Convention Registration

The registration form is here for you to download and send in. Please print out the Registration Form PDF file, fill it out as per the instructions in the Registration Details on this page or in the PDF download and mail in the registration along with your payment to the address in the registration form. We look forward to seeing you in Ottawa!

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Registration Form Details:

Please fill out all information located on the Registration Form in Part 1. If you have an e-mail address please fill in this information as it is our preferred method of contact when sending out registration confirmations and other information. If an e-mail address is not included or is invalid, information will be sent by "snail mail".

In Part 2 please complete the name to be shown on your name badge.

In Part 3 please add any additional registrations for other members of your immediate family that live at the same address.

In Part 4 are the three Prototype/Museum tours & Background Painting clinic which have restricted numbers. Priority will be given to CARM members with other attendees on a first come first served basis. Updates will be pasted on the convention website.

In Part 5 please indicate your requirements from the options available and indicate any special dietary requirements so we can advise the caterer and determine if they can be met. A cafeteria is available during the convention and other food outlets are available in the College Square shopping centre adjacent to Algonquin campus. Continental breakfast is available to those staying in the college residence the cost for which is included in the room rental.

In Part 6 please indicate your Partner’s choices. If your Partner wishes to join a tour mid way or leave a tour early as there is an OC Transpo service from the Rideau Centre to Algonquin College via Route 95 Baseline or Fallowfield or Barrhaven.

In Part 7 please place your order – cut off date 20th April, 2011. No additional shirts will be available at the convention. The committee cannot give assurance as to the fit of the stated sizes.

In Part 8 please indicate in some detail items you are bringing for display. A secure area will be provided but we need to know how much space is required.

Finally, please complete Part 9 and mail the registration form and your cheque in Canadian or American funds payable to Canadian Railway Convention to the address on the Registration form.

Don’t delay – do it NOW. It will take just as long to complete if you procrastinate !!

Accommodations:

Accommodation in the student residence (across the parking lot from the main venue) is in two bedroom suites, each bedroom with a queen sized bed, shared washroom and kitchenette at a rate of $85.00 + tax per night for the entire suite. Bookings must be made direct with Algonquin (613)727-7698 or 1(866)921-5763 or Email accommodations@algonquincollege.com. Please refer to reservation code 40753. Cut off date 20th April, 2011. For those wishing a longer stay in Ottawa accommodation is available at the preferred rate prior to and after the Convention. Additional charge may be made for bookings made after cut off date.
Please note the telephone number and reservation code for the accommodations as the telephone was incorrect in the original publication.

Convention Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations must be received at the Mississauga address by 20th April, 2011 for a full refund, by 14th May, 2011 for a full refund minus any food, convention wear that were pre-ordered and Chris Lyon clinic. There will be NO REFUNDS after 14th May, 2011. Any refunds will be issued after the convention. Algonquin cancellation policy will apply for accommodation cancellations.

Special Note: Background Painting with Chris Lyon

This is a double length clinic, participants will be provided with a 2’ x 4’ blue masonite panel and a brush which they will use at the clinic and take with them at its conclusion. Paint will be provided. DON’T wear your best suit! Cut off date for this clinic is May 10th, 2011.

Latest Information:

Since this is written in November 2010 things can, and doubtless will, change! All changes will be posted to the this web site. Please direct enquires about registration to Walter Reid and other enquires to Mike Hind or the convention committee.