our participation in the Vitalize 2015 Provincial Voluntary Sector Conference, we
agree to this Release of Claims, Waiver of Liability and Assumption of Risks (collectively “this release”). We waive any
and all claims we may have against, and release from all liability, and agree not to sue Alberta Culture and Tourism
and their directors, officers, officials, servants, agents, sponsors, employees and volunteers for any personal injury,
death, property damage or loss sustained by us as a result of our participation in Vitalize 2015 arising out of any cause
whatsoever. We acknowledge and accept all the inherent risks associated with participation in the Vitalize 2015
Provincial Voluntary Sector Conference and the possibility of personal injury, death, property damage or loss resulting
therefrom. In entering into the release we are not relying on any oral or written representations or statements made by
Alberta Culture and Tourism, including those in any brochures issued to induce us to take part in the Vitalize 2015
Provincial Voluntary Sector Conference.
I (Parent/Guardian) _________________________________________________________, the undersigned,
hereby consent to the use, reproduction and publication of photographs, both still and moving pictures of
(Youth name) _________________________________________________________ taken by photographers of
Government of Alberta.
Collection of these photographs and video footage is authorized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The photographs
and video will be used for promotional purposes and are subject to the disclosure rules set forth in the Freedom of
Information and Protection of Privacy Act. For further information about this collection and use of photographs and video
footage, please contact 780-415-8139 or [email protected]
I, as the parent/guardian of the youth and as mentor named herein hereby agree for myself, my heirs, next of kin, executors,
administrators and successors to the above release, and consent to the use of photographs as described above.
Signed this ____________ day of __________________________________, 20 ________
Signature of parent or guardian: __________________________________________________________________
Print name of parent or guardian:________________________________________________________________
Signed in the presence of (witness): ______________________________________________________________
Signature of mentor: ________________________________________________________________________
Print name of mentor: ________________________________________________________________________
Signed in the presence of (witness): ______________________________________________________________
Signed this ____________ day of __________________________________, 20 ________
Local sponsoring organization: ________________________________________________________________
Printed name of individual recommending youth participation: __________________________________________
Organization role: ____________________________________________________________________________
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ReGIstRatIoN
SECURE ONLINE REGISTRATION
MAIL
www.buksa.com
Payment may be
made by Visa or MasterCard
Mail your completed form WITH payment to:
VITALIZE 2015 – c/o BUKSA Associates Inc.
307, 10328 – 81 Avenue NW
Edmonton AB T6E 1X2
Payment may be made by cheque (payable to Buksa Associates Inc.),
money order, purchase order, Visa or MasterCard.
Note: Please SEND registration information directly to BUKSA ASSOCIATES Inc.
ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE BEFORE ATTENDING THE CONFERENCE.
Cancellation Policy: A $25 cancellation fee will apply for conference and a $15 cancellation fee will be applied for
additional banquet and Closing Ceremony tickets. No refunds will be given for cancellations made after June 8, 2015.
All requests for cancellations must be made in writing to the Conference Secretariat at [email protected].
Registration Policies
1. All registration accounts MUST be paid before entering the Vitalize 2015 Conference. If your account
has an outstanding balance when you arrive at the conference you will be asked to provide a cheque or credit
card (Visa or MasterCard) to settle your account immediately.
2. Conference registration will be limited to the first 800 paid registrations.
3. All registration, cancellation and processing fees are subject to 5% GST. If you or your organization is GST
exempt, you may claim back the 5% GST directly from the Canada Revenue Agency as an input tax credit.
4. Advance registrations will be accepted until June 16, 2015. After June 16, 2015 registrations will only be
accepted onsite at the Shaw Conference Centre, in Edmonton. All changes to conference registrations must be
made in writing by e-mailing the Conference Secretariat at [email protected].
5. Confirmation of your registration will be sent to you by e-mail once your registration has been processed. Hard
copy registration forms will be processed in the order in which they arrive. Incomplete or illegible registration
forms may result in a processing delay.
6. Receipts will be e-mailed to the e-mail address provided on the registration form.
7. Credit card payments must be made by Visa or MasterCard. Your statement will read “BUKSA Assoc.
780-436-0983 Edm.”
8. Substitutions will be accepted up to June 16, 2015 by e-mailing the Conference Secretariat at
[email protected]. After this date, substitutions will only be accepted onsite at the Shaw Conference Centre.
Individuals substituting in person must provide a completed registration form.
9. Completion of this registration form indicates that you have read and agree to abide by the registration policies
listed here, in full.
10. Special needs registrations must be received by June 8, 2015.
Important:
• Choose your preferred workshops from the program guide and insert the codes on the registration form.
• Choose three workshop preferences in order of priority for each time slot, in case your first choice is not available.
• Print clearly on the registration form.
• Include with your registration form a cheque, Visa or MasterCard information, money order, or a purchase order
made payable to “BUKSA Associates Inc.” Payment must be made prior to the start of the conference.
• Indicate any special needs requirements (i.e. mobility, hearing, and dietary) on the registration form.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
❏ Mr.
❏ Mrs.
❏ Dr.
❏ Ms.
(ALL DELEGATES, INCLUDING YOUTH, MUST COMPLETE THIS FORM)
❏ Other: ____________________________________________
Last Name: ______________________________ First Name:________________________________________
Organization (no acronyms): __________________________________________________________________
Job Title: ________________________________ Address: __________________________________________
City / Town: ______________________________ Province: ______________ Postal Code: ________________
Phone: ( ______ ) __________________________ E-mail:__________________________________________
Please identify any special needs: ______________________________________________________________
If you have special needs, this registration must be received by June 8, 2015.
Do you wish to receive future Alberta Culture and Tourism information including Vitalize?
❏ Yes ❏ No
REGISTRATION FEE
Registration is subject to five percent GST – GST Registration Number R124072513. If your organization is GST
exempt you may claim back the five percent GST directly from the Canada Revenue Agency as an input tax credit.
Early Bird Registration available until Monday, May 4, 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$165 (plus GST) =
Full conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$195 (plus GST) =
Opening Ceremonies (Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$35 (plus GST) =
Closing Ceremonies (Only, includes lunch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50 (plus GST) =
Friday evening ticket(s) for additional guest(s) (maximum two guests).
$60 (plus GST) =
Your registration as a conference delegate includes the Friday evening event.
$173.25
$204.75
$36.75
$52.50
$63.00
x ____
x ____
x ____
x ____
x ____
(per additional guest)
Total Enclosed $ __________________
PAYMENT INFORMATION
❏ Cheque or money order enclosed, made payable to “Buksa Associates Inc.”
❏ Credit card payment (VISA and Mastercard). Please indicate a time during the day that would be best for us to
contact you to collect your credit card details over the phone. Please do not include your credit card details
(number, expiry date, etc.) on this form. Best time to call: _______________________.
WORKSHOPS CHOICES
Leadership Institute
❏ *Please do not choose any other workshops if registering for the Leadership Institute
Youth Mentor/Program ❏ *Choose a Block 5 and 6 workshop for Saturday if registering for the Youth/Mentor Program
Workshop Blocks
Friday, June 19, 2015
Block 1 - 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Preference 1
Preference 2
Preference 3
Code: ________________ Code: ________________
Code: ______________
Block 2 - 10:30 a.m. - Noon
Code: ________________ Code: ________________
Code: ______________
Block 3 - 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Code: ________________ Code: ________________
Code: ______________
Block 4 - 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Code: ________________ Code: ________________
Code: ______________
Saturday, June 20, 2015
Block 5 - 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Code: ________________ Code: ________________
Code: ______________
Block 6 - 10:30 a.m. - Noon
Code: ________________ Code: ________________
Code: ______________
❏ Photograph, Video, Name and/or Quotation Release
By checking this box, I, an attending conference delegate, hereby give permission to the Government of Alberta to use my material (photograph, video, name or quotation) without any further
compensation to me. I understand this material will be used in communication and materials about Government of Alberta programs and services and they will be distributed to the public through a
variety of means, including printed and electronic communications. All government communications where this material will appear shall constitute the property of the Government of Alberta, solely
and completely. I understand that the material may be used by or licensed to other public bodies and private companies for use in materials in promoting the province of Alberta. I waive all moral
rights, claims, and objections arising from the use of this material, worldwide and in perpetuity, in favour of the Government of Alberta, its agents, employees, and contractors. My personal
information is being collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and is subject to the provisions of that Act. My consent allows for the collection, use and
disclosure of my information for the purposes described above. If I have questions regarding my consent or the use of my information, I can contact Alberta Culture and Tourism at 780-422-2247. I
have consented to the use of my information, which is deemed to be personal information, only for the above-identified purposes. I understand that because my material will be available to the public
in government communications, it is not possible to consider an expiry date for this consent. Cancellation of my consent may only limit the use of my information in future or new publications.
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Something
for Everyone
Culture connects us to our past and our
diverse traditions, to our personal and
collective imaginations, to one another,
and to the place we all call home. Share the
experience of Alberta Culture Days. Join the
movement today by planning or volunteering
for an event that showcases your community’s
unique talents, pride and passions. Or, mark
your calendar and be sure to get out to
some of the hundreds of events taking place
throughout the province Sept. 25 to 27..
From sidewalk chalk art and backstage tours
to museum visits that bring our past to life,
from Aboriginal song to culinary masterworks
– there’s something for everyone during
Alberta Culture Days!
September 25-27, 2015
#ABCultureDays