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 south entrance. Admission is $15.00 in advance of
the conference (postmarked by February 5) or $20.00 at the
door. 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.
Registration procedures vary by districts. Some districts
register each teacher and paraprofessional automatically. In
others, the school’s education association forwards the
conference fee. Sometimes the building’s association rep
will 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. Booklets
and tickets will be sent after registration fees are
received.
Students/Student Teachers
Full-time University students are admitted at the reduced
fee of $5.00. Student tickets are purchased at the door. No
advance registration. Students receive their conference
booklets the day of the WWEC. They may receive a conference
booklet in advance by sending a self-addressed, stamped (60
cents postage) business size envelope to the Conference
Coordinator at 205 S. 5th Ave., Suite 412, La Crosse, WI
54601.
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 at 205 S. 5th Avenue, Suite 412, La Crosse, WI
54601.
Paraprofessionals
The Wisconsin Paraprofessional Training Initiative Grant,
sponsored by the Department of Public Instruction and
facilitated through CESA #4 is providing financial support
to the WWEC for this year’s conference. Paraprofessionals
throughout the state are invited to attend. Please note
throughout the session descriptions the designation that the
session would be helpful to paraprofessionals.
 Graduate
Credit Option - only $80!
Viterbo University is offering the option of earning one
graduate credit for taking part at the WWEC. The course,
Teaching: A Commitment to a Hopeful Future, requires a full
day of participation at the WWEC as well as attendance at a
course session held at Viterbo (date and times TBA). Course
assignments will be available at Viterbo University’s WWEC
exhibit booth and can be picked up at 8 a.m. on the day of
the conference (February 16, 2007). The cost for enrolling
in this one credit course is $80. (A conference admission
ticket is also required.) To reserve your space and for
additional information about the graduate credit option,
contact John Schroeder at
jrschroeder@viterbo.edu.
Parking
We will be using the Second Street entrance at the south
end of the La Crosse Center (the entrance for the new
addition). There are two parking lots 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.
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.
Hospitality Suite
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Alumni Association
is hosting a Hospitality Suite in Room 11. Alumni and
friends are welcome to stop in and visit with UW-La Crosse
representatives.
Message Board
A message board will be located in the hallway, just
outside from the WWEC headquarters, near the south entrance.
Please feel free to post communications there. Any phone
messages received will also be posted
there. It is not possible to page teachers at the
conference.
Exhibits
At the end of this booklet, you will find a list of
companies invited to exhibit school services and supplies.
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 La
Crosse Center Arena. Many exhibits have “cash & carry”
items. Exhibitors are asked to stay until 1:45 p.m.
Accessibility
The La Crosse Center is an accessible facility. If there
is a need for any further questions about accessibility,
please contact the Conference 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
A ballot box will be provided near the entrance to the
South Hall for the purpose of electing a new member to the
WWEC Board of Directors. Please place your ballot (printed
on your ticket stub) in the box before 10:30 a.m. on Friday,
February 16, 2007. Write-in votes are encouraged. If you are
interested in serving on the WWEC Board, please contact one
of our board members.
Entertainment
The Drum Club from Logan High School will perform under
the leadership of Mary Ender Stutesman, vocal music teacher
at Logan High School. They will play various rhythms from
West Africa (and our own creativity) using authentic djembe
drums and other instruments from the African continent. The
performance will be located outside of the South Hall
entrance area from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. If you would like
the WWEC to consider your school’s performers for showcasing
at next year’s convention, please contact the conference
coordinator by May 1, 2007 at (608) 796-0355.
 You
could be a winner!
At the 101st Annual Western Wisconsin Educational
Conference Carlson Wagonlit Travel, owned & operated by
Goli’s Avenues of Travel in La Crosse and Onalaska will be
contributing a $500.00 Northwest Airlines Travel Voucher to
be used on air travel that is booked with the agency. The
expiration date for the gift certificate will be February
16, 2008. The drawing will be random and you must be present
to win. Drawing will occur in conjunction with the Closing
Keynote Speaker. Many thanks to Carlson Wagonlit Travel for
making the 100th anniversary of the WWEC a wonderful
celebration. Carlson Wagonlit Travel, owned & operated by
Goli’s Avenues of Travel, offers comprehensive travel
planning services to individual clients, groups and
corporations worldwide. In addition to maintaining high
professional standards, Carlson Wagonlit Travel/Goli’s
Avenues of Travel also maintains a steadfast commitment to
the community - investing in programs and people who make
the greater La Crosse area not just a nice place to visit,
but a great place to live. Drawing Rules and
Restrictions
Enter & Eligibility: Enter and become eligible by
attending the conference and sessions. You will receive one
drawing entry upon arrival at the WWEC and additional
drawing entries at the end of each session. You must
have attended the session to receive the extra entry form.
All forms must be filled and provided to the
WWEC by no later than 1:30 pm, 02/16/07. The maximum you can
enter is five forms. Eligibility is limited
to those 18 years or older in addition to any requirements
provided by local, state or federal law. Void where
prohibited by law. We reserve the right to exclude anyone
not eligible or who does not follow these rules.
Employees/members (including immediate family) the following
are excluded: current WWEC board members,
individuals receiving payment for services during the WWEC,
Carlson Wagonlit Travel and exhibitors.
Drawing Period: The drawing will take place at approximately
1:45 pm on 02/17/07. The winner will be
selected at random from the qualified entries received by
the deadline. The winner need not be present to
win. If not present they will be notified by phone and
letter. If the winner cannot be contacted within a
reasonable
time or refuses or fails to claim a prize, the prize will be
awarded to another candidate. Sponsor
reserves the right to substitute a comparable prize if the
intended prize in not reasonable available.
List of Winners: To obtain a list of winners write to the
conference coordinator at 205 South 5th Avenue,
Suite 412, La Crosse, WI 54601. Requests must be received
with in 60 days.
Prizes/Odds: Grand prize a $500 Northwest Airline voucher to
be used by the recipient toward any type of
travel that is booked with the Carlson Wagonlit Travel of La
Crosse/Onalaska. The expiration date for the gift
certificate will be February 16, 2008. Travel arrangements
must be made prior to expiration date. Additional
prizes may also be drawn for at the same time. These prizes
will be listing at the conference. The odds of
winning are dependent on the number of entries. Local, state
and federal taxes are the complete responsibility
of the winners. The prizes are not transferable and may not
be redeemed for cash.
General Conditions: By accepting a prize you agree to these
rules and to release and hold harmless Carlson
Wagonlit, the conference sponsors, WWEC and their employees,
officers insurers, representatives and agents
from any and all liability or injuries or damages of
whatever kind or nature including personal injury or
death that arises in whole or in part from any drawing
related activity, participation in this drawing or use of
a prize. Any disputes shall be exclusively before a court in
La Crosse, WI applying the laws of WI without
regard to doctrines of the conflict of laws.
LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: IN NO EVENT WILL THE WWEC AND/OR
CARLSON WAGONLIT
TRAVEL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
OF ANY KIND OR NATURE, NOR ARE THERE ANY IMPLIED OR EXPRESS
WARRANTIES OF
ANY KIND OR NATURE PROVIDED HEREIN.
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