The 2006 SPEAQ Convention

was NOVEMBER 2, 3, 4

on the theme MAKING SENSE

Thanks to our volunteers! Here are a few

 

HÔTEL HILTON, QUÉBEC

1-800-447-2411

Registration Form

Convention Program

Convention schedule

Preliminary Program

New this year... A SPEAQ booth!
 Stop by and meet the members of the board,
 learn more about what SPEAQ has been up to
 and what's coming next.
 We look forward to seeing you there!

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People in the know stay at the Hilton Québec for the SPEAQ Convention
Book your hotel room for the convention now!

It's conveniently located, parking is available, and best of all, when you stay at the Hilton, you are helping to lower the cost of the convention. How? SPEAQ has reserved a block of rooms at a special rate for its members and must pay for rooms that are not booked.

RESERVE EARLY and remember to mention SPEAQ** to get the special convention rate!

Reserve by phone: 1-800-447-2411

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Reminder for university students
 convention registration forms for full-time students are
 at the universities since August.

Opening Plenary

Thursday 7:30 pm
 

Opening Reception

Thursday 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
 

Workshops and Presentations

Thursday 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 8:30 am - 3:45 am
 

Exhibits

Friday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
 

Annual General Meeting and Breakfast

Saturday 7:30 am - 8:30 am

Remember to check the registration form.

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2006 Convention Travel Grants
 
 SPEAQ is proud to award the convention travel grants to

 Ian Pitblado and Annie Bellemare
 students at L'Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
and

Marianne Duguay and Elisabeth Coutu,
 from Concordia University in Montreal.

 

TWO EARLY BIRDS GOT THE WORM!

REGISTERING EARLY WAS PROFITABLE FOR TWO CONVENTION GOERS
OUR MAY ISSUE CONTAINED AN IRRESISTIBLE OFFER:
AMONG THOSE WHO WOULD REGISTER AND PAY FOR THE FULL CONVENTION
BEFORE JUNE 23, 2006, SPEAQ WAS GOING TO DRAW TWO NAMES
AND REIMBURSE THE CONVENTION FEES FOR THOSE TWO LUCKY WINNERS.
THE DRAW WAS DONE AT THE BOARD MEETING ON AUGUST 18.

THE TWO WINNERS ARE:

 IVANA GRUMONTO, COLLÈGE JEAN-EUDES,

AND CAROL RIERA, COLLÈGE STE-ANNE-DE-LA-POCATIÈRE.

CONGRATULATIONS TO BOTH OF THEM!

 

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TRAVEL IN THE COMFORT OF VIA RAIL CANADA!

By mentioning the SPEAQ convention and presenting a copy of your registration
form, you can save from 5% to 35% on Via Rail Canada train fares. You will benefit
from a 35% discount off the full adult economy class rate with a minimum fare of $15
and a 5% discount off the full adult VIA-1 first class and/or sleeper fare.

The following are the details pertinent to your special fare:
Valid:    From November 1 to 6, 2006
Territory:     Various cities throughout the VIA System Wide to Quebec City
and return
Restrictions:    Fare applies to a maximum of two passengers per purchase
Discount:     35% discount off the full adult economy class, minimum fare $15 - 5% discount off the full adult VIA-1 first class and/or sleeper fare
Identification:    Participants must make verbal reference to VIA
Promo/Convention Number 10769 from VIA.

A copy of your registration form at the SPEAQ 2006 convention is required. Schedule, fares, information and reservations:
Please call our toll free number: 1-888-842-7245 or visit the VIA RAIL Canada Web site: www.viarail.ca

 

Exhibitors

AIM Language Learning
Bound 2 Learn
Brault & Bouthillier Ltée
British Council Canada
Champlain Regional College-Lennoxville
Commissariat aux langues officielles / Office of the Commissioner
of Official Languages
Éditions  l’Envolée
Éditions Grand Duc - HRW
Éditions Hurtubise HMH Ltée
Éditions Marie-France ltée
Éditions Shakespeare
Éditions Tango Publications
Educational Testing Service Canada Inc.
EF Institute for Cultural Exchange Ltd.
Explorica Educational Travel Canada
Global Tourisme International
Hachette Canada inc.
Jumpstreet Tours
La Maison Anglaise et Internationale
Le Chaînon scolaire / Classroom Connections
LEARN
Les Éditions CEC Inc.
Les Services Éducatours
Lidec Inc et Guérin Éditeur
Marathon Learning Materials (SRA / Curriculum Associates /
Portage & Main Press)
MELS / DAIC
Omnitour
Oxford University Press
Pearson Longman ESL / ERPI
Productions Listenglish Productions
Prometour Educational Tours
Rosetta Stone Language Learning
Scholar’s Choice Moyer
Sogides Messageries ADP
School Book Fairs Limited
USBorne Books / Riverwood Publishing
Voyages Tour étudiant
WinterGreen Learning Materials