Frequently Asked Questions
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1. How do I propose a concurrent session for the conference? 2. What do I need to know as a concurrent session presenter? 3. Who do I contact if I want to volunteer for the conference? 4. How do I register for the conference? 5. How do I reserve a hotel room for the conference? 6. Where is the 2007 WLMA conference? 7. Who are the speakers presenting at the keynote speech, banquets and meals? 8. Where can I find the schedule of concurrent sessions? 9. Where should I park if I'm coming to the conference for the day? 10. What are my options for eating near the Yakima Convention Center? 11. How can I get from Seattle to Yakima? 12. How can I pay with a purchase order? 13. What does it mean to host a session? 14. How do I sign up for a vendor booth? 15. How do I find the Convention Center and hotel? 16. How do I make changes in my registration? 18. How can I preorder books by attending authors and keynote speakers? 1. How do I propose a concurrent session for the conference? Online proposals are no longer being accepted for this year's conference. Please check back next March or April if you would like to propose a session for the 2008 joint conference in Portland, Oregon. 2. What do I need to know as a concurrent session presenter? The WLMA annual conference strives to keep costs as low as possible so that districts may send teams of participants. Therefore, presenters will not be financially reimbursed for travel, lodging, presentation preparation, or conference registration fees.Email a copy of your handouts to Pat Sylvia at wlmaconference@gmail.com by October 1, so they can be posted on the conference website. You will be responsible for copying your handout in sufficient quantity for your session. WLMA will reimburse printing costs up to $50.00. Present your receipt at registration desk for reimbursement. Presenters may not charge for handouts. You will be notified of the capacity of your session after the submission deadline and the acceptance of your proposal. All presenters are expected to register for the conference. 3. Who do I need to contact if I want to volunteer for the conference? If you are interested in hosting a session, please email. For other opportunities, see the committee member listing on the website and email the person responsible for that session. 4. How do I register for the conference? Online registration will open this spring. Watch this website for more information. 5. How do I reserve a hotel room for the conference? See the hotels page of the website. 6. Where is the 2007 WLMA conference? The conference will be held at the Yakima Convention Center and the Yakima Red Lion Hotel in Yakima, Washington. 7. Who are the speakers presenting at the keynote speech, banquet and meals? See the program page of the website. 8. Where can I find the schedule of concurrent sessions? The session schedule will be available in September. 9. Where should I park if I am coming to the conference for the day? Parking is free in the lots next to the Yakima Convention Center. If you look at this Google map of the Convention Center you can see parking lots to the east and north of the Center. 10. What are my options for eating in Yakima? See the restaurant information provided by the Yakima Valley Visitors and Convention Bureau. 11. How can I get from Seattle to Yakima? Driving from Seattle to Yakima (approximately 145 miles) can take 2 1/2 to 3 hours, taking I-90 East to Ellensburg, then I-82 East (really south) to Yakima. If you are flying into Seattle, you can take the Airporter Shuttle to Yakima from Sea-Tac Airport. Find the schedule and online reservations at: <http://www.airporter.com/schedules/schedules-rates-cwa>. 12. How can I pay for the conference with a purchase order? Register for the conference as if you are paying with a check. 13. What does it mean to host a session? Hosting a session involves helping the presenter with any needs, which may include passing out evaluation forms, managing the capacity of the room, or passing out handouts. It also guarantees you a free seat at the session. 14. How do I sign up for a vendor booth? Vendor registration is now open. See the Exhibits webpage for more information. 15. How do I find the Convention Center and hotel? Here is a Google map showing the Convention Center and Red Lion Hotel. If you use the Zoom In function, you can see parking lots to the east and north of the Convention Center. 16. How do I make changes to my registration? Contact Pat Sylvia at wlmaconference@gmail.com. We prefer you register online prior to attending the conference, but you may register onsite at the Yakima Convention Center. 18. How can I preorder books by attending authors and keynote speakers? Download the preorder form from inklings Bookshop in Yakima, found on the Exhibits/Book Sales webpage, and email, fax, or mail to inklings prior to the conference to get a 20% discount. Attendees can also get a 15% discount at the conference, where inklings will be selling books by attending authors and speakers, as well as Pacific Northwest award books. |
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