Conference Frequently Asked Questions
Cancellation & Refund Policy?
A refund of payment minus an administration charge of €30 may be made if a cancellation is received before February 28th. Request for refunds received after 28th February is totally at the discretion of the IGC.
What should I do if I lose my form?
Blank application forms will be available for download from the website, www.igc.ie
My Employer will pay my fees but needs an invoice.
Complete your application making sure to include any order number details and the address to where an invoice is to be forwarded to. This facility is available to companies, VEC’s and business, which require an invoice number to initiate payment. An invoice cannot be sent to a member’s own address.
I am not a current member of the IGC can I attend the Conference?
Non-members are welcome to attend the in-service day (Friday 2nd March) upon payment of a non-members fee with surcharge of €100. Please note attendance at the AGM is limited to current paid up members only.
Who are the keynote speakers at the conference?
Paraic Duffy, Director General of the GAA launched National Conference and AGM of
Institute of Guidance Counsellors. Thursday 19th January 2012,Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre, Co. Meath
Keynote Address 2nd March - Marie Murray, Clinical Psychologist
Marie is a former Director of Psychology in St Vincent’s Psychiatric Hospital in Dublin, former Course Director of the ‘Master’s in Systemic Family Therapy’ at the University of Limerick (2000-2003), a former faculty member of the Mater Family Therapy Training Programme and of the Academic Advisory Board of the CTYI at Dublin City University.
What workshop will I be allocated?
Workshops are limited to a certain number of participants, normally due to the resources available (room size, etc). Because of this places are allocated on a first application received basis. Please note we cannot guarantee that all workshops advertised will run on the day. Details of your allocation are included on your Name Badge, which you will receive at Conference Registration. Members can attend two workshops – one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Workshops are approximately one-hour duration.
Can I choose in which session I attend a workshop?
No, while you will generally be allocated two workshops from within your indicated preference it can be that you may be assigned your lower preference in the morning session. You should not attend a session for which you have not been allocated a place for a number of reasons e.g. the workshop may be full to capacity at that time.
How do I contact the administrator?
The administration of the AGM is run externally from IGC Head Office. The Administrator should be contacted preferably via email conference2012@igc.ie All questions will be answered where possible within one working day.
How will I know if my Application has been received?
If an email address is provided then an acknowledgement of receipt of your application will be sent to you. This will include details of your application, preference for workshops and a receipt for any monies paid. All other documentation eg Tickets and Name Badges and final confirmation of workshops will be available in your Registration Pack, which you will receive at Registration. Evaluation Forms and an Expenses Claim Form will be distributed during the afternoon tea break on Friday 2nd March 2012.
What should I do if I do not get the Acknowledgement Email?
While this might seem obvious, firstly check that you have actually sent your application especially if you dropped it off with another person to actually post. If you are not sure that it has been sent then contact the administrator via email conference2012@igc.ie Please give us your name and membership number, we may have incorrectly entered your email or could not read your email address.
When can I get a Certificate of Attendance?
Certificates will be issued upon receipt of completed evaluation forms at the afternoon tea break on Friday 2nd March. These may be required by principals to get substitution payments and by you for proving your attendance at in-service for the maintenance of your membership of the IGC.
Can I claim Expenses through the IGC?
Only if you are an employee of the Department of Education & Skills in a second level school and you have provided a school roll number, but excluding VEC Schools which have their own facility for processing expenses.
Expenses claim forms MUST be returned to the conference administrator before 5pm on Friday 2nd March. Expenses claims by post will not be accepted.
Direction to Knightsbrook, Trim.
Best directions on the following link
http://www.knightsbrook.com/knightsbrook-location.html
Free Parking is available
Public transport to Trim.
How many Hours in-service will I receive?
Attendance at the in-service part of the conference is worth 4.5 hours in-service. This information is confirmed in your certificate of attendance. Copies of these certificates may be required when making an application for Chartered membership. They should be retained safely.
Can I book a room at the Hotel?
A limited number of rooms are available for delegates at the Hotel. These may be booked from the 24th of February by contacting the Hotel directly. Also accommodation list available on this website.
How many delegates can attend the Conference?
There are several limitations placed on the numbers attending any venue, Health & Safety regulations, Fire Regulations and limitations of service. In this case the numbers are limited to 500 delegates. The web site will be updated regularly with the number of spaces remaining available. It will be updated more frequently as the numbers approach the maximum.
Is there substitution supplied by the DES for Guidance Counsellors to attend this conference?
The DES has kindly agreed to cover substitution and supervision costs of guidance class hours in order for Guidance Counsellors to attend this conference.
What if I have special dietary requirements?
We have always endeavoured to accommodate special diets and you should indicate these on your application form. A consolidated list of special dietary requirements for each meal is given in advance to the banqueting managers. However, ultimately you must confirm your requirements with the staff.
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