2022 Conference and Annual General Meeting – September 11 – 14, 2022

April 1, 2022 – September 15, 2022

Note: This event has ended. Registration is now closed.

Embracing Transformation, Beyond the Pivot

OMTRA's 2022 Conference and Annual General Meeting

September 11 - 14, 2022

Caesar's Windsor

The OMTRA Conference Committee has been busy working to bring you a comprehensive and information filled agenda for our first conference post COVID.  Please note the Agenda is still subject to updates.

The Early Bird registration deadline is quickly approaching - don't miss the opportunity to register for this year's Conference at a reduced rate!  Early Bird Deadline -

July 31, 2022.

News Flash!!!! 

Monday Buffet Dinner now included in Full Conference Registration Package!

Conference Registrations Rates:

Member Rate (Plus tax)        $  795 before July 31, 2022 / $870 after

Non Member (Plus tax)         $1,100 before July 31, 2022/ $1,175 after

Detailed Conference Agenda

Detailed Companion Agenda

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Monday September 12, 2022

Pam August, Former Director, Culture Activation at WestJet

Visionary, purpose-driven leaders recognize that there is untapped potential in their organizations. When this potential is left unrealized, it can lead to misalignment between an organization’s brand promise (external experience) and culture (internal experience). Through her high-energy keynotes, Pam August helps leaders and their teams unlock this potential to see transformational results. She equips audiences with practical strategies to help activate potential, at home and work, for greater performance and impact

 

• Conversations that Connect:

• • Tax Collection Techniques – Large Municipalities
  • Tax Collection Techniques – Small Municipalities
  • Ownership Changes – Tax & Utility Certificates
  • Charges added to the Tax Roll
• Inter-municipal Tax Rolling – POA
• Municipal Connect - MPAC
• Small Business Subclass - timelines, roles, mandatory & optional criteria
• The Appeal Parlay – the multiple appeal avenues
• Cash Handling - policies, procedures and changes for the hybrid work place
• Sponsor Visitations and Presentations

Tuesday September 13^th, 2022

Get the most from your OMERS membership – learn about the benefits, options and resources available to you, as an OMERS member presented by Martin Diokno | Manager, Pension Education & Relationship Management  Nikki Holland,  Vice President OMERS, Pension Education and Relationship Management.

• Annual General Meeting
• EAP/EHS – Mental health & Well Being
• OPTA
• MPAC – General Update
• Implementing a Vacant Home Tax
• Frivolous Complaints & Dealing with Difficult Customers
• Annual Banquet and

Evening Entertainment ... get your dancing shoes on!

Wednesday September 14^th, 2022

• Assessment Review Board Appeals - a Municipal Perspective (COVID 19 appeals included)
• How to Talk to Councillors & Taxpayers About the Impact of Reassessment
• Conversations that Connect – Water Account Collections

Closing Keynote Speaker,

Hugh MacPhie, Partner, MacPhie

Hugh MacPhie is a leading business strategist, keynote speaker, and author.  We invite you to join us for our final event of the Conference where Hugh shares insights based upon his book, Don’t Forget Your Cape, into a number of topics that are designed to make management lessons simple, and inspire people to achieve greatness both as individuals and as a team. Hugh links these lessons to research, corporate case studies and management theory to create a unique and entertaining view of how to dream – and achieve – new goals.

Closing Remarks and draws.

 

 

Sponsors Showcase

As in previous years there will be a variety of sponsors at this year’s Showcase.  Be sure to visit sponsor booths and see the products and services they provide that could help you in your business.

Sponsor Presentations

Once again this year you will have the opportunity to see a number of Sponsors present their products and services in a dedicated venue.  Please be sure to visit these sessions to learn more about tools that are available to enhance your work environment.

Companion Program

Once again we will be having a Companion’s Program and, since there is much to see and do in Windsor, we will be holding one event per day for the Companions.  As always, companions are welcome to join our keynote presentations and are included in all Conference meals.

Travel

Recognizing the travel distance to Windsor we worked with Air Canada and VIA Rail and received a PROMO code for each transporation option.

Air Canada

Using the promo code of T398GPN1 providing a 5% discount on Standard Fares, 10% of flex fares & higher.  The travel period for this code begins Sunday September 4, 2022 and ends Wednesday September 21, 2022 so you may want to spend a little time visiting Windsor and area before or after the Conference.  Please note this code is limited to the first 25 bookings so be sure to book your travel early!

VIA Rail

VALID:                        September 9th  2022  to  September 16th  2022

TERRITORY:              From all stations throughout the VIA system to Windsor, Ontario and return.

RESTRICTIONS:   

• Fare applies to a maximum of two passengers per booking.
• One complimentary stopover is allowed at no additional charge.
• For travel on all fare plans in Business class, the first stopover is allowed at no additional charge, provided that this stopover takes place in Toronto, Montréal or Ottawa only.

DISCOUNT:                 10% off the best available fare in Economy, Economy Plus, Business, Business Plus,
                                        Sleeper class. "Subject to the conditions and restrictions of the fare plan to which
                                        the additional discount is being applied."

EXCEPTION:                Discount does not apply in any Escape fares and Prestige Class.

IDENTIFICATION:     Participants must reference the event’s VIA convention discount code: 14266.>

Conference Charity

This year, our chosen charity is “Street Help Homeless Centre of Windsor”.  OMTRA is continuing our tradition of making a donation to a local charity in lieu of speaker gifts. 

“Street Help Homeless Centre of Windsor” is a homeless drop-in centre operated by and for the homeless. At Street Help,  their mission is to provide sanctuary from the streets where the homeless will be given the dignity to provide to themselves and to others the services they require. Street Help is a leader, providing improvements to the lives of Windsor’s community members most in need, making their community a model of giving, understanding, and inclusiveness. They pride themselves in the daily contribution to individual and community well-being. They believe that by sharing common values, they can increase the opportunity of each individual in the community.

Conference Attire

• Dress wear for functions during the day is business casual with Sunday and Monday evenings - strictly casual (shorts & jeans are entirely acceptable).   
• Dress wear for Tuesday evening (GALA) is Business Casual.

Registration

Registration is now OPEN - simply click here!  All rates are subject to 13% HST (OMTRA Registration No. R125384941).  The Registration deadline is July 31, 2022 and after that date a late registration fee of $75 plus HST is applicable to all registration.

Please note: Windsor is full of wonderful venues for meeting and mixing.  In light of trying to support the businesses in the area Sunday and Monday dinner will be on your own.  Please take the opportunity to connect with some colleagues, new and old and enjoy the beautiful City of Windsor.

Payment

This year the best method of payment is via credit card or etransfer.  Please connect with us to set up the etransfer access! 

Accommodations

To book your accommodation please click here.  Rates are: $175.00 plus applicable taxes per night based on single or double occupancy.  For triple occupancy add $20 per night plus applicable taxes and for quad occupancy add $40 per night plus applicable taxes. Please reserve by August 9, 2022.  After this date, reservations are subject to availability and pricing and cannot be guaranteed.

Cancellation Policy

Registrations may be cancelled on or before August 19, 2022 for 75% refund. Regrettably, no refunds will be issued for cancellations received after August 19, 2022, however substitutions are accepted. 

For registrations where the fees have not been paid in advance, and have not been canceled prior to the August 19 deadline, invoices will be issued with the appropriate fee to the registrant.