2015 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & CONFERENCE
Keynote Speaker
MICHEL CHIKWANINE
Former Child Soldier, DRC
September 30 – October 2, 2015
Hilton Hotel & Suites
6361 Fallsview Avenue
NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO
OCSBOA 2015 CONFERENCE & AGM
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
MICHEL CHIKWANINE: Journey to Hope
Former Child Soldier
Inspirational Speaker on the Ability to Create Change
Michel Chikwanine has overcome unimaginable pain and struggles. Born in the
Democratic Republic of Congo, Michel grew up amid the terror of the Great War of
Africa. He witnessed the torture of his father, the rape of his mother, and endured
torture of his own. Much of his childhood was ravaged by the death and decay of a
war that claimed the lives of 5.8 million people, his father included, and forced him
to be a child soldier. Michel now inspires people to believe in their ability to make a
difference and leaves audiences with a new perspective on life, a sense of hope
through social responsibility, and a desire for change.
An accomplished motivational speaker, Michel addresses audiences across North
America. He has spoken to over 100,000 people and has shared the stage with such
distinguished speakers as Free The Children founders Craig and Marc Kielburger,
Dr. Jane Goodall, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., former Prime Minister Paul Martin, His
Holiness The Dalai Lama, former U.S Vice-President Al Gore, Reverend Jesse L.
Jackson Sr., Nobel Peace Prize laureate Betty Williams, actress Mia Farrow and
musician K’naan, just to name a few. He was also a speaker on Oprah’s “O
Ambassadors Roots of Action” speaking tour, largely reaching students at resourcepoor schools.
Sharing his personal story, Michel has captured the attention of national media,
including CBC, CTV and major daily newspapers.
OCSBOA 61ST. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & CONFERENCE
2015
CONFERENCE PROGRAM
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Hotel check-in time:
4:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
9:00 p.m.
Early Registration
Sponsor Displays (set up)
Cocktails
Dinner
Delegates’ Free Time
Lake Superior
Victoria Falls
Brasa Brazilian
Steakhouse
Breakfast Buffet
Registration
SPONSOR DISPLAYS
Opening of Conference
John Crocco, Director of Education
Niagara CDSB
Eucharistic Celebration
Refreshment Break
Annual Business Meeting
Lunch
Keynote Speaker:
Michel Chikwanine
Journey to Hope
Refreshment Break
Presentation:
Heather Douglas, BLG
Current Trends in Labour Relations
Free Time
Cocktails (Cash Bar)
Annual Banquet
President’s Reception
Entertainment by Brent Miller Live
Watermark
Lake Superior
Victoria Falls
Niagara Falls
Breakfast Buffet
PD Session:
Mark Weber, University of Waterloo
Exploring Your Personal Leadership
Resources and Engaging in Difficult
Conversations
Refreshment Break
Departure
Tim Horton Gift Cards will be provided
for lunch.
Watermark
Niagara Falls
Thursday, October 1, 2015
7:00 a.m.
8:15 a.m.
8:15 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
10:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
2:45 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
9:30 p.m.
Great Lakes Foyer
Niagara Falls
Watermark
Niagara Falls
Great Lakes Foyer
Niagara Falls
Great Lakes
Great Lakes
Great Lakes
Friday, October 2, 2015
7:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
Great Lakes Foyer
OCSBOA 61ST. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
&
CONFERENCE
2015
HOTEL RESERVATION INFORMATION
RESERVATIONS:
Accommodation costs are the responsibility of the delegate.
Hotel
Hilton Hotel & Suites
6361 Fallsview Blvd.
Niagara Falls, Ontario L2G 3V9
Quote
OCSBOA
Deadline
Rate is available until September 8, 2015
Telephone #
or
Email
905-353-7112
Rate
$129 per night + taxes
[email protected]
ENTERTAINMENT:
Entertainment will be provided by
Brent Miller Live, following the
Banquet on Thursday evening.