WACAC Legislative Conference - California
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The 6th Annual California Legislative Conference
February 17 - 18, 2009
Hyatt Regency Sacramento at Capitol Park
Online registration is now open! Click here
We are delighted to bring you the 6th Annual WACAC Legislative Conference!
As a WACAC member you have the ability to affect positive changes in local and statewide educational issues including policies and funding. At this important conference, through training and meeting with California legislators in Sacramento, you will learn more about WACAC and your role in influencing California State policies regarding college admission and college counseling. You will gain and/or sharpen your skills, which will help you in this important endeavor.
Conference Schedule:
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
2:00 PM-3:00 PM Conference Check-In
3:00 PM-3:30 PM Welcome
4:00 PM-5:00 PM Advocacy Training
6:00 PM-9:00 PM Dinner and Legislator of the Year Award
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
7:30 AM-9:00 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM-9:30 AM Overview of the Day
10:00 AM–2:00 PM Capitol Appointments
2:00 PM- 3:00 PM Wrap up and Debriefing
Legislative Appointments
Three to four appointments to meet your State legislator and/or their aids will be made for members who register by January 27, 2009. After January 27th, appointments will be made on space available basis. Please be sure to designate your home and work are representatives when you register. If you are unable to enter the information at the time of registration, please be sure to email , GRAC Chair.
Business attire is appropriate for meeting with legislators.
WACAC Legislative Priorities:
· Challenging Curriculum for all California Students
· Protect Cal Grant funding
Registration Cost:
Free for WACAC members, $30 for non-members
Online registration is now open! Click here
Online registration will be open until February 13; after that date, only on-site registration will be available.
Conference Site and Lodging:
Hyatt Regency Sacramento at Capitol Park
1209 L Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 443-1234
http://www.sacramento.hyatt.com
$175.00 room rate (mention WACAC)
The deadline to make hotel reservations is January 27, 2009
You must call the hotel directly at (800) 233-1234 to make your reservations.
WACAC will reimburse one night’s lodging for a shared double room with another WACAC Member. You must pay for the lodging and request reimbursement from WACAC. We will explain reimbursement procedures at the conference. If you prefer a single room, WACAC will cover ½ the cost of the room expense.
Conference Meals:
Dinner on Monday and breakfast on Tuesday will be provided.
Transportation to the Conference:
Sacramento International Airport
(http://airports.co.sacramento.ca.us/passenge.htm) is the closest airport.
To get to the Hotel
SuperShuttle is available for $14 per person, one way.
Taxi
If more than one person arrives at the same time, a taxi is more cost effective.
We’re looking forward to seeing you at the 6th Annual Legislative Conference!
Please contact , GRAC Chair if you have any questions.