Basic Report Writing and Presentation Skills CSA02
NEW in 2025: Course fees now include a complimentary meal plan (breakfast, lunch, & breaks).
By working through several examples, you will learn how to create crisp, concise and clear reports. You learn how to present reports persuasively, using common audio-visual aids.
Course Content
• What makes a good report
• How to write clearly and concisely
• How to organize your thoughts and materials
• How to give your report more punch
• How to deliver your presentation like a pro
• Getting comfortable with the use of audio-visual aids
• Tips for overcoming nervousness
Who Should Attend
CRS candidates and anyone who is asked to prepare and deliver brief reports to senior management and Council.
Format
Presentations, discussions and group assignments
Evaluation Process
Prepare and deliver a short report and presentation to a mock council plus a comprehensive final examination.
Accreditation
This course is recognized by:
- This course is a mandatory requirement for the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors (AORS) Certified Road Supervisors- Senior level (CRS-S) certification program.
- This course may be used for the technical specialist program only. Point Value = 5
- The Engineering Institute of Canada awards 2 Continuing Education Units to this course.
Register online or send to register@goodroads.ca or fax to 289-291-6477.
2025 GRS - Member Fee - $1,255.00
2025 GRS - Non-Member Fee - $1,569.00
Location
University of Guelph
Time
April 28, 2025 - Apr 30
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Accommodations:
1. DELTA HOTEL
50 Stone Road W
Guelph ON N1G 0A9
Booking link: Reservation-Link
Book your group rate for Ontario Good Roads Association Conference
Reservations cut-off day is Friday, March 28, 2025
Rate: $216 + taxes
Overnight Parking: $10
2. Gordon Hall (Former Days Inn)
785 Gordon St
Guelph, ON N1G 1Y8
Reservations will be available in January 2025
NOTE: Beds are made with linen and a light blanket (one pillow and case); two shower towels and a bar of soap are provided for each guest. Extra Towels, Shampoo and conditioner, Paper towels, and Facial Tissues are included. Daily Servicing is provided—fresh towels are provided daily, beds are remade, and garbage cans in each bedroom are emptied. Washrooms are serviced every other day.
3. Cambridge Hotel & Conference Centre
700 Hespeler Rd
Cambridge, ON N3H 5L8
1-519-622-1505
To book, call the Reservations Department at 1-866-622-1505 or email at frontdesk1@cambridgehotel.ca and use the group name: Good Roads.
A valid credit card must be provided for all reservations to guarantee the room.
Rate: $165 + taxes/night (Traditional 2 Queens and Deluxe 1 Queen with pullout)
Check-in: 3:00 pm; Check-out: 11:00 am
The reservation cut-off date is Friday, April 4, 2025, after which all unreserved rooms will be automatically released to the hotel for resale. Rates will be based on available and best available rates.
The room rate Includes a complete hot breakfast buffet (2 persons). A $15.00 per person per room supplement will be applicable for each additional person over the age of 16.
4. Staybridge Suite Guelph
11 Corporate Ct.
Guelph, ON N1G 5G5
Rate: Queen Studio Suite Studio Full Kitchen $275 + taxes
Reservations cut-off day is Thursday, March 27, 2025
To book, click this link Good Roads 2025
Each spacious suite has a fully equipped kitchen with a full fridge, dishwasher, microwave, cooktop, and all the required kitchen utensils. Amenities included:
• Fully equipped kitchens including stovetop, refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave
• Fresh, hot, complimentary breakfast buffet
• “The Social Hour” Evening Receptions featuring Light Offerings Monday to Wednesday from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm
• Complimentary wired & wireless Internet access in all guestrooms and public areas
• Complimentary parking and local calls
• Complimentary 24-hour Business Centre, 24-hour Fitness centre and indoor heated swimming pool
• Complimentary self-serve laundry & guest storage facilities
• “Just like Home Theatre” with 50” plasma TV
• Outdoor Courtyard with BBQ Pavilion and putting green
• The Pantry® 24hour convenience store
• Pet Friendly (Fee Applies)
5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Guelph
35 Cowan Place
Guelph, ON N1G 0C1
$359.99 + taxes/night (Standard rooms, non-smoking)
$379.99 + taxes/night (King Suite with Pull-out Sofa, non-smoking)
Check-in: 3:00 pm; Check-out: 12:00 pm
To book, call the hotel directly at 519-763-2339 and ask for the "Ontario Good Roads "rate.
The cut-off date to book is Friday, February 21, 2025. Once the reservation is made, no complimentary changes or cancellations are allowed after Sunday, April 20, 2025.
All the rooms include a complimentary HOT BUFFET BREAKFAST each morning, as well as an INDOOR POOL AND JACUZZI SPA, free parking, fitness centre, business centre, guest laundry, elevator, complimentary parking, and Wifi. Bedrooms include a small fridge, microwave, coffee maker, hair dryer, ironing board and iron. Each room has a large work desk, ergonomic chair, and two-line speakerphone with voicemail. Note that amenities and services may not be available or as described due to changing restrictions implemented by government and local health authorities to control the spread of COVID-19.
6. Crowne Plaza Hotel, Kitchener/Waterloo
105 King St East
Kitchener, ON N2G 2K8
Rate: 155 + taxes per night (2 Queen Beds Standard)
To book:
1. Call the front desk at 1-519-744-4141 and say you’re with Ontario Good Roads or the three-letter code ONT.
2. Online: https://www.crowneplaza.com/redirect?path=asearch&brandCode=CP&localeCode=en®ionCode=1&hotelCode=YKFCP&checkInDate=27&checkInMonthYear=032025&checkOutDate=30&checkOutMonthYear=032025&rateCode=6CBARC&_PMID=99801505&GPC=ONT&cn=no&viewfullsite=true
Information about the hotel: https://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/kitchener/ykfcp/hoteldetail
