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IGRA. Toronto. 2008.

IGRA. Toronto. 2008. Central Canada Gay Rodeo Association. Founded in 2006 The "Other" IGRA chapter in Canada Recognized as an IGRA Chapter last year at the Nashville Convention Growing fast...currently over 75 members

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IGRA. Toronto. 2008.

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  1. IGRA. Toronto. 2008.

  2. Central Canada Gay Rodeo Association • Founded in 2006 • The "Other" IGRA chapter in Canada • Recognized as an IGRA Chapter last year at the Nashville • Convention • Growing fast...currently over 75 members • Promoting Country Western and Rodeo culture within the Gay and • Lesbian community of Ontario • Proudly partnered with our Charity, Central Ontario Developmental • Riding Program- Pride Stables (CODRP) • Organizational Development Plans: • Convention 2008...and Rodeo 2009!!!

  3. Toronto – the Unfolding City • A city that challenges the norms • A city that celebrates humanity • A convention city that will exceed your expectations • A city that will deliver on IGRA’s convention vision • A connected city. 77 airlines. 42 direct US destinations

  4. Canada’s Leading International City • Toronto has become one of the world’s favourite • convention and visitor destinations • A culture of same sex marriage, equal rights and • respect • One of the most multicultural cities in the world • An international powerhouse of arts, culture and • entertainment. • IGRA will be showcased to Canada’s largest population…over 4 Million. Our Marketing Partners include ProudFM, the World’s First 100% Gay and Lesbian Radio Station. • Toronto inspires success.

  5. Get Married in Toronto • Same sex marriages have been legal in Canada since • June 23, 2003. • Our partner and sponsor, the Metropolitan Community • Church of Toronto (MCCT),performed the first fully legal • Same Sex Marriage in the world. • MCCT and Reverend Brent Hawkes invite all IGRA delegates • to experience the joy and equality of Toronto and offers • our delegates a 5% discount if they and their partner wish to • add wedding bells to their convention week plans! • Now THAT would make for a special week for all of us!

  6. Toronto Celebrates Pride Toronto hosts the 3rd largest pride celebration in the world

  7. Toronto is a destination on the rise Partner Program Options • $1 billion in new cultural facilities • Royal Ontario Museum expansion designed by • Daniel Libeskind • - Art Gallery of Ontario. Redesign by Frank Gehry (2008) • Royal Conservatory of Music • National Ballet School • Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts • (Opera/Ballet House), • Gardiner Museum • the Ontario Science Centre

  8. Toronto has a tradition of hosting and attracting successful conventions • XVI International AIDS Conference Toronto, 2006 • International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association • (IGLTA) 2009 • - Toronto draws record attendance • - Safe, diverse, cosmopolitan city

  9. IGRA 2008 Convention Venue – Toronto Marriott Bloor Yorkville Located in the centre of downtown Toronto in the fashionable Yorkville district. Delight in Marriott's renowned service, the Revive Bedding Collection, luxury amenities and décor. Our culinary team are winners of over 150 gold medals in local & international competitions.

  10. IGRA 2008 Convention Venue – Toronto Marriott Bloor Yorkville cont’ • Self-contained convention, everything on one floor • Fitness and spa facilities on-site • Rate 119.00 CDN – includes free high-speed internet • Hospitality suite available • Located in the centre of downtown Toronto in the fashionable Yorkville district, the Toronto Marriott Bloor Yorkville provides a unique upscale hotel experience. Delight in Marriott's renowned service, the Revive Bedding Collection, luxury amenities and décor. Our culinary team, winners of over 150 gold medals in local & international competitions are eager to delight your meeting attendees or deliver an exquisite dining experience in • the renowned Matisse Restaurant & Bar.

  11. Convention Venue . THE MARRIOTT TORONTO, BLOOR - YORKVILLE

  12. After Hours The Toronto Marriott Bloor Yorkville sits at the top of Church street…Canada’s “Gay Village”. Within 7 blocks are dozens of gay & Lesbian stores and bars including: WoodysBlack EagleZippersAlibiFlyCrewsPlayChurch Street BarByzantium……and our host bar, The Barn.

  13. IGRA 2008 - SCHEDULE • Our Team Toronto - THURSDAY – NOVEMBER 13, 2008 Board and Trustees Meeting Trustees ReceptionWelcome Party at The Barn

  14. IGRA 2008 - SCHEDULE • Our Team Toronto - FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 14, 2008 IGRA Committee Meetings Partners Program 1Pub Crawl   (All Bars are within WALKING distance!)

  15. IGRA 2008 - SCHEDULE • Our Team Toronto - Saturday, NOVEMBER 15, 2008 2008 IGRA Convention at the MarriottComplimentary Breakfast and Lunch!Partners Program 2AM and PM Coffee BreaksCCGRA Hospitality SuiteIGRA Dance Competition at the Marriott The "BROKEBACK SALOON" Party to follow

  16. IGRA 2008 - SCHEDULE • Our Team Toronto - SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 16, 2008 Completion of 2008 IGRA ConventionCoffee/Snack BreakAwards LuncheonFarewell Party at The Barn Delegate Fee: $80.00

  17. Why Toronto 2008? 1) CCGRA needs your help to spread the Rodeo word in the Ontario market. This is our stepping stone to a 2009 Rodeo! 2) Toronto is an amazing place...multicultural, respectful, dynamic, beautiful and safe! 3) Our Hotel venue is gorgeous...and steps from the Gay village! 4) Our program will be professional...and fun!5) Our Dance competition and "Brokeback Saloon" will be amazing. 6) Our Country, our Province, our City and our Community WANT you here. 7) You can get married at the church that performed the first legal Same Sex Marriage IN THE WORLD! 8) Our cowboys/cowgirls are cute and VERY friendly!

  18. See you in Toronto in 2008!

  19. IGRA. Toronto. 2008.

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