NILA 2015 Conference Briefing- Professionals Presented By: Laura Rangel, Senior Coordinator, National Meetings & Events

Welcome to NILA! Special Message from CEO: Richard Morley

Overview Conference Schedule Typical Day at NILA On-site Registration Information Rules of Behavior Packing for NILA/Dress Code Travel Tips Booking Airport Transportation Parking Information Hotline Emergency Information Before You Leave for NILA Social Media Questions

Conference Schedule Thursday, August 6 th 3:00pm - Hotel Check-In 12:00pm - 5:00pm - Registration (Professionals) 1:30pm – 4:30pm – Debriefing & Pre-Testing 5:30pm - Shuttling to Facebook 6:30pm – 8:00pm - Welcome to NILA (Professionals) 8:00pm – 11:00pm – Group Activity Friday, August 7 th 6:30am - Shuttling to Facebook 8:00am – 5:00pm - Program 5:15pm – 7:00pm – Regional Dinner/Keynote 7:15pm – 10:30pm – Group Activity Saturday, August 8 th 6:30am – Shuttling to Facebook 8:00am - Group Photo 8:45am – 12:00pm – Program 1:30pm – Professional Post-Testing 2:30pm – Regional Meeting 4:30 pm – Certificate Ceremony 5:30pm – Prepare for Dinner 7:15pm – Shuttling to Facebook 8:00pm – Leadership Ceremony *Full Agenda on NILA Website

Typical Day at NILA Up at 5:00am Two professionals per room Downstairs in lobby by 6:15am Mandatory attendance at all workshops & events All meals provided

On-site Registration Hours Thursday, August 6 th 12:00pm – 5:00pm Bring ID and Confirmation Receipt Registration Process Register with SHPE at Marriott Santa Clara – Hall of Cities Foyer Check-in with Marriott Santa Clara – After 3:00pm Drop off your bags in your room Debriefing & Pre-testing Meet in Lobby by 5:15pm First scanned event Shuttle to Facebook

Rules of Behavior Promote professionalism and are expected to be honored when individuals are present at any SHPE event Treat every day at NILA as a job interview Badges must be worn at all times. The Rules of Behavior will be enforced at all National SHPE activities Contents Weapons, Alcohol and Drugs Medications & Illness Damage to Property and/or Facility Quiet Hours Attendance Photograph and Video Taping throughout NILA 2015 events Equipment Policy

Packing/Dress Code Pack Business dress clothing for all conference days (Thurs-Saturday) Formal attire for the closing banquet/leadership ceremony Outdoor reception: Please bring light sweater/shawl One outfit in your carry-on luggage in case your checked baggage is lost or delayed Personal Laptop & Charger Business Cards Confirmation Receipt Dress Code No boat shoes, sneakers, open-toe shoes (i.e.: Sandals/Flip-Flops) No see-through blouses, spaghetti straps Men must wear tie

Travel Tips Arrive to airport 2 hours prior to your flight departure time Always arrive to your gate for boarding at minimum 30 minutes prior to flight departure Always carry a government issued I.D. and a boarding pass. Airlines charge a fee starting at $25 for checked baggage SHPE will not cover this expense Carry on items are limited to one carry-on bag plus one personal item. You are allowed one clear quart-sized plastic bag filled with all carry-on liquids (all liquid containers must be 3 ounces or smaller) If you have a missed or cancelled flight or connection, go to the customer service counter or the gate agent at the gate where your departure was scheduled for. As an alternative, call the booking agent, Egencia, at and find out what your options are (usually they can rebook you on another flight that day)

Booking Airport Transportation You must book your own round-trip airport transportation. Please contact Super Shuttle in advance to arrange your reservation/transportation to and from the Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Marriott Santa Clara. You can book your reservation online or by phone after you book your flight. Use the discount code: NE8KL or by clicking here.clicking here Super Shuttle – BLUE.VAN ( ) ($2 fee if booked by phone) $40 round-trip (estimate)

Parking Information For those attendees that have enrolled in the Mileage Reimbursement Program, please documentation and parking receipts to by Monday August 17 Attendees will be responsible for their own expenses incurred for travel if they do not meet this deadline.

Hotline Onsite NILA Hotline: Address Not Active Until Wednesday, August 5 Hours Wed., 8/5: 6:00am - 10:00pm Thurs., 8/6: 6:00am - 10:00pm

Emergency Information For On-site Emergencies We will have a hotline available onsite. What qualifies as an emergency? Medical Emergency Psychiatric Emergency Incidents Involving Law Enforcement/Hotel Security Always carry copy of Insurance ID card

Before You Leave for NILA Flight booked according to restrictions Airport transportation booked Review Rules of Behavior Renew your SHPE membership for year at Print your Confirmation Receipt Update your chapter contact information here.here a soft copy of your current chapter bylaws to prior to August 1, Subject Line: (Chapter Name)-Chapter Bylaws

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FAQ? What do I do if I miss my flight? Contact your airline carrier for rebooking before informing What do I do if I have to cancel last-minute? Please contact What do I do if I miss the shuttle to Facebook? Please call emergency hotline for alternate transportation.

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