2013 NationalCIM Conference

London, Ontario

June 6 – 8, 2013

Hospitality & Room RatesNewly renovated Four Points Sheraton on Wellington

Easy access to the 401

Close to shopping

Negotiated rate of $119.00 for an executive king room or $109.00 for a standard room with double beds

Headline Speaker Rex MurphyYou may recognize his face from CBC’s The National, his voice from his radio show, Cross Country Checkup, or his written word from his column in the National Post. With a

volatile mix of insight, humour and biting political commentary, Rex Murphy brings audiences to their feet at

events from coast to coast.

We are very excited to be able to welcome him to London.

Friday Education SymposiumJanine Higgins – A Circle of Conflict

Alison Adair – Making Social Media Work for You

Amy Casson – Living the Brand

Doug Williamson – The Beacon Group and contributor to the Canadian Manager magazine

Friday Evening SocialAfter a day of professional development, we will head

downtown to Museum London at the forks of the Thames River. Enjoy cocktails, a delicious dinner and an evening

of entertainment with London’s renowned jazz artist Denise Pelley. Denise has performed across Canada and

in Europe, has been premiered in Oprah Winfrey’s magazine. Museum London is proud to have one of

Canada's most important art collections.

Saturday Evening GalaSaturday, of course, is the AGM, followed by our

President’s gala, which will be held at the Four Points. Following dinner it will be time to have some fun and

dance and be entertained by local musician and songwriter Ron Seaward.

Extensive Companion ProgramFor all the companions coming along,

we have a couple of options to keep them busy.

 Of course, there will be an opportunity for thosewho wish to golf to play.

The newly updated casino at theWestern Fair Entertainment District.

For those who would like to do something else, Sandy Alsop has been busy putting together an itinerary for the 2 days. Following Breakfast with Rex, the group will head out of town for a tour of a historical home, lunch at the Elmhurst Inn, and then some retail

therapy in the small town of Sparta, home of a whimsical folk art store and a general store known for its incredible candles. On the way home they will stop in at Picard’s Peanuts, home of the Chip-nut which is a peanut wrapped in a potato slice, and then fried and flavoured. Saturday will find them exploring the fresh produce,

cheese and sweets at London’s Covent Garden Market. They will then be treated to a cooking session and lunch with Jill Wilcox, a

London cooking shop owner and cookbook author.

WebsiteFor more information about what we have planned for you in London, and for registration information, please visit our

website at www.cimlondon.on.ca.

You will also be able to register on-line for the full conference, or parts of it.

Conference PackageThe full conference package cost is

$495.00 plus HST

For those who are close and have members who would choose to join us for the breakfast with Rex Murphy,

tickets are $40.00 per person, and worth every penny

In ClosingSet aside June 6 to June 8, and come to London. The

home of the 2013 World Figure Skating Championships and quite probably the 2013 Memorial Cup Champions.

Don’t forget your luggage tags.

We leave you with a clip of Rex Murphy.Rex on Mayor Rob Ford a#16580C7