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WORKPLACE WELLNESS 24/ 7 What are productive and healthy people worth to you?

ALBERTA CONGRESS BOARD’S

ANNUAL Workplace Conference Making a difference since 1974

October 20 – 23, 2011 Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge • Jasper, Alberta

ALBERTA CONGRESS BOARD

ACB

Executive

ANNUAL WORKPLACE CONFERENCE 2011

President Leonard Gauthier

The Workplace Conference brings together diverse sectors including:

Alberta Energy

• Business

VICE PRESIDENT

• Government

Tony Atkins

• Education

• Health

Past President

• Aboriginal

Tim Brower

• Non-profit

General Teamsters Local 362

IBEW Local 424

Treasurer Gus Rozycki Bosco Homes

DIRECTORS Melissa Blake Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo

Don Diduck

Environmental Compliance Inc.

to share their knowledge, experience and insight into some of the most interesting and relevant issues taking place in today’s workplaces. There is no other conference that provides timely and valuable economic and workplace development information, while at the same time giving delegates a unique opportunity to communicate and collaborate on current and emerging issues in the workplace.

PURPOSE

Delegates are encouraged to discuss important workplace related issues and develop balanced solutions in order to create improved workplaces in Alberta and across the country.

Michael Dyer SAIT Polytechnic

Dennis Gane

Edmonton Chamber of Commerce

Sandra Marcellus

STRUCTURE

A great mix of speakers, panelists and small group discussion sessions plus lively debates and voting on small group recommendations.

Alberta Teachers’ Association

Shannon Marchand

Alberta Employment and Immigration

Kelvin Mathuik Service Canada

Frits Pannekoek Athabasca University

Neil tidsbury Construction Labour Relations - Alberta

Don Westman

Brief Overview of the ALBERTA CONGRESS BOARD The Alberta Congress Board is a non-profit, non-political organization dedicated to improving Alberta’s social and economic well-being. We provide a neutral forum for dealing with issues important to Albertans.

As the dynamic relationship between diverse groups of stakeholders continues to change, the Alberta Congress Board’s role is to act as a catalyst for communication, cooperation and collaboration among these groups on issues of mutual concern.

Formed in the early 1970’s, the Alberta Congress Board works with Albertans to chart the best possible path for Alberta’s socio-economic future.

City of Fort Saskatchewan

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Kimberlee Sears

ALBERTA CONGRESS BOARD PO Box 82092, RPO Yellowbird Edmonton, Alberta T6J 7E6 780-421-9330 780-426-2987 (Fax) acb@congressboard.ab.ca

congressboard.ab.ca

OUR MISSION To engage business, labour, government, education and health in a collaborative effort to achieve consensus and recommend action on issues in the workplace, leading to the enhancement of the quality of life for Albertans.

Workplace Conference

2011

WORKPLACE WELLNESS 24/7

What are productive and healthy people worth to you?

Why YOU need to attend • improve the productivity of your organization by adopting best practices that result in an even stronger and Healthier workforce • hear from experts on Workplace Wellness along with delegates from diverse sectors who will provide you with keen insight into a variety of issues and opportunities •

learn how to foster Workplace Wellness and implement strategies that are effective and beneficial to everyone involved. You can become part of a broad movement for improving Alberta’s workplaces in a way that lowers costs, raises energy levels and improves focus, while better meeting the needs of your own stakeholders and customers.

GET ANSWERS to these important questions facing everyone in the workplace: 1. Is Wellness the ‘X-Factor’ in Increasing Your Bottom Line?

The idea of ‘wellness’ and its relationship to productivity has been around for a while.

Yet, how has wellness measured up in terms of helping organizations to increase their bottom line? What does investing in wellness look like and when is it most effective? Does wellness in the workplace actually improve job satisfaction and increase retention? What are the latest wellness strategies which can make the most difference in the workplace?

2. Wellness – Whose Business is it?

Should personal wellness be everyone’s business? Why? There is a debate, for example, about recreational drug use and employment. Where is the line between personal wellness and workplace requirements for being well enough to work? Who gets to decide when an individual’s personal lifestyle choices become points of intervention by others – either by regulation or by the policy of an organization or community?

3. How do We Foster an Emotionally Healthy Workplace?

Stress in and outside of the workplace is symptomatic of many factors – often induced by financial pressure, lack of time management, and demands in the workplace .

These are sometimes expressed in emotionally charged incidents and, over time, can result in difficult working environments, unbalanced home lives and a breakdown in an individual’s perspective on their own roles and responsibilities. How can mental wellness be addressed in the workplace and what best practices are being used to foster emotionally healthy workplaces?

WHO should attend this event?

This Conference is designed for senior management and key decision-makers of private and public sector organizations that recognize the value of economic and workplace trend information in their planning activities.

program schedule

ALBERTA CONGRESS BOARD

Thursday October 20

Time

Event

2:30 - 7:30pm

Conference Registration

3:30 - 5:00pm

Workshop: Charging up Your Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Pat Vos, Chief Executive Officer, Intercon Messaging Inc.

5:30 - 7:30pm

Buffet Dinner

7:30 - 9:00pm

Conference Welcome, Overview and Keynote Keynote Address: Workplace Wellness – 24/7

Dr. Louis Hugo Francescutti, President, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and Professor, U of A School of Public Health 9:00 - 10:30pm

Delegate Video — Interviews Wine and Cheese Reception Hosted by Building Trades of Alberta

Time

Event

FRIday October 21

7:00 - 8:30am

Buffet Breakfast

8:30 - 9:45am

An interview between Drs Donald Schopflocher & Louis Hugo Francescutti The Essence of Wellness – Unspoken Truths Dr. Donald Schopflocher, Associate Professor, Centre for Health Promotion Studies, University of Alberta

9:45 - 10:00am

Plenary Session - Small Group Orientation

10:15am - noon

Small Group Discussions — Session One

12:30 - 1:45pm

Luncheon with Activity on Health Behaviour — Your Own Personal Risk Assessment

1:45 - 2:00pm

Lead Facilitator Update — Find out what small groups are working on

2:00 - 2:30pm

Networking Break

2:30 - 4:30pm

Small Group Discussions — Session Two

2:30 - 4:30pm

Companion Event (choice of one of the following) “Healthy Skin Care Essentials”: Educational yet fun & interactive class on skin care tips and make-up

4:30 - 6:30pm

Break

6:30 - 8:00pm

Serious Celebration? with Dr. Billy Strean, Professor, Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, University of Alberta Presentation to Distinguished Workplace Leader Award recipient: Irene Lewis, President and CEO of SAIT Polytechnic

8:30 - 10:00pm

Evening Mixer

Time

application. Session culminates with a tour of the Spa and gift bags to take home. “Healthy Eating Cooking Demo”: Get tips on making tasty and healthy meals. Join the FPL culinary team to discover secrets to exquisite cuisine prepared the easy way. Samples for everyone!

SATURday October 22

Event

7:00 - 8:30am

Buffet Breakfast

8:30 - 9:15am

Waking up to the Realities of Sleep Dr. Charles Samuels, Medical Director, Centre for Sleep and Human Performance

9:15 - 9:45am

Nap Time

9:45 - 10:00am

Lead Facilitator Update — Hear what is “taking shape” in the small groups

10:15 - 11:45am

Small Group Discussions — Session Three

Noon - 1:30pm

Luncheon Presentation Getting Physical – It Feels Good! James K. Gray,

1:30 - 2:00pm

Networking Break

2:00 - 4:00pm

“The Bear Pit” – Spirited Discussion & Voting on Resolutions Get an insight into what priorities small groups believe will improve Alberta’s workplaces and what action you can take in your own workplace.

4:00 - 4:45pm

ACB Annual General Meeting

4:45 - 6:30pm

Break

6:30 - 8:30pm

Dinner & Summary of Ideas and Resolutions

Time

Event

7:00 - 10:00am

Buffet Breakfast

1:00pm

Late Checkout

with Dr. Billy Strean Professor, Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, U of A

Chairman of Energy, Brookfield Asset Management Inc.

Entertainment by Wayne Lee, Comedy Hypnosis Show & Motivational Presentation

SUNday October 23

CONFERENCE CONCLUDES

Note: This program, including speakers, panelists, listed events, and schedule is subject to change or may be adjusted without prior notice by the Alberta Congress Board. The opinions expressed in this document do not necessarily reflect those of any of the partners or stakeholder groups associated with this conference.

Workplace Conference

SPEAKERS Dr. Louis Hugo Francescutti

President, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and Professor, University of Alberta School of Public Health

Conference Chair and Keynote Speaker

Dr. Francescutti received his combined MD / PhD from the University of Alberta. He then went on to complete post-graduate studies including a Master of Public Health and a residency in preventative medicine at Johns Hopkins University. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Community Medicine and a Fellow of the American College of Preventive Medicine. He was named the 41st President of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in 2010. Dr. Francescutti has chaired numerous committees and task forces that deal with public health and injury prevention and has given thousands of interviews and presentations on this topic.

He currently works as an emergency physician at the Royal Alexandra Hospital and as a professor at the University of Alberta.

Dr. Donald Schopflocher

Associate Professor, Centre for Health Promotion Studies and Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta

Dr. Schopflocher is a methodologist-statistician specializing in population and public health surveillance. His research focuses on the analysis of large administrative and survey data sets in the context of public health.

This work spans many content foci including chronic diseases, chronic pain, obesity and its determinants; the measurement and determinants of wellness, happiness and health related quality of life; and mental health and addictions including problem gambling.

Trained as a research psychologist specializing in personality and psychological measurement, he obtained a PhD from the University of Alberta. Don worked as a researcher in the Department of Neuropsychology at the Alberta Hospital Edmonton Psychiatric Treatment Centre; as a biostatistician for the Health Surveillance Branch, Alberta Health and Wellness; and as Director of Research at the Institute of Health Economics.

Irene Lewis

President and CEO, SAIT Polytechnic

Named one of Canada’s 100 Most Powerful Women for 2010, Irene Lewis became President and CEO of SAIT Polytechnic in 1998. Irene then set out to transform SAIT into Canada’s premier polytechnic, while changing society’s perceptions of the value of trades and technology education along the way.

Today, SAIT is globally-recognized as a leader in energy and petroleum training and as a trailblazer in applied research and innovation, named one of Alberta’s Top 50 Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. for 2010 and 2011, and one of Alberta’s Best Workplaces by Alberta Venture magazine in 2010.

In 2010, Irene received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Calgary — its highest honour. Irene is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Alberta. She is a member of the Alberta Health Services Board, chairs the Alberta Economic Development Authority’s Energy Resource committee and has served in advisory roles to Polytechnics Canada, the Post-secondary International Network and many other organizations.

James K. Gray

Chairman of Energy, Brookfield Asset Management Inc.

Mr. Gray is an exploration geologist who, for over 50 years, was engaged in the oil and natural gas exploration business in Western Canada. Mr. Gray co-founded Canadian Hunter Exploration Ltd., one of Canada’s larger natural gas producers. Mr. Gray most recently became a member of the Alberta Premier’s Council for Economic Strategy. Mr. Gray was awarded a Honourary Doctor of Laws degree in 1991 by the University of Calgary, the YMCA Fellowship of Honour in 1995, and was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1995. Mr. Gray was inducted into the Canadian Petroleum Hall of Fame, the Calgary Business Hall of Fame and the Canadian Business Hall of Fame.

Pat Vos

Chief Executive Officer, Intercon Messaging Inc.

Pat’s professional career spans the farming, aviation, oil, retail, municipal government and communications industries; all vital experiences upon which she has drawn during the last 15 years as the owner and CEO of Intercon Messaging, Inc., a thriving message centre with a diverse client base. Committed to building community and assisting others through training and education, Pat, a 1974 graduate of NAIT, has served as the President of The Canadian Call Management Association (CAM-X), a Brazeau County Councillor, and the founder of the Junior Achievement program in Drayton Valley. A long-time student of professional and personal effectiveness, Pat has developed a wide body of knowledge, and practical experience, about leadership and the role of emotional intelligence (EQ) in individual and organizational growth and achievement.

Dr. Billy Strean

Professor, Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, University of Alberta

A former NCAA athlete and coach, Dr. Billy Strean has a doctorate in sport and exercise psychology from the University of Illinois. He is also a Certified Somatic Coach (Strozzi Institute), a Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher, and a Certified Professional Co-active Coach. It is precisely this eclectic range of disciplines and fields of study — somatics, sport psychology, laughter and play, and his 25 years of teaching experience — that is the foundation of Dr. Strean’s success both in the classroom as well as outside the classroom as keynote speaker and workshop facilitator.

Dr. Charles Samuels

Medical Director of the Centre for Sleep and Human Performance

Dr. Samuels’ clinical sleep medicine practice is focused on the relationship of sleep disorders and sleep disturbance to weight control. Dr. Samuels is a member of the Calgary Institute of Population and Public Health, and has served as the Vice-Chairman of the Research Ethics Review Committee of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta from 2001-2003. Dr. Samuels is currently the lead investigator for the Calgary Police Service Health and Human Performance Research Initiative, which is a long term research project exploring the impact of rotating shift work on health and performance of police officers. Dr. Samuels is also the lead investigator of research exploring the relationship of sleep to recovery and performance in elite athletes at the University of Calgary Sport Medicine Clinic.

Wayne Lee Over the years, Wayne has used hypnosis to entertain, excite, and mesmerize thousands of audiences across North America. He has delivered thousands of shows & presentations, working with people to explore the unlimited potential of the human mind, and if there’s one thing peak performance experts like Wayne Lee agree on, it’s that the mind is capable of leading us anywhere. Wayne’s own journey to excellence has been fueled with an unrelenting passion for empowering people.

2011

ALBERTA CONGRESS BOARD

BENEFITS of PARTNERSHIP BRONZE

SILVER

GOLD

PLATINUM

3 Presentation of Certificate

3 Reserved table for eight (8)

3 Host or co-host conference

3 Full-page colour ad in

$2500

of Appreciation

3 Profile in all pre- and

post-conference materials

3 Profile on ACB website 3 Conference registration

for one (1)

3 Display booth space

$5000

at Saturday banquet

3 Coffee breaks 3 Presentation of Certificate

of Appreciation

3 Profile in all pre- and

post-conference materials

3 Profile on ACB website 3 Conference registration

for two (2)

3 Display booth space

$7500

$10,000+

session*

3 Six-foot banner and logo at

conference

3 Reserved table for eight (8)

at Saturday banquet

3 Presentation of Certificate

of Appreciation

3 Profile in all pre- and

post-conference materials

3 Profile on ACB website 3 Conference registration

for three (3)

3 Display booth space

conference program booklet

3 Host conference session* 3 Presentation by Partner

during Conference Program

3 Six-foot banner and logo at

conference

3 Reserved table for eight (8)

at Saturday banquet

(including complimentary wine)

3 Presentation of Certificate

of Appreciation

3 Profile in all pre- and

post-conference materials

3 Profile on ACB website 3 Conference registration

for four (4)

3 Display booth space *Options include hosting/co-hosting of Keynote Speaker(s) Opening Night Wine & Cheese Reception; Friday Evening Mixer; Saturday Wrap-up Banquet.

you can also become a Sponsor for the

Distinguished

Workplace Leader

Award

Benefits include: • Reserved table for 8 registered delegates at Friday’s dinner award ceremony (including wine) • 2 Conference Registrations • Printed acknowledgement in conference materials and ACB website • Verbal & large screen acknowledgment at dinner ceremony

2011 recipient IRENE LEWIS President & CEO, SAIT Polytechnic

...................................Cost: $1,600 + GST

To become a Partner, contact us directly or go to our website and complete a Contact Form and email or fax to ACB:

P: 780.421.9330 F: 780.426.2987

acb@congressboard.ab.ca www.congressboard.ab.ca

Workplace Conference

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Conference Details Thursday, October 20

• Workshop 3:30-5 pm • Buffet Dinner 5:30-7:30 pm • Welcome & Keynote 7:30 pm • Wine & Cheese Reception 9 pm

Friday, October 21 • Breakfast Buffet 7-8:30 am • Full day program including Panel & Speakers; Small Group Sessions • Workplace Leader Award Dinner 6:30-8 pm • Evening Mixer 8:30 pm

Thursday & Friday Rates (per day)

Single

Double

Room type

$243 $265 $277 $313 $313 $338 $406 $431 $406

$346 $368 $380 $416 $416 $441 $509 $534 $509

Saturday Rates (per day)

Single

Double

Room type

$224 $246 $258 $294 $294 $319 $387 $412 $387

$308 $330 $342 $378 $378 $403 $471 $496 $471

Saturday, October 22 • Breakfast Buffet 7-8:30 am • Full day program including presentations; Small Group Sessions; • Debate & Voting on Resolutions 2-4 pm • Dinner and Summary of Ideas and Resolutions 6:30-8:30 pm • Entertainment 8:30 pm

Sunday, October 23 • Breakfast 7-10 am • Late checkouts available until 1 pm

Fairmont Room Deluxe Room Deluxe with seating area Junior Suite Lakeview Junior Suite Fireplace Junior Suite Fireplace Jacuzzi Lakefront Suite Lakefront Suite Jacuzzi Whistler Cabin (2 bedrooms) Fairmont Room Deluxe Room Deluxe with seating area Junior Suite Lakeview Junior Suite Fireplace Junior Suite Fireplace Jacuzzi Lakefront Suite Lakefront Suite Jacuzzi Whistler Cabin (2 bedrooms)

You can also make your reservations on-line

congressboard.ab.ca & click ‘Book your room online’

Hotel Reservations Hotel Reservations are the responsibility of the participants. For reservations, please call Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge at 1-800-441-1414.

Make sure to indicate you are with the ACB group.

Rates include the costs of all meals, beginning with dinner buffet on Thursday through to the buffet breakfast on Sunday. Please note gratuities are included in these rates, taxes (4% Tourism Levy, 2% Destination Marketing Fee, 5% GST) are not included.

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts currently charges an Early Departure Fee (based on 50% of room rate) for guests who depart prior to their confirmed departure date. Guests will be able to change their departure date to an earlier date without charge up to and including the time of check-in at the Lodge.

registration

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Small Group Discussions

This is an important component of the conference where you can hear (and be heard) other diverse sector representatives. Delegates and companions are strongly encouraged to participate in these sessions.

Yes, I will be participating in the small group discussions.

Please choose your topic area to be included in the small group discussions:*

All Early Bird Registrants will be

1. Is Wellness the ‘X-Factor’ in Increasing Your Bottom Line?

2. Wellness – Whose Business is it?

3. How do We Foster a Healthy Workplace?

EARLY BIRD DRAW entered to win Two Nights Deluxe Accommodation at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

*descriptors of sub-themes on page 3 of brochure Small Group Facilitator

Yes, I will volunteer to be a group facilitator

Other Information Display Booth

Yes, our organization would like to reserve display space (10 ft). Cost $200 (+gst)

Sponsor Distinguished Workplace Leader Award

Yes, our organization would like to reserve a table for the Award dinner. Includes 2 registrations; table of 8 registered delegates of your choice for Friday dinner; complimentary wine. Cost: $1600 (+gst)

Companion/Spouse Registration

All companions must register to receive nametags which permits participation in all aspects of the conference including Wine & Cheese Reception, Evening Mixer, Saturday evening entertainment and extra companion event.

Yes, register my companion for the conference.

If your companion would like to attend the small group sessions, please indicate choice of topic: 1 2 3

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Choice of one companion event:

Healthy Skin Care Essentials

Healthy Eating Cooking Demo

REGISTRATION FEES*

One-day Conference Registration $395 + gst ­— $41475

Early Bird Registration (up to July 22)..........$550 + gst — $57750 Regular Registration (after July 22)..............$650 + gst — $68250

Begins Friday 6:30pm up to and including Saturday 1:30 pm. All meals included when staying at the Lodge

Spouse/Companion Registration...............$120 + gst— $126 Total amount paying $ CARD NUMBER

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