2022 ASRA FALL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION -- NOW OPEN!

August 22, 2022

Hi, Everyone

The information you've all been waiting for is here!

After two long years, it’s finally here.

The ASRA Fall Convention has been confirmed!

Join us in Calgary, Alberta, at the beautiful Hotel Arts to network, celebrate, learn, and party!

What can you Expect?

Quality keynote speakers and presentations that you’ve come to expect at ASRA events
Catching up with old friends and making new ones
Friday Night Social
Saturday Night Event
A work vacation (When was the last time you did that?)

Where is it Happening?

The ASRA Fall Conference will be held at Hotel Arts, located on 12 Avenue Southwest in Calgary, Alberta. Spend time at the pool in between sessions, dine at the award-winning Yellow Door Bistro, or book some time at the spa to tend to your weary neck, shoulders, or hands. Please check out the brochure for Hotel Arts to see all the amenities available to guests, scope out the area ahead of time, and book your rooms.

Click to view brochure and book your room at Hotel Arts . (Deadline is September 2nd)

At this time we are unable to provide a hybrid event.

Click to view the conference schedule and learn about our presenters.

Registration is now open HERE.

Friday Night Get-together: We have booked a space at Craft (345-10 Ave SW) not too far from Hotel Arts for a place to gather once you've arrived and settled in on Friday evening. We've reserved a section for 30 guests starting at 7pm. The reservation is made under ASRA.

Saturday Night Social: We are really excited to share what we've been working on for Saturday night! We found the best space for you all to be able to eat, drink, and visit with your old and new colleagues and friends. We have booked out the pool space at Hotel Arts and want to give you a fun night. Tickets are free with your registration, but please "purchase" a ticket for this event so we can know how many guests will be attending. Your ticket will include a delicious buffet dinner. We know how big a hit the photo booth was in 2018 so we've decided to bring that back. And if you're feeling up for it, the pool will be open!

Doors Open @ 6:00 pm

Dinner @ 6:30 pm

(Ticket sales close September 16th)

Speed Contest: We are excited to be back live and in person for the speed contest this year! Bring your machine and demonstrate your skills to win your yearly membership dues for 2022/2023! Expert dictation will be provided by Joanne McKenzie and Jeff Weigl. There are two legs, a literary selection at 200 and a Q&A at 240. The contest is open to everyone, including students! 2 CEUs will be credited to those who transcribe. We hope to see you all enter and join in on the fun. The event will start at 4:00 pm on Saturday, October 1, 2022, following the last speaker and closing remarks.

If you have any questions, please email Katie McLeod at registrar@asraonline.com

Annual General Meeting: There will be a few council positions opening up, so if you are interested in joining the ASRA council, please be sure you attend the AGM and have someone present to nominate you during the elections portion of the meeting. If you are interested and want more information, please email me, and I will tell you about all the fun we have on council! Come Join Us!!!

Click for 2022 AGM meeting agenda, the minutes from our last AGM of September 25, 2021, and our last fiscal year's financial statements for your review. Please take a minute to look through these documents before the meeting.

MeetApp/Ventla: Make sure you have the Ventla (previously known as MeetApp) app downloaded on your phone/device/etc. Throughout the weekend we will have games through the app to participate in for prizes as well as this is where you will be able to learn about the presenters, ask your questions to the stage, and most importantly gain your credits. We promise it will be easy! We will walk everyone through it in person at the start of the conference.

Registration is now open HERE. Early Bird Registrants (register before September 4th) will be entered to win a prize! You will find tickets for conference registration, the Saturday night social, and registration for a vendor table. TICKET SALES CLOSE SEPTEMBER 23RD, 2022.

And I am sure there is at least something I've missed, so please email us if you have any questions at all!

Lindsey

ASRA President