Public Service Announcement

HRM Hosts 5th Annual Volunteer Conference

(Monday, November 14, 2005)-- HRM”s Recreation, Tourism and Culture will host its 5th annual volunteer conference - Power of Association: Building Strong Communities, on November 25-26 at the Holiday Inn Harbourview, Dartmouth.

The two-day conference will offer a wide selection of interactive and informative sessions including Engaging Youth as Volunteers, How to Run a Community Event/Festival, Insurance and the Volunteer Protection Act and Talking with the Experts. Many networking and social opportunities will also be offered.

Groups and individuals who would likely benefit from the conference include:
• Volunteers of community groups, organizations and agencies
• Board Members
• Trail Groups
• Sport Coaches and Groups
• Service Clubs
• Youth Volunteers

Keynote addresses will be given by Joel Jacobson, Bright Spot Columnist, Chronicle Herald, and Bill Black, former CEO, Maritime Life.

To register or for more information, please call 490-6686, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm or visit www.halifax.ca/recreation.

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Norma MacLean,
HRM Community Developer
Recreation, Tourism and Culture
(902) 479-4487