Canadian Association of School Administrators - Annual Conference Agenda
Theme: Creativity and Innovation
Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa, 4050 Whistler Way, Whistler BC
Pre-Conference Activities July 3 - 5, 2012
CASA 2012 Conference July 5- 7, 2012
Tuesday July 3 Preconference Tours
A. 11:00 AM: BC ATV Tour
B. 1:00 PM: Ziptrek Eagle Tour
C. 4:00 PM: Mountain Top Salmon Bake (Adult Driver)
D. 8:00 PM - 10:40 PM: Dessert Tour
See page 4 for complete details!
Wednesday July 4 Preconference Tours
E. 8:30 AM: Whitewater Rafting -The Elaho‐Squamish
River Adventure
F. 9:00 AM: Whitewater Rafting- The Green River
Adventure
G. 8:30 AM: Sunrise Waffle ATV Tour
H. 9:00 AM:Pemberton Culinary Tour
I. 1:00 PM: Zoom Zipline
J. 4:30 PM - 8:30PM: Hidden Gems Dinner Tour
See page 5 for complete details!
9:15 PM: Mount Currie Ball Room- CASA Reception
Meet Olympic Gold Medalist Ashleigh McIvor and get an
autograph or have your picture taken with her gold medal.
The reception includes a variety of hors d’oeuvres and
snacks.
Friday July 6 Conference Activities
8:30 AM:Mount Currie South Room
Remarks- President Roger Nippard
-
Opening
8:40 AM - 10 AM: Breakout Sessions
A. Mount Currie North Room- Building Successful
and Meaningful Partnerships Between Schools
and Businesses- Jennifer Dusyk-Johnson,
Dierdre Squires, Rose Lapointe and Kelly
Johnson who are the Science Department for
Cold Lake High School and business partner
Justin Robinson of OSUM Oil Sands Corp,
Northern Lights School Division, Bonnyville AB
Thursday July 5 Preconference Tours
K. 9:15 AM: Horseback Riding - Western RideBeginner Level
L. 9:15 AM:Horseback Riding Mountain RideExperienced Level
M. 10:00 AM: Day at the Spa
N. 11:30 AM: Hummer Wilderness Explorer Tour
O. 1:00 PM: Zoom Zipline
See page 6 for complete details!
Thursday July 5 Conference Activities
2:00 PM:Black Tusk Room- CASA Annual General
Meeting- all CASA Conference Delegates are invited
and welcome to attend.
6:30 PM:Mount Currie Ball Room- Opening
Ceremonies- all delegates and guests are welcome to
attend. No Host Bar.
B.
Mount Currie South Room- Building a Positive
School Culture to Promote Creativity and
InnovationDon
MacIntyre,
Director
of
Instruction, SD #67 Okanagan Skaha, Penticton,
C.
Diamond Head Room- Project Action 3D - Digital
Teaching, Digital Learning, Digital Classrooms.
Lynne Paradis- Associate Superintendent,
Red Deer Catholic, Red Deer AB
D.
Black Tusk Room- Towards a Culture of Inquiry:
Embracing the Questions- John Malloy, Director
of Education and Mag Gardner, SuperintendentHamilton Wentworth DSB, Hamilton ON
E.
Boardroom- Putting it all Together: Character
Education, Anti-Bullying, Equitable Practices and
Youth Mental Health- Amy Johnson, PrincipalOpeongo High School, Renfrew County DSB
7:00 PM:Welcome and Recognition of Guests and
Sponsors
MC- Roger Nippard - CASA President 2012-14
Displays open in Lobby Level Foyer
7:15 PM:CASA Awards
Xerox EXL Awards
Randy Brydges-Director Western Canada Operations
Xerox
2012EXL Nominees
8:00 PM:Opening Keynote Address -Ashleigh McIvor
Ashleigh recently realized a dream she’s been chasing her
whole life when she became the first ever Olympic
Champion in the sport of Skicross in Vancouver 2010.
10.30- 11:45 AM:Breakout Sessions
A. Mount Currie North Room-Preparing for the
Future Not the Past: Using Creative and
Courageous Leadership to Integrate Diversity
and Equity Principles and Practices in District
Priorities- Walter Piovesan, Associate Director
and Janice McCoy, Superintendent of Human
Resources-Ottawa Carleton District School
Board, Ottawa ON
10:00 - 10.30AM: Coffee Break - Lobby Foyer
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B.
Mount Currie South Room- Coaching for
Success- Gina Daus, Inclusive Programming
Consultant and Lisa Bussiere, Lead Learning
Coach, Edmonton Catholic Schools, Edmonton
AB
C.
Diamond Head Room- You Can Get There From
Here: Reaching At Risk Learners- Cindy Finn,
Director of Student Services, Christopher
Fuzessy, Assistant Director, Student Services Lester B Pearson SB, Dorval Quebec
Schools / Student Success Services / Office
of Faith Development- Peterborough Victoria
Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District
School Board, Peterborough, ON
Displays open in Lobby Level Foyer
D.
Black Tusk Room- Creative Outreach for At-Risk
Students- Lori Meyer, Superintendent of Learning
- Prairie South Schools, Moose Jaw SK
E.
Boardroom- Aboriginal Ways of KnowingShelly Niemi, Aboriginal Education Department
Manager and Angela Carter Aboriginal
Education Officer, School District #57, Prince
George BC
Displays open in Lobby Level Foyer
2:15 PM - 2:25 PM: Break for session room changes
2:25 PM - 3:45 PM: Breakout Sessions
A. Mount Currie North Room- The Instrumented
Classroom: Supporting Differentiated Instruction
and Tiered Intervention Through TechnologyVicki Corcoran and Peter JoshuaSuperintendents of Leadership and LearningHamilton Wentworth DSB, Hamilton ON
B.
Mount Currie South Room- Thinking Outside the
Box - A Unique Alternative Learning Model- Larry
Clifford, Superintendent- Wellington Catholic
DSB, Guelph ON
C.
Diamond Head Room- Strong Like Two People:
How One Small School Division has Embraced
its Cultural Diversity and Significantly Improved
Student
AchievementCurtis
Brown,
Superintendent and Brent Kaulback, Assistant
SuperintendentSouth
Slave
Divisional
Education Council, Fort Smith, NWT
D.
Black Tusk Room- Strengthen Human Resource
Practices
and
Develop
Transformational
Leadership by Redesigning the Leadership
Identification
Program
(LIP)
and
the
Administrative
Internship
ProgramMario
Ciccarelli, Superintendent - Niagara Catholic
DSB, Niagara Falls ON
E.
Boardroom- Supporting Students At RiskCreative Approaches to Keeping Kids in SchoolTodd Manuel- Vice Principal- Penticton
Secondary School, Okanagan Skaha SD 67,
Penticton BC
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM: Lunch -Cinnamon Bear Grille and
Mount Currie Room
1:00 PM- 2:15 PM:Breakout Sessions
A. Mount Currie North Room- Leveraging Social
Media Tools in Your School Community- Mark
Carbone, Chief Information Officer and Ed
Doadt, Principal- Waterloo Region DSB,
Kitchener ON
B.
C.
D.
Mount Currie South Room- Understand Me:
Promoting Mentally Healthy Schools- Karen
Edgar, Superintendent of Special Education; Dr.
Barrie Evans, Coordinator of Psychological
Services; Melanie Ferdinand, Coordinator of
School Counseling and Social Work Services;
Dr. Michelle Gilpen, Project Lead- Mental Health
Strategy; Karen Wilkinson, Superintendent of
Operations- Thames Valley DSB, London ON
Diamond Head Room- Best Practices in the 21st
Century: Embracing Technology, Engaging our
Students- Catherine McCullough, Director of
Education; Nicole Snow, Superintendent of
Education; Dennis Bazinet, Superintendent of
Business; Terry Papineau, Superintendent of
Education; Rossella Bagnato, Superintendent of
Education; Gerry Robillard, Manager of
Information Management Systems- Sudbury
Catholic DSB, Sudbury ON
Black Tusk Room- Title TBD- Yellowknife
Education SD 1, Yellowknife NWT
E. Boardroom- Developing an Assessment for
Learning Culture- Greg Reeves, Director of
Education; Jonathan Bibby Superintendent of
Schools / Learning Support Services; Joan
Carragher Superintendent of Schools / Special
Education Services;
Ron McNamara,
Superintendent of Schools / Human Resource
Services; Deirdre Thomas, Superintendent of
Displays open in Lobby Level Foyer
6:00 PM- CASA Executive Dinner with Sponsor Reps
and Invited Guests. CASA 2012 Delegates are free to
enjoy Whistler for the evening
Saturday July 7 Conference Activities
8:40 AM - 10:00 AM:Breakout Sessions
A. Mount Currie North Room- Enhancing Teaching
Practice- Krimsen Sumners- Supervisor Student
Services, Lois Gluck- District Coordinator
Curricular Services and Catherine CoyneAlberta Initiative for School Improvement
Coordinator, St. Albert Protestant Schools, St.
Albert , AB
B.
Mount Currie South Room- Creative Ways of
Engaging Schools: An Innovative Journey-Alexis
Holstead, District Administrator; Tom Sperling,
Associate Superintendent and Brian Celli,
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Superintendent- Wild Rose SD, Rocky Mountain
House AB
C.
D.
E.
A.
Mount Currie North Room- HELP! ...I Need
Somebody...- Rob Bell, M.Ed, Learning
Coordinator for Student Success and Guidance,
Sandy Parkins- Student Re-engagement
Counsellor and Melanie Ferdinand, Coordinator
of School Counselling and Social Work Services
for the Thames Valley DSB.
B.
Mount Currie South RoomTHOUGHTstream and SD TBD
Black
Tusk
RoomDiscovering
Your
Possibilities: From Risk to Resilience- Kathy
Furlong, Principal, Montcalm Secondary School
- Thames Valley DSB, London ON
C.
Boardroom- From the School-Wide Goal To the
Big Screen- Sylvie de Grandpré –Vice Principal
and K/1 French Immersion and Jason LudwarPrincipal of École TM Roberts School, South
East Kootenay SD 5, Cranbrook BC
Diamond Head Room- Organizational Culture in
School
DivisionsDr.
Laura
Vilness,
Superintendent of Education, Northern Lights
School Division #113, La Ronge, SK
D.
Black Tusk Room- Truly Collaborative Teams in
a Rural School Division- Lori Meyer,
Superintendent of Learning - Prairie South
Schools, Moose Jaw SK
E.
Boardroom-TBD- Edline
Diamond Head Room-Why Wikis Make
Educational Sense- Emmanuel Roussos,
classroom teacher and Mark Lefebvre,
Superintendent
of
EducationSchool
Effectiveness Framework - Niagara Catholic
DSB, Niagara Falls ON
Title
TBD-
Displays open in Lobby Level Foyer
10:00 AM - 10.30 AM: Coffee Break -Lobby Foyer
Displays open in Lobby Level Foyer
10:30AM - 11:45 AM: Breakout Sessions
A. Mount Currie North Room- National Golf in
Schools Program- Patti Christensen, Principal,
Windsor Park Elementary School, Edmonton
Public Schools, Canadian and United States Golf
Teachers Federation Certified Golf Teaching
Professional, Edmonton AB
B.
Mount Currie South Room- Leading Creative
Organizations- Peter Gamwell, Superintendent
and Frank Wiley, Superintendent - OttawaCarleton DSB, Ottawa, ON
C.
Diamond Head Room- The Use of the iPad as an
Emerging Technology to Enhance Learning for
Elementary School Students- Tina Benevides,
Assistant Professor, Schulich School of
Education at Nipissing University- Northeastern
CDSB, Timmins,ON
D.
Black Tusk Room- Creativity and Innovation from
a Charter School Perspective - Lee Lucente,
Superintendent and Karen Spencer, Principal,
Suzuki Charter School - Edmonton AB
E.
Boardroom- Cast Your “Net”: A School District’s
Plan to Utilize Social Media in the ClassroomJoAnn MacGregor, Superintendent of Education;
Dan Parr, Superintendent of Education; Dan
Bodkin, Secondary Curriculum Coordinator and
Sean
McDade,
Information
Technology
Curriculum Coordinator - Huron-Perth CDSB,
Dublin ON
2:20 PM - 2:40 PM:Conference Closing - Mount Currie
Ballroom
3:30 PM-8:00 PM- Peak2Peak Experience
This is the featured activity of the 2012 CASA Whistler
Conference. We have arranged for every CASA 2012
delegate to enjoy this experience at the closing of the
conference. The Door Prizes will be awarded at the top
of the Peak2Peak Experience. Extra tickets can be
purchased for guests/family members.
The record-breaking Peak 2 Peak Gondola is an
engineering marvel that links Blackcomb and Whistler
Mountains together at their peaks. Boasting the longest
unsupported lift span in the world (3.024 kilometres or 1.88
miles), it is also the highest lift of its kind with an elevation
of 435 metres/1,427 feet.
Displays open in Lobby Level Foyer
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM: Lunch -Cinnamon Bear Grille and
Mount Currie Room
1:00 PM -2:20 PM: Breakout Sessions
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CASA Annual Conference 2012 Pre-conference and Ticketed Events Information
Pre-conference Options:
July 3 , 2012
A.11:00 AM - BC ATV Tour
3 hours (2.5 ride time)
Explore the diversity of Whistler’s backcountry on this
signature tour. Climb high into the mountains and experience
dramatic valley views. Adventure builds an appetite, so
indulge in a delicious deli‐ style lunch in the tranquility of the
backcountry. A perfect tour for those seeking a taste of
everything!
Minimum: 2 machines required for tour to run
Guest to Guide ratio: 1 guide per 5 machines
Includes: Helmet, outerwear, boots, gloves, dust masks if
required, glasses/goggles
Minimum Requirements & Age: Driver must be 16 years old,
with a valid driver’s license, and be accompanied with an
adult on tour (adult must be 19 years or older). Children must
be 4 feet tall, able to hang on to an adult and fit our extra
small helmet.
Suggested Clothing: Comfortable clothing for the day
including a warm shirt or outer layer. No open toe shoes or
sandals.
Tour Times: 11:00 AM
Tour Length: 3 hours (round trip) with 2.5 hours ride time
Rating: Introductory
Cost: Driver: $145 including taxes and insurance
Passenger: $ 90
Child (12 and under) FREE when riding with an adult
driver (must be 4 feet tall, able to hang on to an adult and
must fit extra small helmet)
Registration Deadline: June 12, 2012
Meeting Location: Meet at one of our three activity desks at
least 15 minutes prior to tour time (main village office,
Fairmont or Four Seasons activity desks).
Transportation: Shuttle bus from office to Outdoor
Adventures base at Cougar Mountain
Tour operator- The Adventure Group
B. 1:00 PM - Ziptrek Eagle Tour - 3 hours
The Eagle tour includes 5 ziplines; on this tour your adventure
ends by zipping all the way back to Whistler Village. A 2000
foot awe-inspiring zipline makes this tour perfect for those
who are seeking even more heart-pounding adrenaline! Total
tour duration is three (3) hours. Wear comfortable, supportive
athletic or hiking shoes. Open toed shoes, sandals and dress
shoes are not permitted.
Rain gear (jackets and pants) is available as required. Tours
run rain or shine. Harnesses are a five-point design. They go
around your waist, your legs, over your shoulders and have a
chest strap. They're really comfortable for walking around, are
lightweight and give guests the security they need and the
freedom to move around when on the ziplines. Weight
requirement is 65lbs/30kgs to a maximum of 275lbs/125kgs.
Adult: $145.00 incl. taxes
Youth: $123.00 (6 - 14)
Senior: $123.00 (65 & over)
Registration Deadline: June 12, 2012
our base on Blackcomb Mountain. The shuttle takes
approximately 10 minutes by van.
Tour Operator- Ziptrek
C. 4:00 PM - Mountain Top Salmon Bake
(Adult Driver) - 4 hours
For a unique dining experience, journey by ATV to the Crystal
Hut, perched atop Blackcomb Mountain at 6,000 feet. From
the deck of the rustic and charming cabin enjoy the rich array
of alpine colours and panoramic views of the surrounding
Coastal Mountain Range. Relax and enjoy our live
entertainment as your chef prepares a sampling of West
Coast fare including fresh cedar plank barbequed wild BC
salmon, salads and dessert.
Minimum numbers must be met in order to confirm tour.
Departure:4:00 PM
Duration: 4 hours
Driver: $190
Passenger: $125
Kids (4 to 12 years): $45or Driver and taxes.
Registration Deadline: June 12, 2012
Tour Operator – Canadian Snowmobile and All Terrain
Adventures
D. 8:00 PM - 10:40 PM Dessert Tour
There's no better way to spend an evening in Whistler than
exploring the eclectic dessert scene. Guests will sample treats
from some of the best chefs in town, hit the best hot spot for
cocktails and finish with a champagne sabering lesson in an
unbelievable 15,000-bottle wine cellar.
Meet at the Brewhouse in the North Village right beside the
Olympic rings for a welcome drink. Then we go to Flipside
Lounge for Valrhona chocolate mousse, then Quattro for
marinated griottine cherry on lemon mascarpone and Amaretti
cookie. After this we head to Hot Buns Bakery for chocolate
hazelnut crepe, then to Mix or FireRock Lounge for a cocktail
(mocktail available for non-drinkers). Our next stop is a Local
Chocolate Shop for a chocolate treat, and then we go to
Bearfoot Bistro for a pastry chef creation and 3 ounce glass of
sparkling wine.
The tour finishes in the 15,000-bottle wine cellar at the
Bearfoot Bistro where guests will learn the old French tradition
of champagne sabering. One lucky guest will take the sword
and chop open the bottle.
Throughout the evening your guide will enhance the
experience with their local knowledge and enthusiasm for the
wonderful dining scene in Whistler. Guests will also collect a
playing card at each venue with prizes for the best poker
hands at the last stop!
$69/person - includes gratuities for restaurant servers and
taxes. Guests must be at least 19 years old for this tour.
Meeting Location: The Brewhouse on the village stroll in the
North
Tour Time: 8:00 PM - 10:40 PM
Minimum of five registrations required for tour to run.
Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to get checked in as
the tour will depart on schedule to accommodate restaurant
reservations.
Registration Deadline: June 12, 2012
Guests meet at the Carleton Lodge to check in for their tours.
Transportation will be provided from this point. Guests will be
provided with a complimentary shuttle from Whistler Village to
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CASA Annual Conference 2012 Pre-conference and Ticketed Events Information
Pre-Conference Options:
July 4 , 2012
E. 8:30 AM - Whitewater Rafting - 8 hours - 3
on the river
The Elaho Squamish River Adventure is a tale of two rivers
and a mid season classic. Paddle the exhilarating rapids of
the Elaho then flow into the Squamish River for unbelievable
scenic vistas. After your excitement on the river, enjoy a fully
catered gourmet barbeque lunch. All tours include detailed
instruction and professional guides.
Length: 8 hour round trip, over 3 hours on the river
Rating: Class 3-4 rapids
Adult: $165.00
Youth (16 yrs.& under): $150.00
Meeting Location: Meet at the Wedge Rafting office 15
minutes prior to tour time (we are located upstairs in the
Carleton Lodge, near the base of Whistler Mountain)
Registration Deadline - June 12, 2012
Tour operator- The Adventure Group
F. 9:00 AM - Whitewater Rafting - 2.5 hour
round trip, over 1 hour on the water
The Green River is our most popular river adventure –
perfect for all abilities! Located only moments from Whistler
Village, the Green River boasts spectacular scenery, fun
rapids and is suitable for first‐ timers. All tours include
detailed instruction and professional guides.
Length: 2.5 hours round trip, over one hour on the water
Rating: Class 2-3 rapids
Adult: $ 80.00
Youth (16 yrs. & under): $ 70.00
Meeting Location: Meet at the Wedge Rafting office 15
minutes prior to tour time (we are located upstairs in the
Carleton Lodge, near the base of Whistler Mountain)
Registration Deadline - June 12, 2012
Tour operator- The Adventure Group
G. 8:30 AM - Sunrise Waffle ATV Tour - 3
Hours
Rise and shine to a Whistler locals’ favorite - the world
famous Crystal Hut Belgian Waffle Breakfast. Enjoy the early
morning serenity while being the first of the day to wind up
Blackcomb's scenic mountain trails towards a breakfast fit for
the memory books. Cruise by ATV through the crisp morning
air, up grassy steeps and rocky roads. This excursion will take
your vacation and your senses to new heights when you
reach the charming Crystal Hut perched 6000feet atop
Blackcomb. Greet the day with stunning panoramic views of
the Whistler Valley as your chef serves a delicious spread of
Belgian waffles topped with fresh seasonal fruit and real
Canadian maple syrup!
Minimum numbers must be met in order to confirm tour.
Adult: $160
Youth: $110
Seniors: $125
Kids 12 and under ride FREE!
Registration Deadline - June 12, 2012
Tour Operator- Cdn All Terrain Adventures
H. 9:00 AM - Pemberton Culinary Tour - 5
hours
Visit the Slow Food Cycle for an organic experience, then visit
the Pemberton Distillery for a tour and tasting of the
Pemberton potato award-winning Schramm Vodka.
Then head to the Pemberton Valley Vineyard for lunch and
wine tasting. Stop at Nairn Falls on the way back.
Price: $135
Registration Deadline - June 12, 2012
Tour operator- The Adventure Group
I. 1:00 PM - Zoom Zipline - 3 hours
ZOOM combines the exhilarating feeling of soaring through
the air with the breathtaking beauty of Cougar Mountain and
the Whistler Valley. Our unique system allows two guests to
ride side by side, each on his or her own cable during a
scenic three hour tour. The excursion includes five dual
zip‐ lines connected to each other by a network of trails and
boardwalks. The largest zip‐ line is over 1500 feet in length,
400 feet above the ground and offers a 200 foot elevation
drop from launch to landing, reaching speeds of up to 100
km/hr. (60 mph).
Adult (7 years & up): $90 includes tax
Registration Deadline - June 12, 2012
Tour operator- The Adventure Group
J. 4:30 - 8:30 PM - Hidden Gems Dinner Tour
This tour features a beer tasting at the Whistler Brewhouse
and four delicious courses at four local favourite Whistler
restaurants. If you're looking for a great way to discover
Whistler's hidden gems, this is the tour for you. Meet inside
the Plaza Galleries.
Brewhouse: Local brewery flight of beer tasting with three
taxes
3ounce glasses (incl. for everyone)
Elements: Pan seared salmon over a bed of fresh vegetables
Bavaria: Prawns a la provencale with fresh greens
Kypriaki Norte: Chef Kike’s famous 6-hour slow roast lamb
with rice and vegetables
Rocky Chocolate: Tasty treat
FireRock Lounge, Mix Lounge, or Flipside Lounge: Chef's
choice of seasonal dessert
All along your guide will enhance the experience with their
local knowledge and enthusiasm for the wonderful dining
scene in Whistler. Guests will also collect a playing card at
each venue with prizes for the best poker hands at the last
stop (no experience necessary).
Wine Pairings - $28/person (optional)
We serve a 3ounce glass of your choice between a red or
white wine at each of the first three restaurants and finish with
a 1ounce glass of BC's famous icewine at the last
restaurant. The price includes associated gratuities and is
unbelievable value for guests wishing to have wine with their
dinner. Any additional wine or drinks can be purchased
directly from the restaurants and paid for at their locations.
$105/person - includes gratuities for restaurant servers
Wine Pairings:$28/person (optional)
Meeting Location: Inside The Plaza Galleries on the village
stroll in the North village just across the little bridge from the
Whistler Brewhouse.
The main course is served around 6:30 PM and the tour will
finish before 8:30 PM.
Registration Deadline - June 12, 2012
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CASA Annual Conference 2012 Pre-conference and Ticketed Events Information
Pre-conference Options:
July 5 , 2012
K. 9:15 AM - Horseback Riding - 1.5 hours
(45 min ride time)
Western Ride - Beginner Level
It’s time to saddle up for a scenic horseback tour, located on
the edges of Green Lake, only moments from Whistler Village.
Experience wonderful lakeside vistas on a sandy beach,
secluded forest trails and easy water crossings. Perfect for
beginners and families looking for a soft adventure, your
mountain bred horses will take you on a journey away from
the summer crowds and onto the trails.
Price: $76
Tour operator- The Adventure Group
Registration Deadline - June 12, 2012
L. 9:15 AM - Horseback Riding - 4.5 hrs. (3
hr. ride)
Mountain Ride - Experienced Level
This half day ride is the ultimate horseback adventure for
riders with previous experience. Fields, forests, mountains
and creeks, this ride covers miles of spectacular terrain. After
winding through pastures of hay and fields of Pemberton
potatoes, we’ll climb to an incredible viewpoint of the
Pemberton Valley and enjoy a gourmet deli lunch. This is the
ultimate horseback ride in the Sea to Sky!
Price: $135
Tour operator- The Adventure Group
Registration Deadline - June 12, 2012
M. 10:00 AM - Day at the Spa: 1 - 4 hrs.
Taman Sari Spa is Whistler's spot for relaxation. It’s the only
fully authentic Javanese style spa in North America. Sign up
to experience the Javanese massage. This massage draws
inspiration from a century-old massage tradition among the
Javanese Royalties, the main treatment for maintaining health
and well-being. Palm and thumb strokes applied with a unique
blend of Indonesian essential oil will help stimulate blood
circulation and loosen muscles. Enjoy a range of other
treatments such as deep tissue and relaxation massage, body
and facial treatments and manicure and pedicure with
reflexology.
Price: Varies based on services chosen.
If you choose this option, please call the spa to book your
appointment. You will also make payment directly to the
Taman Sari Spa which is located in the Hilton Whistler.
Registration Deadline - June 12, 2012
N. 11:30 AM - Hummer Wilderness Explorer
Tour - 2 hours
The perfect family adventure! Travel into the backcountry of
the Soo Valley, Cougar and Rainbow Mountains. This tour
features a vast network of tough 4x4 off‐ road trails, aboard
our unique, customized vehicles that run on 100% vegetable
oil. Our guides will take guests to amazing viewpoints, pristine
alpine lakes and rugged backcountry – keep your eyes peeled
for wildlife!
Adult: $95.00 per person
Youth (13 to 18 years): $75.00 per person
Registration Deadline - June 12, 2012
Tour operator- The Adventure Group
O. 1:00 PM - Zoom Zipline- 3 hours
ZOOM combines the exhilarating feeling of soaring through
the air with the breathtaking beauty of Cougar Mountain and
the Whistler Valley. Our unique system allows two guests to
ride side‐ by‐ side, each on their own cable during a scenic
three‐ hour tour. The excursion includes five dual zip‐ lines
connected to eachother by a network of trails and boardwalks.
The largest zip‐ line is over 1500’ in length, 400’ above the
ground and offers a 200’ elevation drop from launch to
landing, reaching speeds of up to 100km/hr. (60mph).
Adult (7 years & up): $90 includes tax
Registration Deadline - June 12, 2012
Tour operator- The Adventure Group
Ticketed Events
July 5 - 7
July 5: 9:00 PM - CASA Reception
CASA Delegates and Guests FREE (covered by
registration). No host bar.
July 6: 12:00 Noon - Buffet Lunch at
Cinnamon Bear Grille
Fresh Baked Breads and Rolls with Butter, West Coast
Chowder, Artisan Mixed Leaves with Assorted Dressing, Fine
Herbs, Cucumber, Tomato, Citrus Honey Dressing, Greek
Salad with Lemon Mint Dressing, Spinach and Ricotta
Cannelloni with Roasted Tomato Sauce, Grilled Chicken
Breast with Saffron and Chorizo Rice, Seasonal Fresh Fruit
Salad, Pastry Chef’s selection of Squares, Cakes, Pies and
Pastries
CASA Delegates FREE (covered by registration)
Tickets for guests - $25 each
July 7: 12:00 Noon - Buffet Lunch at
Cinnamon Bear Grille
Focaccia and Ciabatta Bread, Minestrone Soup with Beans,
Pasta and Fresh Chopped Parsley, Warm Potato, Caper and
Olive Oil Salad, Arugula Salad, Shaved Parmesan, Black Figs
and Balsamic Dressing, Penne Pasta, Roasted Sweet
Peppers, Fresh Basil, Feta Cheese, Olives, Tomato, Garlic
and Olive Oil, Tortellini with Chicken, Mushrooms and Garlic
Cream Sauce, Seasonal Fresh Fruit Salad, Assorted Biscotti
CASA Delegates FREE (covered by registration)
Tickets for guests - $25 each
July 7: 3:30 - 8:00 PM - Peak 2 Peak
Experience
This is the closing and featured activity of the 2012 CASA
Conference. We have arranged for all delegates to have this
amazing experience. The record-breaking Peak 2 Peak
Gondola is an engineering marvel that links Blackcomb and
Whistler Mountains together at their peaks. Boasting the
longest unsupported lift span in the world (3.024 kilometres or
1.88 miles), it is also the highest lift of its kind with an
elevation of 435 metres/1,427 feet.
CASA Delegates FREE (covered by registration)
Tickets for guests - $40 each
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