Come visit the vendors and learn what services they have to offer your Agricultural Society.

Speaker: Tim Carson, Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies

This is a free workshop however pre-registration is required.

You can register by emailing info@albertaagsocieties.ca or by calling 780-427-2174

If your organization has not reviewed or updated your bylaws recently this workshop will assist you with both the review and updating. During the workshop participants will be using their existing bylaws as a discussion document and comparing it to best practice bylaws (that have been developed by AAAS in conjunction with the Department of Agriculture and Forestry). We will also give an overview of the differences between bylaws and policies, and review what the Agricultural Societies Act mandates for Ag Societies. A template will be provided to participants and by the end of the day participants should leave with an understanding and templates that will assist you and save you time when revising your own organizations bylaws.

Choose one of six workshops to attend. Please note that pre-registration is required for certain sessions and start time varies for each session.

8:00am - 12:00pm: Ice Arena Maintenance (Pre-registration required)
8:00am - 12:00pm: Financial Management Training - Beginner (Pre-registration required)
8:30am - 12:30pm: Farmers' Market Manager Training
9:00am - 12:00pm: Bylaw Review Workshop (Pre-registration required)
9:00am - 12:00pm: Future of Rodeo
9:00am - 12:00pm: Telling your story for Volunteer Recruitment

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Come visit the vendors and learn what services they have to offer your Agricultural Society. There will also be performers that specialize in shows for children. Watch as the performers entertain real children. This is a great opportunity to find acts for fairs and festivals! List of performers to be updated later. Please check back soon.

Select sponsors of the AAAS Convention will lead sessions to educate Agricultural Societies on the benefits they offer. List of sessions to be updated later. Please check back soon.

Join us for the Opening Ceremonies for the 73rd Annual AAAS Convention.

Ministers and MLAs from the United Conservative Party will participate in a forum where delegates can ask questions relating Agricultural Societies. List of Ministers and MLAs updated as they RSVP.

Celebrate with us as we recognize and honour various award winners.

Speaker: Randy Ritz

Building on the relatively unknown skills of actors, Dr Randy Ritz shows how stories bring vision, unity and energy to a team and to a community. Stressing that “Sameness is the Quickest Way to Boredom” he challenges audiences to rejuvenate their community event by telling new stories. In this active keynote, participants will learn how to pull experiences from their lives and transform them into relevant narratives.

Watch a variety of performers present their talents during our evening showcase. This is a great opportunity to find acts for fairs and festivals! List of performers to be updated later. Please check back soon.

Come network with fellow Agricultural Societies in our hospitality suite! There will be snacks, games, and a toonie bar.

AAAS's CEO Tim Carson will give an update on the Association's previous year.

Meet with others from your region to discuss challenges, successes, and elect an AAAS board member if necessary.

Region 1 - Enoch Room A
Region 2 - Enoch Room B
Region 3 - Enoch Room E
Region 4 - Enoch Room D
Region 5 - Enoch Room C
Region 6 - Enoch Room F

Choose one of seven sessions to attend.

10:30am - 12:00pm: Financial Management Training for Board Members
10:30am - 12:00pm: Content Development in Marketing
10:30am - 12:00pm: There is no I in team (Unless you're a really bad speller)
10:30am - 12:00pm: Ag Societies Grant Program - Stripped Down
10:30am - 12:00pm: Diversifying offerings
10:30am - 12:00pm: AGLC Rules - What to know for your Events and Facilities
10:30am - 12:00pm: Board Succession - Planning to Grow your Membership


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Choose one of seven sessions to attend.

1:30pm - 3:00pm: Financial Management Training for Board Members
1:30pm - 3:00pm: Improving your Events
1:30pm - 3:00pm: There is no I in team (Unless you're a really bad speller)
1:30pm - 3:00pm: Finding Grants for your Ag Society
1:30pm - 3:00pm: Working with Municipalities and Other Partners
1:30pm - 3:00pm: Strategy Development in Marketing
1:30pm - 3:00pm: Board Succession - Planning to Grow your Membership


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Come participate in the annual AGM for AAAS. Light snacks to be provided

Join your fellow delegates in roundtable discussions to explore different challenges and successes experienced throughout Alberta and discuss possible solutions.

Meet and interact with other delegates over cocktails as you enjoy showcase acts. Listening to the showcase acts is a great opportunity to find acts for fairs and festivals! List of performers to be updated later. Please check back soon.

This year's theme for the Saturday Night Gala is "Be a Spectacle at Our Roaring 2020's Gala". Dress in character if you choose.

Participate in the AAAS silent auction during the Saturday Night Gala. The Silent Auction closing time will not be announced beforehand. Please contact us if you have any items you would like to donate to the Silent Auction.

Celebrate with us as we recognize and honour the winners of the AAAS Marketing Competition.

Watch a variety of performers present their talents during our evening showcase. This is a great opportunity to find acts for fairs and festivals! List of performers to be updated later. Please check back soon.

Come network with fellow Agricultural Societies in our hospitality suite! There will be snacks, games, and a toonie bar.

Speaker: Mark Mayfield

This portion will conclude the 2020 AAAS Annual Convention.