2010 AMES Conference

The District Municipality of Muskoka is pleased to be hosting the 2010 AMES Conference at the Delta Grandview Resort in Huntsville, Ontario. We invite you to come and enjoy the guest speakers, workshops, networking opportunities and the Muskoka hospitality. We look forward to greeting you.

Download the conference brochure (includes registration form) (PDF)
Download the accomodation form (for the Delta Grandview Resort) (PDF)


Conference Theme: “Positioning Yourself for the Future”
Survive, Recover, Reinvent, Rebuild

Keynote Speaker: Michelle Dagnino
Gen Y Engagement and Generational Change
We need to connect with youth on a more meaningful level - how do we involve them as valued members in the decision making process and encourage innovation and creativity? Michelle outlines the importance of engaging young clients/employees and nurturing participation through creativity and innovation.

Investing in the Future - Panel Discussion Consisting of: Affordable Housing Movement, PROMT – Poverty Reduction of Muskoka Planning Team (highlighting local activity), Financial Literacy - Investments (RESPs, Education Bonds, Disability), and Labour Market Trends.

Closing Plenary: Rosita Hall
Importance of Self Care and Strategies for Personal and Professional Lives
Using energy, enthusiasm, and humour to teach us the importance of self care and provide practical strategies we can use in both our personal and professional lives. Master the art of self care, deal effectively with change, stay motivated in a time of upheaval, work effectively as a team, tap into their full potential, and de-stress for success.

Social Events:
GPS Navigation Nightmare
Algonquin Park Hike and Wolf Howl
Deerhurst Musical ‘Decades 2010’ :
“ A review of songs from the 50’s to the modern day”


Conference Links:

Delta Grandview Resort - http://www.deltahotels.com/en/hotels/ontario/delta-grandview-resort/
Region of Muskoka - http://www.muskoka.on.ca
Tourism Muskoka - www.discovermuskoka.ca

Past Conferences

AMES Conference 2009
AMES Conference 2008
AMES Conference 2007
AMES Conference 2006
AMES Conference 2005
AMES Conference 2004
AMES Conference 2003