92nd Annual National Convention

Convention Information
The 92nd Annual National Convention of The Catholic Women's League of Canada was held in Edmonton, Alberta
August 12-15, 2012 at The Westin Edmonton hotel (10135-100 Street) and the Shaw Conference Centre (9797 Jasper Avenue).
| Invitation | Poster | Convention Song |


The Registration form and Special Events Tickets form are published in The Canadian League (Winter 2012 issue)
or ... new for Convention 2012:  REGISTER ONLINE !!
P.S. Members who wish to pay by credit card, but who cannot register themselves online, are welcome to contact
the Registration chairperson, Dorothy (780-989-0663), and she will do the online registration for you.
The Tentative Program and Agenda is published in The Canadian League (Spring 2012 issue, page 4)
Check out the mini-Program with the schedule of events, times and locations. Print copies will be folded into the convention name badges.

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: For registrations received by May 31, 2012, names will be entered into a draw for a registration and banquet refund.

Pre-convention (Aug09-12) and post-convention (Aug16) meetings and the Catch the Fire training session (Aug16) will be held at The Westin (10135-100 Street).
| Westin meeting rooms map |

Convention business meetings (Aug12-15/'12) will be held in Hall D of the Shaw Conference Centre (9797 Jasper Avenue).
| SCC facility diagrams | SCC Hall D diagram |

REGISTRATION HOURS OF OPERATION

Saturday August 11, 2012	8:00am - 8:00pm	The Westin, Athabasca Room (2nd floor)
Sunday, August 12, 2012 Sunday August 12, 2012	7:30am-12:00noon 1:00pm-5:00pm	The Westin, Athabasca Room (2nd floor) Shaw Conference Centre, Hall D Foyer
Monday August 13, 2012	7:30am-5:00pm	Shaw Conference Centre, Hall D Foyer
Tuesday August 14, 2012	7:30am-5:30pm	Shaw Conference Centre, Hall D Foyer
Wednesday August 15, 2012	8:30am-2:00pm	Shaw Conference Centre, Hall D Foyer

EXHIBITS HOURS OF OPERATION (National Supplies, Sharing Fair, Religious book store, conveners' displays, and much more!!)

Sunday August 12, 2012	12:00noon-4:30pm (set-up)	Shaw Conference Centre, Hall D Foyer
Monday August 13, 2012	8:00am-5:00pm	Shaw Conference Centre, Hall D Foyer
Tuesday August 14, 2012	8:00am-5:30pm	Shaw Conference Centre, Hall D Foyer
Wednesday August 15, 2012	8:00am-2:00pm	Shaw Conference Centre, Hall D Foyer

SPIRITUAL PROGRAMS: EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONS & PRAYER ROOM HOURS OF OPERATION

Sunday August 12, 2012 - Mass, Official Opening & Reception	7:00-9:30pm	St. Joseph Basilica (10044-113 Street) = Jasper Ave at 113 St
Monday August 13, 2012 - Mass Monday August 13, 2012 - Prayer Room; Rosary at 9:30pm	8:30-9:30am 7:00-10:00pm	Shaw Conference Centre, Hall D The Westin, Consulate Room (2nd floor)
Tuesday August 14, 2012 - Mass Tuesday August 14, 2012 - Prayer Room; Rosary at 9:30pm	8:30-9:30am 7:00-10:00pm	Shaw Conference Centre, Hall D The Westin, Consulate Room (2nd floor)
Wednesday August 15, 2012 - Morning Liturgy Wednesday August 15, 2012 - Closing Mass	9:30-10:00am 5:00-6:00pm	Shaw Conference Centre, Hall D St. Joseph Basilica (10044-113 Street)
Thursday August 16, 2012 - Mass	8:00-8:30am	The Westin, Centennial Room

Delegates to convention are accredited as follows:
VOTING DELEGATES are the 11 provincial presidents
ACCREDITED DELEGATES are the national officers, 2 representatives from each provincial council, 2 representatives from each diocesan council,
honorary life members, and life members. Completed and signed credential forms must be sent to National Office.
All other CWL members are non-accredited attendees at national convention.

Coming soon ... Locations for Convention Events & Meetings, event-by-event,
following the Tentative Program and Agenda (The Canadian League, Spring 2012, page 4) ...

Eucharistic Celebrations
The Opening and Closing Masses will be held at St. Joseph's Basilica (10044-113 Street),
a healthy ten-block walk (approx. 25 min) from the convention centre and the hotel.
Busing will be available (purchase tickets when registering).

Sunday August 12 - EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION & OFFICIAL OPENING
(7:00-9:30pm; busing begins at 5:30pm to St. Joseph's Basilica (10044-113 Street))
Following evening Mass and the official Opening, there will be a RECEPTION for all in O'Leary Hall at St. Joseph's Basilica.

Daily spiritual programs will be held at the Convention site, Hall D of the Shaw Conference Centre.
Monday and Tuesday morning Mass will be at 8:30-9:30am in Hall D at the Shaw.
Monday and Tuesday evening Prayer Room will be open 7:00-10:00pm, with Rosary at 9:30pm in the Consulate Room at The Westin.

Wednesday August 15 - CLOSING EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION
(5:00-6:30pm; busing begins at 4:00pm to St. Joseph's Basilica (10044-113 Street))
The Gala Banquet (7:00pm) follows the Mass, back at the Shaw Conference Centre. 
| Special Events Tickets form | [or REGISTER ONLINE !]

SATURDAY August 11 - FORT EDMONTON
(6:30-9:00pm; busing begins at 4:00pm to allow participates to walk around Fort Edmonton, if desired)
To honour the local centennial celebrations marking this year's convention,
the Saturday evening special event will be held at historic | Fort Edmonton (ticketed event) |

SUNDAY August 12 - St. JOSEPH SEMINARY & NEWMAN THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE, plus MUTTART CONSERVATORY
(9:00am-12:00noon; buses board at 8:45am and return at 12:15pm)
Morning bus tour (ticketed event) to the brand-new | St. Joseph Seminary / Newman Theological College | and | Muttart Conservatory | 

EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION & OFFICIAL OPENING
(7:00-9:30pm; busing begins at 5:30pm to St. Joseph's Basilica (10044-113 Street))
Following evening Mass and the official Opening, there will be a RECEPTION for all (at St. Joseph's Basilica parish hall)
**St. Joachim Church (9924-110 Street), the birthplace of the CWL with the first meeting held here in November 1912, is a few blocks away from the Basilica.

MONDAY August 13 - MEET THE OFFICERS LUNCHEONS
(12:00noon-1:15pm)
Luncheons for each Office/Standing Committee (ticketed event at the Shaw | SCC luncheon rooms diagram |)

PENNY CARNIVAL
(6:00-10:00pm at The Westin in the Ballroom)
The Monday evening special event will re-enact the festive nature of a Penny Carnival! (ticketed event at The Westin Edmonton hotel ballroom)

TUESDAY August 14 - LIFE MEMBERS LUNCHEON
(12:00noon-1:15pm; ticketed event at the Shaw | SCC Riverview Room location & diagram |)

PROVINCE NIGHT
At every CWL National Convention, attendees from the provinces and territories go for supper as a group on Tuesday evening.
Sign up via the Registration form or in the Registration area and watch for info on your Province's restaurant selection.
(Alberta Mackenzie convention-goers NOTE: Alberta Mackenzie Night will be in the ballroom at The Westin. Pre-purchase tickets through Dorothy J, Registration chairperson.)

WEDNESDAY August 15 - HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS LUNCHEON
(12:00noon-1:15pm; by invitation, at the Westin)

PRE-BANQUET RECEPTION
(6:30-7:00pm; by invitation, at the Shaw | SCC Riverview Room location & diagram |)

BANQUET for all attendees and spouses/guests
(7:00-10:00pm; ticketed event at the Shaw | Hall D |)

THURSDAY August 16 - UKRAINIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE VILLAGE
(9:30am-3:00pm; buses load at 9:30am)
Day tour by coach bus (ticketed event, lunch included) to the | Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village |

EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION
(8:00-8:30am; open to all, at The Westin in the Devonian Room)

CATCH THE FIRE training session
(8:30am-4:00pm; by invitation, at the Westin)
For invited delegates, the Catch the Fire training session will be held in The Westin all day on Thursday.

The Special Events Tickets form is published in The Canadian League (Winter 2012 issue).
The Tentative Program and Agenda is published in The Canadian League (Spring 2012 issue, page 4).

Speaker Information
Dr. Chantal Beauvais, Rector, St. Paul University
Dr. Beauvais is the first woman rector of St. Paul University. She leads with faith, energy and a sense of daring. She is a vibrant speaker who will share her thoughts on spiritual poverty and the need for women leaders.

Carl Hétu, National Director of CNEWA
Mr. Hetu will describe the life of Christians in the Holy Land. The Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) supports Christians in the Holy Land. The national executive of the CWL will launch an international poverty project for the Holy Land, via CNEWA.

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Accommodations
Pre-convention (Aug09-12) and post-convention (Aug16) meetings and the Catch the Fire training session (Aug16) will be held at The Westin (10135-100 Street). | Westin meeting rooms map |

Convention business meetings (Aug12-15/'12) will be held in Hall D of the Shaw Conference Centre (9797 Jasper Avenue). | SCC facility diagrams | SCC Hall D diagram |

The official Convention hotel is The Westin (10135-100 Street)
To book rooms online through the CWL group booking, visit:
| www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=1111041720&key=B6DC6 |
To book rooms by phone, call toll-free: 1-800-937-8461 or local: 780-426-3636
Room rate (taxes extra): $159.00 single/double. Ask for Catholic Women's League when booking. Special rate expires July 10, 2012, so book early.
*Please note that each reservation will be charged one night's deposit at the time of booking.

**Please note that rooms at The Westin are completely booked for August 11-15 as of May 2012.
You may request to be put on the waiting list, but it is recommended that rooms be booked at alternate accommodation sites at this time.**

• All guest rooms feature signature Heavenly Bed® and Heavenly Bath® and cooling units (mini-fridges).
• The *Traditional Rooms* feature instinctive amenities such as flat screen TVs, spacious working desk, and Starbucks coffee.
• The *Executive Rooms* offer added value with complimentary internet, local and North America long distance calls, $15.00 food and beverage credit and 25% discount on dry cleaning (2 days minimum stay).
• The *Deluxe Rooms* are 40% larger with a spacious sitting area offering either a chaise lounge or leather armchairs along with  traditional amenities.
• The *Deluxe Junior Suites* feature a large washroom, a spacious bedroom and a separate living room area, with a sofa bed and the traditional amenities.
• Adjoining bedrooms are available in various room types for guests travelling with larger families.

Alternate accommodations (economical options) | Grant MacEwan student residence - CWL rates - reservation form | The University of Alberta student residences |
Alternate hotels - these are other hotels in downtown Edmonton. The list is fairly inclusive, but not exhaustive. Rooms have not been blocked specifically for CWL, although some hotels have an "open block." Rates vary according to the hotel and bookings are at your discretion.

Coast Edmonton House (10205-100 Avenue)
| www.coasthotels.com | (780) 420-4000 ; 1-800-716-6199 | (approximate rates: $105-$215, not guaranteed)

Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel (10155-105 Street)
| www.coasthotels.com | (780) 423-4811 ; 1-800-716-6199 | (approximate rates: $129-$139, not guaranteed)

Courtyard by Marriott Edmonton (One Thornton Court = Jasper Avenue & 99 Street)
| www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yegcy-courtyard-edmonton-downtown OR www.concordhotels.com | (780) 423-9999 ; 1-866-441-7591 (approximate rate: $169, not guaranteed)

Crowne Plaza Edmonton Chateau Lacombe (10111 Bellamy Hill)
| www.chateaulacombe.com | (780) 428-6611 ; 1-800-661-8801 (approximate rates: $99-$105, not guaranteed)

Delta Edmonton Centre Suite Hotel (10222-102 Street, attached to City Centre Mall)
| www.deltahotels.com | (780) 429-3900 ; 1-800-661-6655 (approximate rate: $134, not guaranteed)

Fairmont Hotel Macdonald (10065-100 Street)
| www.fairmont.com/macdonald |  (780) 424-5181 ; 1-866-540-4468 (approximate rates: $159-389, not guaranteed)

Matrix Hotel (10640-100 Avenue)
| www.matrixedmonton.com | (780) 429-2861 ; 1-866-465-8150 (approximate rate: $169, not guaranteed)

Sutton Place Hotel (10235-101 Street)
| www.suttonplace.com | (780) 428-7111 ; 1-866-378-8866 (approximate rate: $149, not guaranteed)


Transportation
The Convention is located in the heart of Edmonton, close to hotels, restaurants, shopping and tourist attractions.
| Edmonton International Airport is the destination for Air Canada, WestJet, and other airlines |
The airport is half-an-hour's drive south of Edmonton. There is a shuttle bus from the airport to downtown. Taxis will cost about $50-$60.
| Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) - City buses, plus light rail transit (LRT) serving the University of Alberta, north and south Edmonton |
ETS has light rail transit with park-and-rides from south Edmonton's Centennial Park station and north Edmonton's Clareview or Belvedere stations.
Travel time is approximately 12 minutes to the downtown Churchill station which is a block from The Westin and three blocks from the Shaw.
| ETS bus route to West Edmonton Mall |
| Attending an Event at the Shaw (transportation, accommodations & downtown maps |

| Red Arrow Motorcoach |   | Invitation-to-ride & discount information letter | schedule |
Red Arrow coaches offer regular scheduled service between Edmonton, Red Deer, Calgary, Fort McMurray, and Lethbridge.
Service is also provided from the Calgary airport (YYC) if delegates are flying into Calgary and need to get to Edmonton.
Delegates travelling to Edmonton for the convention receive a 15% discount off regular fares when using the special booking process,
as outlined in the letter (linked above).

Parking
| Louise McKinney Park parking lot on Grierson Hill - 3 day passes available for $30 each! (deadline: Wed. August 08) |
The Convention Planning Committee has secured 100 x 3-day passes for the parking lot at the base of the Shaw Conference Centre.
These are available on a first-come, first-served basis via Gilberte <cwlabmk@cwl.ab.ca>. At a cost of $30 for the pass (Mon/Tues/Wed),
this is a steal-of-a-deal for downtown parking. Note that in-out privileges are included, but the passes do not allow for overnight parking.
This parking lot is free on Sunday, for those attending the Resolutions Dialogue and visiting the Exhibits.
**NOTE: The Shaw Conference Centre experience flooding on the lower level due to Edmonton's heavy rains this summer!
Renovations are under way, and access from the lower level to Hall D on the upper level may be limited at times.
Be prepared to walk the stairs up the hill on the west side of the Shaw to enter from the terrace.

| The Westin Downtown Parking Rates - information sheet for guests; Westin Impark is approx. $26/day |

| Canada Place Impark - the most convenient, but not cheap! |
Daily rate is approx. $22/day or $2.50 per half hour. Sunday $1 for the first 3 hours, $2.50 per half hour thereafter.
The Impark lot under Canada Place has by far the most convenient access to the Shaw Conference Centre, Hall D.
Enter from 97 Street, and go straight through the raised parking arm after picking up a ticket.
At the far end, turn right, and the doors to the Shaw and Hall D are in the south west corner of the parkade.
Hall D is on the same level as the entry level of this parking lot.
There is access to the Canada Place food court from the same entrance to the Shaw: 
     Great Canadian Soup Company is open especially for CWL convention attendees on Sunday August 12 from 12 noon to 5:00pm.
     Come for a quick, nutritious, and reasonably-priced lunch or supper. Bring along the coupons found in your registration/ticket package.
     The coupons are good for Sunday, too! Access on Sunday is via the Shaw, through the doors to Canada Place that are near Hall D.

Maps
| The Westin downtown map - includes pedways & parking |
| Shaw Conference Centre maps | SCC Hall D (meeting location) | SCC downtown map | Attending an Event at the Shaw (transportation, accommodations & downtown maps |
|  Edmonton Tourism's CWL Convention pinpoint maps: Downtown map & City map |

Fundraisers
To be able to provide the warmest Alberta welcome for our guests at Convention 2012, the Edmonton ladies offer several fundraising items:

| Fundraisers catalogue | Back to top |

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	The parish CWL councils of the Edmonton Diocesan Council and throughout the province of Alberta Mackenzie

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Acknowledgements
 
For their generosity and support,
the CWL National Convention Planning Committee (Edmonton 2012)
expresses sincere appreciation to the following:

City of Edmonton
Connelly-McKinley Funeral Homes
Archdiocese of Edmonton
Archbishop Richard Smith
Edmonton Catholic Schools
Knights of Columbus Alberta NWT State Council
Knights of Columbus St. Christopher Council 4788 (Edmonton)
Knights of Columbus St. Dominic Savio Council #12457 (Edmonton)
Knights of Columbus Archbishop MacDonald Council #6083 (Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Sherwood Park)
Knights of Columbus Brother Anthony Council #10014 (Holy Family, St. Albert)
Knights of Columbus Monsignor Joseph Malone Council #13312 (St. Joseph’s Basilica, Edmonton)
Knights of Columbus St. Joseph’s Assembly 4^th Degree #0005
Western Catholic Reporter
Fr. Adam Lech & St. Joseph’s Basilica Parish
Barb Magel & Rita Strauss, Archdiocese of Edmonton
Westlawn Memorial Gardens & Howard & McBride Funeral Home
Kingston Ross Pasnak Chartered Accountants
Carmelite Sisters in Devon
Christie InnoMed Inc.
HappyNess Catering
The Westin Edmonton
Shaw Conference Centre
CWL St. Augustine, Vancouver BC
CWL [council name], Canmore AB
CWL Parish Councils in Alberta Mackenzie
CWL Diocesan Councils in Alberta Mackenzie
CWL Parish Councils within the Edmonton Archdiocese

The Convention planning committee gratefully acknowledges the dedication and hard work
of the many CWL members who volunteered their talents and time
to welcome to Edmonton their League sisters from across Canada.

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Edmonton & Alberta Tourist Information
| City of Edmonton - click on "Attractions & Recreation" tab |
Most Edmonton streets are numbered, so it's easy to find your way around!
Streets run north-south with lower numbers in the south and higher numbers in the north.
Avenues run west-east with lower numbers in the east and higher numbers in the west.
Downtown is 100 Street and 100 Avenue (Jasper Avenue). | Downtown map - complete with convention facilities, pedways & parking |
     | Edmonton Tourism's Downtown pinpoint map & City pinpoint map specific to the CWL convention |
     -some great spots in the heart of downtown: | The Citadel Theatre | City Hall - pyramid & fountains | Churchill Square - summer festival central |
     | Edmonton Public Libary - relax and read, check your e-mail | Art Gallery of Alberta | Royal Alberta Museum |
     | River Valley Parks include Louise McKinney Park, across the pedway from the Shaw - great place to enjoy the river valley with a picnic lunch! |
     -and a little farther away: | Muttart Conservatory pyramids (indoor gardens) | Edmonton Queen riverboat | Newman Theological College & St. Joseph Seminary |
     | Alberta Legislature | Fort Edmonton | Provincial Archives of Alberta (the storehouse for local CWL archives) | Valley Zoo |
     | **St. Joachim Church (9924-110 Street), the birthplace of the CWL with the first meeting held here in November 1912,
      is a few blocks away from the Basilica, towards The Westin and the Shaw.

RESTAURANTS in and around the Shaw and the Westin (downtown Edmonton) | Restaurant Guide |
     Great Canadian Soup Company in the Canada Place Food Court is open especially for CWL convention attendees
     on Sunday August 12 from 12 noon to 5:00pm. During the week, the GCSC is open regular Food Court hours.
     Come for a quick, nutritious, and reasonably-priced lunch or supper. Bring along the re-usable coupons found in your registration/ticket package.
     The coupons are good for Sunday, too! Access on Sunday is via the Shaw, through the doors to Canada Place that are near Hall D.

SHOPPING | City Centre Mall | McCauley Plaza - underground restaurants and shops by Telus Plaza | West Edmonton Mall |
EVENTS | Women's Baseball World Cup (Aug10-19/12 in Edmonton | Edmonton Folk Music Festival (Aug09-12/12) |

| Alberta Tourism | Travel Alberta |
     | Elk Island National Park | Jasper National Park | Banff National Park |
     | Drumheller badlands & dinosaurs | Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village |

Edmonton is the "Gateway to the North" | Northwest Territories | Mackenzie-Fort Smith Diocese |
Links
| CWL Edmonton home | CWL Alberta Mackenzie home | CWL National home | Contact us at: <cwlabmk[at]cwl.ab.ca> |

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