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February 01, 2010
WIBTA's Annual General Meeting
YOU ARE INVITED TO
W.I.B.T.A.’S
Wolfe Island Business & Tourism Association
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Monday February 1, 2010
at the United Church Hall
Doors open at 6:45 for refreshments and conversation.
After a short business meeting beginning at 7:00 p.m.,
we will be featuring as guest speaker.
Rebecca LeHeup, Executive Director
The Ontario Culinary Tourism Alliance(O.C.T.A.)
A second guest, Jennifer Hutson - will talk aboutg “Celebrate 1812” festivities in the planning stages for 2012 and possible sources of funds for local events
Following Rebecca’s talk will be a discussion by Wolfe Island food growers.
Come out to see what is being produced on the Island
and how we can purchase more of our food locally.
Rebecca has been involved with the O.C.T.A. since 2005. In October 2008,
she became Executive Director and is working with regions across the province
to advance culinary tourism (following the 20052015 Ontario Culinary Strategic Plan developed by the Ministry of Tourism).
In her previous role as Executive Director of Taste the County™ -
Prince Edward County’s Destination Marketing Organization, Rebecca became passionate about agriculture, tourism, arts and culture and their interconnections.
She has also designed and developed courses for George Brown College’s cutting edge Culinary Tourism Management program that was launched online in 2009.
O.C.T.A. builds capacity for the Ontario culinary tourism supply chain
by developing relationships between growers and processors, chefs and restaurateurs, bed and breakfasts and distributors, with the goal of establishing new culinary tourism experiences based upon a sustainable food system, and is leading efforts in research, education and product development.