With apologies for cross postings

 

The 2010 AAO Conference will be held June 16 to 18 at Georgian College
in Barrie.  The Conference theme, "From Daguerreotypes to Flickr:
Grappling with the Archival Image in an Era of Technological Change,"
was developed by Ellen Scheinberg and the Program Committee.  To see
additional details about the program please see  the Call for Proposals
<http://aao.fis.utoronto.ca/pdf/AAO_call_2010.pdf> .  As details are
finalized, updates about the program and local arrangements will be
posted to the AAO website, AAOList, ARCAN-L and the AAO Conference
Facebook
<http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=149076910677&index=1>
site.

 

As Chair of the AAO's 2010 Conference Local Arrangements Committee, I
would like to invite everyone to Barrie next June.  "Beautiful Barrie by
the Bay" is situated on the shores of Kempenfelt Bay, a mere 90 kms
north of Toronto, and is accessible by (private) airplane, boat, bus,
car and train.  The workshops and conference sessions will be held at
Georgian College, seconds away from the Duckworth Street exit of Highway
400, and a stop on several City transit routes.  

 

Arrangements have been made for residential accommodation at Georgian
Summer Suites.  Each suite contains 2 bedrooms, a bathroom, and small
kitchenette.  The AAO Conference rate is $65.00 per suite, per night,
and the choice is yours whether or not to have a suite-mate.  There are
also a variety of hotels, motels and bed and breakfast accommodations in
Barrie and area, as well as the Georgian Green Hostel.

 

Many people associate the City of Barrie with the drive to their
family's cottage.  In keeping with the relaxed atmosphere of Cottage
Country, the Opening Reception will provide you with an opportunity to
unwind from your journey and enjoy the company of your colleagues.  It
will be held at the Simcoe County Museum, located just outside the City
in a beautiful reforestation area.  

 

While the conference itself runs from June 16 to 18, I encourage you to
take some extra time and enjoy the amenities that Barrie and Simcoe
County have to offer.  There are countless cultural, natural and
recreational attractions, outdoor activities, restaurants, shops and
theatres within our borders.  Come for the conference, and "bide a wee"
for yourself.

 

Regards,

 

Ellen

 

Ellen Millar, Chair

Local Arrangements Committee

AAO 2010 Conference