2011 Annual SARM Convention

“Growing Today-Securing the Future” is the theme for the 106th Annual Convention of the SARM being held at PRAIRIELAND PARK in Saskatoon from March 7 to 10, 2011.

Registration and Tradeshow will be open from 7-9:30 PM on Monday March 7th with the opening ceremonies starting at 10AM on Tuesday, March 8th.  The registration desk will be open at 8AM on Tuesday, March 9th and will remain open each day of the convention.

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Partner’s Program – Something for Everyone!

Bring your spouse/partner along with you! The Partner’s Program for this year has been planned for Wednesday, March 9th in the Estevan Room at the Hilton Garden Inn – Downtown Saskatoon.

For just $20.00 you can enjoy a great luncheon and entertainment. Doors will be open at 11:15 a.m. followed by lunch at 12 noon. After lunch you will be entertained by Tom Liske. The Program should wrap up at approximately 2:30 p.m. There will also be plenty of door prizes to be won!! Please sign up for this program at the SARM registration desk by noon, Tuesday, March 8th. Bus service will be provided for this event.

Contact Kristina Buitenhuis for any additional convention inquiries 761.3730 or kbuitenhuis@sarm.ca

Bus Service

Bus service will be provided to and from Prairieland Park at the following hotels: 

Downtown:Idylwyld & North:
BessboroughHilton Garden InnSheratonRadissonParktownBest Western InnDays InnHoliday Inn ExpressRamadaSandmanSaskatoon InnSuper 8Travelodge

Upon arrival, please check with your hotel for a detailed schedule.

Convention Registration

Once again, will not be sending registration cards out to each RM.   The registration process will be similar to that used at the Midterm Convention. You will simply present yourself at the registration desk where you will be provided with your nametag and convention bag which will include the agenda and resolution book.  Each RM that has paid their membership fees may appoint two official delegates who will also receive the voting cards when they register.

SARM Tradeshow

The SARM Tradeshow, held in conjunction with the SARM Convention will feature over 130 different companies/businesses.  Be sure to make your way through the show and find your name to be dropped off at the CAA booth #20 for a chance to win a trip for two on the Churchill Tour.

Show hours are as follows:

Monday         7:00 – 9:30 PM

Tuesday         8:30 – 5:00 PM

Wednesday  8:00 – 4:30 PM

SARM Banquet – Featuring Big Daddy Tazz

SARM will be hosting a banquet on Wednesday, March 9th at Prairieland Park.  The evening will consist of a buffet banquet followed by comedian Big Daddy Tazz.

Tickets are just $34–click here for more details.  PLEASE NOTE: SARM will invoice RM purchased tickets.

SARM wishes to thank the sponsors of the 2011 Annual Convention and Trade Show.