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April 2008 Conference Newsletter

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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!