Time to Registration Deadline
July 1, 2024
Time to Event Start
Aug 12, 2024
8am
And I told them of the hand of my God which had been good upon me, and also of the king’s words that he had spoken to me. So they said, “Let us rise up and build.” Then they set their hands to this good work.
NEHEMIAH 2:18
Invitation to Convention 2024
It is my great pleasure to invite all our CHP members, young and old, to our 2024 Convention, in Ancaster, ON.
This is a great opportunity to set direction for our Party; strategize toward the next election; and get to know our fellow CHPers.
We want YOU in Ancaster for our 14th National Convention and YOU want to be there!
Invitation au congrès 2024
C'est avec grand plaisir que j'invite tous nos membres du CHP, jeunes et moins jeunes, à notre congrès 2024, à Ancaster, en Ontario.
Il s’agit d’une excellente occasion de définir l’orientation de notre Parti ; élaborer une stratégie en vue des prochaines élections ; et apprenez à connaître nos collègues CHPers.
Nous voulons que VOUS soyez à Ancaster pour notre 14e Congrès national et VOUS voulez y être !
Jerome Dondo,
CHP National President
CONVENTION DETAILS
Welcome to your source for news and updates regarding our 2024 National Convention
2024 THEME: Arise and Build
THEME VERSE: Nehemiah 2:18-20
“And they said, Let us rise up and build. And they strengthened their hands for the good [work]"
DATES: Aug. 12 to 15, 2024
LOCATION: Ancaster, ON
LODGING: Redeemer University
ADDRESS: 777 Garner Rd E, Ancaster, ON L9K 1J4
Room cost $75 per day
To book accommodations
at Redeemer University, call George at 1-888-868-3247 or email:
NationalOffice@chp.ca
Website:
chpconvention.ca/
Rate Code: CHP
REGISTER: Please register as soon as possible and encourage others in your area to participate.
Consider bringing others with you – especially active young people, who truly are the leaders of tomorrow!
If you can't attend, consider sponsoring others! Use this event as a celebration for your EDA/constituency! Bring your board members and supporters to a unique off-site event that will help set the tone for your region!
OUR PARTY NEEDS YOU HERE!
REGISTER FOR THE CONVENTION TODAY! Register
Convention Speakers Approved
More to be Announced
Dr. Aaron Rock
Founding Pastor of Harvest Bible Church
Andrew DeBartolo
Liberty Coalition
Pastor Nate Wright
Ezra Institute
Harrison Faulkner
True North
Convention Agenda Aug 12-15, 2024
Mon
Aug 12,
2024
Monday Aug 12, 2024
3:00 pm Registration Opens
5:00 pm Dinner in Dining Hall
6:30 pm Opening Ceremonies: Flag Ceremony; 'O Canada' Verses 1/4
Welcome in French
Welcome in English
Announcements
Devotions
7:30 pm Credentials, Introductions, and Plenary Rules - Dave Bylsma
7:45 pm Plenary #1 - Dave Bylsma
9:00 pm Closing - Rev. P. Vellenga
Meet and Greet Social
Tues
Aug 13,
2024
Tues Aug 13, 2024
7:30 pm Buffet Breakfast in Dining Hall - Registration of Delegates
8:20 AM Two Church at War Worship Songs
8:30 AM Devotions – Eric Pennings
9:00 AM Speaker #1 – Andrew DeBartolo, Liberty Coalition Canada
10:00 am Q & A with Andrew Debartolo and Rod Taylor
10:30 Break
11:00 AM Speaker #2 - Andrew DeBartolo interviews Josh Alexander (pending)
11:40 AM Q & A with Josh & Andrew
12:00 pm Lunch / Blessing
12:45 pm Speeches for Nation Board positions
1:10 pm Plenary #2; credentials verification – Dave Bylsma
3:30 pm Break
4:00 PM Speaker #3 – EDA Growth Ideas from CEOs of 4 of our healthiest EDAs.
4:40 PM Q & A with EDA CEOs
5:00 pm Break and Free Time
6:00 PM Dinner
7:100 pm Keynote speaker - Aaron Rock
8:10 PM Q & A with Keynote Speaker
8:40 pm Announcements; Closing
9:00 pm Social Time
Wed
Aug 14,
2024
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
7:30 AM Buffet Breakfast – Registration of Delegates
8:20 AM Two Church at War Worship Songs
8:30 AM Devotions – Eric Pennings
9:00 AM Speaker #4 – Nate Wright, Canadian Director, Ezra Institute
10:00 AM Q & A with Nate Wright
10:15 AM Break
10:45 AM Speaker #5 – Harrison Faulkner, Journalist with True North
11:45 AM Q & A with Harrison Faulkner
12:00 PM Lunch:
1:00 PM Special Recognition
1:30 PM Speaker #6 - Kevin Schulthies – Taking advantage of Technology
2:00 PM Plenary #3; credentials verification – Dave Bylsma
3:30 PM Break
4:00 PM Speaker #7 – Jim Enos – Workshop on local political involvement
5:00 PM Break and Free Time
Meet and Greet Social
6:00 PM Gala Banquet
7:00 PM Leader’s Address – Rod Taylor
7:50 PM Swearing in Ceremony – Rev. P. Vellenga
8:20 PM Closing Devotions: Rev. P. Vellengqa
8:30 PM Social Time
Thur
Aug 15,
2024
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
8:30 AM Devotions – Rev. P. Vellenga
9:00 AM Breakfast
9:45 AM Opening and announcements
9:50 AM Q&A with Rod and Jerome Dondo
11:00 AM Lifetime Achievement Awards
11:15 AM Appreciation Presentation
11:30 AM Closing – Jerome Dondo Sing: ‘O Canada’ vs. 1 & 4
12:00 PM National Board Meeting
All Members Seeking Delegate Status for the 2024 Convention
Seeking Deletgate Status?
Should you wish to seek delegate status, your membership must be up to date. You can confirm this by checking the date on your envelope / membership card / or call George at 1-888-868-3247.
You must contact your EDA President (chp.ca/about/eda/) to advise him/her of your interest in being a delegate. The EDA must determine which applicants will best represent their EDA. This can be done via a membership meeting online, by telephone, or in person.
If there is no EDA, you must contact your Provincial Council President (chp.ca/about/team/) to advise the president of your interest in being a delegate.
If there is neither EDA or Provincial Council, you must contact the National Executive Director (ExecutiveDirector@chp.ca) to advise her of your interest in being a delegate.
This information must be received by EDA, Provincial or National as soon as possible but not later than July 1 .
The Credentials Committee will receive this information from EDA Presidents, Provincial Councils or National Office not later than July 1 for verification to the national membership list.
Should you require hardcopies of the resolutions, please contact your EDA / Provincial / National Office to arrange this. * See Constitution Article F.6.c to determine how many delegates may represent your EDA.