Conference Policies (2024)

We’re excited to welcome you to Two Rivers for Wayzgoose!

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) declared an end to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency on May 11, 2023. Per guidelines from the CDC and the Wisconsin Department of Health, we do not have any COVID vaccine or mask requirements in place for the conference. 

Your health and safety is of paramount importance to us. We will continue to monitor state and national guidelines for recommended health and safety from the CDC and other trusted state and national organizations. If needed, we will implement appropriate protocols based on the public health circumstances existing at the time of the conference.

We will add to and update this notice as needed. The dateline above will reflect any updates.

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Please do not attend the Conference if you have knowingly been exposed to or tested positive for COVID-19 within the ten (10) days prior to the Conference or if you are experiencing or have experienced COVID-19 symptoms within the ten (10) days prior to the Conference. 

Be respectful of all present.

HWT&PM is dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone. Harassment includes offensive comments or behavior related to gender, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical abilities, appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion or lack thereof, technology choices, deliberate intimidation, stalking, unwarranted photography or recording, sustained disruption, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.        

We do not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any form. Conference participants violating these rules may be expelled without a refund at our discretion.    

If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please tell a Hamilton representative immediately. 

Photo policy

Your registration constitutes permission to use photos, audio and video recording taken of you at the event for promotional and educational purposes in connection with the Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum conferences and activities, in corresponding publications, and on the Hamilton website.

Registration Confirmation & Updates 

You will receive your registration confirmation by e-mail. You may also receive Wayzgoose updates by email. Please ensure that your personal valid email is entered correctly on the registration form. Be sure to check your junk email box in case any of your Wayzgoose emails are caught by spam filters.

On-site registration begins at the Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum at 1816 10th Street, Two Rivers, WI on Friday, November 8, 2024. The time and other specifics will be announced in an e-mail and on the museum’s website.

Schedules, speakers, and program content are subject to change. If you have any questions, please contact us.

Refunds: 

  • If you decide to cancel your registration, a full refund will be given for cancellations made on or before October 2, 2024. No refunds will be available after October 2, 2024.
  • No-shows will forfeit all registration fees paid to HWT&PM. *Exceptions may be made in cases of illness at our sole discretion.
  • In the unlikely event of conference cancellation, HWT&PM is not responsible for any costs, damages, or other expenses incurred by the registrant.

Meal Policy

Meals that are not included with registration (Friday lunch, additional Saturday dinners) must be purchased prior to attending the conference. If purchased on-site, there will be a 20% surcharge added to the cost of each additional meal.

When registering, you will be asked to indicate your agreement to the following:

I acknowledge and agree that I am attending Wayzgoose voluntarily and at my own risk, and that I release and waive any claim I might have against HWT&PM and its officers, directors, employees, and agents for any and all liability or responsibility for any illness, damages, or injury whatsoever that I may incur in connection with my attendance at the Conference, including, without limitation, as a result of exposure to COVID-19 or the manner in which the Conference is conducted.