BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:21@uniontraining.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251208T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251208T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T185102Z URL:https://uniontraining.ca/events/vancouver-mini-conference-2025/ SUMMARY:Vancouver Mini-Conference DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="50px"][/vc_column][/ vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]\nVancouver Mini-Conferen ce\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=""]Monday\, December 8th\, 2025\n 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM\n*Lunch is included\n\n\nMoveUP | Movement of United Pro fessionals\nSuite 301 – 4501 Kingsway\, Burnaby\, BC V5H 0E5[/vc_column_ text][vc_empty_space height="20px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column ][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text css=""]\nEvent Photo Galler y\n[/vc_column_text][vc_media_grid gap="15" css="" grid_id="vc_gid:1765421 450374-f114f0fd-6c85-2" include="4551\,4552\,4553\,4554\,4555\,4556"][vc_e mpty_space height="20px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty _space height="20px"][vc_column_text css=""]\nWorkshops &\; Presenters\ n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap="20" equal_height="yes" content_placement="middle"][vc_column width="1/5"][vc_single_image image= "4509" img_size="full" alignment="center" style="vc_box_border_circle_2" c ss=""][/vc_column][vc_column width="4/5"][vc_column_text css=""]\nUsing Cr owdfunding to Strengthen Union Campaigns with Jonny Sopotiuk\nThis worksho p will focus on strategic issues-based campaigns and how to use the tools of crowdfunding to support member engagement\, bargaining\, and community- building objectives of the union movement. This hands-on workshop will fea ture winning case studies and the hands-on development of campaigns for pa rticipants.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap="20" equal_he ight="yes" content_placement="middle"][vc_column width="1/5"][vc_single_im age image="4517" img_size="full" alignment="center" style="vc_box_border_c ircle_2" css=""][/vc_column][vc_column width="4/5"][vc_column_text css=""] \nMember Driven Communications with Sunjum Jhaj\nLearn about strategies an d ideas to create and source content that is member-driven and responsive to members’ needs. This workshop will cover union newsletters and union publications as tools of engagement.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] [vc_row gap="20" equal_height="yes" content_placement="middle"][vc_column width="1/5"][vc_single_image image="4500" img_size="full" alignment="cente r" style="vc_box_border_circle_2" css=""][/vc_column][vc_column width="4/5 "][vc_column_text css=""]\nDavid\, what the hell is going on in Alberta? w ith David Climenhaga\nDanielle Smith  shadowboxing the entire province of British Columbia to show Albertans how much she cares about them. But wha t is really going on here? Join veteran journalist and communications lead with the United Nurses of Alberta David Climenhaga to hear about Smith's strategy\, how it impacts the labour movement within Alberta and how the r hetoric hopes to influence politics on the other side of the Rockies.[/vc_ column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap="20" equal_height="yes" conte nt_placement="middle"][vc_column width="1/5"][vc_single_image image="3288" img_size="full" alignment="center" style="vc_box_border_circle_2" css=""] [/vc_column][vc_column width="4/5"][vc_column_text css=""]Make Hybrid Unio n Meetings Work - Technical Review with Carl Mavromichalis\nHybrid meeting s are here to stay - but how do you ensure you have the right hardware (a nd software)?\nJoin Motion Meetings for a practical session designed speci fically for those needing to optimize the technical setup for your hybrid meetings\, or those considering hybrid for the first time. You’ll walk away with clear\, tangible tools to run hybrid meetings that are seamless for in-person and virtual attendees\, just as democratic\, efficient\, and secure as in-person ones.\nWhat you’ll take away:\n\n\n \nWhat hardwar e options you have for hybrid meetings\n\n \nWhat to select for what scal e of meeting\n\n \nChoosing the best software\n\n\nCome see what’s poss ible\, and leave ready to make your hybrid union meetings more effective.[ /vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap="20" equal_height="yes" c ontent_placement="middle"][vc_column width="1/5"][vc_single_image image="4 020" img_size="full" alignment="center" style="vc_box_border_circle_2" css =""][/vc_column][vc_column width="4/5"][vc_column_text css=""]\nMemes of P roduction with Alexander Delorme\nWhat are memes? They are more than funny cat pictures\; they are the modern mechanisms by which we spread and stre ngthen ideas and beliefs. Join this workshop to learn how you can use meme s to build solidarity in your union.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] [vc_row gap="20" equal_height="yes" content_placement="middle"][vc_column width="1/5"][vc_single_image image="3936" img_size="full" alignment="cente r" style="vc_box_border_circle_2" css=""][/vc_column][vc_column width="4/5 "][vc_column_text css=""]\nMedia Relations with Nora Loreto\nAmp up your m edia relations work! This workshop by Nora Loreto will show you ways to ge t your message into the faces of your members and the public at large. Lea rn how to craft a compelling narrative and speak in such a way that your m essage rises above the fray![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap="20" equal_height="yes" content_placement="middle"][vc_column width="1 /5"][vc_single_image image="3963" img_size="full" alignment="center" style ="vc_box_border_circle_2" css=""][/vc_column][vc_column width="4/5"][vc_co lumn_text css=""]\nDigital Ads for Unions: Plan\, Create\, and Launch for Impact with Anna Jover\nThis hands-on workshop will guide you through the entire process of setting up powerful digital ad campaigns. Learn how to d efine your campaign goals\, identify and target your ideal audience\, and create compelling ad content that drives action. We’ll walk you through each step\, from brainstorming ideas to selecting the right creative asset s and platforms. Plus\, you’ll get the chance to put what you’ve learn ed into practice\, launching your very own ad campaign by the end of the s ession! Get ready to elevate your union’s message and reach more people than ever before with digital ads that pack a punch.[/vc_column_text][/vc_ column][/vc_row][vc_row gap="20" equal_height="yes" content_placement="mid dle"][vc_column width="1/5"][vc_single_image image="3937" img_size="full" alignment="center" style="vc_box_border_circle_2" css=""][/vc_column][vc_c olumn width="4/5"][vc_column_text css=""]\nCanva: Tips\, Tricks &\; Tem plates with Teuila Mau\nUnions have rapidly moved to using Canva in their communications work\, but are you using it its full capacity? In this work shop\, delegates will learn all about Canva and\, importantly\, how to get the most out of your design work.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][v c_row disable_element="yes"][vc_column][wgl_timetabs_wrapper][wgl_timetabs _container tab_title="Event Schedule" tab_sub_title="Mini-Conference" tab_ id="1727360132366-1eb309ac-bd1d"][wgl_timetabs_item time="9:00am" title="R egistration &\; Opening Remarks" button_text="" button_text_color="#232 323" button_text_color_hover="#ffffff" button_bg_color="#ffffff" button_bg _color_hover="#7c529c" button_border_color="#7c529c" button_border_color_h over="#7c529c" description="Join us as we settle in and kick off our full day of learning!"][wgl_timetabs_item time="9:30am" title="Workshop Block 1 " button_text="" button_text_color="#232323" button_text_color_hover="#fff fff" button_bg_color="#ffffff" button_bg_color_hover="#7c529c" button_bord er_color="#7c529c" button_border_color_hover="#7c529c" description="Memes of Production with Alexander Delorme\nMake Hybrid Union Meetings Work - Te chnical Review with Carl Mavromichalis"][wgl_timetabs_item time="10:45am" title="Break" button_text="" button_text_color="#232323" button_text_color _hover="#ffffff" button_bg_color="#ffffff" button_bg_color_hover="#7c529c" button_border_color="#7c529c" button_border_color_hover="#7c529c"][wgl_ti metabs_item time="11:00am" title="Workshop Block 2" button_text="" button_ text_color="#232323" button_text_color_hover="#ffffff" button_bg_color="#f fffff" button_bg_color_hover="#7c529c" button_border_color="#7c529c" butto n_border_color_hover="#7c529c" description="Member Driven Communications w ith Sunjum Jhaj\nDigital Ads for Unions: Plan\, Create\, and Launch for Im pact with Anna Jover"][wgl_timetabs_item time="12:15pm" title="Lunch" butt on_text="" button_text_color="#232323" button_text_color_hover="#ffffff" b utton_bg_color="#ffffff" button_bg_color_hover="#7c529c" button_border_col or="#7c529c" button_border_color_hover="#7c529c" description="Lunch will b e provided for all attendees."][wgl_timetabs_item time="1:00pm" title="Wor kshop Block 3" button_text="" button_text_color="#232323" button_text_colo r_hover="#ffffff" button_bg_color="#ffffff" button_bg_color_hover="#7c529c " button_border_color="#7c529c" button_border_color_hover="#7c529c" descri ption="David\, what the hell is going on in Alberta? with David Climenhaga \nCanva: Tips\, Tricks &\; Templates with Teuila Mau"][wgl_timetabs_ite m time="2:15pm" title="Break" button_text="" button_text_color="#232323" b utton_text_color_hover="#ffffff" button_bg_color="#ffffff" button_bg_color _hover="#7c529c" button_border_color="#7c529c" button_border_color_hover=" #7c529c"][wgl_timetabs_item time="2:30pm" title="Workshop Block 4" button_ text="" button_text_color="#232323" button_text_color_hover="#ffffff" butt on_bg_color="#ffffff" button_bg_color_hover="#7c529c" button_border_color= "#7c529c" button_border_color_hover="#7c529c" description="Using Crowdfund ing to Strengthen Union Campaigns with Jonny Sopotiuk\nMedia Relations wit h Nora Loreto"][wgl_timetabs_item time="3:45pm" title="Closing Remarks" bu tton_text="" button_text_color="#232323" button_text_color_hover="#ffffff" button_bg_color="#ffffff" button_bg_color_hover="#7c529c" button_border_c olor="#7c529c" button_border_color_hover="#7c529c"][/wgl_timetabs_containe r][/wgl_timetabs_wrapper][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element="yes "][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nRegistration Form\n[/vc_column_text][wpform s id="4466" title="false" description="false"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element="yes"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]\nHotels Nearby\n [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=""]\nCALM staff will be staying at Ch ateau Victoria which is located near theDock (722 Cormorant Street\, Victo ria\, V8W 1P8). The hotel is unionized and is roughly a 5-minute drive or 14-minute walk from theDock. If you have a Union Savings account\, you can find discounted rates on their website at unionsavings.ca.\n[/vc_column_t ext][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row] ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://i0.wp.com/uniontraining.ca/wp-content/up loads/2025/09/vancouver-mini-2025.jpg?fit=1024%2C700&ssl=1 LOCATION:MoveUP\, Suite 301 – 4501 Kingsway\, Burnaby\, BC\, V5H 0E5\, Ca nada X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Suite 301 – 4501 Kingsway \, Burnaby\, BC\, V5H 0E5\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=MoveUP:geo:0 ,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Vancouver BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251102T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR