CARS has been working toward organizing a meeting in Calgary with CP representatives who will address our suppliers and speak about future plans and how our suppliers can support their initiatives. 

The three CP representatives will be: 

Brent Laing - Vice President Engineering

Thomas Lambrecht - Vice President Mechanical

James Clements, Vice President of Strategy and Yield 

The meeting is scheduled to take place on May 13^th in the Victoria/Surrey room at the Carriage House Inn located at 9030 Macleod Trail S, Calgary, Alberta from 1:00PM – 2:00PM followed by a short networking reception from 2:00PM– 3:00PM. 

Hotel reservations can be made via: 

•          The hotel directly at 403-253-1101

•          Toll-free at 1-800-661-9566

•          E-mail at reserv@carriagehouse.net   (note: there is no “e” at the end of “reserv”) 

Please identify your group name (The Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers) to ensure you receive your preferred rates. Requests for specific rooms, suites or bed types will be accommodated whenever possible.  

To ensure you receive your preferred rate please book your room by April 28^th. 

As space is limited we are opening up registration for top tier members ($3000.00 or higher) at this time and if space remains available we will open up registration for all members on April 24, 2015.  Please take note that this meeting is for CARS members only. 

Cost to attend the meeting is included in your annual membership fee.  Please see sponsorship opportunities below: 

Title Sponsor: $1500.00 - SOLD to Universal Rail Systems

Includes recognition during the opening remarks

Logo at coffee station

Sole logo on CARS website

Logo front stage

Reception Sponsor: $650.00

Shared signage on easel near cocktail station

Opportunity to bring a standup banner

 If you are a top tier CARS member and wish to attend the CP meeting please RSVP Lynn by 12:00PM on April 24^rd, 2015.