[BCMA MBEN] Conference 2008: Last Chance for Early Bird Rates!
Jim Harding
JHarding@MuseumsAssn.bc.ca
Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:13:28 -0800
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Greetings!</span></font>
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Midnight Friday, November 7 is the final deadline to register and claim the
discount Early Bird rates for the BCMA's annual provincial <b>Conference
2008: Storytelling in BC </b><b><i>- People, Places & Perspecetives</i></b> November 19-
22, 2008 at the Fairmont Empress Hotel, Royal BC Museum and St. Ann's
Academy National Historic Site, here in Victoria, BC.</span></font>
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Registrations that are postmarked, faxed or online registrations submitted by
midnight will be eligible to claim Early Bird rates. Regular rates will
automatically kick-in on the online registration form after Midnight Friday.</span></font>
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JOIN the 220+ delegates already registered! </span></font>
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The Fairmont Empress will still honour the special BCMA Rate of
$90.00/night (+ taxes) when you quote the "BCMA Conference" when
making your reservation. You can even come 3 days early and stay 3 days
longer in Victoria, and the Fairmont Empress will honour the same rate.
Currently, over 430 room nights have been booked for Conference 2008!</span></font>
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IF you <i>can't</i> attend Conference 2008 workshops or sessions during the day,
you can still join us for the Evening Events:</span></font>
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- Wed, Nov 19: Opening Reception, Silent Auction & Trade Show at the
world famous Empress Tearoom Lobby;</span></font>
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- Thurs, Nov 20 (12:00-1:30pm): Minister's Luncheon with The Honourable
Bill Bennett, Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts (Crystal Ballroom at
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- Thurs, Nov 20: BC Reports Reception & Ghostly Walks Tour at the
Maritime Museum of BC;</span></font>
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- Fri, Nov 21: <i>Museums in Motion Awards</i> Banquet (The Union Club of BC)
with Special Guest, His Honour, The Honourable Steven L. Point, OBC,
Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia.</span></font>
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For complete Program and event details and to purchase advance tickets
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Click the "How to Register" link to use the same Online Registration Form to
purchase your event tickets, or to add tickets for your guests.</span></font>
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(Advance tickets are strongly urged for event capacity and catering
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We look forward to seeing you here!</span></font>
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Jim Harding, ED</span></font>
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BC Museums Association</span></font>
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(250) 356-5694</span></font>
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