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Vitalize Nonprofit & Voluntary Sector Conference: June 5-7, 2014

“Vitalize offers some amazing speakers this year, covering everything from social media to fund development to emotional intelligence. Vitalize gives the men and women of Alberta’s nonprofit organizations a chance to learn, network and celebrate their role in building Alberta’s healthy, active and sustainable communities.”

Heather Klimchuk, Minister of Culture

Select Vitalize speakers include:

Ron Tite

A Second City-trained comedian who is also an author and head of The Tite Group, an award winning Toronto marketing firm.

Tommy Banks

The well-known jazz musician and retired senator is a passionate defender of the importance of arts and culture in Alberta.

Kaitlin Roig

A teacher at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut in December 2012, Kaitlin saved the lives of her 15 Grade 1 students when a gunman entered the school.

Tina Verughese

President of Calgary’s tWorks, Tina  specializes in cross-cultural communication; among many achievements, she spearheaded global skilled immigrant recruitment missions and was part of Dove’s Campaign for Real Beauty.

Drew Dudley

Founder of Nuance Leadership Inc., Drew works with corporations, nonprofits, universities, and other organizations around the world to increase their leadership capacity.

Vitalize 2014 takes place June 5 to 7 at the Calgary Telus Convention Centre. Online registration is open until the start of the conference. Fees are $195 and include all sessions, keynote addresses, the Friday evening entertainment gala and all conference meals. 

Visit vitalizeconference.ca for more information.