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Dragons Abreast Australia 2013 Convention

Canberra Centenary Dragon Muster 17-19 May 2013

Contact:[email protected]

Healthy Clubs

DRAFT PROGRAM

Friday, May 17, 2013

Between 1.30 – 3.30 For those of you who book and will be in Canberra on Friday afternoon) between 1.30 and 3.30 – the Canberra group will be holding sightseeing paddle on Lake Burley Griffin (weather permitting). Further details on this will be provided soon.

6.00 pm to 6.30 pm Registration – venue TBA

6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Welcome Reception – venue TBA

Saturday, May 18, 2013

8.30 am Registration

9:00 am to 9.30 am Official Opening Unveiling of the Dragons Abreast Quilt

9.30 am to 10:00 am Introduction of the CEO and Board CEO Visions

10:00 am to 10:30 am Presentation: A Year in Review - Achievements of the past 12 months including actions taken following member feedback at 2012 Convention and analysis of 2012 member survey.

10.30 am to 11.00 am Morning Tea - provided

11:00 am to 11:30 am Presentations: Member Journeys and DAA

11:30 am to 12:30 pm Presentation: What is Next in DAA

12.30 pm to 1.30 pm Lunch - provided

1:30 pm to 3:30 pm Panel: Healthy Minds and Bodies – Panel presentation with health professionals including lymphoedema specialist, dietician, exercise physiologist, and psychologist.

3.30 pm to 3.45 pm Afternoon Tea - provided

3.45 pm to 4.45 pm Concurrent: Healthy Clubs - Concurrent workshops including running events, and regattas the social network, recruitment of new members

4.45 pm – to 5.00 pm Finish of day activities




6:00 pm The Bus takes you on a magical sightseeing tour of Canberra’s treasures to Convention Dinner

6.30 pm Convention Dinner - The Terrace, Australian War Memorial with guest speaker Michael Milton

Sunday, May 19, 2013

7.00 am Pink Slipper Treasure Hunt or Meditation

8:00 am Breakfast at the Brassey - provided

9:00 am to 9.15 am Sum up of day one

9:15 am to 10:30 am

Concurrent: Interest Workshops -Future events such as the next National Regatta; Issues for member groups acknowledging differences between needs of - large, small, city, country, new and established; How can we help with development of coaches, training for more sweeps, drummers? Boat calls, safety in maintaining, stowing and towing equipment (TBC)

10.30 am Morning tea - provided

11:00 am to 11:30 am Presentation: Risk Management – what does it mean to you and your club?

11:30 am to 12:00 pm

Presentation: What in the World is Going On? Update on what is happening around the globe re BC groups including case studies from UK Group Paddlers For Life and other overseas events. Update on the next international Breast Cancer Paddlers Commission regatta to be held in Sarasota USA in 2014.

12:00 pm to 1.00 pm Presentation: Report back and summary of the learning’s from the Convention

1.00 pm Convention Close Lunch - Provided




Who’s who and what’s what Your Hosts This is a Dragons Abreast National Convention however DA Canberra will be at your service to welcome you and make your visit to Canberra and the Convention attendance an enjoyable, meaningful, useful and positive experience. 2013 is the Centenary year for our nation’s capital and there will be lots to do and see. We will shortly be sending you more information on what’s on In case you can stay a little longer. Bookings Please book through Try Bookings - Early Bird Convention bookings are being taken until 22 February at http://www.trybooking.com/BZVR. The cost for early bird registration is $270 which includes welcome drinks and the convention dinner. After 22 February the full registration fee of $300 will apply. You can also book for only the Convention Dinner on Try Bookings. The cost is $90. Cancellation Policy The Convention Registration fee is non-refundable. If you have registered and find you are unable to attend you may arrange an alternate person to attend in your place. Please contact the Convention Committee at [email protected] to arrange a substitution. Registrations You will be able to register and receive your Convention Bag on Friday 17 May from 6pm prior to the Convention Welcome Reception (venue TBC). Registration will also be available on Saturday 18 May at 8.30-9.00am at The Brassey Convention Venue The convention will be held at The Brassey of Canberra




Accommodation We encourage you to book your accommodation early as it may be tight in 2013 due to it being the Canberra Centenary year. We have blocked accommodation for delegates at The Brassey and also Forrest Park Apartments (walking distance to the convention) in the parliamentary triangle.

Forrest Park Hotel and Apartments Please quote DA 1705 and ask to speak to Mahaish when you phone Forest Park to make your booking Forrest Hotel and Apartments 30 National Circuit FORREST ACT 2603 Ph: (02) 6203-4300 Fax: (02) 6295-2119 Standard room from $145 Standard room from $165 B&B single occupancy, and $185 twin share. 1 bedroom apartments from $185 room only 2 bedroom apartments from $215 room only. The Brassey of Canberra Please quote the Booking number #255861 when you phone The Brassey to make your booking Heritage (twin rooms) the rate for two is $220 per room per night. Heritage rooms (Queen Bed) the rate for one guest is $206 per room per night. Garden Court Rooms (these rooms only have a double bed) the rate is $205 double/$185 single. All the above Rates include a full buffet breakfast.

Convention Dinner Will be at the Terrace at the Australian War Memorial. Buses will pick up at the Brassey and Forrest Park and take you on a magical site seeing tour of Canberra’s treasures on your way to and from the War Memorial. Michael Milton, Skier, cyclist, trekker, triathlete, world and Australian record holder, Paralympian, Olympian will be our guest speaker. Dress: Smart casual to as dressy as you like! The Weather Autumn in Canberra is glorious and usually clear and sunny, but it can be getting a little frosty so bring a warm jacket and shoes. Last year around the same weekend we had a minimum overnight temperature of minus 4 and maximum of 16 degrees. DAA Quilt We have a superb response so thank you to the majority of groups across the country who has already contributed their glorious patches or great photos to be included in our quilt. It will be just stunning when it is unveiled at the Welcome event.

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