Conference Information for WWEC 2012
Registration
Most members register prior to the convention date. For those who have not had this opportunity, tickets will be sold at the conference check-in area at the La Crosse Center’s NORTH Entrance. Admission is $15/advance of the conference (postmarked by February 13, 2012) or $20/day of.
Registration varies by districts. Some districts register each teacher and paraprofessional automatically. In others, the school’s education association forwards the conference fee, or building’s association reps collect personal checks from those attending. In other cases, educators mail in their own registration forms. If you’re not sure about your school’s procedures, ask your principal or building association representative. Tickets will be sent after registration fees are received. Conference information including the break out session schedules and descriptions are available at www.wweconference.com. Conference books are not being printed this year due to budget cuts and in a effort to “go green.”
Students/Student Teachers: Full-time University students are admitted at the reduced fee of $10. Student tickets are purchased at the door. No advance registration. Students can downlaod their conference information in advanace at www.wweconference.com.
Retired Teachers: Retired teachers are admitted to the conference free of charge. Retired teachers who are members of CRUE Retired will be printed on a list provided to the ticket gate workers at the conference. Retired teachers who are members of NEA Retired or WREA Retired may present their membership card at the entrance. Other retired teachers may get a lifetime conference member pass by writing the conference coordinator.
Paraprofessionals: Paraprofessionals throughout the state are invited to attend. Admission is $10.00 in advance of the conference (postmarked by February 13, 2012) or $15.00 at the door. Please note throughout the session descriptions the designation that the session would be helpful to paras.
For ALL Registrations: Please make checks payable to WWEC and
Mail to: WWEC, 205 S. 5th Avenue, Suite 412, La Crosse, WI 54601
Questions: Call (608) 796-0355.
Exhibits
Your Board of Directors urges you to spend time browsing through the exhibits. Additional time has been scheduled after the morning keynote speaker and between sessions to allow more time in the exhibit area. Exhibits are in the LaCrosse Center Arena. Many exhibits have “cash & carry” items. Exhibitors are asked to stay until 1:45 p.m.
Parking
We will be using the main entrance at the north end of the La Crosse Center (the original entrance and box office area). There is one open parking lot and one parking ramp near the corner of Jay Street and Second Street, across the street from the South entrance. There are additional free parking ramps within walking distance of the La Crosse Center. Please observe all parking signs and regulations. Please allow extra time for parking due to construction in the are of the La Crosse Center.
Weather Policy
The WWEC Conference is never canceled due to inclement weather, under any circumstances. If speakers believe that the weather is too severe to travel to the conference location, they have the option of not attending the conference, but will not be paid for their session. There are no refunds made to WWEC participants under any circumstances.
Accessibility
The La Crosse Center is an accessible facility. For questions about accessibility, contact the WWEC Coordinator at (608) 796-0355 and arrangements will be made. WWEC will make all attempts to have this convention accessible to all of its members.
Ballot Information
Ballots will be available as you enter the WWEC. Ballot boxes will be near the entrance to the North Hall for the purpose of electing a new member to the WWEC Board of Directors. Please place your ballot in the box before 10:30 a.m. on February 17, 2012. Write-in votes are encouraged. If you’re interested in serving on the WWEC Board, please contact one of our board members.
Save these dates
The WWEC will continue to be held on the third Friday of February. Future WWEC Convention dates will be:
• February 15, 2013
• February 21, 2014
• February 20, 2015
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