2017 Convention Registration Package...

2017 National Convention - Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada University Centre, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba July 6–8, 2017

600-177 Lombard Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3B 0W5 Toll free 1-888-786-6707 Fax 204-984-9185 Website: www.elcic.ca/in-convention/2017-Winnipeg

Registration Package

Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada 2017 National Convention University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB

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2017 National Convention - Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada

University Centre, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba July 6–8, 2017 600-177 Lombard Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3B 0W5 Toll free 1-888-786-6707 Fax 204-984-9185 Website: www.elcic.ca/in-convention/2017-Winnipeg

February2017DearDelegate/Visitor:Preparationshavebegunforthe2017NationalConventionwhichwillconveneatUniversityCentre,UniversityofManitobainsouthWinnipegfromJuly6to8,2017.Forthreedays,Lutherandelegateswillmeet,worshipandvoteonissuesaffectingthefutureofourchurch.Lay, rostered and youth Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC)members from across the churchcometogetheratNationalConvention,alongwithmanyvisitors,guestsandvolunteers,toengageintheworkandministryof theELCIC. At the2017NationalConvention,delegateswilldiscernresolutionsofwitness,church structure and function. Delegates and visitors alikewill stand up for issues that demand a faithfulwitnessandjointogetherinworship.TheNationalConventiongetsunderwayonThursday, July6with anoptional orientation sessionat11:00a.m., lunch at 12:00 p.m., followed by openingworship and the first business session. Please refer to theenclosedProgram‐at‐a‐Glanceforanoverviewofourconventionschedule.In preparation,wehave compiled aRegistration InformationPackage to assist youwith your registration,travelandaccommodationplans.Pleasereviewallofthefollowinginformationcarefullybeforecompletingyourregistrationform:

1. RegistrationInformationLetter2. Program‐at‐a‐Glance3. RegistrationForm

TheELCIC‐madeupof520congregationsfromacrossthecountryandover111,000members–isachurchInMissionforOthers.WelookforwardtoseeingyouinJulyinWinnipeg!Yourstruly,

LindaGraingerNationalSecretary,ELCICEnclosures

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION

February2017WelcomeDelegates,VisitorsandGuests!The2017NationalConventionwill takeplaceatUniversityCentre,65Chancellor’sCircle,ontheUniversityofManitoba campus inWinnipeg, Manitoba from July 6‐8, 2017. For three days, Lutheran delegates will meet,worship and voteon issues affecting the futureof our church.TheUniversityofManitoba is located in southWinnipeg and accommodations are available on campus. Check our website at http://elcic.ca/In‐Convention/2017‐Winnipeg/default.cfm for information on our 2017 National Convention as it becomesavailable.Thisletterprovidesyouwithdetailedinformationonregistration,travelandaccommodationarrangements.Forfurtherinquiries,pleaseemailorcall:

REGISTRATIONDEADLINE:April14,2017 CHECKLIST

Delegates please book your travel as early as possible and preferably before the National ConventionregistrationdeadlineofApril14 toensure that the travelscheduleyouwant isavailableat the lowestrate.DelegatetraveltoandfromWinnipegonlyisincludedinthedelegateregistrationfeepaidforbythesynods.Visitorsareresponsiblefortheirowntravelarrangements.Pleasebookyourtravelpriortoregisteringsothatthisinformationcanbeincludedonyourregistrationform.Theregistrationformcanbecompletedonlineathttp://elcic.ca/In‐Convention/2017‐Winnipeg.Lookforthe“OnlineRegistration”linkinthelefthandframeunder“ComingtoConvention”.TheonlineregistrationwillopenonWednesday,March1.Alternatively,youcancompletetheregistrationformandreturn itbymail. Keepacopyoftheregistrationformforyourrecords.IfyourspousewishestoattendtheNationalConventionandisnotadelegate,theyarerequiredtoregisterseparatelyasavisitoreitheronlineorbycompletingandmailingacopyoftheregistrationform.Please carefully complete the travel section on the registration form and include your travel arrival anddeparturedetailstoassistourLocalArrangementsCommitteewithlocaltravelcoordinationinWinnipeg.

ConfirmationofRegistration:Astatementacknowledgingreceiptofyourregistrationformandpaymentwillbeemailedormailedtoyou.

2017 NATIONAL CONVENTION

EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN CANADA University Centre, University of Manitoba

Winnipeg, MB July 6–8, 2017

Toll free: 1-888-786-6707 ext. 177 In Winnipeg: 204-984-9177 Email: [email protected]

Convention Registrar Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada 600–177 Lombard Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3B 0W5

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ELCIC NATIONAL CONVENTION TheNationalConventionbeginsonThursday,July6withanoptionalorientationsession(seebelow)followedbya lunch in thePembinaHall Cafeteria at 12:00p.m. (noon) and thenourOpeningWorship and first businesssession.TheNationalConventionconcludesat3:00p.m.onSaturday,July8withClosingWorshipandEucharist.This Registration Package provides youwith detailed information on registration, travel and accommodationarrangements.Adraftcopyoftheconventionagendawillbepostedtothewebsiteinmid‐March2017.ORIENTATION SESSION Anoptionalone‐hourorientationsessionwillbeofferedtoallattendeesat11:00a.m.onThursday,July6.Thissessionwill familiarizeyouwith theuniversity facilities, theagendaandschedule forourmeetings,andotherconvention information tomake your time at themeetings productive and enjoyable. Please indicate on theregistrationformifyouplantoattendthisorientationsession. REGISTRATION ONLINE REGISTRATION We encourage all delegates and visitors to use the online registration program to complete the registrationprocesstoattendtheNationalConvention.Thelinktotheconventionsectionofthewebsiteishttp://elcic.ca/In‐Convention/2017‐Winnipeg.Lookforthe“OnlineRegistration”linkinthelefthandframeunder“ComingtoConvention”. Anemailacknowledgmentwillbeemailedtoyouonceyouhavesubmittedyourregistration.OnlineregistrationwillopenWednesday,March1.Alternatively,youcanalsocompletetheattachedregistrationformorthePDFfillableregistrationformfoundonthewebsiteandreturnitbyemailatnationalconvention@elcic.caorbymailtotheNationalOffice.Keepacopyoftheregistrationformforyourrecords.DELEGATES – LAY, ROSTERED or YOUTH Lay,rosteredandyouthdelegateswereelectedbythesynods.Themaximumnumberofdelegatesis150with80lay,60rosteredand10youth.Thedelegateregistrationfee ispaidbythesynodand includestravel toandfromWinnipeg,mealsandcoffeebreaksattheNationalConvention.Accommodationsfordelegatesoftwoorthreenightsarealsoincluded.Pleaseseethe“Accommodations”and“AccommodationsforDelegates”sectionsaswellastheattached“2017NationalConventionAccommodationsList”forwhatisavailableattheuniversity.Delegatesarerequiredtomaketheirtravelarrangementspriortocompletingyourregistration.Seethe“Travel”sectionforinformationonmakingyourtravelbookings.AlldelegateregistrationsaretobesubmittedbyFriday,April14.Anacknowledgmentofyourregistrationwillbeforwardedtoyoubyemailormail.VISITORS Forvisitorstotheconvention,theregistrationfeeis$75perpersonwithoutmealsbutincludesthecoffeebreakrefreshmentsprovidedinthemorningandafternoon.Dailyregistrationfeesarealsoavailableat$30perday.Shouldyouwishtojointheconventionattendeesformeals,therearetwovisitormealpackagesavailable.Pleaseseethe“Meals”section.Visitorsareresponsibleforpayingtheirowntravelexpensesincludingservicefeesandaccommodation.VisitorsarewelcometousetheconventiontravelbookingservicewithContinentalTravel.Seethe“VisitorTravel”andthe“AccommodationsforVisitors”sectionsformoreinformation.Registrationandcreditcardpaymentcanbecompletedonline.Pleaseseethe“OnlineRegistration”sectionabove.

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BULLETIN OF REPORTS TheBulletinofReportswillbepostedontheNationalConventionwebsiteathttp://elcic.ca/In‐Convention/2017‐WinnipegonMay22,2017.ThereisnocostfortheonlinecopyoftheBulletin.However,ifyourequestaprintedcopyoftheBulletinofReportswithyourregistration,thereisachargeof$40tocoverprintingandmailingcosts.Adraftcopyoftheconventionagendawillbepostedtothewebsitemid‐March2017.SPECIAL EVENTS SpecialeventsattheNationalConventionareasfollows:

TheOpeningWorshipandEucharistonThursday,July6 The National Convention Reception on Thursday evening, July 6 in the Marshall McLuhan Hall,

UniversityCentre TheELCICNationalReformationCommemorationWorshipServiceonFridayeveningJuly7which

willbeheldoffcampusattheSt.GiannaBerettaMollaRomanCatholicChurch TheClosingWorshipandEucharist,Saturday,July8

FurtherinformationontheseeventswillbeprovidedintheBulletinofReports. WI-FI INTERNET ACCESS Wi‐FiinternetaccessattheUniversityofManitobaiscomplimentary.NATIONAL CHURCH COUNCIL (NCC) & OTHER COMMITTEES NCCandothercommitteemeetingswilltakeplacebeforetheconvention.PleasecheckthetimeswiththeNCCorcommitteecontactpersonpriortoplanningandbookingyourtravelarrangements.INSURANCE An accident insurancepolicyunder the convention’s coveragewill be inplace to coverdelegates andvisitorsduringtheNationalConventionfromJuly5–8.Travelhealthinsuranceandtripcancellationarenotcovered.PROGRAM-AT-A-GLANCE Theattached2017NationalConventionProgram‐at‐a‐Glanceprovidesyouwithaquickoverall summaryandtimetableofallNationalConventioneventsasofFebruary2017.

MEALS For Delegates:Sevenmealsare included in thedelegateregistration fee.Allbreakfasts, lunchesanddinnerswillbeservedinthePembinaHallCafeteria.Receiptsformealseatenelsewherearenotreimbursed.Mealsarescheduledduringtheconventionasfollows: Breakfast 7:00a.m.–8:00a.m. FridayandSaturday Lunch 12:00p.m.–1:00p.m. Thursday,FridayandSaturday Dinner 5:00p.m.–6:00p.m. ThursdayandFridayForthosedelegatesarrivingonJuly5,WednesdaydinnerandThursdaybreakfastwillalsobeprovided. For Visitors:Shouldyouwishtojointheconventionattendeesformeals,thevisitormealpackagesareasfollows:

$125 – Visitor 7 Meal Package. This package includes two breakfasts (Friday and Saturday), threelunches(Thursday,FridayandSaturday)andtwosuppers(ThursdayandFriday).

$105–Visitor5MealPackage(nobreakfast). Thispackageincludesthreelunches(Thursday,FridayandSaturday)andtwosuppers(ThursdayandFriday).

Visitorswillnotbeabletopurchasethesemealpackagesonsite.AllmealpackagesmustbepurchasedbyJune2.

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TRAVEL

DELEGATE TRAVEL AlldelegatetravelistobebookedthroughContinentalTravel.DelegatetraveltoandfromWinnipegisincludedinthedelegateregistrationfeeandwillbebilleddirectlytotheELCICconventionaccountwithContinentalTravel

Group.Theapprovedconventionairfare fordelegates is the leastexpensiveapplicable fareplusonechecked‐inbaggagefeeeach way. Service fees for seat selection, insurance, andairlinemealsarenotcoveredbytheconvention.Someairlinesdonotallowapurchasedairlinetickettobetransferred to another delegate. If you book an air ticket,and later cannot attend the convention, you will bepersonallyresponsiblefortheticket.

DELEGATE TRAVEL BY AIR OR VIA RAIL DelegatetravelforairandVIARailCanadatransportationistobearrangedthroughMichelleThorvaldsonofContinentalTravelGroup.ContactMichelletoarrangeyourtravelbyemailatMichelle@continentaltravel.caorbyphoneattollfree1‐800‐665‐2626orinWinnipegat204‐989‐8581. Ifyouarebookingbyemail,pleasecompletetheContinentalTravelBookingFormavailableonlineunderthe“Delegate”sectionunderthelefthandframe“ComingtoConvention”.Pleasebookyourtravelbyair,VIARailorbuspriortoregisteringsothatthisinformationcanbeincludedonyourregistrationform.Inmostinstances,travelfortheNationalConventionisbyelectronicticket.Michellewillrequireanemailaddressto issueanelectronic ticketand itinerary.Email travel booking is themost efficient option.However if youdon’thaveanemail,youcanmakealternatearrangementswithMichelle.Airlineseatselection,insuranceandmealpurchasesarenotcoveredbytheconvention.Theconventionwillcoverthecostofthebaggagefeeforonesuitcasechecked‐ineachway.Delegatestravellingfromanairportthathasanairportfacilityfeeineffectarerequestedtopaythefeeandtoincludethisiteminyourexpenseclaimalongwiththereceipt.DELEGATE NON-AIR TRAVEL & EXPENSES IfyouaredrivingtotheNationalConvention,youmaysubmitanexpenseclaimfor20centsperkmforonedelegateplus3centsperkmforeachadditionaldelegateuptotheequivalentcostofanairticketbasedontheexcursionrateapprovedforconvention.Parkingfees,gas,accommodationsandmealsalongthewayarenotreimbursable.Ifyouaretravelingbybusortrain,themosteconomicalandapplicablefarewillbereimbursedtoyouforyourtravelcosts.Specialrequestsforextensionsoradditionstoyouritinerarywillbeaccommodated.However,anyadditionalcostsabovetheapprovedconventionfarewillbeyourresponsibility.Carrentalexpenseswillnotbereimbursed.VISITOR TRAVEL VisitorsarewelcometousetheservicesofContinentalTravelGroupbutwillberequiredtopayfortheirowntravelarrangements. SeethebookinginformationforContinentalTravelprovidedunderthe“DelegateTravel”sectionabove.

TRAVEL BOOKING

PleasecontactMichelleThorvaldsonofContinentalTravelGroupbye‐mailatMichelle@continentaltravel.caandincludeyourcompletedContinentalTravelBookingform.Michellewillrespondtoyoure‐mailwithin2businessdays.WhenarrangingtravelwithMichelle,pleasequotepurchaseordernumber69400.

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WINNIPEG LOCAL TRANSPORTATION Arrivals:TransportationfromthearrivalsareaatWinnipegAirport,theVIARailstationorthebusterminalwillbeprovidedbytheLocalArrangementsCommitteestartingonWednesday,July5from1:00p.m.to9:00p.m.,andThursday,July6from7:00a.m.to1:00p.m.Delegatesarrivingoutsidetheabovehourswillberesponsiblefortheirownlocaltransportationarrangements.Transportation will be provided from the Winnipeg Airport, the Via Rail station or the bus terminal toaccommodationsattheUniversityofManitobaonly.Delegatesstayingatalternatelocationswillberesponsiblefortheirownlocaltransportation.Departures:Transportationtotheairport,railstationorbusterminalwillbeprovidedSaturday,July8aftertheClosingWorshipandEucharistendsstartingat3:00a.m.until5:00p.m.Delegatesdepartingoutside this timeframewillberesponsiblefortheirownlocaltransportationarrangements.Reminder: PleasebesuretoindicateyourarrivalanddeparturetimesontheregistrationformtoenabletheLocalArrangementsCommitteetocoordinatelocaltransportation.NATIONAL CONVENTION LOCAL TRANSPORTATION No local transportation will be provided on a daily basis on the university campus. The universityaccommodationsandmealsareallwithinwalkingdistanceofUniversityCentrewherethemeetingswillbeheld.For those delegates withmobility concerns, only a limited schedule will be provided. Those delegates withmobilityconcernsshouldindicatetheseontheregistrationform.

PARKING

Parkingcostsarenotcoveredorreimbursedbytheconvention.TheUniversityParkadeis locatednorthoftheHelenGlassCentreforNursingandisattachedtoUniversityCentre.Ithasavehicleclearanceheightof6’8”(2.03m).Paymentforparkingintheparkadecanbemadebycash, VISA orMasterCard at the Pay Station on the second floor of the Helen Glass Centre or by VISA orMasterCardonlyattheexitgate.Costsfortheparkadeareasfollows: Between6:00a.m.and6:00p.m. Between6:00p.m.and6:00a.m.

‐$2foreachhalfhourforthefirsthour ‐$6flatrate ‐$4foreachadditionalhourorportionthereof LostTickets ‐DailyMaximumis$11 ‐$25chargeForfurtherparkinginformationandmapsonvisitorparkingavailableoncampus,seetheUniversityofManitobawebsiteathttp://umanitoba.ca/campus/parking/visitor/index.html.Ifyoubookaccommodationsattheuniversity,youcanpurchaseparkingpassesuponregistration.

ACCOMMODATIONS Twotypesofaccommodationsareavailableontheuniversitycampus. AsingleoccupancyroomwithasinglesizebedandprivatewashroomisavailableatPembinaHallResidence(PHR).Atwobedroomsharedsuitewitha double size bed in each roomwith one sharedwashroom and kitchenette is available at Arthur V.MauroResidence (AVM). Attendees requesting a double size bedwill be required to share the suite with anotherattendee inthesecondbedroom. Please indicateyourpreferredroommateontheregistrationform. See theattached“2017NationalConventionAccommodations”listwhichdescribesthetwotypesofaccommodationsavailableattheUniversityofManitoba.BothresidencesofferfreeWi‐Fitoallguests.Roomkeys/cards/fobsarenotdisposableandthereisachargeforanyof these itemsnot returnedat the timeof checkout. Guestsnot returning thesekeys/cards/fobswill bepersonallyresponsibleforthelostkeys/cards/fobscharges.

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TheguestservicedeskforbothresidencesislocatedinArthurV.Mauroandisopenfrom8:00a.m.to9:30p.m.withsecurityondutyfrom9:30p.m.to8:00a.m.thenextmorning.Check‐intimeisafter2:00p.m.andcheckouttimeisbefore10:00a.m.Latecheck‐in(after9:30p.m.)orlatecheckout(after10:00a.m.)isacceptedupto48hoursprior.

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR DELEGATES Delegate accommodations will be booked by the National Office based on the information completed on theregistrationform.Accommodationsareincludedinthedelegateregistrationfeepaidbythesynods.IfyouareplanningtostaywithfamilyorfriendsinWinnipeg,pleaseindicatethisontheregistrationform.Conventionaccommodationsincludedfordelegatesattheuniversityresidencesareasfollows:

ABTDelegates–twonights(Thursday,July6andFriday,July7) BCDelegates–threenights(Wednesday,July5,Thursday,July6andFriday,July7) EASTDelegatesfromOntario&Quebec–twonights(Thursday,July6andFriday,July7) EASTDelegatesfromMaritimes–threenights(Wednesday,July5,Thursday,July6andFriday,July7) MNODelegateslivingover50kmfromUofM–twonights(Thursday,July6andFriday,July7) SASKDelegates–twonights(Thursday,July6andFriday,July7)

DelegatesmayfindwhenyoubookyourtravelthroughContinentalTravelthatthetwonights’accommodationnotedabovemaynotbesufficient ifyouareunable toreachWinnipegprior to thestartof theconventiononThursday,July6at1:30p.m.AlsodelegatesmayfindforreturnflightshomeonSaturday,July8,theremaynotbeany flights and/or connecting flights available. An extra night at the university will be provided in thesecircumstances.PleaseindicatewhereyouarestayingontheregistrationformtoassisttheLocalArrangementsCommitteewiththeirtransportationcoordination.

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR VISITORS Visitorsareresponsibleforbookingandpayingfortheirownaccommodations.Visitorsarewelcometobookaccommodation at the University ofManitoba by completing the “2017Short StayApplicationForm” andsendingittotheUniversityResidenceOfficebyemailorfaxasindicatedontheform.Acopyofthisformisalso available on the ELCICwebsite at http://elcic.ca/In‐Convention/2017‐Winnipeg under the “Coming toConvention”Visitorssection. Ifyouapplybypaper form,theuniversityresidenceofficewillcallyoutopaytwoweeksbeforeyouarrive.Alternatively,youcanwaituntilafterMay1,2017whentheonlineuniversityresidencebookingportalwillopen.Withtheonlinereservation,youwillhavetopayassoonasyoubook.Thefollowingisthelinktotheonlinebookingportal:http://starrez‐app.cc.umanitoba.ca/StarRezPortalConference/Modules/Conference/ConferenceSelector.aspx?Params=L9ezxPcQnQv2lpXY6iXXoTR6OxAjT02AWhen booking, please indicate that you are attending the 2017 Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada(ELCIC)NationalConvention.Seethe“Accommodations”sectiononthepreviouspageandtheattached“2017NationalConventionAccommodations”listwhichdescribesthetwotypesofaccommodationsavailableattheUniversityofManitoba.ThecostsforeitherthePembinaHallortheArthurV.Mauroresidenceis$69plusaccommodationtax(AT)$3.45,GST$3.62andPST$5.52foratotalof$81.59perroompernight.

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UNIVERSITY CENTRE ONSITE REGISTRATION After arriving inWinnipeg, delegates can register for the 2017National Convention on the second floor ofUniversityCentrestartingonWednesday,July5from3:00p.m.to8:00p.m.TheNationalConventionregistrationdeskwillalsobeopenfrom9:00a.m.to5:00p.m.onThursday,July6;from8:00a.m.to5:00p.m.onFriday,July7;andfrom8:00a.m.to3:00p.m.Saturday,July8.Uponregistering,youwillreceiveanametagwhichisrequiredtobewornatallNationalConventionsessions,eventsandmeals.PLENARY SESSIONS All National Convention business sessions will be held in Killarney/Neepawa Rooms on the second floor ofUniversityCentre.SMOKING SmokingisstrictlyprohibitedinsideUniversityCentrelobbiesandallmeetingrooms.Designatedsmokingareasareavailableoutsideofthebuilding.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION VOLUNTEERS TheLocalConventionWorshipCommitteeisrecruitingvolunteersfortheNationalConvention.Ifyouwouldliketobe involvedasavolunteer,please indicateyourareaof interest in thevolunteer sectionof the registrationform.TheLocalConventionWorshipCommitteecannotguaranteethateveryonewhovolunteerswillbeabletoassistwithworship.PRIVACY PERMISSION TheinformationontheregistrationformiscollectedfortheuseoftheNationalOfficeandwillberetainedindefinitely. Personal information is not shared with third parties without consent. Please note thataccredited photographers and the media may be in attendance at the 2017 National Convention. By thenatureofyourattendanceattheconventionyouhaveindicatedyourconsenttotheELCICtophotographandrecordimageorvoiceonphotographic,video,andaudiomedia,andtousethismaterialinwholeorinpartfor the promotion of the ELCIC and its assigns by any means deemed reasonable. All rights, includingcopyright,remainthepropertyoftheELCIC.CONVENTION UPDATES Pleasevisitusonlineathttp://elcic.ca/In‐Convention/2017‐WinnipegforongoingupdatedNationalConventioninformation.

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2017 NATIONAL CONVENTION ACCOMMODATIONS LIST

The National Convention has confirmed room blocks for attendees at two university residences nearUniversityCentreon theUniversityofManitobacampus. Delegateaccommodationswillbebookedby theNationalOffice basedon the information completed on the registration form. Visitors are responsible forbookingtheirownaccommodations.Twotypesofaccommodationsareavailableoncampus.

PembinaHallResidence(PHR)Eachroomiscompletewithitsownprivatewashroomandshowerandconsistsof:

Asinglebed,adjustableheight AirConditioningDeskandchair FreewirelessInternetCloset Allbedding,towels&faceclothssuppliedStoragedrawerswithpaddedseat Dailyhousekeepingserviceprovided

ArthurV.MauroResidence(AVM)Eachsuiteconsistsoftwobedroomsandasharedensuitewashroom.Eachbedroomwithinasuiteincludes:

Adoublebed,extra‐long AirConditioningDeskandchair FreewirelessInternetCloset Allbedding,towels&faceclothssuppliedDresser Dailyhousekeepingserviceprovided

For more information on university residences, check the University of Manitoba Student ResidencesConferencesandShortStayswebsiteathttp://umanitoba.ca/campus/housing/guests/conference.html

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2017 PROGRAM-AT-A- GLANCE

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TRAVEL BOOKING FORM - CONTINENTAL TRAVEL DelegatetravelforairandVIARailCanadatransportationistobearrangedthroughMichelleThorvaldsonofContinentalTravelGroup. VisitorsarewelcometousetheservicesofContinentalTravelGroupbutwillberequiredtopayfortheirowntravelarrangements.IfyouarecontactingMichellebyemailatMichelle@continentaltravel.ca,pleaseremembertocompleteandattachthe fillable Continental Travel Booking Form available online at http://elcic.ca/In‐Convention/2017‐WinnipegundertheComingtoConvention“Delegate”or“Visitor”sections.Thefollowingisasampleofthisform.ThefillableversionoftheTravelBookingFormisavailableonlineasindicatedabove.

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