When mailing in your registration form... ...use scissors to separate the registration portion from the rest of the brochure. ...do not send the entire brochure; you'll lose useful information. ...read the brochure and the registration form carefully. ...follow directions and mark all appropriate boxes. ...print your name, address, phone, e-mail clearly. Some attendees stick an address label in the name/address space. ...if an SASE is requested, do not fold up a standard #10 envelope to fit inside your same size envelope; instead enclose either a smaller #9 SASE, or use a larger #11 size envelope to mail your registration (these envelopes are available at many office products stores). ...mail early to receive possible registration discounts.

If you missed the deadline for a special opportunity (consultation, contest, discount, etc.)... ...please don't ask for an exception - it wouldn't be fair to those who met the deadline. ...send your request sooner next time.

ON CONFERENCE DAY ITSELF Come... ...with a smile and an attitude that says "I will enjoy and learn." ...with any appointment information you were given. ...without your children.

If you don't know anyone... ...look for others by themselves and say hello. ...start conversations with your neighbors before sessions begin. ...talk to others at lunch.

If you have questions on conference day... ...first, have you read the provided packet of information? ...ask a staff member for help. ...if you need to speak to the director, pick an appropriate time - during set-up or the first half hour of registration is probably not good.

If you want special consideration... ...ask with a pleasant attitude. ...be reasonable. (i.e. I didn't find out about the conference until yesterday, so I didn't get to sign up for xxx, but can't I sign up today anyway, even though you're not accepting onsite sign-ups?) ...remember there are valid reasons for deadlines, pre-signup, etc. ...accept a "no" answer graciously. Don't argue with the conference director.