BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//SBDC - Saskatchewan Beekeepers Development Commission - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://saskbeekeepers.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for SBDC - Saskatchewan Beekeepers Development Commission REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Regina BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20200101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211118 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211120 DTSTAMP:20211030T013106Z CREATED:20210825T213137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211030T013106Z UID:3729-1637193600-1637366399@saskbeekeepers.com SUMMARY:2021 SBDC Annual Convention DESCRIPTION:  \nThis 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: \n\n 2021 Conference\, AGM & Tradeshow \nNovember 18 & 19th\, 2021 \nDelta Hotel Saskatoon Downtown \nYour convention Chair is working hard to create an event that will inspire\, innovate and excite our members. Watch for more details and “Welcome back!” \nThis years theme couldn’t be more fitting:  “SK One Bee Health Plan:  Keeping Saskatchewan  Bees Healthy!” \nConvention Registrations:\nPLEASE NOTE:  SBDC will follow Saskatchewan’s Health Guidelines and require all attendees to show proof of vaccination or provide a negative covid test. \nBuy your tickets before they are gone!  Limited availability!\n2021 Annual Beekeeping Convention & Annual General Meeting Tickets\, Thu\, 18 Nov 2021 at 8:30 AM | Eventbrite \nThen\nDownload your Convention Registration Form:  2021 Convention Registration Form  and  email to: info@saskbeekeepers.com \nProgram Agenda:\n2021 Convention Program \nWatch for new updates to the program:   \n  \nSponsor & Exhibitor Opportunities:\nThe convention provides a venue for the Commission to showcase all that is new to the industry. \nIt 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. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to showcase your business\, this is Saskatchewan’s premier event for beekeepers. \nDownload your Sponsorship form:  2021  Sponsor Form \nFor more information\, please contact:  info@saskbeekeepers.com \nAccommodations:\nThe 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! \nA special rate has been negotiated for our delegates and sponsors. \nRoom Rates for  2021 start at $159/night plus taxes and fees for single or double occupancy.  Space is limited so book early! \nTo book your room please call:  1(306) 665-3322 or Book your group rate \nPlan to be part of the action and stay at the host hotel! \nAbout the Delta\nThe 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: \n\nCommitment to Clean:  enhanced cleaning protocols throughout the hotel\, including public spaces\, guest rooms and meeting spaces\nContact Lite Experience:  leveraging technology to give attendees the choice on how to interact with hotel associates\nHybrid Meetings:  providing options with technology and AV partners that enable planners custom solutions to best suit their needs\nPhysical Distancing:  reimagining spaces to enable more distance in accordance with best practices and local guidelines\nRedesigned Food & Beverage:  offering a wide variety of F&B options including prepackaged\, grab & go  and plated service.\n\nAnnual General Meeting:\nThe 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. \nElections:  \nSBDC 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. \nFinancial Statement:\nPresentation of  SBDC’s 2021 Financial Statement \nPresentation and acceptance of the 2022 Budget \nResolutions:\nPlease submit your resolutions no later than November 15\, 2021 in writing to the Commission \nSaskatchewan Beekeeping Development Commission\nP.O. Box 22083\, RPO Wildwood\nSaskatoon\, SK S7H 5P1 or via email:  info@saskbeekeepers.com \nMemories of Conferences past: URL:https://saskbeekeepers.com/event/2021-sbdc-annual-convention-november-18-19-20-2021/ LOCATION:Delta Hotel by Marriot Downtown\, 405 20th St E\, Saskatoon\, SK\, S7K 6X6\, Canada END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR