Thursday, July 1, 2010

Thanks & Joy & Feedback!


Thanks to each of you for what you brought to the LMDA 2010 Annual Conference in Banff!

The feedback we heard from you over the course of the week was great and we are thrilled that as you return to your homes you are taking away a lot of fresh ideas, new connections, a renewed energy for your work and maybe even a bit of joy!

And it would be great to hear from you here about your Conference experience. Not only is it great to share your thoughts with your fellow delegates but it is also useful in our reports to funders and as we look ahead to future conferences.

Please contribute a comment here on this post with any thoughts you want to share, favourite memories or actions you plan to take based on the conversations at the Conference. You can also expect an online survey to come out for your feedback.

I want to say thanks again to the wonderful staff of The Banff Centre especially Kelly Robinson, Casey Prescott, Lee Cookson, Allanah Bellai, Sarah Iley and Mary Hofstetter. Remember to take a look at the wonderful programs they offer and spread the word about the beautiful facility.

And last but not least, thanks to the conference team who made this such a success: Bob White, Shari Wattling, Caroline Russell-King, Glenda Stirling, Amy Lynn Strilchuk, Vanessa Porteous, Michelle Kneale, Trevor Rueger, Dianne Goodman and Johanne Deleeuw. And the LMDA Exec and Board!

If you want to know more about our facilitator, Mr. Misha Glouberman. Or if you think he might be a good fit for an event in your area check out his website: www.collective-intelligence.ca

And thanks to all the supporters of this conference: The Canada Council for the Arts, LMDA Canada, Canadian Drama Foundation and Alberta Theatre Projects.

Thanks again and we look forward to seeing you all somewhere in this wide world soon!

Vicki Stroich
VP Canada and Banff Conference Chair