Wisconsin Community Education Association
Annual Conference 2014
NOVEMBER 4-5
Kalahari Resort - Wisconsin Dells, WI
Get charged up about Community Education, plugged in to what is going on at the state
level & with Fund 80, and re-connect with Community Education leaders across the state.
Join us for a day and a half focused on the value of community education in our state and enriching activities to
keep your program fresh. Where are we going? What value do we bring to our communities and our state?
Network, reach out, and improve your program through workshops, round table discussions, breakout sessions,
speakers, and more!
Conference Highlights:
* Attend the WI Park & Rec Association Annual Conference the same week at member prices! *
* Fund 80 State Panel * Networking Opportunities with Peers * Professional Development Workshops *
Breakout Sessions:
Keeping Up with Technology: Google 101 & more
The 10 Best Promotion Strategies of the Year
Difficult People, Difficult Situations
Training from the LERN Organization
Green & Healthy Schools/School Gardens
Tips & Tricks for Managing Time & Stress
Plus More!
REGISTER NOW!
Complete attached registration form
Send payment or purchase order to:
Jill Arens/WCEA
Shawano Community Education
1050 S Union Street
Shawano, WI 54166
Checks payable to WCEA
Round Table Sessions:
What’s Trending Now: Hot Topics in Community Ed.
Cash Cows in Adult Education
Community Outreach and Public Relations
Designing Effective Catalogs
Plus More!
RESERVE A ROOM:
Call the Kalahari at 877.253.5466 by Sun, Oct 5 to reserve a room
Mention your affiliation with WCEA for group prices:
$70 - single
$129 - double, triple, or quad
Complete a tax exempt form for the Kalahari (included in this packet)
4 tickets to the Kalahari Water Park included with each room!
More info at www.kalahariresorts.com/wisconsin
Prices
Conference Registration &
WCEA district membership
$179
($120 conference, $59 membership)
Conference Only
(no membership)
$149
Additional attendee
$49 each
Conference fees include:
Tuesday breakfast, lunch, snack, & social hour
Wednesday breakfast & snack
Scholarships
WCEA now offers scholarships for professional development opportunities for members in WCEA. To apply for
a scholarship, please visit the WCEA website at www.wcea.info and click the scholarship application link.
General Info
The 2014 WCEA Annual Conference will be held at the Kalahari Resort, 1305 Kalahari Drive, Wisconsin
Dells, WI 53965.
The conference will kick off with registration and breakfast from 9am-10am on Tuesday, Nov 4 and wrap
up at 12pm on Wednesday, Nov 5.
A more detailed schedule of events will be sent to you via email, closer to the date of the conference.
• Breakout Sessions & Round Table Sessions will take place both Tuesday and Wednesday
• Keynote Speaker will take place at 10am on Tuesday
• There will be a social hour/reception on Tuesday evening from 5:30-7:00pm,
followed by optional, planned social activities
The WCEA Board is hoping to create a “2013-14 Recap” to share a sample of what’s happening in Community Education around the state. We would appreciate your help in sending us 3-4 photos from your program this past year (send to [email protected]).
What to Bring
• Casual Business Attire for educational sessions
• Comfortable casual attire for social events
• Swimsuit for waterpark
• Brochures, business cards and program information to share
Contact us with questions!
• Monique Squire, Conference Chair: [email protected] | 715.425.1830x3801
• Kathryn Murray, WCEA President: [email protected] | 920.892.5068
Don’t Forget to VOTE!
This year’s WCEA conference happens to coincide with the Fall 2014 WI General Election on Tuesday, November 4. Don’t forget to vote absentee OR vote early by following these instructions:
Request an Absentee Ballot
To request an absentee ballot, you will need to submit an Absentee Ballot Application (http://goo.gl/x2sEu9) (GAB-121).
Complete this form, print it and submit it via fax, email, or USPS to your municipal clerk. Your application must be received by the clerk no later than 5pm on Thursday, October 30 in order for an absentee ballot to be sent to you. Find
your municipal clerk info by visiting https://myvote.wi.gov/
Returning Your Ballot
You are encouraged to return your absentee ballot using the postage-paid envelope you were provided with your ballot.
Your completed absentee ballot must be postmarked no later than Election Day (November 4, 2014) and received by
the municipal clerk no later than 4 pm on the Friday after the election.
Early Voting
You may also vote absentee at your local municipal clerk's office. In-person absentee voting (also known as early voting)
runs for two weeks before an election, ending at 5 p.m. on the Friday before the election. Please contact your municipal
clerk for information about the location and hours for in-person absentee voting.
WI PARK & RECREATION
Annual Conference & Trade Show
November 4-7, 2014
Chula Vista Resort, Wisconsin Dells, WI
Register for the WPRA Conference at member prices!
3-Day Package: $300
Per Day: $150
(Register by October 1)
www.WPRAweb.org
View full brochure at: http://goo.gl/Ogt60c
Tuesday, November 4
Wednesday, November 5
Thursday, November 6
Pre-Conference Trail Design Workshop
Morning & Afternoon
Breakout Sessions
Morning & Afternoon
Breakout Sessions
Ringmaster Reception
Keynote Speaker:
Dr. John Glick
Speaker: Teresa
Penbrooke
Networking Lunch
WPRA Annual Meeting
Trade Show (FREE)
Raffle, Social, & Banquet
Friday, November 7
Morning Breakout Sessions
Endnote Speaker: Dr.
Lance Fox
Wisconsin Community Education Association
Annual Conference 2014
REGISTRATION FORM
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Benefits of WCEA Membership
* Networking opportunities * Professional development * Newsletters * Regional Meetings
* Mentoring and assistance for new or growing programs * Support and recognition
Please fill in the lines and total the fees
Conference Registration & WCEA district membership ($120 + $59):
$179
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Conference Only (no membership):
$149
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$49 each x _____ = $_______
Total:
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Late registrations (after Oct.14th ) please add $25 per person.
Complete and return registration form to:
Jill Arens/WCEA
Shawano Community Education
1050 S. Union St.
Shawano, WI 54166
Upon receiving your registration,
an email confirmation will be sent.
Payment method:
(Make checks payable to WCEA)
Check # ________________________
Purchase order # _________________
(include copy of PO)
Tax Exempt Form for Kalahari