18th Annual CEANA Convention Back To Toronto Canada

2011 CEANA CONVENTION TORONTO, CANADA
Come to Toronto and meet the world You are welcome here!

THEME: “Empowering Women Through Education”

CONVENTION DATE: September 1 – 5, 2011

SPEAKERS: The Minister for Women and Children Affairs (Ghana) Hon. Mrs. Juliana J. Azumah-Mensah Ms. Flora Vineberg a Canadian who worked in Ghana helping neglected young women get an education. Dr. Padmore Agbemabiese Ghanaian professor, poet, scholar and playwright Mrs. Amevi Kra-Komla from the Republic of Togo

HOTEL AND VENUE: Toronto Airport Marriott, 901 Dixon Rd, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Toll Free 1-800-905-2811 http://cwp.marriott.com/yyzot/torontoceana2011/

HOTEL RESERVATIONS/COST: Reserve your hotel room today ($93 CDN/night double occupancy) by going to http://cwp.marriott.com/yyzot/torontoceana2011/ or by calling 1-800-905-2811 using the group/convention reservation code "EWEEWEA”. 20% discount on food and beverage (excluding alcohol) at hotel bistro.

AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION: Marriott hotel airport shuttle bus to and from Pearson International Airport (Toronto-YYZ). Terminals 1 and 3. Pickup at the arrival Terminal 3 is from post C22. The shuttle bus also leaves from the ground level Terminal 1 post S5. Please check with the terminal information desk for directions to the shuttle bus pickup post areas.

AMERICAN AIRLINES DISCOUNT PACKAGE: A 5% discount agreement on the lowest available published fare has been completed and is valid for travel between August 29th– September 8th 2011 to Toronto, Canada (YYZ). The promotion code you will need is 2981AV. Visit www.AA.com and enter the promotional code. You can also call American Airlines Meeting Services Desk at 1-800- 433-1790 with the reservation code.

BUFFALO NIAGARA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (BNIA) OPTION: The Buffalo Niagara airport is two and a half hours away from Toronto by bus. There is a bus service from the airport to the downtown bus terminal in Toronto. Service is offered by Megabus and Greyhound. Visit http://us.megabus.com/ and http://www.greyhound.com/for schedules and fares. Please advise us at least one day in advance of your arrival time in Toronto from Buffalo (see contact list below) for pickup arrangements. The Greyhound bus stops at the Dixie Mall, Mississauga which is about a 15 minute drive from the hotel. Request this stop from the driver.

HOTEL RESERVATION DEADLINE: On or before August 2, 2011 (the Cut-off Date).

CONVENTION PACKAGE: A flat Convention Fee of $140.00 CDN per person (Children 12 years and above and students $120.00 CDN). Children under 12 accompanying their parents to any catered event (excluding Saturday Banquet full charge) may be charged a nominal fee. The convention package includes breakfast, Two dinners, Two lunch, excursion to Niagara Falls, picnic, cultural show, church service, networking, convention brochure and more fun stuff.

PRE-REGISTRATION site: Pay for your Convention Fees by mailing your money order/cashiers check payable to Ewe Canadian Cultural Organization of Ontario. Indicate “Convention Fee” in the memo - mail to Ewe Canadian Cultural Organization of Ontario, P. O. Box 60531 RPO Jane Wilson, North York, ON M3L 2N5. Please register as soon as possible to secure your convention package.

CONVENTION PROGRAM: Thursday, September 1st: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM -- Arrival of Delegates.

Friday, September 2nd : 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM – Council of Representatives’ Meeting.


Friday September 2nd : 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM -- Trip to Niagara Falls (Space is limited: first come first serve)


Friday, September 2nd: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM -- Cultural Show.


Saturday,September 3rd: 8: 30 AM – 1:30 PM-- General Convention.


Saturday, September 3rd: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Health Seminar Canadian Cancer Society.

Saturday, September 3rd: 7:00 PM – 2:00 AM -- Banquet and dance


Sunday, September 4th: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM -- Non-Denominational Church Service.


Sunday, September 4th: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Picnic.


Sunday, September 4th: 8:30 PM until --- Time to unwind- Toli Time, Mise Gli loo.


Monday, September 5th

Delegates Depart Contacts:


ECCOO: Toll Free: 1-866-702-6463 Email: ceanainfo@ewecultural.org


Kuesi Amegah-Wovoe: 905-495-0247


Prince Gbeklui: 416-843-7780


Agnes Nelson: 416-857-0068

Anthony Dogbe: 416-893-8745


Eklou Semenya: 905-875-9282


Devine Dzakpasu: 416-893-5102

SPONSORSHIPS/ADVERTISING: ECCOO/CEANA is seeking corporate sponsors for the convention to financially support our programs. In return, the convention will offer sponsors the opportunity to showcase their products and services to over 500 attendees at one location. ECCOO/CEANA will also advertise sponsors in all promotional materials that it will issue – in proportion to donations.