2023 Annual Conference

2023 WACRAO Conference logo

Make a Splash: WACRAO 92nd Annual Fall Conference

November 8-10, 2023

Chula Vista
Wisconsin Dells, WI

Session Presentations

Table of Contents


Registration

Registration Closed

Registration for the 2023 Annual Conference is closed. If you would like to cancel your registration, please email Will Lipske ([email protected]) to discuss your particular situation. Hotel cancellation inquiries should be directed to the Chula Vista by calling 1-844-730-0258.

If you would like to register past the deadline, please email Will Lipske ([email protected]) to discuss possibilities.

Early Bird Registration

  • September 7, 2023 - October 17, 2023
  • $175 - Thursday only
  • $215 - Full conference

General Registration

  • October 18, 2023 - November 1, 2023
  • $200 - Thursday only
  • $265 - Full conference

Hotel Information

Chula Vista, Wisconsin Dells, WI

Due to planned maintenance, the Chula Vista indoor waterpark will be closed during our conference. Passes will be offered for an alternative park for WACRAO hotel reservations, up to four guest passes per room for each day of the conference. If you plan to bring guests to the conference and use these alternative passes, please know the number of guests when registering for the conference so that we can provide this information to the hotel. Thank you.

  • Check-in: 4:00 pm
  • Check-out: 10:30 am

Reserve a room

  • Call 1-844-730-0258; the hotel recommends calling between 8am-4:30pm Monday-Friday
  • Mention Booking ID H75225
  • Send your tax exemption certificates to [email protected]. From there Linda ([email protected]) from the billing department will send a credit card authorization.

Rates

  • $90 single
  • $116 double - quad

What to know before you go

  • Dress code for the conference is business casual during the day Wednesday and Thursday. For Friday, show your school spirit and sport your college gear. 
  • If you indicated, as part of your registration, that you would be interested in a waterpark voucher option during the conference, those vouchers can be found at the front desk of the resort when you check-in.

Conference Information

Philanthropy

Do Good Wisconsin - Promoting individuals that make a difference in Wisconsin communities. Do Good Wisconsin is an official 501(c)3 Non-Profit that aims to make an impact throughout Wisconsin. We use our platforms to share inspiring content and showcase individuals, organizations, and businesses “Doing Good” in Wisconsin! Through socials and other organized events, Do Good Wisconsin is dedicated to helping local non-profits, organizations, and teachers continue to make an impact in their community by supporting their efforts.

When you donate be sure to note "WACRAO."

 

Agenda

Schedule at-a-glance

Wednesday, November 8th

  • 8:30 - 11:30 - WACRAO Executive Board meeting
  • 11:00 - 4:30 - Registration Open
  • 12:30 - 2:30 - Issues/Trends in Wisconsin meetings
  • 2:45 - 4:00 - Welcome and Opening Speaker: Kacie Lucchini Butcher
  • 4:05 - 4:30 - New and Recent Member Social
  • 4:00 - 5:15 - Vendor Social
  • 5:00 - 8:00 - Complimentary shuttle and group reservations, and dinner on your own downtown
  • 8:00 - 8:15 - Final Registration for Team Trivia
  • 8:15 - 10:00 - Entertainment: Team Trivia with Paul Gedlinske

Thursday, November 9th

  • 7:00 - 4:30 - Registration Open
  • 7:00 - 7:45 - New and Recent Member Breakfast
  • 7:00 - 8:00 - Breakfast
  • 8:00 - 8:50 - Concurrent Sessions
  • 9:00 - 9:50 - Concurrent Sessions
  • 9:50 - 10:20 - Break/Refreshments
  • 10:20 - 10:50 - Vendor Sessions
  • 11:00 - 11:50 - Concurrent Sessions
  • 12:00 - 1:45 - Lunch and WACRAO Business Meetings
  • 2:00 - 2:30 - Vendor Sessions
  • 2:30 - 2:50 - Break/Refreshments
  • 2:50 - 3:40 - Concurrent Sessions
  • 3:50 - 4:30 - WACRAO Committee Meetings
  • 5:00 - 6:00 - Social Hour/Cash Bar
  • 6:00 - 8:00 - Dinner and Banquet
  • 8:00 - 11:00 - Entertainment: Midwest Dueling Pianos

Friday, November 10th

  • 7:00 - 8:00 - Breakfast
  • 8:00 - 8:40 - Roundtable Discussions
  • 8:50 - 9:40 - Concurrent Sessions
  • 9:40 - 10:00 - Break/Refreshments
  • 10:00 - 10:50 - Concurrent Sessions
  • 11:00 - 12:00 - Closing Speaker: State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly

Questions or Comments

Contact the Local Arrangements Committee