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We're Ready…
We are all set and excited that you will be attending our Federation of
New York Solid Waste/Recycling Conference & Trade Show at The Sagamore
at Bolton Landing on Lake George from May 4 – 7, 2008! Our guarantee…more
people than last year!
Overflow Hotels
Over 100 people are staying off-site. The Sagamore will have scheduled
shuttle
buses operating from Bolton Landing (Bolton Pines, Carey’s,
Melody Manor and Northward Ho) and Lake George Village (Ft. William Henry)
on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
If you happen to be in love with your car and must drive daily, you
will be circling the parking lots looking for a space. There will be
absolutely no parking on the entrance roads which causes a safety hazard.
What to Bring?
On Monday, it’s usual business attire. However, when you wake up
Tuesday morning, look outside your window. You are on an island…not
going to the office, and there are networking recreational activities
on the agenda! Bring along a shirt/sweater with your employer logo and
business cards so when you meet someone new on the boat, golf course,
hiking, horseback riding, tennis court or at the evening reception, they
can link your name and employer.
Registration…
Our registration desk will open Sunday at 3:00 p.m. Stop by while the
line is short because there will be some refreshments. It will stay open
through the Welcome Reception and re-open daily at 7:30 a.m.
Payment of Conference Registration Fee prior to the conference is your
responsibility. If we do not receive your registration fee payment prior
to the conference, cash, check or credit card payment will be expected
at time of check-in. Contact Angela Schmidt, Registration
Coordinator, if you have any questions.
Name Badges
Your name badge will be given to you upon check-in. You will need it in
the exhibit hall, food functions and activities.
Special Note to Exhibitors: National trade shows double or triple attendee
fees to subsequently support multiple booth personnel and visitors (free
passes). The NY Federation board has adopted a policy whereby every
person is expected to 1.) pay the appropriate fee, and 2.) wear a conference
name badge. If you want to bring an additional person(s) along, please
note that an exhibitor booth comes with only one complimentary conference
registration. Any questions should be directed to Linda
Ochs.
Program Participants…
Moderators, speakers and panelists meet each morning in the Conference
Center to finalize the day’s logistics such as audiovisual, lighting,
hand-outs. See Debbie Jackson for audiovisual needs.
Significant Others' Participation - YES!
While you are busy in the technical sessions or trade show, there are
plenty of activities
for your guest to enjoy at The Sagamore and in the Lake George area. We
don’t want anyone to feel left out so for $200 your guest can join
you for the continental breakfasts, breaks and lunches listed in the program.
There is no charge for the Sunday or Tuesday evening receptions.
Trade Show…
Besides the 90 technical sessions, we will have 98 booths inside and equipment
outdoors. 20% of these exhibitors are new this year so you might want
to learn about their services
before you arrive.
The Trade Show ends Tuesday at noon; however, public agencies will
be featuring their programs in the same area. This is a great way to
learn from your peers!
Tuesday Activities
Tuesday afternoon will be loaded with plenty of fun things to do –
many which entail advanced planning for.
· Golfers contact
Jim Hogan
for foursomes.
· Fishing contact Dennis
Woodsinger to obtain licenses.
· Hikers contact Tom
Rhoads for the rugged trail details up Buck Mountain
·
Tennis players contact Jeff
Edwards for court times.
If you are interested in the Sutton’s Lake George Outlet Shopping,
culinary demo or horseback riding, see or contact Angela
Schmidt.
Where to Eat
Mr. Brown's and the Trillium Biz will be open in the Main Hotel. Town
of Bolton restaurants have been notified and are looking forward to our
local economy support.
Spring Cleaning - Win-Win!
How about checking out your storage area and seeing if you have any excess
or leftover inventory of gifts which you would like to clear out? Don't
worry if it is dated (all the more reason to get rid of it!) or the quantity.
You reduce old inventory AND reuse it to get your company name out to
the professional community. Bring it with you and drop it off at the registration
desk, and we'll take it from there.
2009 Conference
After 10 years of explosive growth, it’s time to make some changes.
We’ve been utilizing the Conference Center and Main Hotel; however,
we continually have a booth waiting list and our technical sessions, especially
those with continuing education credits, are standing room only. Beginning
next year, the Conference Center will be used for all technical sessions
and the Trade Show relocated to the larger Tennis Center. There will be
16 additional booths, all of which are 10 foot wide, wider aisles, earlier
set-up time, controlled access and you’ll be working directly with
a national exhibition services company for your special needs and drayage.
Our 2009
Exhibitor and Sponsor Applications are available for our May 3 –
6, 2009 conference at The Sagamore. Platinum ($ 5,000), Gold ($ 2,500)
and Silver ($ 750) sponsors
also have the first opportunity to select their 2009 booth location,
but only until Monday, May 5th, 2008 @ 5:00 p.m. Non-sponsorship Booth
Only selection will be available beginning Tuesday morning.
Oops!
We are becoming a very large group with lots of new faces. Each morning,
you'll be greeted at the door. Please feel free to ask the greeter for
help or stop by the registration desk and we'll find someone to help you
out with things such as dietary needs, linking up with someone in your
field or simply finding out more about our organization and how you can
get involved. We want you to feel welcome and have a good time with us!
Also, we ask for your patience. All the people who you will see working
are volunteers. Sometimes things are unintentionally overlooked. If you
need help with a problem, see Russell Rutkowski, Conference Chair and
we'll get it straightened out.
Green Travel…
As you begin making your travel plans, how about carpooling with others?
It’s a great way to start networking before you reach the island
while reducing the carbon footprint! The most people traveling together
from more than 100 miles will receive a prize on Tuesday night. The challenge
has already begun with four (4) people from Westchester County.
Please drive carefully!
Hope you’ll be joining us at The Sagamore on May 4 –
7, 2008!
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