| On March 28, 2007, ARIDO will host 4 seminars prior
to the start of our Annual General Meeting at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Our Keynote speaker for the evening is Peter Love, Chief Energy Conservation Officer, of the Conservation Bureau. He will discuss energy efficiency in design.
Enjoy one of the four seminars described below,
and then stay to participate in the AGM. This is a great
opportunity to take part in a seminar, learn more about
the Association’s activities and programs and network
with your fellow members! Attendance at the Annual General Meeting is worth 1 Participation point and each seminar will earn you CEU points (see below).
To register for the AGM only, please complete the
Registration Form and fax it in to ARIDO.
If you are a voting member and CANNOT attend please send in your
Proxy Form before the deadline of March 23, 2007.
| AGM
Registration |
4:30
pm – 5:30 pm |
| AGM |
5:30
pm – 7:30 pm |
| Reception |
7:30
pm – 8:30 pm |
Keynote Speaker Peter Love
Peter Love was appointed Ontario’s first Chief Energy Conservation Officer in April 2005 to head the Conservation Bureau, a division of the Ontario Power Authority. The mandate of the Conservation Bureau is to execute on prioritized conservation initiatives, build sector capabilities and advance a conservation culture in Ontario.
Mr. Love has enjoyed a long and distinguished career in the area of energy efficiency. As the executive director of the Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance, he was a leading advocate for energy efficiency and its related benefits to the economy and the environment.
Early in his career, Mr. Love worked as a project coordinator for Pollution Probe. He worked with the team that developed the concept “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle,” and co-founded a coalition to advocate responsible waste management policies and programs.
Mr. Love received both his MBA and BA from the University of Toronto.
THIS SESSION IS SOLD OUT!
The Sole Practitioner as a Thriving Enterprise by Celeste Fletcher
Three-hours long
Limited to 15 attendees
| Sponsored
by: |
Mumby Insurance Brokers Inc. |
Sole practitioners are responsible for everything, from administration to marketing, but few people appreciate the joys and frustrations of wearing so many different hats. In this three-hour long seminar, you will learn how to compete with the big guys and distinguish yourself as the preferred provider.
Designed for professionals who have chosen to practice as sole practitioners, the seminar will look at how attendees can:
· Focus on what they do best;
· Maximize their billable hours;
· Avoid wasting time on administrative chores; and
· Build effective support networks.
This is a must-attend seminar for anyone currently working as a sole practitioner or for anyone considering taking this path.
Celeste Fletcher, CHRP, is a professional human resources practitioner with more than 25 years of experience in developing and restructuring businesses through the design and implementation of people infrastructures. Celeste has developed business and people infrastructure models for small, mid-sized and large private and government organizations. She has developed an innovative approach based on sound and sustainable solutions that result in highly productive work environments.
Aging Well Through Good Design by Lori Molnar
Two-hours long
| Sponsored
by: |
Mills & Mills LLP
|
Many different factors impact how we age, and no one ages the same way. In this engaging seminar, Lori Molnar will examine the aging process and demonstrate that once you understand exactly how aging affects the body you can adapt the environment to mitigate and support these changes. Lori will detail the design considerations that can help aging people live more safely and comfortably
Lori Molnar is an internationally recognized environmental gerontologist and a graduate of Ryerson Polytechnic University. As a design consultant, she is committed to changing attitudes in order to provide design solutions that work well for people of all ages. She combines her senior-specific expertise with sound design experience to adapt and create interior and exterior spaces for residential, commercial and health care clients. Lori has lectured extensively in North America.
| Fees: |
Members:
$100.00
Intern/Students: $70.00
Non-Members: $150.00 |
| CEU: |
2 ARIDO CEUs |
| Time: |
Registration: 2:30pm
Seminar: 3:00 - 5:15pm |
| Note: |
Includes a light snack and 15 min. break |
| Keys: |
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Register now!
Asbestos on Construction Projects and in Buildings and Repair Operations
by Don Pinchin
Two-hours long
| Sponsored
by: |
Govan Brown Managers
|
Although the use of asbestos in construction has almost ceased in Canada, a significant quantity of asbestos may still be found in buildings. Regulations that address the management of Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) have been in place in Ontario since 1985 and now exist in all Canadian provinces. Compliance with these regulations is the responsibility of owners and building managers, designers, architects and contractors at every level. The Ontario regulations have recently been updated under O. Reg 278/05 - the Regulation Respecting Asbestos on Construction and in Buildings and Repair Operations. The new regulations are much more strict and all encompassing than prior Ontario regulations. This seminar will present in detail the main components of O. Reg 278/05, particularly those that affect planning, tendering and performing building renovations. The seminar will also review the ACMs that are present in buildings and that may impact even minor renovations.
Dr. Donald Pinchin, B.Sc., M.A.Sc., PhD, is president and founder of Pinchin Environmental (1981) and vice president of Pinchin LeBlanc Environmental Ltd., Le Groupe Gesfor Poirier Pinchin Inc. and PHH Environmental Limited. He is also the well-known author of Asbestos in Buildings, published by the Ontario Royal Commission on Asbestos (1982), which forms the basis of most Asbestos in Buildings regulations in Canada. The Pinchin Group provides engineering management and training in many areas of environmental and building management. Donald teaches many of the training courses offered by the company, provides consulting services to clients and appears as an expert witness in litigation throughout North America. He is also president of the Environmental Abatement Council of Ontario.
| Fees: |
Members:
$100.00
Intern/Students: $70.00
Non-Members: $150.00 |
| CEU: |
2 ARIDO CEUs |
| Time: |
Registration: 2:30pm
Seminar: 3:00 - 5:15pm |
| Note: |
Includes a light snack and 15 min. break |
| Keys: |
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Register now!
Everything You Need to Know About Flooring
by Glen Miller (Hardwood), Julia Olsen (Carpeting) and MaryKay Bailey (Resilient)
Three-hours long
| Sponsored
by: |
Counsel Public Affairs
|
As an interior designer, you are likely faced with questions about flooring options on many of your projects. Add to your current knowledge so you can tackle all of your clients ’ flooring queries by attending all of these seminars. Featuring a trio of flooring experts, Everything You Need to Know About Flooring examines the different types of hardwood, carpet and resilient floorings, as well as their pros and cons. Each expert will share key information and tips about the different flooring types, on soundproofing, health risks, flooring trends and maintenance considerations.
Carpeting
by Julia Olsen
Julia Olsen will share her extensive knowledge of carpets in this seminar and teach attendees about face weights, substrates, gluing methods, seaming and layouts for rolled carpet and carpet tiles.Julia Olsen is a commercial specifier for GE Shnier Co. and has worked in the flooring industry for over a decade. Julia graduated from the University of Toronto and is an expert in her field. She has worked at Armstrong and Goodfellow Inc. on all types of flooring products.Resilient Flooring
By Mary Kay Bailey
Beginning with the history and types of resilient flooring, Mary Kay will describe the ingredients and manufacturing processes that are part of resilient flooring. In this seminar, attendees will learn about the recommended applications, performance and limitations of resilient products, as well as the applicable standards and how they are measured.Mary Kay holds diplomas in human resources and marketing from St. Clair College and has worked in outside sales for 16 years. For the past six years, she has been working as Territory Manager for southwestern Ontario with Armstrong Floors. As an active member of CSC, she has completed Certified Technical Representative and Construction Contract Administrator courses.
Hardwood
By Glen Miller
In this seminar, Glen Miller will examine the different types of wood flooring, from solid woods to engineered wood products, and provide information on their different strengths and weaknesses. He will also examine substrates and the types of finishes available for wood floors.
Glen Miller has been in the floor covering industry for over 30 years. Currently, he is the national sales manager for Préverco and Satin Finish Hardwood. He is also the current chairman for Education and Technical training with the National Wood Flooring Association.
Register now!
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