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Sugar Magnolia 10:35 AM 09-22-2011
I just got word I was awarded a scholarship to attend the NAEYC Annual National Conference in Orlando! Thank goodness, because it costs $220 for admission to the conference. That's expensive! Normally I go to the FLAEYC (Florida version) and that only cost $60. Unfortunately my husband did not get a scholarship so he can't go. They are just SOOOO costly. I could never afford to be a member, much less get their accreditation. 
Why on earth do they charge so much? Is anyone here going?
Why on earth do they charge so much? Is anyone here going?
Cat Herder 10:36 AM 09-22-2011
Have fun!!!
nannyde 10:44 AM 09-22-2011
Umm
You rule.
You rule.
Sugar Magnolia 11:24 AM 09-22-2011
Cat- I will TRY to have fun without my hubby. We always went together
Nan- umm YOU rule!! LOL!
Wish you were BOTH going too!!!!
Nan- umm YOU rule!! LOL!
Wish you were BOTH going too!!!!
nannyde 11:53 AM 09-22-2011
Originally Posted by Sugar Magnolia:
Wish you were BOTH going too!!!!
Wish you were BOTH going too!!!!
I don't think the NAEYC would let me darken their door
Cat Herder 12:03 PM 09-22-2011
Originally Posted by Sugar Magnolia:
Wish you were BOTH going too!!!!
It is way out of my price range. I can't even imagine hotel costs in Orlando these days. Wish you were BOTH going too!!!!
I would love to sneek over to Lake Marion Restaraunt for some catfish and hashbrowns, though.... It has been years.
Blackcat31 12:22 PM 09-22-2011
Sugar, how far away from Orlando are you? Driveable? What dates is the conference set for? Does your licensing agency have any scholarships or funds that would make it possible for DH to go too?
Since your room is assumably paid for couldn't your DH share it with you? I don't suppose you could do a little fund raiser to raise enough money for your DH to be able to go too?
I wish there was something everyone could do to help you get the $$ together for DH to go too......getting more men involved in the early childhood field is sooooooo important in my opinion.
Since your room is assumably paid for couldn't your DH share it with you? I don't suppose you could do a little fund raiser to raise enough money for your DH to be able to go too?
I wish there was something everyone could do to help you get the $$ together for DH to go too......getting more men involved in the early childhood field is sooooooo important in my opinion.
Sugar Magnolia 05:02 PM 09-22-2011
Originally Posted by Catherder:
It is way out of my price range. I can't even imagine hotel costs in Orlando these days.
I would love to sneek over to Lake Marion Restaraunt for some catfish and hashbrowns, though.... It has been years.
Oh if I didn't have a scolarship, there's no way I could afford it! I love conferences, so many new ideas and info and like-minded people. Lake Marion Restaurant....must be out near Kississimee....mmm catfish. I like it deep fried.It is way out of my price range. I can't even imagine hotel costs in Orlando these days.
I would love to sneek over to Lake Marion Restaraunt for some catfish and hashbrowns, though.... It has been years.
Sugar Magnolia 05:15 PM 09-22-2011
Originally Posted by nannyde:
I don't think the NAEYC would let me darken their door
What?!? I don't think the NAEYC would let me darken their door
Oh I'm sure they would be glad to lighten your wallet! The cost is crazy. I am not sure what to expect at all. I would expect a fat steak dinner to be included for the price, but I'm willing to bet I'll be lucky to get some free water.
Sugar Magnolia 05:23 PM 09-22-2011
Originally Posted by Blackcat31:
Sugar, how far away from Orlando are you? Driveable? What dates is the conference set for? Does your licensing agency have any scholarships or funds that would make it possible for DH to go too?
Since your room is assumably paid for couldn't your DH share it with you? I don't suppose you could do a little fund raiser to raise enough money for your DH to be able to go too?
I wish there was something everyone could do to help you get the $$ together for DH to go too......getting more men involved in the early childhood field is sooooooo important in my opinion.
Thanks Blackcat! Our early learning coalition gives them out, strict limit of one person per center. We BOTH got free tix to FL version, its a shame. Apparently, if NAEYC is in the state, FL can't have their own. Stupid. Also, budget cuts limited scholarships this year. Thanks Rick Scott. (*@£*?*). You think they WOULD also give preference to any MAN that WANTS to go! Sugar, how far away from Orlando are you? Driveable? What dates is the conference set for? Does your licensing agency have any scholarships or funds that would make it possible for DH to go too?
Since your room is assumably paid for couldn't your DH share it with you? I don't suppose you could do a little fund raiser to raise enough money for your DH to be able to go too?
I wish there was something everyone could do to help you get the $$ together for DH to go too......getting more men involved in the early childhood field is sooooooo important in my opinion.
First year we went (FLAEYC) he was like the ONLY dude there!
Sugar Magnolia 05:29 PM 09-22-2011
Oh yeah Blackcat! No hotel is not Not NOT included. Yeah its driveable, 2 hours, no problem. Luckily my mom works at Universal so I get to stay @ the Hard Rock for $50. Cool. Bonus. May go see Blue Man Group for free too. Mini vacation. Hubby will go and chill by the pool. And we'll dump the kids w my parents! Yeeeeesssss love conferences!