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AARDA conference to focus on recognition and training The Alberta Automotive Recycling & Dismantlers Association (AARDA) has released the official details of its upcoming 2012 annual general meeting and conference. It will take place April 27 and 28 at Chateau Louis Hotel and Conference Centre in Edmonton, Alberta. Themes for this year’s conference include employee recognition and training. “We’ll be making a real effort to get as many of our members and their staff out as possible,” says Ian Hope, Executive Director of AARDA. “We’ve been able to accumulate some new funding from the Ford and GM End-of-Life vehicle programs, so AARDA will be providing reduced registration fees, based on the number of delegates each yard sends to the conference.” The 2012 AARDA Conference will provide recyclers and dismantlers with provocative and informative education sessions, as well as the opportunity to network with peers. “Training sessions are being planned that will provide folks working in the auto recycling industry with sharpened skills on a number of areas including positive customer relations, communicating professionally, selling skills, and environmental best practices,” says Hope. One education highlight from the upcoming conference is Communications Bull’s Eye!, presented by Tom Bradshaw. Bradshaw is an executive trainer and corporate speaker in voice, speech and presentation skills. He is on the faculty at York University, teaching acting, voice and public speaking, and his insights come from 25 years as an actor, director and speech educator. In addition, Hope says the
two day event will be filled with the same great fun and networking opportunities as always. Spouses are being encouraged to attend as well, and special guest rates are provided. The entertainment for the evening dinner event will feature Robert Manolson, of Powerful Play Experiences. “Robert will lead us in an entertaining activity right after dinner that demonstrates the Robert Manolson of Powerful Play magic and benefits of having Experiences will provide after dinner entertainment, and provide valuable fun,” says Hope. “The acinsights about having fun at work. tivity is designed to provide new insights about how that concept can also be applied at work, making for stronger teams and results. We haven’t done this before at a conference and Robert’s activity is sure to leave you with something valuable to take away.” For room reservations, please call Chateau Louis Hotel at 780452-7770 or 800-661-9843 and ask for the AARDA rate. The Ramada Hotel just across the street from the Conference will be handling overflow bookings, and can be reached at 780-454-5454.
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