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2021 SBDC Annual Convention

Name: 2021 SBDC Annual Convention
Start: 2021-11-18T00:00:00-06:00
End: 2021-11-19T23:59:59-06:00
Location: Delta Hotel by Marriot Downtown

November 18, 2021 - November 19, 2021

This past year has challenged us all in ways we never could have imagined, from how to keep our family safe and continue to do business in a world that is virtually shut down. As restrictions ease, now is the time to move forward and welcome back our beekeepers and industry partners to:

2021 Conference, AGM & Tradeshow

November 18 & 19th, 2021

Delta Hotel Saskatoon Downtown

Your convention Chair is working hard to create an event that will inspire, innovate and excite our members. Watch for more details and “Welcome back!”

This years theme couldn’t be more fitting: “SK One Bee Health Plan: Keeping Saskatchewan Bees Healthy!”

Convention Registrations:

PLEASE NOTE: SBDC will follow Saskatchewan’s Health Guidelines and require all attendees to show proof of vaccination or provide a negative covid test.

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Download your Convention Registration Form: 2021 Convention Registration Form and email to: info@saskbeekeepers.com

Program Agenda:

2021 Convention Program

Watch for new updates to the program:

Sponsor & Exhibitor Opportunities:

The convention provides a venue for the Commission to showcase all that is new to the industry.

It adds a valuable tool for industry leaders to get their product out there to attendees and our membership. Our past conventions have been well attended and is the highlight of the year for beekeepers’ whether they are a commercial entity, sideliner (under 100 hives) working their way up to a commercial status or a hobbyist with one or two hives.

Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your business, this is Saskatchewan’s premier event for beekeepers.

Download your Sponsorship form: 2021 Sponsor Form

For more information, please contact: info@saskbeekeepers.com

Accommodations:

The Delta Hotels by Marriot Downtown located at 405 20th Street East has been designated as the host hotel for the 2021 Convention. Saskatoon’s largest hotel, featuring breathtaking views of the South Saskatchewan River and central downtown location provides a perfect venue to enjoy all the the City of Bridges has to offer. Plan to come the day before or stay after the convention to shop, sight see or just visit friends or business associates, you wont be disappointed!

A special rate has been negotiated for our delegates and sponsors.

Room Rates for 2021 start at $159/night plus taxes and fees for single or double occupancy. Space is limited so book early!

To book your room please call: 1(306) 665-3322 or Book your group rate <https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1634248488887&key=GRP>

Plan to be part of the action and stay at the host hotel!

About the Delta

The Delta Hotels by Marriot Downtown is pleased to announce their new Meeting & Events initiative called Connect with Confidence. This new initiative highlights our new meeting and event protocols at our hotels around the world and is based on 5 key pillars:

Commitment to Clean: enhanced cleaning protocols throughout the hotel, including public spaces, guest rooms and meeting spaces
Contact Lite Experience: leveraging technology to give attendees the choice on how to interact with hotel associates
Hybrid Meetings: providing options with technology and AV partners that enable planners custom solutions to best suit their needs
Physical Distancing: reimagining spaces to enable more distance in accordance with best practices and local guidelines
Redesigned Food & Beverage: offering a wide variety of F&B options including prepackaged, grab & go and plated service.

Annual General Meeting:

The AGM for the Saskatchewan Beekeepers Development Commission, typically is held on the Friday of the Conference from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm followed by the banquet. Members will have the opportunity to hear what your board has been doing on their behalf throughout the year.

Elections:

SBDC will be seeking two new members to join their Board for a three year term this November. Under the Beekeepers Development Plan Regulations, 2017 – every registered beekeeper is eligible to be nominated for election to hold office as a director of the Commission. As per the regulations – nominations can be accepted from the floor provided they are in attendance to accept the nomination.