The NAME-Alaska team is hard at work planning an exciting conference in 2017!
Save the Date: August 7-11, 2017, Homer, Alaska
Please visit the conference page for more details about the conference, including presentations, lodging, and registration information.
The NAME-Oregon team is hard at work planning an exciting conference in 2018! Please check back for more details about the conference—including presentations, lodging, and registration information—as they become available.
SeaFaire is a marketplace of ‘ideas’ where individuals, agencies, organizations and vendors can share and promote educational programs, equipment, curricula, and other materials appropriate for marine and aquatic educators.
SeaFaire will be open at Oregon Coast Community College from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturday, July 26 with a dedicated session from 12:00-1:30 pm. Conference attendees will also be able to view SeaFaire materials between sessions and at breaks during the day.
There is no charge for a table for conference attendees. Tables are available for non-registered participants at a cost of $15 per person, which includes lunch on Saturday, but no access to any of the conference sessions.
Space is limited this year! Please send us the information below and we will accommodate as many groups as possible on a first come, first served basis. You must bring your own A/V equipment, lighting, extension cords, etc. Please remember that NAME is not responsible for securing items of value.
Set-up Time—Tables can be set up anytime after 10:00 am on Saturday, July 26.
Take-Down Time—All materials must be removed no later than 4:45 pm on Saturday.
If you have any questions contact Melissa Keyser at Melissa.ashley.keyser@gmail.com
The annual NAME auction is one of the highlights of the conference…a chance to have fun, bid on unique aquatic-themed items donated by NAME members and local businesses, and raise money for our mini-grant and scholarship fund! All of the funds raised at our annual silent and live auction go to support educators with scholarships and mini-grants to help them share the wonders of the world of water.
This year, our auction will be virtual! While we are still working out the details, we are excited to debut this new way to raise funds that will help expand our audience and provide resources for our members.
Due to the online format of the auction this year, we will be focusing our efforts on collecting donations that can be emailed or easily mailed, like gift cards or certificates. If you or an organization you know would like to contribute to this cause, please contact us at bc2021@pacname.org.
SeaFaire is a marketplace of ‘ideas’ where individuals, agencies, organizations and vendors can share educational programs, equipment, curricula, and other materials appropriate for marine and aquatic educators. SeaFaire will be virtual this year. Through our Whova virtual platform there will be different opportunities for you connect with conference attendees, share your programs, and provide online resources.
We are excited to provide the option to promote your organization through our virtual exhibitor center! Exhibitors can create a virtual exhibit booth, including information about your organization and its programs and resources, promotional offers, opportunities to interact with attendees, and lead generation. Exhibitors can also upload handouts, videos, and set up live showcases. More information on exhibitors is available here. Virtual exhibitor booths are available to add on to your registration for $80 USD.
The Whova platform provides lots of opportunities for attendees to meet up and network outside of sessions. Feel free to suggest a topic for discussion in our community board!