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Alberta Party Policy Convention the Listening Continues Alberta Party Policy Convention The Listening Continues Policy Convention Chairs: David King and Elaine Hyshka Saturday, November 13, 2010 Time Agenda Item 9:30 AM Welcome Chris LaBossiere, President, Alberta Party Board of Directors; Edwin Erickson, Leader, Alberta Party; Mayor Morris Flewwelling, Red Deer 10:00 AM Road to Policy Discussion Groups (Choose One) Break from 11:00 - 11:15 AM Environment Democratic Renewal and Meaningful Citizen Engagement Education Health Care 12:00 Lunch and Keynote Speaker A New Alberta Aspiration: Being the best for the world Satya Das, Principal, Cambridge Strategies and Author 1:00 PM Road to Policy Discussion Groups (Choose One) Break from 2:00 - 2:15 PM Health Care Economy Environment Democratic Renewal and Meaningful Citizen Engage ment 3:00 PM Break 3:15 PM Road to Policy Discussion Groups (Choose One) Break from 4:15 - 4:30 AM Economy Education Health Care Democratic Renewal and Meaningful Citizen Engagement 5:15 PM Announcements and Closing Remarks 5:30 PM Break - Dinn er on own 7:30 PM Tales from the Trail - Stories of Effective Community Organizing Hosted by Brian Thiessen and Michael Walters Panelists: Chima Nkemdirim, Campaign Director, Nenshi4Mayor Richard Einarson, Communications Manager, Nenshi4Mayor Patricia Mitsuka, Campaign Manager for Mayor Stephen Mandel Chris Henderson, Campaign Manager for Councilor Don Iveson Gayle Rondeel, Town Councilor, Rimbey Bill Given, Mayor, Grande Prairie The Tales from the Trail Panel will bring important stories and lessons from the recent municipal election campaigns across Alberta. Panelists will share important learnings on turning citizens into educated and engaged voters, volunteers and community leaders. We will enjoy tasty spirited refreshments and snacks while we learn how to organize more effectively. 9:00 PM End of Day One Sunday, November 14, 2010 Time Agenda Item 9:30 AM Welcome Chris LaBossiere, President, Alberta Party Board of Directors; Edwin Erickson, Leader, Alberta Party 9:45 AM New Policy Presentations and Voting 11:15 AM Suspended Policies 11:45 AM Closing Plenary Leaning Forward Dave Cournoyer, Political Blogger and Alberta Party Member 12:00 Closing Remarks 12:15 End of Policy Convention .
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