FCSSAA Conference

Conference Notes: Waitlists and Reminders! 
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the 2024 FCSSAA Conference
As the Conference draws near, we have some updates to share and a few reminders about cancellations, waitlists and AGM process. A new session has been added to the Agenda for Thursday, November 14 and we’ve opened waitlists for both the Conference registration and Jubilations. 

Conference Notes: Registration NOW OPEN!
Conference registration website is live!
We are excited to announce that registration for the 2024 FCSSAA
Conference, It’s Okay to Pivot- the Power of Change is open!

The conference will take place November 13-15, 2024 at the Fantasyland Hotel in Edmonton. The 2024 conference is being offered in person only and sessions will not be recorded. All conference details and the process to register are now live on the event site. 

Registration for Jubilations tickets must be received and paid for by October 14. 

Conference Notes: Keynotes
Announcing Conference Keynotes!
Dr. Lisa Bélanger will open the conference on November 13 and Jody Urquhart will close on November 15. An award-winning CEO, behavioural change expert, and high-performance specialist Dr. Lisa Bélanger shows leaders and their teams how to apply today’s leading-edge scientific research to maximize their mental capacity for optimal performance. She helps close the gap between intention and action, resulting in long-term change and a greater competitive advantage.

Dr. Bélanger will present Adaptive Minds: How Your Brain Thrives in Times of Change, addressing the question “How can we equip ourselves and our teams to thrive amidst constant change?”

Jody Urquhart, a humorous and inspirational motivational speaker and a former stand- up comedian, is a featured guest speaker for the GE Healthcare Tip-TV program, broadcast in over 2600 healthcare facilities. She is a highly sought- after speaker who is passionate about spreading the message of the importance of fun and meaningful work.

Ms. Urquhart will present Bliss Out- Feel Good and Move Forward in Uncertainty to inspire you to leave the stress and struggle behind in favour of passion and purpose.

Conference Notes: Entertainment
Announcing a Key Conference Pivot!
We’re PIVOTING away from the usual dinner and entertainment on the Thursday evening in the hotel ballroom and instead for 2024, we will be making the most of what West Edmonton Mall has to offer – JUBILATIONS!

Conference Notes: Auction, Entertainment and Subsidy
More pivots in store for 2024 …
The move to Jubilations instead of a dinner in the hotel on Thursday night is impacting our ability to hold a silent auction, so we’ll be taking a break from the silent auction this year.

We’re getting ready to open registration! Tickets will be offered with and without Jubilations; and a limited number of Jubilations-only tickets will also be available. Those interested in attending Jubilations with us are encouraged to register early as these are expected to sell fast.

We’re also moving to a new hosting structure this year and want to say a sincere thank you to FCSS long-time friend and MC Fred Keating for his many years of commitment to this event.

Qualifying programs can now apply for the Conference Subsidy as well.

Conference Notes: Program Sharing Marketplace
Call for Marketplace Participants
FCSS thrives on resource sharing, and there’s no doubt the power of our programs is stronger when we work together. Last year’s Program Sharing Market in the Annual FCSSAA Conference was a HUGE success with the session receiving excellent attendance and interest.

We’re looking for 8-10 programs again this year to showcase a recent project, program/service, or an innovative way of providing services in your community that you would like to share with other FCSS leaders during a breakout session at this year’s FCSSAA Conference. (More details are available in the attached PDF.)

If you’re interested in sharing your work with other FCSS programs, please send me an email (coordinator@fcssaa.org) by August 15th. In your email, include a bit of information about what it is you want to share and contact information for the person (or people) who will be the presenter(s).