  Conferences  Frequently
Asked Questions
OregonAEYC Fall Conference, October 14 & 15, 2011
at the Sheraton Hotel at the Portland Airport
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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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