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Welcome
to the 2008 Joint Conference
In
this year of national elections, political candidates, and the democratic
process, we pause to think about leadership in every arena and what it
means to us, as Americas and as school librarians in Oregon and Washington
states. We elect to lead every day.
The
Oregon Association of School Libraries (OASL), and The Washington Library
Media Association (WLMA) Joint Conference 2008 will focus on themes that
support leadership in our libraries, schools, and communities.
Conference News -
October 4, 2008
Find
the most recent conference updates here
Important Information for Elect to Lead Registrants:
The conference committee made the important commitment to be as green as possible. Your enjoyment and success at the joint conference will be enhanced by preparing ahead.
Just last night the concurrent session matrix was posted that includes the session number with times listed at the top of the document. Although you should be aware that some changes will likely occur by the time you arrive in Portland, this matrix should help you decide which sessions you will attend and print handouts if you want them at the conference. Handouts or links are posted at http://oemawlma2008.org/concurrent.htm#handouts. Hopefully more presenters will have them posted prior to the conference.
Wireless access will be available at the conference for a fee. The daily rate for wireless access (midnight to midnight) is $9.95. Logging onto the wireless access is similar to the procedure used in many hotels. In one of the lobby areas the convention center will open their network. One choice should be the OCC hotspot. Select it and follow the onscreen instructions for paying. You should charge your computer's battery before arriving at the convention center, as access to electrical outlets is limited.
I know you are looking forward to the conference, and taking advantage of the great line-up of authors and extended, as well as concurrent session presenters. The committee wants you to have the best possible experience and encourages you to plan ahead.
Drive safely and see you at the conference,
Sheryl Steinke, Program Chair
OASL WLMA Joint Conference
Don't Forget: after October 3rd, 11:59 p.m., there will be a late fee of $50.00 added.
Driving Directions to the Oregon Convention Center: Print this map if you need assistance finding the conference.
When you register for the OASL & WLMA Conference, an automatic confirmation is sent to you.Some districts have strong protection in place that has prevented the confirmation from reaching some registrants. If you registered and did not receive a confirmation, please check with your technology department and ask them to allow messages from MemberClicks.com and my address registration08@comcast.net. Please communicate by email first, but if you need it, my phone number is 503.635.9107. Jo Ann
Presenters have been posting their handouts for conference. Print handouts for the extended sessions and concurrent sessions you will be attending. Conference is trying to "go green" this year.
A Conference Video by Connie Pappas is now on Animoto. Check it out.
A
few Exhibitor Booths are
still available. Sign up soon for the last
9 booths - they are selling quickly. We will have 100 exhibitors at OASL/WLMA
2008. 9/22/08
Silent
Auction: Join the fun and bring something interesting to the silent
auction at the back of the Exhibits Hall on Thursday evening, or before
8 a.m. on Friday morning. Silent Auction Times are Friday
8 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you are the winner of a specific auction item,
you can pick it up from 3 to 5 on Friday. Auction proceeds go to help
both organizations' legislative activities. Vote with your auction bids!
9/20/08
Remember
this date and time: October
4, 2008 - After
11:59 p.m. on October 3, these registration
factors will change:
- Purchase Orders will no longer be accepted
for registration.
- Credit-card-only registration begins.
- A late fee for registration
begins. ($50)
- A cancellation fee
begins. ($50)
- No meal refunds will be made.
Important
Information: As of Monday night, September
15, the conference committee will release our conference hotel block
rooms. This means you will compete for the rooms with the general public.
Using the code below will still get you the group rate after the 15th,
but the the hotel fills up fast and there probably will not be any rooms
if you wait...... So, make your reservation NOW, at the DoubleTree
"Conference Special" Web Page - use the Group Name: Oregon
Washington Library Media Association and the Group Code: LMA.
9/13/08
Presenter
Materials or Session Handouts: The Conference Committee encourages
all Presenters to "go green" and provide handouts online
a few days before conference begins, by October 3-6 please. No reimbursement
for handouts is being made this year. The
Conference will link to any web page or electronic documents
sent directly to our conference
webmaster. Link will be from Concurrent
Sessions page (http://oemawlma2008.org/concurrent.htm). Extended Sessions
Materials and handouts, will also be linked from this page. 9/13/08
Wireless
Internet Access will be available at the Convention Center, for
$9.95 per day per individual attendee. If you plan to bring a laptop and
need internet access at the conference site, more information will be
available soon. The hotel also has wireless available in rooms, for a
small charge. 9/13/08
Businesses
that support school library goals
might like to advertise in the conference program. View our Current
Sponsors. We encourage all our members
to do business with those who help support school library programs for
children & teens and our continuing education programs. 9/3/08
You
can pre-order Conference Authors' Books
through Powell's Books. Order on the special
page, created just for OASL-WLMA 2008 Conference. Please read carefully
the section on Placing An Order. 8/24/08
Credit
or Clock Hour Information for continuing education is now available.
8/21/08
Here
is an overview of the Conference Schedule
2008. It
is also available as pdf document.
This document will be revised in late September to reflect changes by the
committee, but is a good working draft. 6/22/08
Meal
Functions - Check on prices, speakers, and other information before
you register - visit the Meal Functions page.
Meals are one of the best places to meet other professionals and share
ideas at conference. 5/29/08
Extended
Sessions: Read
details about the extended sessions on
Thursday and Saturday at conference. 5/25/08
Featured
Authors: Read more about the Conference Featured
Authors. 5/25/08
Session
Hosts: Could you assist one of our presenters by hosting a session?
Volunteers are needed to welcome and introduce presenters. This is an
easy way to get to meet a presenter at a session you want to attend! If
you are interested in volunteering, view
the concurrent sessions list, then contact Sue Kelsey at sue_kelsey@ddouglas.k12.or.us
. 5/17/08
Hotel
Reservations for OASL/WLMA Conference.
Group Name:
Oregon Washington Library Media Association; Group Code: LMA; Check-in:
08-OCT-2008; Check-out: 11-OCT-2008. 5/15/08
Check
the FAQ Page for additional information.
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