• Bylaw revisions:
  • changes to membership application and procedures;
  • changes to definition of regional publications and admissibility of regional publications;
• Why is AWSOM awesome?
  • The AWSOM Digital Archive Team will explain why the archive will save you time, money and effort;
• Market Analyzer has recently undergone a number of enhancements to make it a more valuable resource for national advertisers. See how these MA enhancements might help generate new revenues locally as well;
• Bing Crosby Tournament at the Lacombe Golf and Country Club;
• mingle with AWNA’s diamond sponsor, ERCB
• (Energy Resources Conservation Board) – Friday’s dinner;
• Better Newspapers Competition General Excellence awards presentation;
• update on AWNA and Central Office activities;
• an opportunity to discuss business and socialize with fellow publishers

Registration includes full spring meeting registration, seminars and meals as outlined on the Agenda.

Single Registration $99 + GST

Double Registration $149 + GST

Wednesday, June 4, 2008 6 – 9 p.m. Board meeting (Salon C) 9 pm – 1:00 a.m. Reception, Board Members and guests – Salon B Thursday, June 5, 2008 8:30 – 11 a.m. Board Meeting (Salon C) Bing Crosby Golf Tournament Buses leave Black Knight Inn at 11:30 am for the Lacombe Golf and Country Club Friday, June 6, 2008 9:00 a.m. Coffee, muffins served (Salon A) 10:00 a.m. AWSOM Archive update – Mar’ce Merrell/Jock Mardres 11:00 a.m. Enhanced Market Analyzer – Jeff Beardsworth Noon – 1 p.m. Lunch (Salon A) 1 pm – 4:30 p.m. General Business Session (Salon C) 6:15 – 7 p.m. Pre-banquet reception (Foyer, Salon A) 7 p.m. Dinner (Salon A) –sponsored by Energy Resources Conservation Board 8:30 – 9 p.m. BNC Awards Presentation Saturday, June 7, 2008 8 – 9 a.m. Breakfast (Salon D) 9 – 11:30 a.m. Conclude Business Session (Salon C)

Please note: Hospitality Suite, Salon B will close at 1 a.m. due to hotel policy.

Black Knight Inn

A block of rooms has been booked at the Black Knight Inn.
Book directly by calling 1-403-343-6666; 1-800-661-8793; or fax the reservation form to 403-340-8970.

You have until May 12 to book your room. If you do not book by that date, rooms may not be available.

Mention that you are with AWNA’s Spring Meeting to receive the room rate of $110 plus taxes per night.

Check-in / Check-out

Check-in time is not until 4 p.m.

The Black Knight Inn will do their utmost to assign rooms as they become available to any delegates arriving prior to that time.

Check-out time is 12 p.m.

General Information

The Black Knight Inn overlooks the south hill of picturesque Red Deer, strategically located on the main north/south route through the city and just two minutes off Highway 2.

Hotel sports and recreation include: Indoor pool; whirlpool; health club; jogging; tennis courts.