Fabricators’ Council Round Table Session
We will be introducing a round table session for fabricators at the Winnipeg meeting. The objective is to obtain further input from fabricators on the issue of NAFS compliance and implementation challenges. The idea is to take the mystery out of NAFS and develop a practical approach and guide for use by fabricators. Our plan is to compile information based on input from fabricators for a NAFS FAQ section on the association’s website. Jean-François Kogovsekof Maxam Marketing will facilitate the session on Thursday, June 12th at the Fort Garry Hotel. The Fabricators’ Council meeting starts at 11:15 AM in the Gateway room and the Round Table Session will start at 12:45 PM in the same room. Both the meeting and round table session are open to Fenestration Canada fabricator members only. Companies who are not currently members of the Fabricators’ Council but plan to attend the Round Table session are asked to notify Denise: denise@fenestrationcanada.ca with their participation intentions as seating is limited.
Featured Speakers
We are pleased to highlight that the following keynote speakers/presenters have been confirmed for the technical issues session on Friday June 13th and business session on Saturday June 14th.
Murray Frank of Constructive Home Solutions based in British Columbia and an acclaimed educator in his field, will address several topics of interest to all who are in the window and door business.
He will also be featured as our keynote speaker on Friday, June 13th to address the topic ofEmbracing the Evolution of Codes.
Rod Smith, Director of Operations Excellence with the Duha Group will be featured on Saturday morning June 14th following breakfast and share their lean journey from inception (2001) to present – how they created awareness, engagement, sustainability and how they manage the behavioural aspect of a lean enterprise.
The Duha Group is a leading manufacturer of color marketing tools, with a culture that thrives on teamwork, communication and learning. Hear how Duha develops all of their employees into ‘Continuous Improvement Champions’ who truly own their working environment regardless of the tasks they do’ – by way of the Duha Operating Systems and the Passport to World Excellence Program.
Wade Miller, President and CEO of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers will be our “farewell” luncheon speaker on Saturday, June 14th. Wade is the driving force behind a team-based approach that is intended to re-invent and restore the once storied reputation of a Club that has been a critical part of the very fabric of Winnipeg for over eight decades. He will speak about Leadership & Change Management.
Additional Information & Dress Code
We are pleased to announce that His Honour the Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba will be in attendance at the President’s Dinner following the showcase reception on Friday, June 13th. TheHonourable Philip S. Lee, C.M., O.M. will bring greetings to delegates from the province of Manitoba. On this occasion, we ask that all delegates in attendance adhere to a business casual dress code for the dinner. (Jackets for men) For the balance of the program, resort casual attire is recommended. We thank you in advance for your anticipated collaboration with us in this regard.
Fenestration Canada : Notice of Annual Meeting
NOTICE is hereby given that an Annual General Meeting of the Members of Fenestration Canada will be held at the Fort Garry Hotel, Winnipeg, MB. on Saturday, June 14th 2014 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
Meeting Just Around The Corner – Final Reminder
For those who have yet to register, there is no time like the present with the conference dates fast approaching! only a few weeks to go! All of the registration and program information you require is available on the association’s website. Please take note of the following links to facilitate your participation. This will be a great opportunity to network with industry peers, stay informed at valuable education/ technical sessions and see why Winnipeg is a great destination for our meeting. We look forward to having you join us in Winnipeg for a good time and to be kept informed of very important challenges and issues affecting all of us.
See you there!
ONLINE MEETING REGISTRATION LINK:
GOLF TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION:
Golfers are asked to register for the tournament directly on the Fenestration Manitoba website at :fenestrationmanitoba.ca/2014-golf
CONFERENCE FORMS AND INFORMATION:
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Online Registration / Eventbrite
HOTEL FORT GARRY ACCOMMODATIONS
The hotel toll-free number is 1-800-665-8088 – Press Option 1 or direct number 204-942-8251– Press Option 1 or Email – ftgarry@fortgarryhotel.com and please specify the group code 10I1YY to receive the conference rate. Atthis time rooms are not guaranteed and will be confirmed on a space and rate available basis only.
Some dates are already sold out and we have made provisions with the Delta Winnipeg Hotel for overflow bookings. Delegates affected are invited to contact Delta’s reservation department at 1-888-311-4990 or faxing (204) 943-4627 or emailing the request to win.reservations@deltahotels.com . Requests must specifically include clarification of attendance of the Fenestration Canada meeting to qualify for the special rate of $169.00 for a standard room or $254.00 for a Club Room.
Don’t delay, book your room and register today to secure you place at our meeting in June!
Robert H. Rivard
Executive Director