Once again, District 3 will be holding the week-long Summer School at the Trickle Creek Lodge and Kimberley Alpine Resort on June 11-16, 2017.
I am pleased to announce the following courses will be offered this year:
The school commences with registration on Sunday, June 11th and continues until noon on Friday, June 16th. Registration is $1,050.00 per person (multiple occupancy – no single or family accommodation available). Registration fees include all meals from Sunday evening to Friday lunch.
For those students new to our school we will be holding an orientation session in the Stemwinder from 3pm – 4pm and a “Welcome” barbeque for all at 6pm.
Please see the enclosed registration form and course outlines. One form must be completed for each local union delegate and submitted to the District 3 office, with the registration fee, no later than May 12, 2017.
We look forward to your Local’s participation in this year’s school.
In solidarity,
Stephen Hunt
Director, District 3
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