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Training Conferences Frequently Asked Questions

OregonAEYC Fall Conference, October 14 & 15, 2011
at the Sheraton Hotel at the Portland Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: DOES OAEYC ACCEPT PURCHASE ORDERS?
A: Yes! Please indicate method of payment with your conference registration, including a purchase order number and billing information.

Q: DOES OAEYC ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS?
A: Yes! We are now able to accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover. Please provide appropirate information on the separate Credit Card Slip or if you prefer to call us, you may do so after you fax in your registration.

Q: WHAT IF THERE IS NOT ENOUGH TIME FOR MY PROGRAM TO PROCESS A PAYMENT CHECK BEFORE THE EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE?
A: If your program takes weeks to process payment checks, make copies of your registration forms and send them directly to OAEYC by the early registration deadline. Send a note indicating that you have sent the originals for payment processing. This way we can start the registration process. Prior to the conference, check with your business office to be sure it has completed processing the payment check.

Q: IS MEMBERSHIP INCLUDED IN THE CONFERENCE FEES?
A:
No. Becoming a member or renweing your membership will save you MONEY! If your membership is not current or if you want to become a member, you may include your membership dues with your conference fees. Regular membership dues are $65.00. Students may join for $55.00. Comprehensive membership is $105.00. If your program will pay the non-member fee and you wish to become a member, simply enclose a personal check for the difference between the non-member registration and the combined membership and member registration. REMEMBER: MEMBERSHIP IS IN THE NAME OF AN INDIVIDUAL ONLY.

Q: IS CHILD CARE PROVIDED AT THE CONFERENCE?
A:
We feel that your child will do best with someone she or he knows. Some participants bring spouses or friends with them to watch their children, but it can be a long day for young children.

Q: MAY I BRING MY INFANT?
A: We know that infants may need to stay close to their mothers. If your baby gets fussy, we ask you to respect the needs of others. You may want to go to a quiet area to relax until your infant is settled.

Q: ARE YOU ABLE TO ACCOMMODATE PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS?
A:
OAEYC supports the right of equal access to this conference and makes every effort to ensure this access. The building is wheel chair accessible. Requests for other accommodations must be received by September 24, so we have time to secure appropriate services. Call 503-496-3991 or 1-800-452-3610 or email us.

Q: IS MY WORKSHOP APPLICABLE TOWARD MY CDA CERTIFICATION?
A:
We provide certificates indicating the trainig attended, clock hours and core knowledge category for us ein documenting traininig. For more information on CDA call the CDA Office 1-800-424-4310.

Q: DO THE WORKSHOPS MEET THE STATE CHILD CARE TRAINING HOUR REQUIREMENTS?
A: YES! Every participant will receive a certificate of attendance and will receive an appropriate sticker for the session at the END of each workshop.

Q: I WANT TO COME, BUT I CAN’T AFFORD THE FULL FEE! CAN YOU HELP?
A:
There are several avenues for getting financial assistance: see information regarding conference grants on Registration Information page. OAEYC membership grants are limited so apply no later than September 24th. OAEYC gives a maximum of two per program as funds allow.

Volunteer Hosts are needed to distribute and collect evaluation forms, distribute certificates of attendance and assist the presenter in other ways. Volunteer Hosts who have not previously been a host must attend a brief orientation at the conference prior to serving as a host. If you could host a workshop, in exchange for a complimentary lunch, call the OAEYC Office no later than September 24th.

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