The sap has started flowing and fresh syrup is finding its way into maple leaf shaped bottles. The capital city is engulfed in a sweet hyacinth fragrance. Soon we will see a riot of colors from the million tulips that bloom in the parks and along walkways of Ottawa. Surely the ice has melted and we are in convention mood. These may be early signs of spring for many but for the hardy AKMG devotee, it is but an augur of the excitement to follow and what promises to be one of the most stimulating powwows of the family in recent times.

The stage is set and we are ready. We are ready to welcome you to Ottawa, the capital city straddled by a UNESCO world heritage site, the Rideau Canal, and home to numerous monuments, historic edifices, museums and parks. Situated at the border of Quebec and Ontario, the city is steeped in culture with French and English influences evident at every corner. Our venue, the Brookstreet hotel, is one of the highest rated resorts in the region and is situated on the beautiful Marshes Golf Course boasting stunning vistas of the Gatineau Hills. We have the entire floor of the brand new, high tech conference facility with access to balconies and a large foyer with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the greens.