Join us in Charlottetown October 24 – 29, 2017

Charlottetown Conference

Aug 9, 2017

It’s that time again and a FINAL reminder that if you have not registered for the National Conference and AGM in Charlottetown, PEI the COST will be INCREASING from $230 to $260 AFTER September 11 so please be sure to register TODAY!

Competitions – A reminder to all squadrons that the competitions are ongoing and now is the time to get your best efforts organized and ideas together for the competitions. Bring your squadron’s ideas and take home a prize! Details are found on our registration page.

Sponsors – If any squadron or district is capable of sponsoring a coffee hour or social event, please let us know as some squadrons/districts are doing so. Please contact our committee and we will set something up for you. This is a good opportunity to showcase your squadron.

Tours – A great slate of tours have been set up for those who do not attend the meetings and those who escape to do so with their loved ones! Check out the registration form on the National website for tours offered.

Registration – Please register online as soon as possible at the National site www.cps-ecp.ca or on the Conference site www.charlottetown2017.com.

We hope you will join us and we guarantee a good time. See you in October.
Best regards,
Yves Dauphinais, P

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