Conference 2005 Was A Huge Success!
 Annual Educational Conference
April 26-29, 2005
Holiday Inn Hidden Valley
Resort Hotel & Conference Centre
Huntsville, Ontario
Conference Report
Submitted by: Lee Campbell, Chair 2005 IHM Annual Educational Conference
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Presenter, Catherine Burr examined various
conflict styles and examined what works, when and why. |
As 2005 Conference Chair, I am pleased to report on the
success of this years' conference. The 2005 IHM Annual Educational Conference
"The Power of Knowledge Through IHM" was held in Huntsville at
the Holiday Inn Hidden Valley from April 26th to 29th, 2005.
Twenty-four delegates attended the Pre-conference session
" Conflict & Negotiation: Styles, Tips and Strategies", presented
by Catherine Burr. This session provided a number of techniques for dealing
with conflict situations and helped participants to identify their own styles.
I know I will refer to these techniques in my daily life a worthwhile
session for sure!!
Almost 100 delegates attended the conference in total.
The Committee selected sessions based on feedback received from delegates
in the prior year. Evaluation sheets and general consensus shows that the
sessions were well-received and beneficial to the audience.
Past experience shows that IHM members always enjoy a chance
to network and socialize with their colleagues and this year's "Meet,
Greet and Eat" proved a success as evidenced by the comments from participants.
Our banquet entertainer,Mark Crocker, a ventriloquist from "Crock of
Laffs" certainly held true to the title by providing us with an hour
of laughs and entertainment. Some folks are urging us to bring him back
next year..a sure sign of success!!!
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Ventriloquist Mark Crocker and sidekick
Chester provided some hilarious after dinner entertainment after the Banquet. |
IHM President, Greg Grange surprised the
crowd with some hidden talents as a ventriloquist! |
The Conference wound up with a powerful and thoughtprovoking
message from the keynote speaker, Dave Franklin, a retired RCMP officer
who compares hostage situations to living in a violent and abusive relationship.
Those who had the pleasure of hearing Dave speak, I am sure, will agree
that they gained a different perspective and insight into others' lives.
If you didn't attend this session and get the opportunity to hear Dave speak,
I highly recommend it!
Overall, I feel that the Conference went extremely well
many thanks to the Conference Committee, made up of Don Brisson, Lola
Dudley, Susan Earle, Mary Gabes and mary Pinto, delegates, speakers and
sponsors for making this year's Conference a success.
We are looking forward to next year's Conference which
will be held in mid-May in response to members' recommendations that we
move the date to mid-month. See you next year in Windsor..date and theme
to be announced.
Awards Luncheon
The 2005 IHM Annual Educational Conference "The
Power of KnowledgeThrough IHM" was held in Huntsville at the Holiday
Inn Hidden Valley from April 26th to 29th, 2005.
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A Ten Year Service Pin are presented to:
Catherine Hubble by IHM President, Greg Grange. |
Five Year Service Pins are presented to:
(l to r) Francyne Givogue, Don Brisson, Zeljka Budjinski, Lee Campbell,
Deborah Parker, Doug Spitzer, Lynn Alexander, and John Bellsmith, by IHM
President, Greg Grange (far right). |
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An Accreditation Pin and certificate are
presented to John Bellsmith by Education Chair, Joan Cranmer. |
In recognition for having served as Director,
outgoing Director Vickie Pocock, receives an appreciation plaque from Greg
Grange on behalf of the Institute. |
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Twenty Five Year Service Pins are presented
to: Mary Garbes (left) and Joan Cranmer (right), by IHM President, Greg
Grange (centre). |
Fifteen Year Service Pins are presented
to: Kevin O'Hara (left) and Gwen McAllister (right), by IHM President, Greg
Grange (centre) |
Conference Highlights
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Panelists, Connie VanSickle, Chuck Dowdell
and Darlene Cook (l to r) provided an interesting look at Property Management
Best Practices. |
Enjoying karaoke. |
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