8:00 am - Registration Opens

9:00 am - Industry/Horse Facilities Council

Marketing Perspectives: the pilgrimage from TV land to the high speed social landscape ~ presented by Jason T. Griffiths, M.Sc., Creative Donkeys Inc.
Jason currently manages a multi-media studio in London, Ontario. After receiving his Masters of Science from the University of Guelph, he worked for BASF before moving into marketing communications. Jason has worked on accounts with a full portfolio of top agricultural clients as well as Kawasaki recreational products, AT&T and London Life. His team has recently assisted with the development of the new OEF website and trade show elements.

Social Media: how companies are utlilizing the open tools to support and market their products ~ presented by David Pong, Adb Solutions
David studied computer sciences at York University and has been working in computers since the inception of the PC.  He has worked for Apple Canada as an Account Consultant and owned an Apple Computer Dealership (the largest in Canada at the time with 110 employees).  He currently owns a development company working in custom databases, web integration and iPhone apps.  His current and past clients include Sobeys, Chartered Accounts of Canada, Bochner Eye Institute, City of Toronto, City of Brampton Transit, City of North York, CBC and a number of design and law firms.

Target Audience: Business owners/operators and those responsible for marketing products and services

11:00 am - Recreation Council

OEF Recreation Funding Program ~ presented by Jack de Wit, Recreation Council Chair

Discussion on the Recreation Funding Program and how your club or organization in Ontario could be eligible to apply for this funding.  In partnership with Equine Canada, the OEF distributed approximately $25,000 in funding to worthy projects and education programs for local clubs throughout Ontario.  The OEF is committed to continuing this program in 2012.

Target Audience: Anyone involved in a recreation group including saddle clubs, hunt clubs, trail groups, etc.

12:00 pm - Annual General Meeting

2011 Year in Review and Board Election ~ Chaired by Allan Ehrlick, OEF President

Target Audience: All OEF Members

1:00 pm - Associations Council

Build Your Case: Writing Effective Grant Applications ~ Presented by Al Will, Al Will & Associates Inc.