conference 101 2014
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Learn more about the DSAIA 2014 conference!TRANSCRIPT
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What You Really Should Know!
Getting the Most Out of the DSAIA Conference
Before You Arrive
Planning ahead to make the most of your trip
Plan your schedule online!
http://dsaia2014conference.sched.org/
Attending with a group?
Strategize together – don’t wait until you arrive!
Avoid attending sessions together
Leaders’ Circles Choices
6 different options
Split up, choosing the best fit for each attendee
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Online Scheduling
Make it work for you!
Review the schedule & create yours online
Speakers – research & connect
Exhibitors & Sponsors – learn more about them
Find others in your position and begin introductions using social media
Download, print, share your schedule.
Try out the mobile app to take your schedule with you each day!
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Affiliates in Excellence
Recognition Awards Program for DSAIA members
Opportunity to showcase great accomplishments
Array of categories including: Print, Events, Advertising, Brochures, T-shirts etc.
Make plans to attend on Sunday morning at 8 am!
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What To Pack
Business casual
Comfy shoes
Business cards
Envelope or folder for receipts
Laptops & tablets welcome (free Wi-Fi in your hotel room!)
Costumes for Affiliates Got Talent
Before You Arrive
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Getting there
Airport location (Reagan Nat’l)
Driving
Metro (free shuttle to hotel!)
From the airport
Free hotel Shuttle
Taxi
Rental car
Parking
$24/day
When You Arrive
Registration
Thursday, Feb 27th from 3 – 6 pm
Conference Bags
Name badges
Your Session Information
Download files from our online schedule
Explore the hotel & its amenities http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/waspy-
renaissance-arlington-capital-view-hotel/
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When You Arrive
Opening Reception
Thursday, February 27th from 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Co-sponsored by NDSS
Heavy hors d’oeuvres
Registrants receive one free drink ticket
Great networking opportunities
Meet new affiliates
Rekindle old friendships
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When You Arrive
Food for Thought
Breakfast, lunch & snacks (we got you covered)
Special dietary needs
Evening Options
Dine Around (pick your restaurants using the online schedule!)
Great restaurants within a quick shuttle or taxi ride!
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When You Arrive
Tips Before You Start
In a group? Plan to split up to maximize networking time
Plan to gather once a day to share with each other what you’ve learned
Sit with your group during the Town Hall meeting!
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Visit the Expo!
Where?
2nd Floor Foyer
Dates/Hours
Friday/Saturday 8-5
Sunday 8-12
Passports
Validate
Turn in
Win!
Friday, February 28th
Opening Plenary
Leaders’ Circles
Breakouts Begin!
Room hosts are there for you
Surveys are important!
Town Hall
(afternoon general session)
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Saturday, March 1st
Opening Plenary
Breakouts
Affiliates Got Talent!
Affiliates Got Talent is Back!
What is Affiliates Got Talent?
Just like the show!
Different talent options – you choose!
Great prizes
Still lots of fun!!!
Scholarship prize
Attendees collect cards in a conference-long Poker Run to get the best hand by Sat night!
The Best Hand will win a conference scholarship for 2015!
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Sunday, March 2nd
Affiliates in Excellence
Breakouts
Overall Conference Evaluations
Turning in Lanyards/Name badges
Grab n Go Lunch
Going Home
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After the Conference
Online conference site
Meet with your group
Inform your board
Use what you learned
Plan to come back to learn more in 2015
Budget
Start recruiting more of your leadership to come!
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Unconventional Tip #1
Choose the sessions you know the least about.
It doesn’t make sense to go to a session where YOU’LL be the most knowledgeable person (next to the speaker)!
You won’t be bored….
And you won’t be disgusted with the presenter
Unconventional Tip #2
Instead of just listening for good ideas…
Listen for things you can quote in your next grant proposal or monthly report!
Someone said something stupid? Use it.
Someone said something obvious or great? Use it!
Unconventional Tip #4
Fail-proof way to meet someone:
Get to a session early!
Sit near someone and say: “Would you mind if I introduced myself?”
Unconventional Tip #5
If you’re bored or irritated by a session, walk out.
Use your time wisely
Don’t waste an hour when you could be learning something new & exciting & useful!
Be honest on your evaluation form!
Unconventional Tip #6
Put a sign on the bulletin board.
Use available sticky notes to invite others out for a specific type of food…
Find others you have connected with online (others who are in charge of Prenatal Outreach or Youth & Adults programs) by leaving them a note!
Worst case – you miss them or no one shows up –no one will know!
Random Tips
Use the conference bag wisely
Your badge is great – for the conference!
Sit near the back if you’re not planning on staying
Ask lots of questions
Know when breakfast is…and be there!
Get some exercise every day
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How To Justify Your Attendance
You are an asset to your organization
Offer to train others in what you learned when you return
Trip report
Connect the value of the conference to your group’s goals
Professional development
Split the costs
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After It’s Over
Keep in touch
Easy-to-use online community allows you to contact attendees months after the conference has ended!
Follow up with speakers with additional questions
Secure a speaker for your organization with ease
Share legislative success stories with other groups
Keep in touch with groups within your state
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Your Contacts
Robbin Lyons
Conference Chair
Wisconsin Upside Down
Allison Wixted
Conference Consultant
Deanna Tharpe
Executive Director
DSAIA
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