Amiccus-C National Professional Conference May 2008

AMICCUS-C National Professional Conference (NPC) May 25 -29, 2008 – The NPC has a 31 year history with a current national membership of 61 Students’ Associations representing Canadian College and University students from coast to coast. This event is geared towards the professional and personal development of managers and staff working for Canadian students. Student Associations provide College and University students with products and services, occupying prominent and central facilities on Canadian campuses. With over 120 delegates expected, there is a wealth of knowledge and experience to learn from.

AMICCUS-C NPC 2008 is being held in Lake Louise located in Banff National Park - Canada's first national park - 1 1/2 hrs drive west of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. From Banff's humble beginnings as a 26 square kilometre hot springs reserve, Banff National Park now consists of 6,641 square kilometres of unparalleled mountain scenery nestled in the heart of the magnificent Canadian Rockies. Each year, millions of visitors come to Banff to marvel at the emerald waters of Lake Louise, walk amongst the flower-filled heavens at Sunshine Meadows, and drive beneath the towering jagged peaks lining the Icefields Parkway. Snow-capped peaks, glistening glaciers and sweeping vistas are just one part of the allure of Banff National Park. You can enjoy all the comforts of home in the town of Banff and the village of Lake Louise, or step out into the wilderness and the home of some of North America's wildest creatures, including grizzly bears, caribou and wolves.

Hotel
The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Please call The Fairmont Lake Louise at 403.522.3511 to reserve your room at the dicounted AMICCUS-C NPC 2008 rate starting from $160 + taxes. Space is limited, BOOK NOW! www.fairmont.com/lakelouise

Overflow Hotel
We have negotiated a reduced rate at a nearby hotel for those of you who have not made a booking or would prefer a less expensive option. The hotel is called Deer Lodge and it is a 5-10 minute walk to the Chateau. The hotel manager Frederick has kindly offered us a 25% discount on all rooms. You can book a basic room for as little as $95 and their finest rooms go for $195 (based on double occupancy). For booking please call Frederick directly at 403.522.4203 or email him at dlfom@crmr.com and quote "AMICCUS-C". The website is http://www.crmr.com/deer-lodge.php

Flight Discounts
Air Canada
Promotion code: ZXKJTCH1
Travel period begins Thursday May 22, 2008 to Sunday June 1, 2008

Westjet
Promotion code: QC #5200
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Airport Shuttles
Airport shuttles can be booked directly with Brewsters.
http://www.sightseeingtourscanada.ca/aircalgaryS.aspx

Ride Sharing
If you are arriving in Calgary outside of Brewsters shuttle schedule, click on the above Facebook button to join our Facebook group. Post your arrival and departure times to see if there are any AMICCUS-C members that can give you a ride.

Parking at the Chateau Lake Louise
We have negotiated a flat rate of $15/day for delegates of the conference whether you have valet or self park. You may also park in the Parks Canada lot at the side of the hotel that is "free". The hotel says that no one gets bothered there as long as you display a Park Pass but they will not guarantee the cars safety as they do not have control of the lot. That being said, Parks Canada can give you a ticket for parking overnight but this has not happened to date. Bottom line...locals park there when they stay at the Chateau but if you want to guarantee your cars safety then park in the hotel lot. It's up to you!

Banff National Park Entry Fees
A park pass is required by all people using the Banff National Park; revenues from park passes fund Banff National Park's daily operations.

National Park Entry Fee
Adult $8.80/per day (incl. GST)
Group (Up to seven people arriving at the park in a single vehicle) $17.60/per day (including GST)

If you are driving, passes can be purchased at the park entrance when entering the national park or at the Parks Canada Information Centre in Banff townsite or the Lake Louise Visitor Centre.

If you are taking an airport shuttle, the airport shuttle will be stopping at the park entrance to allow people to purchase their Park Pass.

Pre-conference Activities
AMICCUS-C Cup Golf Tournament at Golden Golf and Country Club
Fee: $110 (Golf Cart Included)
The Golden Golf & Country Club is a special place. It is a place where fairways skirt the banks of mighty rivers, greens sit eloquently beneath spruce trees and creeks charge from their mountain domains. Golden, offers up a spectacular golf course layout and a beautiful place to visit. Enjoying Golden is easy, just let the sounds and sights of Mother Nature relax you on the first tee and through out the round. Try and get up tight over a 6-iron approach shot while Whitetail Deer forge almost at your feet. Try and worry about how things at the office are going when all you can see is snow-capped mountains in every direction. Everything is "golden" when you are playing in Golden.

Golden Golf Club is a hilly but not mountainous 6778-yard course. You will play flat 400 yard holes where all you need is a 3 wood from the tee and then on the next tee you could be playing a 378 yard par four where you will need a BIG driver just to get to the 150 yard mark. The greens are perfect and so green that they look as if somebody has used a crayon to colour them.

With a recent four star rating from Golf Digest, the Golden Golf & Country Club is a golf destination worthy of great applause. The front nine is a 1986 Bill Newis creation. In 1992, the back nine, commissioned to Les Furber, opened to complete the project. The course blends two dramatic nines to form a rock-solid test of golf. http://www.golfgolden.com/

Depart Lake Louise @ 8:00 am

Tour and Shopping in Banff
Fee: $45
For the morning, enjoy a Brewster's driver guide as we learn about the natural attractions of the resort town of Banff and its surrounding area. For the afternoon, enjoy free time in Banff to shop for unique souvenirs, visit one of Banff's great restaurants, or tour the historic town site.

Tour of Columbia Icefield
Fee: $100
Journey to the Columbia Icefield along the spectacular Icefields Parkway in a Brewster luxury motorcoach. On this guided excursion learn about the unique ecosystem and the creation of the glaciers you experience on the way to the Columbia Icefield. At the Icefields Centre there is time to visit the Glacier Gallery, restaurants and gift shop and take an unique ride on our all-terrain Ice Explorer. http://www.columbiaicefield.com/

Afternoon Tea at Chateau Lake Louise
Spend an afternoon in the most classically English of fashions. To begin, enjoy a glass of sparkling wine, followed by a fresh fruit cocktail in Cointreau syrup. Then, over a pot of our exclusively blended tea, enjoy perfect bite-sized finger sandwiches, buttermilk scones, and homemade pastries and sweets.
Hours Of Operation:
Afternoon tea is available from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. in the Lakeview Lounge. Please note hours of operation vary throughout the year.
Reservations:
Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling the hotel directly at (403) 522-1818.