Pre-Conference Helpful Information

- U.S. Passport: must be an unexpired passport.
 

- U.S. Passport Card: This is a new, limited-use travel document that fits in your wallet and costs less than a U.S. Passport. It is only valid for travel by land and sea.
 

- Enhanced Driver's License (EDL): Several states and Canadian provinces are issuing this driver's license or identification document that denotes identity and citizenship. It is specifically designed for cross-border travel into the U.S. by land or sea.

• Conference Registration at the Westin Calgary Hotel: Registration will be held in the South Foyer on the Conference Level, on Saturday, May 14th from 7:30pm-11:00pm; Sunday, May 15th from 7:00am-5:00 pm; and Monday, May 16th from 8:00am-3:00pm. 
• Dress Code: Business casual is suggested as the attire for Conference events at the hotel and the host event on the evening of Sunday, May 15th. 
• Saturday Evening Pre-Conference Event: Dessert Reception and Havdalah: Although the Conference officially begins at the Opening Plenary Breakfast on Sunday, May 15th  at 7:45am, the majority of attendeeswill be present at the Dessert Reception and Havdalah on the evening of Saturday, May 14th. It will be held in the Britannia Room on Conference Level of the hotel from 9:30pm- 11:00pm. 
• Name Badges: Badges must be worn to all Conference events. This is a security measure as well as a way for other attendees to identify you! Please adhere to this simple request and kindly remember to wear your badge! 
• Spouse and Guest Registration: For a small registration fee of $150, guests and spouses can participate as an attendee in all Conference events (Dessert Reception/Havdalah, workshop sessions, three breakfasts, refreshment breaks and Sunday evening's Host Event). Individuals who are not registered attendees will be unable to be present at Conference events. 

- If you have already registered as an attendee and would like to add your spouse or guest as an attendee, please contact Barbara Tapper at: 800-634-7346 prior to the start of the Conference. Once in Calgary, spouses or guests can be registered at the AJFCA Registration Desk located in the South Foyer on the Conference Level of the Hotel.

• Kosher meals: Kosher food will be served at all meal functions and has been prepared under strict Orthodox supervision. Kosher meals will also be available through room service or at the hotel's restaurant. Contact Ann Zeller no later than Monday, May 2nd for more information. 
• Religious Services: Religious services will take place at the hotel on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday mornings before breakfast in the Lake Louise Room on the Conference Level. 
• Continuing Education Credits: We are pleased to announce that AJFCA has been approved by NASW to offer up to 9.25 hours of continuing education credit to social work professionals attending the Conference. Please note that four states do not accept NASW approval for CE credits. They are: North Carolina, Ohio, California and Michigan. Canadians need to follow up with their local licensing groups about obtaining credit for NASW (National Association of Social Work) approved workshops.

Important Conference Links:

Conference Registration - Early registration is only available until April 16th..

Westin Calgary Hotel Registration - Reservations must be made by April 25th. Please note that although the cut-off date has been extended to April 25th, our room block is quickly filling up. To ensure receiving the AJFCA reduced group rate, please make your hotel reservation as soon as possible.

Pre- and Post Conference Optional Banff & Lake Louis Tours - Tours must be signed up for by May 1st.

Preliminary Program Schedule

CONFERENCE & REGISTRATION

We look forward to seeing you in Calgary!