Sail Ontario 2019 Awards Luncheon, AGM, and Workshops

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Nov 7, 2019

For our annual celebration of achievements in sailing, updates on what’s happening with Ontario Sailing and a chance for learning and development for Board Members of clubs from across the province in 2019, Ontario Sailing is hosting a one-day event.

Saturday November 9, 2019

9:00am – 2:30pm

Ashbridges Bay Yacht Club … 30 Ashbridges Bay Park Rd, Toronto, ON

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

8:45-9:00am – Arrival

9:00am – Workshops Offered – Topics through the morning aimed at Club Board Members. Will include hot topics with updates in legislation and an overview of the responsibilities of a Board Member with some information on strategic planning.

As well, we will be kicking of the morning with a presentation from Rick Layzell of Boating Ontario on High Water Levels.

12:00 pm – Awards Luncheon – a buffet lunch will be provided followed by the presentation of the Ontario Sailing Annual Awards.

1:30 pm – Ontario Sailing’s Annual General Meeting (time approximate). More information can be found at https://ontariosailing.ca/news/2019-ontario-sailing-annual-general-meeting/

REGISTRATION:

$25.00 (+ HST) per person for the day.  Deadline for registrations is Sunday November 3, 2019.

There is no charge for attending the AGM only.  Please register by sending an email to info@ontariosailing.ca. ;Please do not use the link below. Click Here for more information.

CLICK HERE to register for the day.

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