Fairfax Lollapalooza 2017

[NormR]

Here's a quick overview of the events surrounding the 2017 annual meeting.  I'll try to update the post as more details become available.  In chronological order ...

 

 

April 17, 2017

 

The Early Bird

Organizer: Norm Rothery

Date: April 17, 2017

Time: Starting at about  6:00 PM

Place: C'est What, 67 Front Street East, M5E 1B5

Registration: Just drop by, but send NormR a PM if you want to reserve a spot

Details: If you're in town early, meet up for some grub at the pub.

 

 

April 18, 2017

 

Ben Graham Centre's Student Stock Picking Competition: Finals

Organizer:  Dr George and the Ben Graham Centre for Value Investing (Ivey Business School, Western University)

Date: April 18, 2017

Time: 8:15 AM to 12.15 PM

Place: Ivey Tangerine Leadership Centre, 130 King Street West, Toronto Ontario, Canada, M5X1A9

Overview

Spectator Registration: https://www.ivey.uwo.ca/bengrahaminvesting/conferences-symposiums/2017/04/2017-stock-picking-competition/

Sponsors:  Burgundy Asset Management Ltd., Bristol Gate Capital Partners Inc., Foyston, Gordon & Payne Inc.

 

YY^X Toronto Value

Organizer:  James East

Date: April 18, 2017

Time: Doors open at 11:00 AM —  11:15AM to 3:00 PM

Place: A few blocks south of Union Station

Details: http://www.cornerofberkshireandfairfax.ca/forum/events/yyx-toronto-value-april-18-2017/

 

The Ben Graham Dinner

Organizer: Tscott85

Date: April 18, 2017

Time: 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Place: Joe Badallis, 156 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5J 1G2

Registration:  http://www.cornerofberkshireandfairfax.ca/forum/events/ben-graham-toronto-dinner-2017/

Details: http://www.cornerofberkshireandfairfax.ca/forum/events/ben-graham-toronto-dinner-2017/

 

 

April 19, 2017

 

The Ben Graham Centre’s 2017 Value Investing Conference

Organizer:  Dr George and the Ben Graham Centre for Value Investing (Ivey Business School, Western University)

Date: April 19, 2017

Time: 7:45 AM to 4:45 PM

Place: Fairmont Royal York, 100 Front St W, Toronto ON, Canada, M5J 1E3

Registration: Sign up

Details: 2017 Info

 

Pre-Dinner Happy Hour

Organizer:  Robert Ruffin/Premier Diversified Holdings Inc.

Date: April 19, 2017

Time: 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM

Place: Confederation 3 at the Fairmont Royal York

Registration: Just drop by

 

Premier Fairfax Financial Shareholder’s Dinner

Organizer:  Premier Diversified Holdings Inc.

Date: April 19, 2017

Time: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Place: Fairmont Royal York, Imperial Room - Main Lobby Level, 100 Front Street West, Toronto

Registration: http://www.cornerofberkshireandfairfax.ca/

Details:  http://www.cornerofberkshireandfairfax.ca/forum/general-discussion/premier-fairfax-2017-shareholders-dinner/

 

 

April 20, 2017

 

Fairfax Financial AGM

Organizer: Prem Watsa

Date: April 20, 2017

Time: 9:30 AM EST

Place: Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (likely)

Announcement: http://www.fairfax.ca/news/events-and-webcasts/default.aspx

 

Fairfax India AGM

Organizer: Prem Watsa

Date: April 20, 2017

Time: 2:00 PM EST

Place: Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (likely)

Details: http://www.fairfaxindia.ca/news/Events/default.aspx

 

Diehard's Coffee

Organizer: Norm Rothery

Date: April 20, 2017

Time: ~ 15min after the Fairfax India AGM

Place: Tim Hortons, 55 York St, Toronto ON M5J 1R7 (Just north-west of the Royal York)

Registration: Just drop by

Details: A quick coffee before hitting the road.

 

 

Let me know if I've missed any other events or important details.  If you want to comment about a particular event, please use the appropriate thread.  This one should just be used for overall scheduling purposes. 

[NormR]

Time for a bump.  Let me know if there are any other events that should go on the list.

[Parsad]

Hi Everyone,

 

The dinner this year is at:

 

Fairmont Royal York

Imperial Room - Lobby Level

Wednesday, April 19th, 2017

6pm - 10pm

 

Tickets:

 

Presentation only - $100

Presentation & Buffet Dinner - $200

 

We will also have a silent auction, etc as usual.

 

Please buy your tickets at:

 

http://www.cornerofberkshireandfairfax.ca/ - Left-hand side, scroll down half a page.

 

or

 

http://www.pdh-inc.com/investor-relations.html - Scroll down half a page.

 

Please contact me (sparsad@pdh-inc.com) if you have any problems with the ticket purchase buttons, as I was having a bit of an issue with them when setting up, but they seem to be working fine presently.

 

Thanks very much!

 

Sanjeev

 

[Parsad]

Hi Folks,

 

We were having problems with Paypal’s button under a new account I set up for Premier.  They said the issue was fixed, but apparently it isn’t. 

 

I’ve changed the button to the old one, so everything is working normally…I just bought 8 tickets myself to test it.  Give it a try and let me know if you have any problems this time.

 

Much appreciated!  Cheers!

[Parsad]

Make sure you get your tickets folks!  They are going pretty quick. 

 

$100 - for presentation only

$200 - for presentation and buffet dinner

 

Tables for dinner are eight seats, so $1,600.00...you'll also get a reserved table with your logo.

 

Sponsored tables of eight are $2,000.00...please contact me directly on this (sparsad@pdh-inc.com)...your logo will appear as an event sponsor on all printed material and powerpoint screens.

 

If you have something you would like to donate for the silent auction or want to simply make a donation to Crohns & Colitis Canada, please contact me as well!  Cheers!

[Parsad]

Hey Guys,

 

Get your tickets purchased soon!  We're about a month away, and the cut-off time is the end of the month!

 

Our fantastic agenda and speakers look like this presently:

 

• Dr. Simon Sutcliffe – Chief Medical Officer at QuBiologics; Two Worlds Cancer Clinics

• Dr. Ryan D’Arcy – SFU Neurotech Center; HealthConnex Incubator

• Robin Speziale – Author of “Market Masters”

• Jim Viccars – CEO of GOeVisit.com

• Sanjeev Parsad – MPIC Fund/Premier Diversified Holdings

• Prem Watsa – Fairfax Financial

• Fairfax Financial Panel – moderated by Jeff Stacey of Stacey & Associates

 

All proceeds go to Crohns & Colitis Canada in memory of JoAnn Butler, who was Prem's executive assistant for many years!  We are still looking for corporate sponsors or silent auction items.  If you can contribute, please contact me at sparsad@pdh-inc.com .

 

Also, don't forget our free pre-dinner event from 3pm to 5:30pm in Confederation 3 at the Fairmont Royal York.  We always have some surprise guests that Francis Chou brings!

 

Hurry, get your tickets and join us April 19th for a terrific evening!  Cheers!

 

 

 

 

[Parsad]

Hi there folks,

 

Last chance to buy dinner tickets!  They will not be available after Tuesday. 

 

Presentation tickets will be available right up until the door opens, but at $150 starting Wednesday.

 

Thanks very much for those that have bought their tickets!

 

Sanjeev

[NormR]

It's almost time to get the show on the road.  So, if you spot any errors in the time table above, please let me know! 

[NormR]

We've had a couple of days of great value appetizers.  See you for the first course tomorrow!

[T-bone1]

Thanks as always to Sanjeev, Alnesh, Norm and the many other people who work to make this such a special and worthwhile event each year! I look forward to seeing everyone again next year and want all of the organizers to know how much their hard work is appreciated - and I know is also appreciated by the great cause they are supporting. Cheers!

[TBW]

Completely agree with Tbone!  Thanks for all the hard work, I had an awesome time.