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Catering to the professional golf and sportsturf management industry, the WCTA Board of Directors is pleased to announce the 54th Annual WCTA Conference and Trade Show will take place at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, Penticton, British Columbia, February 15-17, 2017. Plans for the conference include an exhibitor trade show, preconference seminars and multiple education tracks spanning all sectors of turf management plus social networking events. President Jason Pick stated, “Our regional conference has a great history and after looking at several options for timing and location, the Board felt returning to Penticton in 2017 would provide golf and sportsturf managers the best possible combination of professional development and networking our members have come to expect.� Further event details will be 12 TURF LINE NEWS
worked on during the summer of 2016 and presented next September. About the WCTA The WCTA is a 700+ member, inter-provincial, not-for-profit industry organization whose purpose is to promote the interchange of scientific and practical knowledge through education, discussion, research and to undertake advocacy relating to the care and management of turfgrass. The WCTA is proud to serve and support a diverse range of professional turf management interests such as golf courses, school boards, municipalities, sod farms, nurseries, landscapers, lawn bowling greens, mechanics, horticulturists and industry suppliers. For further information, contact: Jerry Rousseau, Executive Director Western Canada Turfgrass Association (604) 896-9282 Exec.director@wctaturf.com
Conference Hotel Partners Our 2017 partner hotels include the Penticton Lakeside Resort & Sandman Hotel. Bookings can be made immediately For negotiated rates, indicate you are with WCTA 2017 Conference. Bookings must be made by Jan 29, 2017 for guaranteed room rate.
Penticton Lakeside Resort Parkview Standard $110.00 Beachview Standard $115.00 Lakeview Standard $120.00
King $135 Parkview Suite $159 Lakeview Suite $169
21 Lakeshore Drive W, Penticton, BC, V2A 7M5 • RESERVATIONS: 1-800-663-940 www.pentictonlakesideresort.com
Sandman Hotel Penticton
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Everyone is welcome Come share the experience!
Standard 1 queen bed $84.00 1 queen bed w/kitchen $94.00 Standard 2 beds $89.00 1 king bed $94.00
939 Burnaby Ave. W., Penticton BC, V2A 1G7 Phone 250 493 7151 I Fax 250 493 3737 | RESERVATIONS: 1-800-SANDMAN www.sandmanhotels.com I www.sandmansignature.com
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