CALCON – Tips for Getting Approval to Attend
There is no doubt about it, attending professional conferences is a great way to learn, network and interact with professionals. Unfortunately, attendance can be expensive for your organization. Use these tips and resources to better state your case for attending CALCON 2014!
1. Review the session descriptions carefully. List 4-5 programs most relevant to your position, responsibilities, or organization.
2. Provide a detailed cost breakdown. Be sure to include:
a. Registration costs
b. Preconference costs
c. Hotel
d. Food
e. Mileage
3. Highlight the Return on Investment. Offer to bring back what you learn to others in your organization by:
a. Providing a written report
b. Conducting a training session or brown bag learning opportunity
c. Sharing speaker handouts
d. Identify how the presentations you plan to attend will help with a current project.
4. Cost Saving Tips
a. Become a CAL Member! Members can save up to $85 per person on registration (depends on membership level)
b. Remember Super Early Bird (Closes June 1, 2014) and Early Bird Registration (Closes August 1, 2014) and save even more!
c. Get to know your colleagues better and carpool or share a hotel room
d. Create a list of vendors with whom your organization currently operates, or may need to operate within the future.
Get more bang for your buck!
e. Apply for a CLEF Scholarship. (Look for application details closer to the conference)
The average CALCON conference attendee cost = $500.00 (CAL member reg + 2 nights hotel)
Impact on your career = Priceless
October 16th-18th 2014
Embassy Suites Loveland
4705 Clydesdale Parkway
Loveland, Colorado 80538
