Welcome to CAN Do, CAN's annual get-together. The weekend includes our AGM, workshops, training, rides, plenty of food and drink, and a chance to catch up with fellow "CANners" from around New Zealand.

Dates: Saturday 30 - Sunday 31 October 2010

Registrations are now closed.

Notes and presentations from most of the sessions are available- see links in the programme below.  The notes are also available here.

Venue: Petone Central School, 16 Britannia St, Petone, Lower Hutt:  map
Handy to bus routes 81, 83, 91(airport flyer) . Bus stop is near Petone Police station.
Trains are being replaced by buses 7am -4pm on 30-31 Oct. Sorry, no bikes on buses.
Numbers expected: 35-50. (53 registered as at 27 Oct)

Complimentary wi-fi will be made available at the venue during the CAN Do.
Thanks supporters:

Programme

Friday 29 October at 5:30pm: ASB Cycle Friendly Awards at Wellington City Council Chambers, Old Town Hall Building, 111 Wakefield St. Map.
Entrance is opposite Michael Fowler Centre, at the north end of Cuba St. There is bike parking at the door. Bus info here.
7:30pm: optional dinner at Namastey India, 36 Dixon St, Wellington, own cost. Booked under Jane.

CAN – DO: Selecting the winning gear! CAN's priorities.

Monday 1 - Tuesday 2 November: post CAN Do ride, Wairarapa gourmet ride

Cost
The cost to attend the CAN Do for both days is $85 (incl. GST). This includes a delegates' pack, breakfasts and lunches over 2 days plus Saturday night's dinner. Participants can also register for just one day if necessary ($55 Sat / $45 Sun).

To register, fill in the attached form and send it to admin [at] can [dot] org [dot] nz with payment.

Late registration after 15th October will incur an additional $15 fee.

You will need to make your arrangements with regards to travel and accommodation. CAN will arrange local billets for those who are interested. Contacts admin [at] can [dot] org [dot] nz. Participants arriving on Friday may also join in a group dinner that night at Namastey India, 36 Dixon St at 7:30pm (own cost).

Accommodation
We are offering billets if people want them. Let Patrick know.

Petone is bereft of backpackers lodges.
Some options:
campers and cabins: http://huttpark.co.nz/
Wellington backpackers (short train trip or 12 km bike ride)
http://www.yha.co.nz/Hostels/North+Island+Hostels/Wellington/ (YHA, good reputation, near Courtenay Place, v popular)
http://www.downtownbackpackers.co.nz/ (opposite Wellington rail station)

Petone motels:
http://www.83bythesea.co.nz/
http://www.foreshoremotorlodge.co.nz/

Travel Subsidies
As with previous years, CAN is keen to get good representation from all of our local groups. Therefore we offer travel subsidies for at least one member of each local CAN affiliated group (or from a district where no group currently exists) of up to 50% of your travel costs. The final amount will be dependent on the total amount claimed as we have a limited pool of money.

To assist with budgeting, applications should be made to CAN by 11th October - contact patrick [at] can [dot] org [dot] nz (Patrick).

There may also be additional financial sources available to help you with your travel costs:

• Many local groups use their own funds to help support group members attending the CAN Do. Contact your local group to enquire about this possibility

  Directly affiliated local groups should remember also that CAN holds money for local groups from local member subs. Contact CAN's Treasurer to arrange payment to your account.

• CAN also allocates funds each year to support local groups undertaking promotional activities. Groups may apply for this to help cover travel costs for their members. Application form.

See you there!