IR Leader
May 26, 2015

Time is running out. VOTE YOUR PROXY TODAY!


The Annual General Meeting of the members of CIRI will be held at 8:00 a.m. (MT) on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Banff, Alberta.

Please note, the CIRI National By-laws allow all members the opportunity to vote.

All members are encouraged to attend the Meeting. Even if you are attending, we encourage all members to vote their proxy as soon as possible. All members are entitled to vote at the Meeting in person, or by proxy. You can return your proxy by:
  • fax to (416) 364-2805
before 12:00 p.m. (MT) on Monday, June 1, 2015.

Annual General Meeting documents include:
  • Annual Meeting Notice
  • Information Circular
  • Proxy Form
  • Meeting Agenda
  • Chair's Report
  • 2014 Audited Financial Statements
These documents are available at CIRI.org. (These are members only documents. You must be logged in using your CIRI username and password to access them.)

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Are you interested in discovering a new side of Banff while at the 2015 Annual Conference? Or, looking to network with colleagues in a casual and fun environment? CIRI has organized the following activities for you and your companions to take part in to expand your 2015 Annual Conference experience. All optional events take place on Sunday morning.

Registration

If you have not registered for the 2015 Annual Conference or optional activities, click here.

If you have registered for the 2015 Annual Conference but have not signed up for optional activities, click here.

Activities

Cave and Basin Tour
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the Banff area including a visit to the Cave and Basin National Historic Site. Naturally occurring, warm mineral springs can be found inside the cave, and outside in an emerald coloured basin. Other highlights of the tour include Surprise Corner, the hoodoos and Tunnel Mountain Drive that overlooks the splendour of the Bow River Valley. For a fee of $69 plus tax, you will enjoy the birthplace of Canada's National Park system with knowledgeable guides. This tour is suitable for all fitness levels and takes place from approximately 9:00am - 12:30pm. More details will be provided closer to the date.

19th Annual CIRI Golf Tournament
Renowned for its panoramic beauty, the Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course is situated in Banff National Park, a mile high in the Canadian Rockies. With a breathtaking view in every direction, it is a captivating and challenging course. Holes gently roll along the Bow River under the snow-capped peaks of Sulphur Mountain, Mount Rundle and Tunnel Mountain. Fees of $205 plus tax per person, includes round-trip transportation, green fees, golf carts, and a light breakfast on the cart. This activity takes place from approximately 6:30am - 12:00pm. More details will be provided closer to the date. Note: Golf clubs can be rented from the Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Club directly for an additional fee of $70 plus tax (includes a souvenir tee bag and two logoed golf balls).

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