Our Provincial Convention will be held on June 6, 7 & 8, 2023 at the Norsemen Inn, 6505-48 Avenue, Camrose, Alberta.  T4V 3K3 ph: 1-877-477-9171

This year’s theme is “Strengthening Family & Community Relationships”

Attendees will be able to enjoy all the customary trappings of the Alberta Women’s Institutes’ Conventions that you have come to know and love – as well as a few new wrinkles. As usual, you will be able to attend workshops and purchase extra banquet tickets for family members and friends. We will have a silent auction, 50/50 draws, displays, and other special happenings during the Convention

**Check out our workshops, and pre-convention and post-convention tours! 

CONVENTION DETAILS

Items to Download:

Convention Agenda & 2022 AGM Minutes

Convention Agenda ONLY

2022 AGM Minutes ONLY

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Workshops – Monday, June 5, 2023 (Family members welcome)

• Workshop #1 – “Cro-Hooking” $10.00 each – 6:30-8:00 pm.  Learn how to make beautiful creations using this technique. It was such a hit during our online Tuesday chats that we wanted to bring it to all. You will need to bring your own yarn and hook. A supply list will be sent to all who register. 

• Workshop #2 – “Make a Junk Journal” $15.00 each (cost includes supplies) – 8:00-9:30 pm. Make a unique “junk journal” – for yourself – or to give as a gift. These are all the rage right now!   

Workshops – Tuesday, June 6, 2023

• Workshop #3 – “Resolutions” $10.00 each – 9:30-11:00 am. Learn what goes into making a good resolution with Resolution Committee Linda Toews & Elizabeth Rushton

Highlights

Guest Speakers – Be inspired by these speakers!

• Brenda Robinson, Getting the Best from the Most – People Are Our Priority
• RCMP, New Scams that Affect Everyone in the Community
• Boys & Girls Club
• Tuesday Evening Entertainment: Games Night – let down your hair and join in some fun, interactive games
• Banquet Entertainment: To be Announced
• Handicraft Competition & Display
• Awards
• Door Prizes

Pre- & Post-Convention Tours

Each tour lasts 3 hours and costs $10.00 per person. Family members welcome. 

Tours will only run if there are sufficient people signing up.

• Pre-Convention Tour #1 – “Camrose Highlights” departing Monday, June 5, at 3:00pm, visiting the pride of Camrose theatres: state of the art Peter and Jennie Lougheed and the historic Bailey 
• Post-Convention Tour #2 – “Shopping Plus Tour” departing Thursday, June 8, at 1:30 pm, stopping at the quilt shop, and other places attendees would like to go. Final destinations up to attendees.

HOW TO REGISTER

Complete the registration form. Include any workshops and pre- or post-Convention Tours you would like to attend. Send in the registration form and the full payment. See the registration form for payment options. 

Delegates

IMPORTANT – Make sure your branch selects a delegate so you can write this information on the Registration form before sending it to the office.  Review 2022 Convention Minutes and bring them with you.

ACCOMMODATION IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF INDIVIDUALS.  

When you book, mention you are attending the AWI Convention for a price of $110/room. There are a limited number of rooms available for this cost, so book early.

Packages available 

• $299.00 EARLY BIRD Registration for full Convention DEADLINE: May 12, 2023
• $350.00 Full convention regular rate Deadline: May 22, 2023
• Paid or Post marked AFTER May 22, 2023 or at the door $399.00
• $245.00 Full Day Registration for Tuesday only – includes all meals and Keynote Speaker
• $195.00 Day Registration for Tuesday only – includes Lunch and Keynote Speaker, no evening
• $40.00 Tuesday Keynote Speaker only
• $245.00 Full Day Registration for Wednesday only – includes all Meals and Coffee Break
• $195.00 Day Registration for Wednesday only – includes Lunch and Coffee Breaks, no banquet
• $45.00 Day Registration for Thursday only – includes Coffee Break
• $50.00 Wednesday Night Banquet Only

Ways to Pay
We accept payment by the following methods:
Credit Card – click on the Pay Now to the right or the “Pay Now”below.
Cheque: Make Cheques payable to: Alberta Women’s Institutes and mail to Box 283, Killam, AB T0B 2L0
E-Transfer – send email to awietransfers@gmail.com Please include a memo note with your etransfer who or number of registrations payment is for.