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CONFERENCE DETAILS
BUFFALO
NATIONAL EMPOWERMENT CENTER
Alternatives Announcement to print and distribute:
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To help you prepare for Alternatives…
One of the ways to make your Alternatives experience joyous and comfortable
is to come prepared by being sure to bring what you will need with you. These
things may seem like no-brainers but we’ve had many people over the years forget
to bring things they really would have been happier having with them. So we’ve
prepared a checklist:
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Pack carefully (intentionally) – Remember the
airlines are now charging for overweight bags, and most only allow one free
checked bag weighing a maximum of 50 pounds. You can still carry one bag
onto the plane in most cases.
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Bring any medications that you take. Medications
could prove difficult to replace it if you don’t bring them.
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C-pap machine – Keep in mind the weight limits on
luggage, but don’t leave your C-pap machine at home. Bring it if you use one
at home.
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Buffalo weather is unpredictable in October. It
could even snow!!! So, bring a coat and good walking shoes if you plan to go
outside at all. The downtown area is within walking distance, so please come
prepared.
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Conference rooms can get cool so you might want to
bring a sweater, fleece or wrap.
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Don’t forget your toiletries – toothpaste,
toothbrush, deodorant, hairbrush, etc. Please leave your perfume and cologne
at home – other attendees may have sensitivities to scents, and we want
everyone to be comfortable.
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Bring anything that makes you most comfortable such
as your pillow, journal, reading/writing materials.
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We have access to the hotel’s pool and fitness
center, so bring a swimsuit and/or workout clothes if you wish to use them.
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Niagara Falls, one of the “seven natural
wonders of the world,” is a half-hour drive away. This stunning park is open
year round for viewing the Falls. If you plan to visit the Canadian side of
the Falls, bring a passport or a driver’s license and birth
certificate.
Note:
- There will be a myriad of ways to be involved and engaged at the
conference. We’ve planned lots of options, but that doesn’t mean you have to
go to everything. You don’t need to attend every workshop. This is a time
for you to also relax and make connections.
- Get enough rest, drink plenty of water and be sure to eat.
Some ways to make attending the conference more affordable:
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