Ottawa Numismatic Society welcomes 2016 RCNA Convention

8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Registration Desk open [Victoria Room – Lower Level]

9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Tour: Historic Almonte (Almonte, Ont.) [Gather by Victoria Room – Lower Level.]

9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Tour: A Day at the Spa (Spa Nordik-Nature, Chelsea, Que.) [Gather by Victoria Room – Lower Level.]

Noon–6 p.m.

The Geoffrey Bell Auction Lot Viewing [Richelieu – Convention Level]

1 p.m.–5 p.m.

RCNA Educational Symposium Session 1 [Frontenac – Convention Level]
(Everyone’s invited.)

7 p.m.–11 p.m.

The Geoffrey Bell Auction Session 1 [Richelieu – Convention Level]

7 p.m.–10 p.m.

RCNA President and Ottawa Numismatic Society Welcome Reception [Parlour 1819 – 18th floor]
(Registrants and Bourse Dealers only – badge required.)

9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Registration Desk open [Victoria Room – Lower Level]

9 a.m.–noon

Tour: The Royal Canadian Mint Visit – Group 1 [Gather by Victoria Room – Lower Level.]

9:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

Tour: Nostalgia Tour – Group 1 (Canadian Museum of History, Canadian War Museum) [Gather by Victoria Room – Lower Level.]

9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

CPMS Executive Meeting [Chaudière – Convention Level]
(All CPMS members are invited to attend as observers.)

10 a.m.–6 p.m.

The Geoffrey Bell Auction Lot Viewing [Richelieu – Convention Level]

Noon–5 p.m.

Hospitality Suite open [Parlour 1819 – 18th floor]
(Registrants and Bourse Dealers only – badge required. Complimentary coffee, soft drinks and snacks.)

12:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.

Tour: Nostalgia Tour – Group 2 (Canadian Museum of History, Canadian War Museum) [Gather by Victoria Room – Lower Level.]

1 p.m.–5 p.m.

RCNA Educational Symposium Session 2 [Frontenac – Convention Level]
(Everyone’s invited.)

1 p.m.–4 p.m.

Tour: The Royal Canadian Mint Visit – Group 2 [Gather by Victoria Room – Lower Level.]

2 p.m.–5 p.m.

RCNA Executive Meeting [Chaudière – Convention Level]
(All RCNA members are invited to attend as observers.)

2 p.m.–6 p.m.

Bourse and Exhibits setup [International Ballroom & Foyer – Lower Level]
(Access restricted to Bourse Dealers, and Exhibitors – badge required.)

6:30 p.m.–8 p.m.

Canadian Association for Numismatic Education Reception [LIFT Lounge – Mezzanine]

7:30 p.m.–11 p.m.

The Geoffrey Bell Auction Session 2 [Richelieu – Convention Level]

7:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m.

RCNA Judges Breakfast [Chaudière – Convention Level]
(By invitation only.)

8 a.m.–10 a.m.

RCNA Club Delegates Breakfast Meeting [Joliet – Convention Level]
(Purchased tickets required.)

8 a.m.–2:15 p.m.

Tour: Historic Ottawa (Parliament Hill, Rideau Hall, City Tour) [Gather by Victoria Room – Lower Level.]

8:30 a.m.

Competitive Exhibits Judging Begins [International Ballroom & Foyer – Lower Level]

9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Registration Desk open [Victoria Room – Lower Level]

9 a.m.–10 a.m.

Bourse and Exhibits preview [International Ballroom & Foyer – Lower Level]
(Registrants and Bourse Dealers only – badge required.)

10 a.m.–10:15 a.m.

Opening Ceremonies [International Ballroom & Foyer – Lower Level]

10 a.m.–noon

J. Douglas Ferguson Foundation Executive Meeting [Chaudière – Convention Level]
(By invitation only.)

10 a.m.–5 p.m.

The Geoffrey Bell Auction Lot Viewing [Richelieu – Convention Level]

10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Bourse and Exhibits open to Public [International Ballroom & Foyer – Lower Level]

10:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Hospitality Suite open [Parlour 1819 – 18th floor]
(Registrants and Bourse Dealers only – badge required. Complimentary coffee, soft drinks and snacks.)

12:30 p.m.–2 p.m.

Society of Bearded Numismatists (SOB) Meeting [Chaudière – Convention Level]
(Bearded numismatists invited.)

Noon–2 p.m.

Canadian Paper Money Society (CPMS) Luncheon and Annual Meeting [Joliet – Convention Level]

1 p.m.–5 p.m.

Coin Kids Table open. [International Ballroom Foyer – Lower Level]

3 p.m.–5 p.m.

Newfoundland Numismatic Enthusiasts (NNE) Meeting [Chaudière – Convention Level]
(Everyone’s invited.)

3 p.m.–4 p.m.

Hudson’s Bay Company Collectors Club (HBCCC) Founding Meeting [Joliet – Convention Level]
(Everyone’s invited.)

4 p.m.–5 p.m.

Canadian Errors and Varieties Numismatic Association (CEVNA) Meeting [Joliet – Convention Level]
(Everyone’s invited.)

5:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.

Tour: Dinner Cruise on the Ottawa River [Gather by Victoria Room – Lower Level.]

6 p.m.–11 p.m.

The Geoffrey Bell Auction Session 3 [Richelieu – Convention Level]

Canadian Association of Numismatic Editors and Writers (CANEW) [Frontenac – Convention Level]
(Inaugural meeting)

Canadian Numismatic Research Society (CNRS) Breakfast [Chaudière – Convention Level]
(By invitation only. Pre-purchased tickets required.)

8 a.m.–10 a.m.

Canadian Association of Wooden Money Collectors (CAWMC) Breakfast [Pinnacle – Penthouse Level]
(Pre-purchased tickets required.)

8:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.

Spousal Breakfast [Panorama – Penthouse Level]
(Registered spouses only – badge required.)

8 a.m.–10 a.m.

Meet the Trends Editor  [Joliet – Convention Level] — (Sponsored by Canadian Coin News)

9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Registration Desk open [Victoria Room – Lower Level]

9 a.m.–10 a.m.

Bourse and Exhibits preview [International Ballroom & Foyer – Lower Level]
(Registrants and Bourse Dealers only – badge required.)

9 a.m.–5 p.m.

The Geoffrey Bell Auction Lot Pickup [International Ballroom – Lower Level]

10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Bourse and Exhibits open to Public [International Ballroom & Foyer – Lower Level]

10:30 a.m.–noon

RCNA Annual General Meeting [Frontenac – Convention Level]
(All RCNA members are encouraged to attend. President’s report, annual financial report, etc.)

12:15 p.m.–1:30 p.m.

RCNA Awards Presentation [Frontenac – Convention Level]
(All RCNA members are encouraged to attend.)

10 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Coin Kids Table open [International Ballroom Foyer – Lower Level]

10:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Hospitality Suite open [Parlour 1819 – 18th floor]
(Registrants and Bourse Dealers only – badge required. Complimentary coffee, soft drinks and snacks.)

1 p.m.–2:30 p.m.

Canadian Association of Token Collectors (CATC) Meeting [Joliet – Convention Level]
(Everyone’s invited.)

1 p.m.–2:30 p.m.

Military Payment Certificate Collectors (MPC) Meeting [Chaudière – Convention Level]
(Everyone’s invited.)

2 p.m.–5 p.m.

Coin Kids Junior Auction and Meeting [Frontenac – Convention Level]
(Young collectors invited. Parents or guardians are encouraged to attend as observers.)

3 p.m.–5:30 p.m.

Canadian Centennial Collectors Club (CCCC) Meeting [Joliet – Convention Level]
(Everyone’s invited.)

3 p.m.–5:30 p.m.

Canadian Tire Coupon Collectors Club (CTCCC) Meeting [Chaudière – Convention Level]
(Everyone’s invited.)

6 p.m.–7 p.m.

Pre-banquet Reception [Panorama & Foyer – Penthouse Level]
(Banquet ticket holders only. Cash Bar.)

7 p.m.–10 p.m.

RCNA Banquet and Awards Presentations [Pinnacle – Penthouse Level]
(Presentation of major numismatic awards and keynote speaker. Pre-purchased tickets required.
Note: Reserve seating positions at the Convention Registration Desk starting Friday, July 22.

10 p.m.–11:30 p.m.

Post-banquet Reception [Parlour 1819 – 18th floor]
(Pre-purchased tickets required.)

9 a.m.–noon

Canadian Association for Numismatic Education (CAFNE) Board Meeting [Chaudière – Convention Level]
(By invitation only.)

9 a.m.–2 p.m.

Registration Desk open [Victoria Room – Lower Level]

9 a.m.–2 p.m.

Bourse and Exhibits preview [International Ballroom & Foyer – Lower Level]

9 a.m.–2 p.m.

The Geoffrey Bell Auction Lot Pickup [International Ballroom – Lower Level]

10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Bourse and Exhibits open to Public [International Ballroom & Foyer – Lower Level]

10:30 a.m.–2 p.m.

Hospitality Suite open [Parlour 1819 – 18th floor]
(Registrants and Bourse Dealers only – badge required. Complimentary coffee, soft drinks and snacks.)

11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Ontario Numismatic Association Executive Meeting [Chaudiere – Convention Level]
(All ONA members are invited to attend as observers)

2 p.m.

Show Floor Closed / End of activities