CRUSHING IT! Real conversations that

build tomorrow2020 OSSGA Conference and AGM Niagara Falls February 11–13

Crushing It! Real Conversations that Build Tomorrow

The Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association invites you to attend the 2020 Conference and AGM in Niagara Falls. Join your industry colleagues to have real conversations that will build tomorrow. This year’s agenda kickstarts with a networking reception on Tuesday night followed by two days of incredible industry speakers, keynote speakers and entertainment. Our hotel room block is with the Hilton Niagara Falls Hotel and meetings are at Fallsview Casino Conference Centre right across the road.

OUTSTANDING SPEAKERS

EXHIBITORS TO MEET ALL YOUR NEEDS

NETWORKING NIGHTS

AND MUCH MORE!

WHAT’S HAPPENING?• Keynote speakers Spencer West and Scott Stratten

• Outstanding industry speakers from across the province and beyond

• Tuesday Conference Kickoff Networking Reception at Hilton Niagara Falls

• Wine and Cheese Reception on Wednesday night

• Chair’s Reception and Dinner with entertainment by world renowned illusionist Greg Frewin

• Companions program

2020 OSSGA CONFERENCE AND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

February 11–13 Hilton Niagara Falls and Fallsview Casino CONFERENCE Centre

Come early to network at Tuesday Night’s Kickoff Reception

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CONFERENCE KICKOFF NETWORKING RECEPTION AT HILTON NIAGARA FALLSTuesday, February 11 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmArrive early and join your colleagues Tuesday night at the Myst Lounge on the top floor of the Hilton Niagara Falls Hotel. With floor to ceiling windows, you will enjoy one of the best views of the Falls in the city. Light food and drinks will be served.

WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION WITH EXHIBITORSWednesday, February 124:30 pm - 6:00 pmGet your business cards ready and plan to network with OSSGA exhibitors and mingle with your fellow delegates and invited government dignitaries during this reception.

THE CHAIR’S RECEPTION, DINNER AND ENTERTAINMENTThursday, February 136:00 pm - 10:00 pmDinner on Thursday will be magical. Join us for a delicious four course meal followed by a performance by world renowned illusionist Greg Frewin.

OSSGA SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

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Scott StrattenTHE AGE OF DISRUPTION: EVERYTHING HAS CHANGED AND NOTHING IS DIFFERENT

Today’s business climate is changing at an unprecedented rate. Every week, it seems there is a new strategy, social media site or technology that is a “must use” or a “game changer.” What we lose in this endless quest for the next bright shiny business object is that at the core of business, while everything has changed, nothing is different. Trust, connection, consistency and service will always trump any new app to hit the market.

Stratten will walk you through what is real and what are only smoke screens in the business world today. Audiences will walk away understanding the following:

• The Millennial Myth: The younger generation may create new challenges for business, but not in the way people are saying.

• Social Media Snake Oil: Why social media is a poor sales and marketing tool, what it’s really meant for, and how understanding this will actually lead to the best success for your company online.

• The Digital Decision: Your market today is forming buying decisions well before coming to you. Marketing today means getting in front of them when they’re making these important choices.

Keynote Speakers

Spencer WestREDEFINING POSSIBLE: LESSONS FOR TACKLING MOUNTAINS IN THE CORPORATE WORLD

Spencer West invites you to experience the transformation that can occur when we “redefine possible.” With his trademark humour and humility, West spins a spellbinding story of the challenges he faced after losing his legs from the pelvis down at age five, and the journey of discovery that ultimately enabled him to summit Mount Kilimanjaro using his hands and wheelchair. Spencer applies the insights gleaned from a lifetime of overcoming obstacles to help leaders and employees identify their own roadblocks and push past them. His inspiring message and tangible life lessons motivate business audiences to believe they can tackle any goal, whether personal or professional.

West is the author of the bestselling book Standing Tall: My Journey, and star of the documentary Redefine Possible: The Story of Spencer West, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2012.

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Come Early and Stay Late

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR CONFERENCE HOTEL RATES

OSSGA’s official Conference hotel is the Hilton Niagara Falls with Conference sessions held across the road at the Fallsview Casino Conference Centre, which is connected by bridge.

We invite you to extend your stay before and/or after the Conference with special OSSGA group rates.

A block of rooms is being held until January 20, 2020 for participants of the Conference on the nights of February 10 to February 14. Rates are based on double or single occupancy.

Attendees are responsible for making their own reservations by contacting Hilton Niagara Falls at (905) 354-7887. Please book your room no later than January 20, 2020 to guarantee the OSSGA group rate, first-come, first-served on availability. When booking, please ensure you inform the reservations agent you are with the Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (OSSGA). Alternately, you can go online to book your room by visiting:

ROOM RATEs:King Whirlpool

City View:

$129 plus taxes

2 Queen Beds with Falls View:

$149 plus taxes

1 King Whirlpool Falls View:

$169 plus taxes

HOTEL

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Tuesday, February 11, 2020

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Kickoff Networking Reception at Hilton Niagara Falls Hotel

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

8:00 am - 9:00 am Breakfast with Exhibitors and Registration

9:00 am - 9:10 am Welcome to the 2020 OSSGA Conference and AGM

9:10 am - 9:25 amWelcome from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Honorable Minister John Yakabuski (invited)

9:25 am - 9:45 amOSSGA Year in Review Norman Cheesman, Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Asoociation

9:45 am - 10:00 amOSSGA Spearheads New Grade 4 Education Program “Rocks ‘n Our World”Sharon Armstrong, Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association

10:00 am - 10:30 amAggregate Reform – Status and Next Steps Brian Zeman, MHBC Planning

10:30 am - 11:00 am Coffee Break and Networking with Exhibitors

11:00 am - 11:30 amFrom Pit to Paradise Erica Rumbolt, The Ontario Aggregate Resource Company, and Mike Williams, Ducks Unlimited Canada

11:30 am - 12:00 pmChanges to Ontario’s ESA & Conservation Authorities Mandate: What Does the Future Hold? Dr. Scott A. Tarof, Azimuth Environmental Consulting Inc.

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Reception with Exhibitors

12:30 pm - 2:40 pm Lunch with Keynote Speaker Scott Stratten

2:40 pm - 3:00 pm Dessert and Networking with Exhibitors

3:00 pm - 3:30 pmThe Industry’s Role in Assisting Local Emergencies Matt Balfe, Fowler Construction Company Limited, and Greg Sweetnam, James Dick Construction Limited

3:30 pm - 4:00 pmExcess Soil Regulations & Receiving Excess Soils Jose Haig, G&L Group of Companies

4:00 pm - 4:20 pmA Look at GAIN and Aggregate Activities Around the World Brent Morrey, Aggregate Producers Association of Canada

4:20 pm - 4:30 pm Gravel Facts: Telling our Story

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Cocktail Reception and Networking with Exhibitors

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Thursday, February 13, 2020

8:00 am - 9:00 am Breakfast with Exhibitors

8:15 am - 8:45 am Annual General Meeting

9:00 am - 9:05 am Welcome to Day Two of the OSSGA Conference and AGM

9:05 am - 9:35 amIndigenous Engagement through Project Participation Rhiannon Fisher, Golder Associates Ltd., and Stephen May, St Marys Cement

9:35 am - 10:00 amTransportation Economics & Aggregates Anson Le, Rice Group

10:00 am - 10:30 am

The Use of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Images in Natural Environment Studies for ARA Licensing Jennifer Bernard, CBM Aggreates, Heather Melcher and Amber Sabourin, Golder Associates Ltd.

10:30 am - 11:00 am Coffee Break and Networking with Exhibitors

11:00 am - 11:30 am OSSGA Industry Awards

11:30 am - 12:00 pmTaking Action on Climate Change – What Role Does the Aggregate Industry Have to Play? Caitlin Port, MHBC Planning

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

Sharing Your Work Using Digital ToolsJennifer Bernard, CBM Aggregates; Robert Cumming, Lafarge Canada Inc; Richard Hillier, Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association; Julie Pollock, Ducks Unlimited Canada

12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Reception with Exhibitors

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Lunch and Keynote Speaker Spencer West

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Chair’s Cocktail Reception

7:00 pm - 10:00 pmChair’s Gala Dinner and Entertainment by World Renowned Illusionist Greg Frewin

Speakers, topics and times subject to change without notice

Agenda

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Tuesday, February 11

7:00 pm - 9:00 pmKickoff Networking Reception at Myst Lounge in the Hilton Niagara Falls Hotel

Wednesday, February 12

9:00 am - 10:00 am Breakfast

10:00 am - 12:00 pm Canvas Painting Class

12:00 pm - 2:30 pm Lunch and Keynote Speaker Scott Stratten

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Wine and Cheese Reception

Thursday, February 13

8:00 am - 10:00 am Breakfast (at your leisure)

10:00 am - 4:00 pm Winery Tour and Lunch

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Chair’s Reception, Dinner and Entertainment

What do you do in Niagara Falls for two days? You drink wine and have an amazing time with your friends! We have two great days planned for you with the right balance of fun and freedom.

On Wednesday morning you will start with a delicious buffet breakfast overlooking the Falls. Afterwards, you will enjoy champagne and orange juice while you paint. The Yaymaker paint company will have you creating your own incredible canvas art to take home. That afternoon we welcome everyone to join all of the conference delegates for lunch and to hear keynote speaker Scott Stratten. The rest of the afternoon and evening are yours to explore beautiful Niagara Falls.

On Thursday you can enjoy breakfast at your leisure before hopping on our private winery tour bus. You will visit three incredible wineries and enjoy lunch at one of them. You will be dropped back at the hotel by 4:00 p.m. so you have free time before joining your companion for the always entertaining Thursday evening Chair’s Reception and Dinner.

COMPANIONS PROGRAM AGENDA

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EXHIBITION HOURSWEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13

8:00 am - 1:00 pm

SETUPTUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11

1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

TAKE DOWNTHURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13

1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

CALLING ALL ASSOCIATE MEMBERSThis is your opportunity to network with our industry leaders! Showcase yourselves, your products, services and technology to over 250 attendees. OSSGA Conference delegates are key decision makers looking to connect with you!

Exhibit space is very limited and will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis. Each space includes a 10’ x 8’ area, 6’ skirted table, one chair, carpeting and one electrical outlet. There will be multiple food and beverage setups within the exhibit area to maintain networking opportunities.

The exhibit fee is $2100 and includes one Wednesday/Thursday Conference delegate registration and one booth. Three additional staff members are permitted to work your booth at no extra cost, however admittance to meetings and meals must be purchased separately.

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SPONSORSHIP

PLATINUM SPONSORSAecon Construction and Materials Ltd. – Chair’s Dinner Entertainment

Austin Powder Ltd. – Attendee Gift

Brandt – Kickoff Party Tuesday Night

Toromont CAT – Chair’s Dinner

GOLD SPONSORSKal Tire – Hotel Room Key Cards

Nelson Aggregate Co. – Kickoff Party Tuesday Night Co-Sponsor

Sandvik Mining & Rock Technology

Walker Industries Holdings Ltd. – Wednesday Evening Reception

SILVER SPONSORSCapital Paving Inc. – Scott Stratten Presentation Co-Sponsor

Equipment Sales & Service Limited – Wednesday Lunch

Fowler Construction Company Limited – Scott Stratten Presentation Co-Sponsor

BRONZE SPONSORSBulk Transfer Systems Inc. – Companions Program

CBM Aggregates – Student Design Competition

GHD – Thursday Breakfast Co-Sponsor

Golder Associates Ltd. – Charging Station

Lafarge Canada – Spencer West Presentation

MHBC Planning – Wednesday Breakfast

MTE Consultants Inc. – Name Badge Pouches

Orica Canada – Coffee Break

WeirFoulds LLP – Coffee Break

SPONSORSHIP ITEMS AVAILABLEChair’s Reception

Chair’s Dinner Wine

Thursday Lunch

Thursday Breakfast Co-Sponsor

Centrepieces

PLATINUM SPONSORS

GOLD SPONSORS

THERE IS NO BETTER WAY TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE CONFERENCE AND THE ASSOCIATION THAN THROUGH YOUR SPONSORSHIP!

Sponsors will have the opportunity to choose from a number of outstanding opportunities and be recognized throughout the Conference for their contributions based on their chosen level of support. A variety of options provide great opportunities for any budget.

Explore the many sponsorship opportunities offered and select your level of support.

Don’t see what you want? Call OSSGA directly and let us customize a special package just for you. Be sure to confirm your support by January 10 to ensure you receive all the benefits associated with your sponsorship.

Thank you to those companies that have confirmed their sponsorship to date:

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REGISTRATION INFORMATIONHow to register a delegate, companion, exhibit booth or sponsor: Visit our website at www.ossga.com to book your registration type, companion package, exhibitor booth and/or sponsorship opportunities. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our Director of Training and Development, Julie Harrington, at jharrington@ossga.com or (905) 507-0711 ext. 208.

REGISTRATION DESK HOURSThe registration desk will be located on the lower level outside the Ballroom foyer of the Fallsview Casino Conference Centre, which is across the road from the Hilton Niagara Falls Hotel.

Wednesday, February 12: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday, February 13: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

REGISTRATION OPTIONS

DELEGATE FULL PACKAGE: EARLY BIRD RATE ENDS JANUARY 10, 2020

$1100 MEMBER EARLY BIRD or $1350 thereafter

$1400 NON-MEMBER EARLY BIRD or $1650 thereafter

$850 GOVERNMENT EARLY BIRD or $950 thereafter

Tuesday: Kickoff Networking Party at Myst Lounge in the Hilton Niagara Falls Hotel. Wednesday: Presentations, exhibition, continental breakfast, lunch with keynote speaker, coffee break and wine and cheese reception. Thursday: Presentations, exhibition, breakfast, coffee break, lunch with keynote speaker, reception and dinner with entertainment.

COMPANIONS FULL PACKAGE – $650Includes access to all presentations and exhibitions plus the following activities:Tuesday: Kickoff Networking Party at Myst Lounge in the Hilton Niagara Falls Hotel. Wednesday: Breakfast, painting class, lunch with keynote speaker and evening wine and cheese reception. Thursday: Breakfast at hotel, winery tour with lunch, reception, dinner and entertainment.

PAYMENTRegistration cannot be processed without appropriate payment. When booking online you can pay by credit card or, if you are an OSSGA member, you can request to be invoiced. Registration will be accepted until February 9, 2020, after which an administrative fee of $100 will apply.

CANCELLATION POLICYCancellations must be requested in writing via email, fax or Canada Post to the Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association. Cancellations received by January 1, 2020, will receive a full refund minus a $250 administrative fee. Cancellations received January 1 to February 1, 2020, will receive a 50% refund. There will be absolutely no refunds after February 1, 2020. If an attendee is unable to attend, payment is still due but a substitution can be made. Credit will not be given for late arrival or unattended events. Registration is for one individual and cannot be shared.

DRESSMeetings and Exhibition – Business Casual Companions Program – Business Casual Social Programs – Casual Chair’s Reception and Dinner – Formal (not black tie)

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