Registration Instructions

1. Complete the on line registration process for each person registering for the conference.
   
2. At the end of the registration process, you will be prompted to print an invoice or pay with a debit/credit card. Send a copy of the invoice, along with your payment, to the OASFAA Treasurer no later than January 26th, 2012. If your payment is not received by the start of the conference, you will be required to submit payment on site at the start of the conference.
3. You will receive an electronic confirmation of your conference registration. When your payment is processed, you will receive an electronic notification of receipt of payment.

2012 Annual Conference Registration Fees
The conference is earlier this year so please note the earlier registration dates to take advantage of the best rates!

• Early Bird Rate (register on line by January 6th, 2012): 
          Members $210; Nonmembers $245.
• Pre Conference Rate (register on line from January 7th to January 26th, 2012): Members $240; Nonmembers $275.
• On Site Rate (register after January 26th, 2012): $285
  

OASFAA Membership Dues:
You must be a current member to receive the “member” rate.  To be a current member, you must have completed your membership application and paid your membership dues.  We recommend that you renew your membership online and immediately pay your dues with a debit/credit card and then you can successfully register for the conference as a member.  To join OASFAA or renew your membership, go to MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION.

To check if you are a current member, go to CHECK STATUS and put in your last name. You can then review your membership information including the date your membership expires.

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

1. The last day to cancel and request a refund is Thursday, January 26th, 2012. Use the online registration process to cancel your registration, and then submit a written request to the OASFAA Treasurer for a refund of your registration fee. No requests for refunds will be honored after close of business on this date. Please provide the name of the registrant canceling and the address to mail any refund check.
2. If you register for the event and do not cancel by January 26th, you are responsible for payment of the registration fee even if you do not attend, as we will have included your participation in our headcount for food, and already incurred expenses on your behalf.
3. Payment questions can be addressed to Karen Fobert, OASFAA Treasurer at kfobert@lclark.edu.

GUEST MEAL TICKETS
Meal tickets for guests of conference registrants may be purchased on site at the conference registration desk.  Payment must be made with cash or a check; credit or debit cards cannot be processed.  Meal prices:  Breakfast and lunch $20.00 each, Dinner $40.00.

SERVICE PROJECT

In 2012, OASFAA is again partnering with Seashore Family Literacy, a non-profit organization based in Waldport with a mission to promote education, community, health — and life literacy — through numerous programs, including youth and adult tutoring, parenting classes, after-school activities, summer camps, a clothing bank, free meals and more. Participation levels in 2011 were wonderful and the words of Seashore founder, Senitila McKinley inspired many to do more.

Over 50 percent of Waldport area youth are economically disadvantaged, and within the school district there are over 400 homeless students (defined as living with relatives or friends, awaiting foster care, or living in an emergency shelter, motel, campground, car or park).

While Seashore’s primary focus is on change through education, Seashore Family Literacy has found it critical to first meet the most basic needs of food and clothing. To that end, Seashore provides free Saturday Breakfasts, Family Dinners, a Summer Food Program, after-school snacks, and free clothing for all ages. These programs serve hundreds of individuals each week. Once basic needs are met, Seashore hosts and supports a variety of free, education-based, community-focused programs.

Seashore Family Literacy is excited to have OASFAA partnering with them this year.  Please consider bringing some of the following items to the conference to be donated to the organization.  They have ongoing needs for:

• Children’s shoes (any size)
• Hats, gloves, scarves
• Hooded sweatshirts
• Soap, shampoo, and other hygiene products
• Snacks for the after school program
• School supplies

Watch for additional announcements via the OASFAA list-serve as the conference approaches and visit the Seashore Family Literacy website at www.seashorefamily.org.

HANDS-ON SERVICE OPPORTUNITY

For those conference attendees who are interested in rolling up their sleeves and giving of their time to support Seashore Family Literacy, OASFAA has a new way for us to be involved in an active role upon the conclusion of the conference.  As this is an after-conference event, we understand that there may only be a few conference participants who wish or are able to participate, but the conference committee wanted to try something new to break out of that Groundhog Day routine.  At this point, we will be helping paint the boys and girls bathrooms at Seashore’s home base in Waldport (about 30 miles south of Salishan).  Depending on commitment level during registration, we may help with other projects as well.  If you are interested and available to help with this project (tentatively scheduled from about noon to 4), please indicate as such on your registration.

QUESTIONS?

• OASFAA membership status:  Stacie Englund at stacie@pacificu.edu
• Registration process and registrant status:  Ryan West at westr@wou.edu
• Conference program:  Michelle Holday at mholdway@uoregon.edu
• Vendors/Sponsors: Robert Rodgers at Robert.rodgers2@usbank.com   
• Conference facilities & food limitations:  Ryan West at westr@wou.edu
• Payments and refunds: Karen Fobert at kfobert@lclark.edu
• OASFAA service project: Theresa Schierman at tschierman@georgefox.edu