Friday, 27 September - Birds and Beers

Sheraton Hamilton Hotel, 116 King St W, Hamilton

The program is open to all but pre-registration is required for the dinner buffet.

5:00 - 6:30

Registration, displays and cash bar

6:30 - 7:30

Buffet (pre-registration required)

Mixed greens with assorted dressings (gf, v)

Chefs choice of two side salads

An assortment of chilled wraps and sandwiches with mayonnaise, lettuce, and tomato. Varieties may include: Grilled vegetable medley with balsamic glaze (v), Tuna salad with pickled ginger, Egg salad with green onion, Ham and Canadian Cheddar Cheese, Roast beef with Havarti cheese, Turkey with Swiss cheese and cranberry compote

Freshly baked jumbo cookies

Freshly brewed Starbucks coffee, selection of Tazo teas, served with sugar, cream and milk and assorted Pepsi products

7:30 - 9:30

Master of Ceremonies: Richard Pope

Hamilton’s Birds of the Year, 2000 – 2018. The birds, the finders and the stories: Bob Curry

Birding Challenge Quiz: Sarah Rupert

Saturday, 28 September - Evening Banquet

Sheraton Hamilton Hotel, 116 King St W, Hamilton

4:00 - 6:00

Registration, displays and cash bar

6:00 - 7:30

Dinner and Raffle

Cream of fingerling potato soup, deconstructed caesar salad with heart of romaine, pancetta crisp, croutons, and creamy vinaigrette

Choice of entree: marinated half roast chicken with fresh herb oil served with roasted potatoes or Atlantic salmon fillet with lemon herb sauce served with rice pilaf

Belgium triple chocolate mousse cake

7:00 - 9:30

Master of Ceremonies, Ron Tozer

Opening statement and checklist tally

OFO Annual General Meeting

Certificates of Appreciation

Distinguished Ornithologist Award to Margaret Bain

Keynote Speaker: Jeff Skevington, Birding by Molecules. Jeff is a Research Scientist and the Head of Diptera (flies) at the Canadian National Collection of Insects in Ottawa. He uses both molecular and morphological data in pursuit of better species concepts and robust phylogenetic hypotheses.

Displays and Door Prizes

Tables are available for displays of bird related products or services. Those who would like a table are asked to make a $15 donation or provide a door prize to be given at the convention. Contact Jeremy Hatt at hattjeremy@hotmail.com.