Note: Alternate hotel booking deadline is May 19, 2017.  Also note:
if travelling from outside Canada you will need a valid passport.

In keeping with the spirit of getting more people interested in our
hobby and collections the convention is open to everyone, AMICA member
or not.  This is a chance to see a part of North America you might not
otherwise have the opportunity to visit.  Once you're here, the weak
Canadian dollar will make your stay very economical (1.00 USD equals
about 1.37 Canadian today.)

AMICA 2017 Convention
Winnipeg, Manitoba, CANADA
August 8 - 13, 2017

Convention Update:

I am pleased to announce that the planning for this year's convention
is coming along great.  This year's convention is promising to be a
good one.  In fact, the early response and registrations have been
strong -- our initial block of rooms at the Hotel Fort Garry has been
fully subscribed.

The Hotel Fort Garry (our host hotel) has indicated rooms may still
become available in the first week of July when other room blocks
release unsold rooms.  Our AMICA convention has been given priority for
any rooms that are released.  (See attached convention registration
form for Hotel Fort Garry registration information.)

We have arranged for an alternate hotel for those who still want to
come to the convention but cannot make reservations for their full
stay at the Hotel Fort Garry.  The alternate is the Holiday Inn South,
located about two miles from the host hotel.  The negotiated rate at
the Holiday Inn is $149.95 Canadian Dollars per night.  The room block
at the Holiday Inn is guaranteed only until May 19th.  Rooms available
after that date will be made available to our group.  Be sure to call
the Holiday Inn for availability.  The Holiday Inn provides free shuttle
service at the beginning and end of each day's activities to and from
The Hotel Fort Garry.

Booking information for the Holiday Inn (alternate hotel):

When booking by phone or email reference:
AMICA 2017 International Convention.
Phone: (204) 452-4747  Hotel Direct Toll Free: (800) 423-1337
E-Mail: info@hiws.ca.geentroep [delete ".geentroep" to reply]
Booking Code: AMI

Flight reservation advice:

Some travel agencies have quoted unusually high prices for return
flights from various U.S. airports to and from Winnipeg.  My research has
shown from most major U.S. airports you can expect to pay about $400 -
$600 (US Dollars) per person to fly to Winnipeg.  I have found decent
pricing using online booking websites such as Expedia.com (there are
many reputable booking sites to choose from and AMICA does not endorse
any particular site).  The airport code for Winnipeg is "YWG"

More complete information and links are available on AMICA's website:

http://www.amica.org/Live/Conventions/Past-Convention-Websites/2017-Winnipeg-Manitoba/index.htm#start 

Questions or require advice on booking either flights of hotel? Contact
me at the following coordinates:

Alan Turner - AMICA 2017 Convention Chairman
Email: duo-art@mts.net.geentroep [delete ".geentroep" to reply]
Phone: 1-204-990-6207

 [ Convention Registration Form
 [ http://www.mmdigest.com/Attachments/17/05/13/170513_085643_Convention%20Registration%20Form.pdf