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Well, we made it! This Thursday will see the start of an exciting,
exhausting, amazing experience. You'll finally put to work your training
from the first two conferences. You'll dress the part. You'll walk the
walk. You'll talk the talk. These 5 days are going to be what you make
of them - so go big or go home with regret over what could've been.
Raise your hand, share that viewpoint, speak with confidence, own the
room. Your advisor team is so proud of all you've done so far this year
and we know you're going to do GREAT at Sac Conference!
UPDATED
ARRIVAL INFORMATION. Please see the attached REVISED parent info letter
and arrival day information. It is slightly changed from what we
discussed last week at the meeting. If you don't read this letter, you won't know where to check-in. And that would be #sad.
1.) $20.16 for 2016 Challenge:
We had only 3 people participate from our delegation and about 4 from
El Do so far. That means your chances of winning the gift cards are
pretty high! And if our delegation participates at 100%, we're probably a
lock for the pizza party. Please consider making a gift or a pledge -
talk with your parents and friends, too! The strength and size of our
future delegation next year depends on our actions now! You can use the
attached form - returned at check in on Thursday, or this link: http://bit.ly/SacCDonate
2). Sac Attire: Arrive in style on Thursday. You should know what to pack. But here's the dress code again, just in case. Don't overpack, but give yourself a few extra choices. And choose your shoes wisely! #packbandaids
3.) Boundaries: Here's a slightly better map
of the conference boundaries. The Green Lines are the daytime
boundaries. The Red Lines are the 8pm+ boundaries. Don't test the
boundaries! You'll note that this year, for the first time, part of 16th
Street is in-bounds. That means you can go to Mikuni and PF Changs. But
don't blow your budget there and don't be late to sessions due to the
extra distance!
4.) Food and Drink: We HIGHLY advise that
you pack non-perishable breakfast food - at least enough for Friday
morning (the most hectic, early start of the whole weekend). Oatmeal,
granola bars, bananas, etc. Also, bring a refillable water-bottle. There
are drinking fountains at the Convention Center, Capitol, and water
stations in the hotels. It's economical and eco-friendly!
Remember
- it's up to you to make sure you take time for meals. There IS time in
everyone's day for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Hunger and dehydration
are the #1 cause of illness at conference - and they are both
preventable. Take care of yourself.
5.) Schedule: It's very long, it's as confusing as ever, and it's easy to miss stuff. So check it out now!
You'll get a paper copy on Thursday and the CalYMCA app will be updated
as well. It's a good idea to download the app because program
area-specific changes, room changes, etc are posted there. It's free and
available for all phones. Delegation president, Vice President have
special meetings to attend. Bill sponsors have special meetings to
schedule and attend. Pretty much every program area has a little
something extra to search for. Remember, you have sessions all the time
and none are "optional" except for evening social activities!
6.) CONA and Awards Apps:
I've only received recommendation requests from Victoria and Gus for
CONA - so I'm assuming no one else is applying. If you are interested in
applying for CONA - YOU SHOULD! - and you need to let me know ASAP. You
need 2 letters of rec - one has to be from me - and the letter is due
Thursday. The app is due Friday and is found in Reggo. Also, the Awards nomination form can be found here - those are due by Friday night!
7.) Top 5 Things to Pack (besides Sac Attire clothes):
- Food money
- Band-aids for blisters
- Pen and Highlighter
- Delegation Sweatshirt
- Your "A" Game!
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