Banquets
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 Start time: 6pm
Awards Banquet | 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Cafeteria
Awards to be presented: Dean Stetson Service Award, Russ Guthrie Contribution to Student Services Award, Marion Vosahlo Outstanding New Professional Award, and ASSC Team Award
Entertainment: Rock and Roll Party featuring Danczilla (Local band) | 8:00pm – 11:00p | Cafeteria
Thursday, May 23, 2024 Start time: 6pm
Theme Banquet | 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Cafeteria
Let’s party like it’s 1984! Throw on your muscle shirt, parachute pants and leg warmers! Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the ASSC Conference with a look back to the vibrant decade it all began. This party is sure to be a Footloose Thriller; just don’t forget to Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go!
Institutional Brand Exchange: Back this year is the Institution Brand Exchange. Bring an item sporting your institution’s brand to trade with another delegate during the Theme Banquet on Thursday night. Items should be a minimum of $20.00 value to ensure all participants receive something of equal or greater value. Items that have been exchanged in the past: T-shirts, Hoodies, Hats, Jackets, Water Bottles, etc.
Entertainment: High Energy Comedy Bingo featuring Banger Bingo (80’s rock anthems, sing alongs, laughs, and a bingo game unlike anything you have ever seen before)
Fun Sessions
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 | 6pm – 8pm | Cultural Centre
Welcome Wine and Cheese
Entertainment: Rob Cook (Local musician)
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 | Fun Sessions: 4:15pm – 5:15pm
Sunshine Trolley Shuttle Tour – First 26 people – Meet outside front doors of College
Hop on board Medicine Hat’s Sunshine Trolley & explore Canada’s Sunniest City in this 1-hour guided tour.
Try – a – Trade – First 20 people – Meet in T-Wing
Get your hands dirty and experience what it’s like to work in different trades through engaging, interactive activities led by industry professionals. Wednesday’s Try-a-Trade sessions will include Automotive Service Technology, Heavy Equipment Technology, Electrical, & Welding. **Please note that this session will go longer than 5:15pm
Pickleball Lessons – First 16 people – Gym
Come & learn how to play the exciting game of Pickleball, with lessons from our amazing instructor.
Thursday, May 23, 2024 | Fun Sessions: 4:15pm – 5:15pm
Zumba – Unlimited Participants – Gym
Come and burn some calories in this fun dance fitness party. It doesn’t even feel like exercise!
Try – a – Trade – First 20 people – Meet in T-Wing
Get your hands dirty and experience what it’s like to work in different trades through engaging, interactive activities led by industry professionals. Thursday’s Try-a-Trade sessions will include Steamfitter / Pipefitter, Plumbing, and Carpentry. **Please note that this session will go longer than 5:15pm
Indigenous Medicine Pouch Workshop – First 30 people – Ómahksípiitaa (Big Eagle)
The medicine pouch is a sacred item that contains four sacred medicines; tobacco, sweet grass, sage, and cedar that provides spiritual protection to the person who wears it. Participants will learn how to sew a pouch by hand. A knowledge keeper will guide participants through the Sacred Medicine teachings and medicine offerings given for the pouch. Sharing and making the medicine bag will help bridge cultural gaps and fosters appreciation for Indigenous traditions.
Self-Guided – Independent Fun Session Options:
There are many fun activities for delegates looking for a low-key vibe, to do on their own while in Medicine Hat.
