2. P ROPOSAL A SSIGNMENT 4

3. I NTRODUCTION P ROPOSAL DESCRIPTION :  Next year annual meeting  Ottawa sector would like to host  City in which the meeting will occur D ATE :  Friday, May 9 th to May 11 th, 2015 L OCATION :  Best Western Plus Kanata Hotel & Conference Centre Ottawa 1876 Robertson Road, Nepean, Ottawa, ON K2H 5B8 2

4. I NTRODUCTION  Describe Ottawa  Local attractions  Over 30 museums, 50 galleries and theaters  Great place to visit  Reasonable price for everyone to stay H OTEL RATING :  4 stars form Trip Advisor travelers D EADLINE DATE  January 1 st, 2015  Form registration 3

5. B ACKGROUND  Scheduled free time  Visit Ottawa  Local attractions  Museums  Shopping  Restaurants  Transportation  All near the hotel  At your own expense 4

6. P LAN  Meeting date (May 10 th, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.)  Location (conference room Fitzroy in the hotel)  Capacity 100 guests  Registration forms as soon as possible  Buffet at 1:00 p.m. 5 (BestWestern,2014)

7. P LAN M EETING P LAN  Our plan for 2015-2016  Suggestions  Tasks  Discussion  Our events  Team building games  2016 Annual meeting host 6

8. P LAN  At the Fitz's Classic Grill in the hotel  Dinner at 7:00 p.m.  Paid by Ottawa sector  Except for alcoholic beverages  At your own expense 7

9. S TAFFING  Nature Canada is a non-profitable conservation organization  Include 40,000 supporters and 350 naturalists  Across Canada  (Nature Canada,2006-2014)“Our mission is to protect and conserve wildlife and habitats in Canada by engaging people and advocating on behalf of nature”  Our strategies are established on sound science and a love for nature  Our focus is on effecting change on matters of national importance, including wilderness protection, endangered species, connecting people to nature and bird conservation. 8

10. S TAFFING O UR TEAM  Ottawa sector  Believe in our mission, strategies and focus  Share our new ideas and strategies with other sector  Recruited 10 new members this month  Nearby colleges  New members  Fresh ideas 9

11. B UDGET C OSTS  1 bedroom with 2 queen sized beds may occupy up to 4 individuals  $131.99 per night  Check in at 3p.m and check out at 11a.m.  Breakfast included for each individual in the room for each stayed day  A total of 306.22 tax included for 2 night stay 10 (BestWestern,2014)

12. A UTHORIZATION  Group is as motivated and passionate about this organization  Come to the next annual meeting  Discuss future goals  R EGISTRATION DATE  Send form by January 1 st, 2015  Form is attached to document  Cannot guarantee a spot if not sent by this date 11

13. R EFERENCES Best Western Plus. (2014). Retrieved from Ottawa/Kanata Hotel & Conference Centre : http://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/CA/ON/Ottawa-hotels/BEST-WESTERN-PLUS-Ottawa-Kanata-Hotel- --Conference-Centre/Hotel-Overview.do?propertyCode=66050&iata=00170260 Government of Canada. (n.d.). Retrieved from Canadian Heritage-In the capital: http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1379708308160 Nature Canada. (2006-2014). Retrieved from About us: http://www.naturecanada.ca/about.asp Nature Canada. (2006-2014). Retrieved from What we do: http://www.naturecanada.ca/about_what_we_do.asp Nature Canada. (2006-2014). Retrieved from Our strategic plan: http://www.naturecanada.ca/about_strategy.asp Nature Canada. (2006-2014). Retrieved from Our beliefs: http://www.naturecanada.ca/about_beliefs.asp OC Transpo. (2014). Retrieved from Transit Fares: http://www.octranspo1.com/tickets-and-passes Ottawa. (2001-2011). Retrieved from About Ottawa: http://www.ottawa.com/about/main_e.shtml Ottawa Tourism. (2000-2014). Retrieved from Tours & Sightseeing: http://www.ottawatourism.ca/en/visitors/what-to-do/tours-and-sightseeing