SEEDS OF CHANGE
Fostering Growth Within Your Organization
Conference by: Responsible Distribution Canada | Distribution Responsable Canada
November 2nd, 2016
Lionhead Golf & Conference Centre
Brampton, Ontario
 Conference Location
Lionhead Golf & Conference Centre
8525 Mississauga Road
Brampton, ON L6Y 0C1
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 Learn, Share & Connect
Responsible Distribution Canada’s Semi Annual Meeting
connects Members, Affiliates, Industry Experts and
Government Representatives. The conference is an
opportunity to collaborate and share operational and
regulatory practices. The Semi Annual Meeting is the
time to hear and learn what is coming up in our everchanging chemical supply chain.
 What Will Be Covered?
In connection with the theme ‘Seeds of Change’, it is our
objective to offer a one-day format that will engage
participants with a diverse educational program
delivered by experts in workplace safety, regulatory
affairs and human resources. Be sure to read details on
the featured speakers and presentations.
 Register Early and $ave
Register before September 30th, 2016 and save $25
off your Semi Annual Meeting registration package.
Note: In order to receive your early bird discount, the
registration and payment must be submitted prior to the
conference registration deadline.
 Who Should Attend?
 An executive or manager who shares responsibilities
in the supply chain of the chemical or ingredients
businesses.
 A government official responsible for chemical
industry policies, programs or regulations.
 A member of an association or sector with a special
interest in the chemical or ingredients industry.
 An academic or researcher focused on chemical and
distribution issues.
 Individuals working within chemical or ingredients
distribution organizations that establish or
implement operations, human resources, logistics,
transportation or regulations.
 Featuring 2 Keynote Speakers
NINA SPENCER | Going The Extra Mile
Professional Speaker & Author
A periodic Expert Advisor on workplace
issues to Canada’s leading newspaper,
The Globe and Mail, she is also a former professional
figure skater, and with new wisdom gleaned from her
recent summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro - the world’s tallest
free-standing mountain - Nina regularly brings audiences
to their feet with her engaging, humourous, pertinent
and thought-provoking messages.
BRIAN THWAITS | Brain Health & Safety
Brain Trainer
Brian Thwaits is a learning whiz who first
demonstrated his flair for performance as
an award-winning educator. He’s now an engaging and
entertaining ‘brain trainer’ who shows people how to
enhance their thinking, communication, innovation, and
change management skills. Brian shares fascinating
discoveries from the fields of learning theory and
neuroscience.
Register Now at www.rdcanada.ca/sam
SEEDS OF CHANGE
Fostering Growth WithinndYour Organization
November 2 , 2016
ONE DAY FORMAT
One Day Format – 7:00am to 9:00pm
Breakfast & Welcome for all attendees
7:00am
“Life of the Product; Before & After” Part 2
Panel Discussion | Industry Experts
Networking Break for all attendees
8:00am
Morning Keynote Presentation: Service Excellence – Going the Extra Mile
Ms. Nina Spencer
Networking Lunch for all Attendees
10:30am
Afternoon Keynote Presentation: Brain Health & Safety
Mr. Brian Thwaits, Brain Trainer
Safety is the Law too!
Sherrard Kuzz LLP
Committee Reporting
1:00pm
Responsible Distribution & Future Technology
Bernie Cook, Brenntag | Code Chair & Adam Wieckowski, VZiON Designs
Networking Break for all Attendees
3:00pm
Business Communications has changed – What is proper etiquette?
4:00pm
Ontario Workplace Safety
4:30pm
Closing Exercise
5:15pm
Cocktail Reception for Attendees
5:30pm
Dinner
6:30pm
Dinner Speaker: Government
Dinner, Awards & Presentation By: Willy St. Cyr, RDC | DRC Chairman
7:00pm
*Note: Agenda is subject to change without prior notice.
10:00am
12:00pm
2:00pm
2:30pm
3:30pm
 Sponsorship Opportunities
Be sure to take advantage of a great marketing opportunity
for your organization. As an event sponsor, your company
logo and name will appear on all marketing materials,
including the website, brochure and conference banners. In
addition, the conference chair will make honourable
mentions of your company during the event. For more
information on becoming an SAM sponsor, please contact the
RDC Head Office.
Sponsorship Package Opportunities
Platinum
Lunch Sponsor
$2500
Gold
Dinner Co-Sponsor
$1800
Silver
Speaker Co-Sponsor
$1275
Bronze
Networking Break Sponsor $595
Contact Suzanne Provost
E: [email protected] | T: 905-332-8777
 Conference Rates & Packages
 Registration & Payment Details
One Day Format
Early Bird ~ Full One-Day Package
$525.00
* Available until September 30th, 2016
BEST VALUE! Includes breakfast, lunch,
networking breaks, and dinner. Also
includes: training presentations, dinner
speaker, and all plenary sessions.
Regular Rate ~ Full One-Day Package
$550.00
*Available after Early Bird deadline &
until October 21st, 2016
Includes breakfast, lunch, networking
breaks, and dinner. Also includes: training
presentations, dinner speaker, and all
plenary sessions.
Dinner & Reception Only Package
*Available until October 21st, 2016
Includes networking cocktail reception,
dinner, awards presentation & address by
Government speaker.
Payment is accepted by cheque or credit card.
Conference packages are subject to HST. Registering by
the October 21st, 2016 deadline ensures that you will
have a name badge and registration materials available
upon arrival at the conference, and that your name will
be included in the published “List of Attendees”.
Register Now at www.rdcanada.ca/sam
$350.00