2012 Calgary RCNA Convention Program of Events

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Program of Events

Wednesday, July 18, 2012
8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.	Tour #1: Banff and Lake Louise (pre-purchased tickets required). [Main Lobby]
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.	Registration Desk open. [Main Lobby]
7:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.	RCNA President and Calgary Numismatic Society’s Welcome Reception (for registrants and registered spouses, bourse dealers and assistants only – badge required for admittance). [Hospitality Suite]
Thursday, July 19, 2012
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.	RCNA Educational Symposium (everyone invited). [Lakeview/Mount Royal/Rideau]
9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.	CPMS Executive Meeting (all CPMS members are invited to attend as observers). [Aberhart]
10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon	Youth Program – Meet and Greet. [Lake Louise]
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.	Registration Desk open. [Grand Foyer]
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.	Tour #2: Youth Program – Science Centre (pre-purchased tickets required). [Main Lobby]
1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.	City Tour #3 (pre-purchased tickets required). [Main Lobby]
1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.	Bourse and Exhibits setup (access restricted to dealers, dealer assistants, and exhibitors). [Britannia/Belaire/Mayfair]
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.	RCNA Executive Meeting (all RCNA members are invited to attend as observers). [Aberhart]
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.	Royal Canadian Mint Annual Public Meeting [Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire Hotel, 255 Barclay Parade SW– Wildrose North Room]
3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.	The Canadian Numismatic Company (TCNC) Auction Lot Viewing. [Bonavista]
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.	Royal Canadian Mint Reception [Grand Ballroom lobby at The Westin Hotel] (for registrants and registered spouses, bourse dealers and assistants only – badge required).
7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m.	Past President’s Dinner (by invitation only). [Lake Louise]
7:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m.	The Canadian Numismatic Company (TCNC) *Auction Session #1. [Bonavista*]
Friday, July 20, 2012
8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.	Bourse and Exhibits setup (access restricted to dealers, dealer assistants, and exhibitors). [Britannia/Belaire/Mayfair]
8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.	RCNA Judges Breakfast (by invitation only). [Lake Louise]
8:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m.	Spousal Breakfast (access restricted to registered spouses – badge required). [Brownlee]
8:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.	RCNA Club Delegates Breakfast Meeting (pre-purchased tickets required). [Rideau] Brett Irick and Jody Filiault will give a presentation titled "Building Your Club" at the Club Delegates Breakfast meeting. Brett is President of the Windsor Coin Club and a director of the Michigan State Numismatic Society. He has a B.Eng & MBA and is an Engineering Manager for Ford. He has also chaired the successful 2011 RCNA Convention in Windsor. Jody Filiault is the vice-President of the Windsor Coin Club.
8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.	Registration Desk open. [Grand Foyer]
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.	Youth Program Meeting. [Hospitality Suite] A youth round table hosted by The Royal Canadian Mint
9:00 a.m.	Competitive Judging Begins. [Britannia/Belaire/Mayfair]
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.	Bourse and Exhibits preview (access restricted to dealers, dealer assistants, exhibitors and registrants). [Britannia/Belaire/Mayfair]
10:00 a.m.–10:10 a.m.	Opening Ceremonies. [Grand Foyer]
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.	Hospitality Room open (for registrants and registered spouses, bourse dealers and assistants only – badge required for admittance). Complimentary coffee, soft drinks and snacks. [Hospitality Suite]
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.	The Canadian Numismatic Company (TCNC) Auction Lot Viewing. [Bonavista]
10:10 a.m.–6:00 p.m.	Bourse and Exhibits open to Public. [Britannia/Belaire/Mayfair]
10:30 a.m.– 12:00 noon	J. Douglas Ferguson Foundation Executive Meeting (by invitation only). [Brownlee]
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.	Coin Kids Table open. [Grand Foyer]
10:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.	Club Tables open. [Grand Foyer]
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.	Tour #4: Heritage Park – *Junior* (pre-purchased tickets required). [Main Lobby]
12:00 noon–2:00 p.m.	Canadian Paper Money Society (CPMS) Luncheon and Annual Meeting (pre-purchased tickets required). [Rideau]
12:00 noon–4:00 p.m.	Numismatic Book Fair. [Grand Foyer]
1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.	Tour #5: Heritage Park – *Adult) (pre-purchased tickets required). [Main Lobby*]
2:15 p.m.–3:45 p.m.	Canadian Errors and Varieties Numismatic Association (CEVNA) Meeting (everyone interested in error coins is invited to attend). [Brownlee]
4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.	Newfoundland Numismatic Enthusiasts (NNE) Meeting (everyone interested in Newfoundland numismatics is invited to attend). [Aberhart]
6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.	The Canadian Numismatic Company (TCNC) *Auction Session #2. [Bonavista*]
6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.	Tour #6: Fort Calgary Tour (pre-purchased tickets required). [Main Lobby]
7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.	Youth Program – Pizza and a movie. [Lake Louise]
Saturday, July 21, 2012
7:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m.	Meet the “Trends” Editor, Canadian Coin News. [Lake Louise]
8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.	Bourse setup (access restricted to dealers and dealer assistants). [Britannia/Belaire/Mayfair]
8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.	Canadian Association of Wooden Money Collectors Breakfast (CAWMC) (pre-purchased tickets required). [Rideau]
8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m.	Canadian Numismatic Research Society (CNRS) Meeting (by invitation only). [Aberhart]
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.	Bourse and Exhibits preview (access restricted to dealers, dealer assistants, exhibitors, and registrants). [Britannia/Belaire/Mayfair]
10:30 a.m.–11:30 noon	Junior program – Numismatic Walking Tour. [Main Lobby]
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.	Registration Desk open. [Grand Foyer]
10:00 a.m.–1:00 pm	Tour #7: Glenbow Museum (pre-purchased tickets required). [Main Lobby]
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.	Hospitality Room open (for registrants and registered spouses, bourse dealers and assistants only – badge required for admittance). Complimentary coffee, soft drinks and snacks. [Hospitality Suite]
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.	The Canadian Numismatic Company (TCNC) Auction Lot Viewing. [Bonavista]
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.	Coin Kids Table open. [Grand Foyer]
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.	Bourse and Exhibits open to Public. [Britannia/Belaire/Mayfair]
10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.	RCNA Annual General Meeting (all RCNA members are encouraged to attend). President’s report, annual financial report, etc. [Lakeview/Mount Royal]
10:30 a.m. -4:00 p.m.	Club Tables open. [Grand Foyer]
12:30 p.m.– 1:30 p.m.	RCNA Awards Presentation (all RCNA members are encouraged to attend). [Lakeview/Mount Royal]
1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.	Canadian Association of Token Collectors (CATC) Meeting (everyone invited to attend). [Aberhart]
1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.	Coin Kids Forum and Junior Auction. [Lakeview/Mount Royal]
3:15 p.m.–5:15 p.m.	Spousal Craft Session (access restricted to registered spouses – badge required). [Lake Louise]
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.	Military Payment Certificates (MPC) Mini Fest (everyone invited to attend). [Aberhart]
3:45 p.m.–5:15 p.m.	Canadian Tire Coupon Collectors Club (CTCCC) Meeting (everyone invited to attend). [Brownlee]
4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.	The Canadian Numismatic Company (TCNC) *Auction Session #3. [Bonavista*]
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.	Pre Banquet Reception. [West Foyer]
7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.	RCNA Banquet (pre-purchased tickets required; reserve seating positions at the Convention Registration Desk starting Friday, July 20th). [Lakeview/Mount Royal/Rideau]
10:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.	Post Banquet Reception (must have a banquet ticket to attend). [Hospitality Suite]
Sunday, July 22, 2012
8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.	Bourse setup (access restricted to dealers and dealer assistants). [Britannia/Belaire/Mayfair]
8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.	Canadian Association for Numismatic Education (CAFNE) Executive Meeting (by invitation only). [Lake Louise]
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.	Bourse and Exhibits preview (access restricted to dealers, dealer assistants, exhibitors, and registrants). [Britannia/Belaire/Mayfair]
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.	Hospitality Room open (for registrants and registered spouses, bourse dealers and assistants only – badge required for admittance). Complimentary coffee, soft drinks and snacks. [Hospitality Suite]
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.	Coin Kids Table open [Grand Foyer]
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.	Club Tables open. [Grand Foyer]
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.	Registration Desk open. [Grand Foyer]
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.	Bourse and Exhibits open to Public. [Britannia/Belaire/Mayfair]

CONVENTION HOTEL

The Westin Calgary Hotel is full.

Regency Suites which is 2 blocks from the Westin. 610-4 Ave. SW 403-231-1000. Price should be $159/ night. It is not a full service hotel, no restaurant or bar. Rooms are 1 brm suites.

OFFICIAL AUCTIONEER

The Canadian Numismatic Company
5220 1st Ave.,
Quebec City, Quebec,
G1H 2V2, Canada

Toll-Free: 1-877-276-8627
Fax: 418-628-2790
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