September
16-17, 2005
Ontario Coffee and Vending Service Association’s Annual
Conference & Trade Show
This premiere industry event offers educational sessions relevant
to the office coffee and vending business
and abundant networking opportunities.
See the latest trends in services and products featured at the
trade show.
White
Oaks Conference Resort & Spa, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Phone: 416-510-8032
TRANSITION TO THE FUTURE… HOW FAR HAVE WE COME?
Friday, September 16 - Saturday, September 17, 2005
White Oaks Conference Resort & Spa
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
This one of a kind event brings together office coffee and
vending representatives for educational keynote and panel sessions,
a trade show, and one-on-one networking and socializing with
industry peers.
Who
Should Attend Current and future office coffee and vending
industry representatives and other industry stakeholders are
encouraged to attend.
Take advantage
of this opportunity to share and discuss ideas and resources
that will enhance the efficiency and economics of your business.
The Trade Show provides ample opportunity to see the latest
services and innovations available to the industry. There
will be a number of prize draws generously donated by our
Trade Show exhibitors. Please bring extra business cards for
the draws.
ATTENTION OPERATORS: Get your passport signed by each
exhibitor and your name will be entered into two $500 draws
that will take place at the end of the show!
FEATURED
SPEAKERS Sandy McAlpine, President of the Coffee Association
of Canada
Hear highlights from the 2005 Canadian Coffee Drinking Study
- find out how the OCS industry is impacted by the consumption
habits and behavior of today's consumer.
David
Murphy, David Murphy Consulting Thinking of selling your
business or retiring? David and other knowledgeable panelists
will provide thought provoking insight on how to prepare and
what to expect for your business during that transition.
Another
look at Pods…Hear more from an informative POD panel,
about how far this technology has come, where it is headed,
and how this impacts the OCS and vending industry.
New This Year - PRE-CONFERENCE GOLF TOURNAMENT The
OCVSA is hosting a pre-conference tournament for early arrivals
on September 16, 10:00 am at the renowned Royal Niagara Golf
Club, conveniently located (2 minute walk) across the road
from White Oaks Conference Resort and Spa. The fee ($115 +
tax) includes the cart, one food ticket and 2 beverage tickets.
Register for this event by contacting the OCVSA office (416)
510-8032 or info@coffeeassoc.com Golfers will join the festivities
back at White
Oaks at the Presidents Reception that will take place later
in the evening.
White Oaks Conference Resort & Spa is Ontario's
only four star - five diamond resort, located in the heart
of Ontario's wine region. OCVSA has reserved a block of rooms
for participants. Room reservation cut-off date is August
17. After that date rooms will be subject to availability.
Please contact White Oaks directly at 1-800-263-5766 to make
your reservation and ensure you mention the OCVSA event.
Contact White Oaks directly to book an appointment with the
Spa 1-800-263-5766 as soon as possible as spa treatments are
a very popular feature of the hotel. You are welcome to visit
their website www.whiteoaksresort.com for an overview of the
spa treatments offered.
ATTENTION SUPPLIERS:
Space is filling up quickly - potential exhibitors are encouraged
to contact the OCVSA office and reserve a booth today! (Please
note - suppliers that do not exhibit at the Trade Show will
not be able to attend the Trade Show as a delegate or guest).
Highlight your company and show support through industry sponsorship
opportunities. Display your company's commitment to the office
coffee and vending industry. Contact the association office
for details.
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE Friday, September 16
10:00 am Pre-Conference Golf Tournament (Royal Niagara Golf
Club)
(Exhibitor move-in late Friday afternoon)
7:30 pm Cocktail Reception (White Oaks)
8:30 Buffet Dinner Saturday, September 17
8:00 am Continental Breakfast
8:30 Annual General Meeting
9:00 Business Sessions/Spousal Program
12:00 noon Lunch
1:00 - 4:00 pm Suppliers Showcase
(All times are approximate and may be subject to change)
The success of last years program reaffirmed that this is
the premier event of its kind! We look forward to your participation!
