2013 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

GENERAL CAM CONFERENCE QUESTIONS

REGISTRATION

SESSION PROPOSALS, PRESENTATIONS, AND SPEAKERS

SPONSORS, VENDORS AND ADVERTISERS

SUSTAINABLE STEPS

GENERAL CAM CONFERENCE QUESTIONS

How many people attend the CAM Conference?
CAM’s conference attendance has grown over the years. The 2012 conference set record attendance with 510 attendees in Berkeley, CA.  The 2011 conference in Pasadena brought 486 attendees.  In 2010, the conference had 350 attendees in San Jose for a technology focused theme; and the 2009 conference had 451 attendees in San Francisco. Over the past four years, we have averaged 450 attendees for the CAM conference.  To receive up to the minute conference information make sure you are subscribed for our FREE e-News!

REGISTRATION

What is the cost to attend the conference?
The cost of the conference for a full registration for CAM Members in 2013 will be between $300-350. For CAM Nonmembers, conference full registration was between $350-425. Workshops, tours, evening events and luncheons are additional and will range from $5-$45. Sixty-one percent of the 2012 CAM conference attendees reported that the cost to attend was comparatively inexpensive or reasonable. Register today!

What does full conference registration include?
Wednesday is a pre-conference day and is not included with your full registration. Full conference registration includes access to the opening town hall session, all sessions on Thursday and Friday, access to the exhibit hall and maker stations, and a boxed lunch on Friday.   Workshops (held on Wednesday), evening events, and Thursday's luncheon is available for an additional fee.

Is there a discount on conference registration?
All current CAM members are given special registration rates.  You can also take advantage of our early bird registration deadline and single day conference registration. Students also receive a special discounted rate on registration (proof of enrollment will be required). To receive up-to-the-minute conference information, make sure you are subscribed for our FREE CAM e-News!

Does CAM offer scholarships to attend the conference?
CAM provides a select number of scholarships every year. The deadline to apply for a scholarship to the 2013 CAM Conference is November 16, 2012.  At the 2012 conference, the CAM Fellows Program offered six individuals the opportunity to attend the conference, document three session presentations, and publish their case studies in CAM e-News. For more information on the CAM Fellows Program, click here.  To apply for a CAM Scholarship or Fellowship, click here. To receive up-to-the-minute conference information, make sure you are subscribed for our FREE CAM e-News!

Can I bring my spouse or a guest to an evening event?
Absolutely! Evening event tickets can be purchased separately and without attending the full conference.

Does CAM have membership numbers?
No, CAM does not have membership ID numbers. All members have a username and password to access certain areas of our website, such as the salary survey online, but these codes do not serve as a member ID number. Please email assistant@calmuseums.org or call 831/471-9970 to make sure that your membership is current.

I registered online and never received a confirmation or receipt.
Our online registration system is designed to email you immediately after you register. This email confirmation is your receipt of purchase.  Please look in your inbox and/or junk mail as this email is very generic and often overlooked. If you still cannot locate it, or need something more formal for institutional reimbursement, please email admin@calmuseums.org or call 831/471-9970.

Why is my name not on the final conference registrant list?
During the registration process, every attendee was asked whether or not they wanted to omit their name, title, company, and zip code from the final registrant list. If you selected this box you were not included on the final list. This does not mean you are not registered to attend the conference.

SESSION PROPOSALS, PRESENTATIONS, AND SPEAKERS

Why is CAM focusing on interactive activity for session proposals?
Every year CAM conducts a survey of all attendees after the conference. Our most common suggestion is that session presentations incorporate more audience interaction. This interaction can be as simple as 20 minutes set aside at the end of the presentation for Q&A. The CAM audience also enjoys learning about how to implement certain topics or ideas into their own institutions, i.e. real world application.

If I am a speaker or moderator do I need to pay for full conference registration?
No, speakers and moderators are given complimentary registration for the day they are presenting. To attend the full conference, speakers will need to purchase only a single day of registration (for the day they are not presenting).

Will there be handouts at the session presentations?
In keeping with our sustainable practices, CAM encourages all presenters to limit paper handouts. Most session presentations will be available on CAM’s website one week after the conference. To receive up-to-the-minute conference information, make sure you are subscribed for our FREE CAM e-News!

SPONSORS, VENDORS AND ADVERTISERS

I am not able to attend the conference this year, how can I still support CAM?
We're sorry to hear you cannot make it to our 2013 conference in Santa Barbara but hope that things work out in 2014. CAM has sponsorship, exhibiting, and advertising opportunities for those individuals, institutions, and companies that are unable to join us. Please review our year-around opportunities by visiting 2012-2013 Vendors and Sponsors page. To receive up-to-the-minute conference information, make sure you are subscribed for our FREE CAM e-News!

SUSTAINABLE STEPS

What did CAM do to green the annual conference in 2012?

• Large banners were printed on biodegradable and recyclable material using latex inks that are non toxic, donated by Olson Visual
• Tote bags for CAM conference registrants were donated by the Green Bag Lady with the pledge that attendees will use fabric instead of paper or plastic.  For more information, see www.GreenBagLady.org.
• Conference program uses 42% less paper than comparable publications and is printed on 60% recycled paper (30% post-consumer waste).
• The program was printed digitally on a low velocity printed and coils use 80% post-consumer waste, which saves trees water, and energy.  
• Access to speaker presentations online – reduces need for handouts and paper waste at conference.
• Post conference survey/evaluation conducted online.
• Projectors provided to reduce handout waste.
• CAMMY Award is 100% recycled, 100% pcw and made from window glass.
• The Superintendent’s Award is made from bamboo.
• Ways to “green” travel listed on website and encouraged mass transportation to and from the conference and for pre and post-conference events.
• Session focusing on Museums as Catalysts for Environmental Sustainability.
• Carbon Offset Donations were taken during registration for Carbonfund.org.  CarbonFund.org is leading the fight against global warming, making it easy and affordable for any individual, business or organization to reduce and offset their climate impact and hasten the transition to a clean energy future.
• Reusable holders used for sponsor and room signage.
• To learn more about CAM’s Sustainable Steps, look for cards like these throughout the conference or visit www.greenmuseums.info.

 What sustainable steps does CAM take year-around?

• Printer paper is 100% post-consumer waste, processed chlorine-free
• Letterhead is 100% post-consumer waste, processed chlorine-free; printed by a Certified Green Business that is 100% wind-powered
• Use email notifications for membership renewals – reduces paper waste
• Recycle paper, cardboard, plastic, and cans, lighting and heater used only when office is occupied, not on timers
• Use mass transit, such as BART or Amtrak, for business travel whenever feasible
• Telecommuting is an option for staff members to reduce travel

To learn more about CAM’s Sustainable Steps and the Green Museums Initiative visit www.greenmuseums.info.

Contact Information

Please feel free to contact 831/471-9970 or assistant@calmuseums.org if you have any questions or comments.