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1 Venice in Muskoka 58 th AGM & Convention September 14-16, 2017 rmcao.org/events/58-agm-convention

medicine which leverages biometric and monitoring technology along with predictive analytics to improve the health and performance of individuals. Dr.

2 SPEAKERS Dr. Elaine Chin Founder and Medical Director of Executive Health Centre and TELUS Chief Wellness Officer Elaine Chin, MD, MBA is a North American trailblazer and recognized expert in personalized medicine which leverages biometric and monitoring technology along with predictive analytics to improve the health and performance of individuals. Dr. Chin is the founder of Innovation Health Group and Executive Health Centre, a premiere personalized medicine practice in Toronto, Canada. She is the Chief Wellness Officer at TELUS Communications. Her primary focus has been to deliver world class wellness programs to Canadians by integrating digital health technology and the science of precision medicine. Dr. Chin also sits on the GTA Community Board at TELUS. Lou Schizas CIM, FCSI Lou Schizas, is a well known financial analyst, educator and broadcaster, who is respected for his efforts helping investor s improve their skills and knowledge. Lou is a life long investor and entrepreneur who defines success as having the resources needed to satisfy your needs and to build on your dreams. Lou bought his first stocks at age 11 and started his first business at age 15. Schizas has served as the business analyst for AM 640 Toronto Radio since 2001, and is a proud advocate of capitalism. From 1999 to 2007 Lou was the Founding Senior On Air Equities Analyst for Business News Network whose popular Lou s Mailbag feature analyzed over 16,000 stocks for viewers. 2 CONCRETE ONTARIO 58 TH AGM & CONVENTION September 14-16, 2017

office. Mr. Keith is an accomplished trial and appellate lawyer. During his career he has appeared at all levels of courts up to and including the Supreme Court of Canada.

3 Norm Keith LL.M, CRSP Partner Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP Norm Keith is a senior partner practicing in the areas of regulatory, employment and white collar defence and government investigations in the Toronto office. Mr. Keith is an accomplished trial and appellate lawyer. During his career he has appeared at all levels of courts up to and including the Supreme Court of Canada. He has successfully defended over 1,000 regulatory and criminal charges. He is counsel and trusted advisor to clients in the mining, construction, energy, health care, forestry, aviation, high tech, manufacturing, oil and gas, infrastructure, clean tech, and transportation industries. He has advised and represented public emergency services and all levels of government, from Municipalities to the Government of Canada. R. Doug Hooton Professor Dept. Of Civil Engineering, University of Toronto Dr. R. Douglas Hooton is a professor and NSERC/Cement Association of Canada, Senior Industrial Research Chair in Concrete Durability and Sustainability in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Toronto where he has taught for more than 30 years. Prior to that he was a research engineer at Ontario Hydro where he worked on construction and maintenance of hydroelectric and nuclear power stations. His research has focused on the fundamentals of durability performance of cementitious materials in concrete, as well as on performance tests and specifications for concrete. He is a fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering and the Engineering Institute of Canada. September 14-16, 2017 CONCRETE ONTARIO 58 TH AGM & CONVENTION 3

4 AGENDA All presentations and activities are open to all attendees unless otherwise indicated. Thursday, September 14th 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Registration Main Lobby 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm Cocktail Reception Living Room *Hotel Check-in is 4:00 p.m.* Friday, September 15th 7:30 am 9:00 am Breakfast Cottages Restaurant (Voucher) 9:00 am 12:00 pm Registration Convention Entrance Desk 12:00 pm 1:00 pm Lunch Session with - The Honourable Steven Del Duca, Rosseau 3 Minister of Transportation (Invited) 1:00 pm 3:00 pm COMPANIONS: Wine Tasting Activity Cottages Patio (Outdoor) 1:00 pm 1:30 pm Associate Members Meeting Rosseau 4 1:30 pm 2:00 pm Business Session Rosseau 1 & 2 Minutes Annual Reports Election of 2017/18 Board of Directors Appointment of Auditors Chair s Address 2:00 pm 3:00 pm Professor R. Doug Hooton, University of Toronto Rosseau 1 & 2 3:15 pm 5:00 pm Industry Networking Event Lakeview Lawn 7:00 pm 1:00 am Venetian Masquerade Ball - Rosseau Ballroom Associate Members Costume Night featuring Grenville Pinto followed by DJ & Dancing Venetian Masquerade Ball FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 15TH 7:00 PM 1:00 AM 4 CONCRETE ONTARIO 58 TH AGM & CONVENTION September 14-16, 2017

Directors Meeting Rosseau 1 & 2 8:30 am 9:30 am Safety Speaker: Norm Keith LL.

10:30 am Speaker: Lou Schizas Rosseau 1 & 2 10:45 am 11:45 am Speaker: Dr.

5:30 pm 6:00 pm Gala Reception Rosseau Foyer 6:00 pm 9:30 pm Gala Dinner Rosseau Ballroom 9:30 pm 1:00 am Venice After Dark

5 AGENDA All presentations and activities are open to all attendees unless otherwise indicated. Saturday, September 16th 7:00 am 8:30 am Breakfast Cottages Restaurant (Voucher) 8:00 am 8:30 am 2017/2018 Board of Directors Meeting Rosseau 1 & 2 8:30 am 9:30 am Safety Speaker: Norm Keith LL.M, CRSP Rosseau 1 & 2 9:00 am 10:30 am COMPANIONS: Coffee & Canvas TBD 9:30 am 9:45 am Break Foyer of Rosseau 1 & 2 9:45 am 10:30 am Speaker: Lou Schizas Rosseau 1 & 2 10:45 am 11:45 am Speaker: Dr. Elaine Chin Rosseau 1 & 2 11:45 am 1:00 pm Lunch Deck 1:30 pm 3:00 pm Concrete Gondola Race Beach 3:00 pm 5:30 pm Free Time 5:30 pm 6:00 pm Gala Reception Rosseau Foyer 6:00 pm 9:30 pm Gala Dinner Rosseau Ballroom 9:30 pm 1:00 am Venice After Dark TBD Sunday, September 17th 8:00 am 10:00 am Grab n Go Breakfast Rosseau 1 & 2 Concrete Gondola Race SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 16TH 1:30 PM 3:00 PM Venice After Dark SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 16TH 9:30 PM 1:00 AM September 14-16, 2017 CONCRETE ONTARIO 58 TH AGM & CONVENTION 5

Registration Form which activities you will be attending.

registration desk, however, space for each activity is

COFFEE & CANVAS Saturday, September 16th 9:00 am - 10:30

aroma-infused steam room, or book a treatment to sooth

6 COMPANIONS PROGRAM SIGN-UP ACTIVITIES: We have arranged a few activities and ask that you indicate on the Online Registration Form which activities you will be attending. Sign-up sheets will also be available at the AGM registration desk, however, space for each activity is limited. COFFEE & CANVAS Saturday, September 16th 9:00 am - 10:30 am (sign up activity) WINE TASTING Friday, September 15th 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm (sign up activity) SPA ROSSEAU If you have not yet booked a treatment at the Spa, we strongly recommend it. Feel the earth s warmth by relaxing in the sauna or aroma-infused steam room, or book a treatment to sooth away your stress. Book early in order to not be disappointed. You can download the Spa Services from sparosseau.com. 6 CONCRETE ONTARIO 58 TH AGM & CONVENTION September 14-16, 2017

CHILDREN S INFORMATION The following information may come in handy for you to book babysitters and activities while you are busy at the events planned throughout the day and evening.

A food package* is available for them for breakfast and lunch, however it does not include dinner, as this is for adults only.

7 CHILDREN S INFORMATION The following information may come in handy for you to book babysitters and activities while you are busy at the events planned throughout the day and evening. Children are more than welcome to join us for the Concrete Gondola Race on Saturday afternoon. A food package* is available for them for breakfast and lunch, however it does not include dinner, as this is for adults only. (*see registration information on page 10) Babysitting - services are available at the Rosseau, however you must make these arrangements in advance. Recreational Activities - you may want to get together with other parents to plan for group activities. If you would like to set up activities, you will need to book with: Muskoka Sports & Recreation CONCRETE GONDOLA RACE Excitement is building for the 2017 Concrete Gondola Race! This is a great opportunity to meet your potential employees. Members are more than welcome to submit their own concrete gondola and team and join the race alongside the University teams. We also have sponsorships available, a great opportunity to have your logo prominently displayed on the Concrete Gondola team t-shirts! September 14-16, 2017 CONCRETE ONTARIO 58 TH AGM & CONVENTION 7

IMPORTANT INFORMATION COSTUME NIGHT Friday, September 15th brought to you by the Concrete Ontario Associate Members.

Masquerade balls were extended into costumed public festivities in Italy during the 16th century Renaissance.

They have been associated with the tradition of the Venetian Carnival.

! We will be capturing all the best moments with the return of the Photo Booth don t forget to stop by!

concreteontario.org and/or contact Karen Iacobellis at The Rosseau at either 705-765-7027 or karen.

Please ensure you let them know what group you are with and do this in advance of arrival.

Friday, September 15th from 9:00 am 12:00 pm at the Convention Entrance Desk.

It is very important you wear it for the duration of the AGM & Convention, as we will not be the only group at The

8 IMPORTANT INFORMATION COSTUME NIGHT Friday, September 15th brought to you by the Concrete Ontario Associate Members. Venetian Masquerade Ball A masquerade ball is an event in which the participants attend in costume wearing a mask. Masquerade balls were extended into costumed public festivities in Italy during the 16th century Renaissance. They were generally elaborate dances and were particularly popular in Venice. They have been associated with the tradition of the Venetian Carnival. We encourage you to wear a costume to reflect our theme the wilder, the better!! We will be capturing all the best moments with the return of the Photo Booth don t forget to stop by! Food Allergies - If you or your companion have any food allergies, please Concrete Ontario at sbenevides@ concreteontario.org and/or contact Karen Iacobellis at The Rosseau at either or karen.iacobellis@marriott.com directly. Please ensure you let them know what group you are with and do this in advance of arrival. REGISTRATION HOURS: Thursday, September 14th from 5:00 pm 8:00 pm in the Main Entrance of The Rosseau. Friday, September 15th from 9:00 am 12:00 pm at the Convention Entrance Desk. NAME TAGS: You will receive your name badge once you have registered on site. It is very important you wear it for the duration of the AGM & Convention, as we will not be the only group at The Rosseau. DRESS: Thursday Casual wear (remember, the weather can change quickly so come prepared) Friday Morning attire is business casual / casual for companion activities Evening Venetian Masquerade Ball Costume Night Saturday Morning business casual / casual for companion activities Afternoon outdoor wear for the lunch, followed by the Concrete Gondola Race Evening suit & tie / semi-formal for the Chair s Gala reception & dinner 8 CONCRETE ONTARIO 58 TH AGM & CONVENTION September 14-16, 2017

CAMP OOCHIGEAS It takes $125 to send a kid with cancer to camp for a half day. This is the Challenge we are proposing to all Active and Associate Members.

Go to ooch.org/concreteontario (search for your company page and donate) END DATE: September 16, 2017 overall industry donation announcement to be made at the AGM in Muskoka.

9 CAMP OOCHIGEAS It takes $125 to send a kid with cancer to camp for a half day. This is the Challenge we are proposing to all Active and Associate Members. CHALLENGE Last year our industry raised $51,000 $125 per Active Member Company Plant (i.e. 4 plants = $500) $125 per Associate Member Company WHERE: Online donation page and/or tie it to your plant/company event. Go to ooch.org/concreteontario (search for your company page and donate) END DATE: September 16, 2017 overall industry donation announcement to be made at the AGM in Muskoka. Cash/Cheque Donation Deadline: August 31, 2017 Online Donation Deadline: September 16, 2017 A Member Fundraising Toolkit is available to help plan your company fundraiser on our website: or contact Tom Bellis at tbellis@concreteontario.org September 14-16, 2017 CONCRETE ONTARIO 58 TH AGM & CONVENTION 9

AGM & CONVENTION REGISTRATION INFORMATION AGM REGISTRATION FEES: Full Registration: $995.00 (plus HST) / Saturday Gala & Sunday Breakfast: $175.

*Companions are complimentary* FOOD PACKAGES Fees do not include HST FOOD PACKAGE A Thursday Cocktail Party Friday Meals Saturday Meals Sunday Breakfast FOOD PACKAGE B Friday Meals Saturday Meals

10 AGM & CONVENTION REGISTRATION INFORMATION AGM REGISTRATION FEES: Full Registration: $ (plus HST) / Saturday Gala & Sunday Breakfast: $ (plus HST) Full registration fee includes admission to all presentations and activities. Food & Hotel additional. *Companions are complimentary* FOOD PACKAGES Fees do not include HST FOOD PACKAGE A Thursday Cocktail Party Friday Meals Saturday Meals Sunday Breakfast FOOD PACKAGE B Friday Meals Saturday Meals Sunday Breakfast KIDS FOOD PACKAGE Friday Breakfast & Lunch Saturday Breakfast & Lunch Sunday Breakfast $400 single $800 double $193 $475 single $950 double Food Allergies - If you or your companion have any food allergies, please Concrete Ontario at sbenevides@concreteontario.org and/or contact Karen Iacobellis at The Rosseau at either or karen.iacobellis@marriott.com directly. Please ensure you let them know what group you are with and do this in advance of arrival. Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be made in writing to Concrete Ontario. Any cancellation received fourteen days prior to the event date will receive a refund on registration fee minus a 20% administration fee. Any cancellation received after this will result in a full forfeiture of registration fee. No Exceptions. Substitutions within same company may be made. No shows are responsible for full payment. 10 CONCRETE ONTARIO 58TH AGM & CONVENTION September 14-16, 2017

HOTEL INFORMATION PLEASE NOTE: HOTEL CHECK-IN IS 4:00 P.M. HOTEL REGISTRATION We look forward to welcoming you to the JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka.

11 HOTEL INFORMATION PLEASE NOTE: HOTEL CHECK-IN IS 4:00 P.M. HOTEL REGISTRATION We look forward to welcoming you to the JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka. For guests choosing studio rooms, please be sure to include the number of guests that will be staying in your unit. Rooms with 2 queen size beds will be allotted to those guests with 3 or 4 people in the room. These rooms are limited in availability and cannot be guaranteed. All studio rooms with 1 king bed, as well as the one bedroom suites include a queen size sofabed. Cots are not permitted in studio rooms due to fire regulations. A room block has been arranged for our group at special pricing. If you choose to call in a reservation, please use the following number ONLY: The group code is CON. ROOM BLOCK CLOSES ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, GUEST ROOMS Luxury Ontario lodging in Muskoka Revitalize in spacious Ontario hotel rooms & suites with stone fireplaces and luxurious bathrooms Maintain your personal routine with convenient kitchenette in every room and suite The Rosseau Muskoka lodging includes access to the indoor/outdoor pool and fitness centre year round When not relaxing in your hotel room, discover The Rock Golf, hiking trails and Lake Rosseau This hotel has a smoke free policy Deposit & Cancellation Information: All reservations must be guaranteed by a credit card number with a 50% deposit (50% of total stay). Deposits are refundable when cancellation is received in writing up to 7 days prior to arrival, less a $25.00 administration fee. Cancellations received within the 7 day period will automatically lose their 50% deposit and reservations that are not cancelled will result in the forfeiture of their 50% deposit. HOTEL REGISTRATION Please follow this link for Hotel Accommodations: Accommodations are reserved on a first come first serve basis. STUDIO, NO VIEW Single: $239 Double: $239 ONE BEDROOM SUITE, NO VIEW Single: $299 Double: $299 TWO BEDROOM JUNIOR SUITE, NO VIEW Single: $569 Double: $569 STUDIO, WATER VIEW Single: $339 Double: $339 ONE BEDROOM SUITE, WATER VIEW Single: $469 Double: $469 TWO BEDROOM EXECUTIVE SUITE, WATER VIEW Single: $729 Double: $729 Hotel room rates are subject to resort fee plus applicable taxes in effect at the time of check-out. Hotel room rates are subject to $15 Resort Fee per room, per night plus applicable taxes. September 14-16, 2017 CONCRETE ONTARIO 58TH AGM & CONVENTION 11

CONCRETE ONTARIO CONVENTION COMMITTEE CONVENORS LEE & ROBERT ZANETTI, Toronto Redi-Mix Limited COMMITTEE ELISHA & STEVE CASTLE, Thousand Islands Concrete (2002) ARLENE & SAVIO DESOUZA, Bridge Check

12 CONCRETE ONTARIO CONVENTION COMMITTEE CONVENORS LEE & ROBERT ZANETTI, Toronto Redi-Mix Limited COMMITTEE ELISHA & STEVE CASTLE, Thousand Islands Concrete (2002) ARLENE & SAVIO DESOUZA, Bridge Check Canada CAROLINE & LUIS DOS REIS, BASF Canada RONAN CLOHISSEY & MARIE GLENN, CRH Canada Group KIM & CHRIS MCCOLL, Ontario Redimix CONCRETE ONTARIO STAFF CHRIS CONWAY, President BART KANTERS, Vice President DENISE BIFFIS, Administrative/Marketing Assistant TOM BELLIS, Marketing & Communications Director ALEN KERI, Technical Services Engineer SYLVIA BENEVIDES, Meetings & Industry Events Planner LANA HALL, Bookkeeper Concrete Ontario 58 th AGM & Convention September 14-16, Brunel Road, Mississauga, ON L4Z 1Z5 Phone: Fax: Sylvia Benevides NEW FOR NEXT YEAR.. AGM will take place in September 2018 and Convention will take place in Winter of 2019 in Toronto. Stay tuned for more details!

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