online meet-up at conference

Comment by Ross Button on October 19, 2009 at 4:09pm

As someone who has not yet been to York University, where are we physically meeting ?

The york U. website shows three locations.

txs

Comment by Jackie Dales on October 19, 2009 at 4:29pm

I am really looking forward to meeting other people engaged in education dialogues around the province. Not to mention a day without husband and kiddies in tow!! That doesn't happen very often (hee hee).

Comment by Jacqui Strachan on October 19, 2009 at 4:59pm

In answer to Ross' question, the conference takes place in Stong College. The main room for registration, plenary sessions, etc. is the main floor dining area. We put up lots of signs to get you there, and will be sending out specific directions to registrants closer to the actual conference date, so make sure you have officially registered with Jan, jan@peopleforeducation.com.

We will figure out a way to connect up with online community members, and let you know, both here and at the conference itself. I look forward to meeting both of you. I'm with you, Jackie - it's always nice to have a kid-free day to talk about, well, I guess to talk about our kids, but hey, at least they won't overhear us. :-)

Comment by Joanne MacEwan on October 19, 2009 at 8:09pm

I am attending this conference for the 4th year I think. The best things is that I have met some amazing people in this province that are so committed to education and having a good time learning together! The added benefit for me, coming from Ottawa, is a few days without teenagers...husband gets them all to himself.

Comment by Ross Button on October 19, 2009 at 8:38pm

I am having difficulty finding a street address,

Comment by Annie Kidder on October 19, 2009 at 11:18pm

Hi there, the conference is in the Stong Dining Room at Stong College, which is on Arboretum Lane. If you're coming from the 401, you drive north on Keele, past Finch. At Pond Road, you turn left into York. YOu stay on Pond Road which after a while curves to the right, keep going until Shoreham, then turn right, and then right again. That ends up being Arboretum. Now here's a link to a map.I hope you can come and that you can find your way there - it's usually a great day.

Comment by Arlene Morell on October 20, 2009 at 10:07pm

Hello
Looking forward to renewing friendships... making the personal connection ...and sharing our success!!!
Cheers

Comment by Cathy on October 21, 2009 at 9:44am

I've been to this conference for many years, and I am geographically challenged. So for those that are concerned about finding it....not to worry!! You will find it once you get to the University--- there is always somebody around that will kindly help out with directions!!!!! (and I have spoken to most of them)

Comment by Gay Stephenson on October 21, 2009 at 4:21pm

I am so looking forward to seeing you all!

Ross, we do have a hidden agenda in terms of not publicizing the directions to the conference until you register... it helps us keep track of how many people are coming. :) And we really need to do that to make sure we have enough lunches! I remember one year when there weren't enough and we had to do the "family hold back" thing. You don't want to see how grouchy we get when we're hungry... So don't forget to make sure you've officially registered with Jan. She'll send you email directions and as Cathy says, you'll see our green ribbons and signs to guide you into York on the day of the conference.

Comment by Gay Stephenson on November 8, 2009 at 10:25am

What a day! I slept in this morning and woke up refreshed and reinvigorated.

It was just fabulous meeting you all, and so lovely to see there were even more of you than had "signed-up" here. I want to thank each and every one of you all for coming to the meet-up! I enjoyed chatting with you in person immensely. See you in the discussions :)

Add a Comment

• First
• Previous
• Next
• Last