Area Conference Information

Leader Day Information

Playroom
A playroom area will be available to children ages six and under during conference hours. Children must be supervised at all times by a parent or qualified caregiver, age 12 or older.
 
Rock-N-Rest
This is a place where parents can spend some quiet time with their babies.  This space will also be used as the diaper changing area. 
 
Silent Auction
The Silent Auction is a fun event filled with exciting items.  This year we will be requesting that donations from groups and members be limited to theme baskets, new items, or event tickets/passes.  Please let the auction committee know what you would like to donate by March 1 with your donation details.  Any miscellaneous items brought the morning of the auction will be saved for Serendipity on Sunday.  Please contact Heather Bingham, 781-648-2988 or hbing@rcn.com, or Sarah Padrusch, 781-641-5725 or sara@limulusproductions.com by March 1 if you would like to make a donation to the Silent Auction.
 
Exhibits
Many interesting exhibits are expected at the Conference.  Groups are also encouraged to set up their own fundraising boutiques.  For additional information on having a boutique table please contact Kimberley Harding, 781-648-4454  or kimberllley@gmail.com.
 
Bookstore
A variety of books about breastfeeding, childbirth, nutrition, and parenting will be available.  A selection of children’s books will also be available.
 
Saturday Lunch
ONLY those adults and children who have purchased a meal will be allowed in the dining room. Children under three years of age may sit in their parents’ laps and do not need to have purchased a meal. No booster seats or highchairs are available. The luncheon buffet features minestrone soup, garlic bread, Caesar salad, Italian vegetables, chicken parmesan, fettuccini primavera, a selection of desserts, coffee, and tea. 
 
LLL Leader CEUs
LLL-EUS Continuing Education Units for Leaders have been applied for on the sessions marked (CEU).
 
Session Monitors
Monitors are needed in each session to assist the speaker with handouts, get water, start the session on time and pass around the sign-in sheet if the session is receiving LLL Leader CEUs.  If you can be a monitor in a session you are registered for please check the box on the registration form.  Monitor instructions will be in your registration packet on the day of the conference.
 
Deadlines and Refunds
Register early to ensure your first choices. All registrations postmarked after March 15, 2008 must include a $12 late fee. Include three choices per session since many of the more popular sessions may be closed by that date. A full refund will be made for written requests postmarked or emailed by March 15, 2008. $20 (per family) will be deducted from written requests postmarked or emailed March 15, 2008 through April 5, 2008. No refunds will be given for meals after March 15. Send refund requests to Suellen Slater, 15 Adams Street, Westborough, MA 01581 or email lllregistrar@gmail.com (no phone calls please).     
 
On-Site Registration
While on-site registration is not encouraged, a limited number of spaces will be available.  The fee for on-site registration is $66 for non-members, $56 for members and $51 for LLL Leaders.  No partial day registration is available.  No lunch will be available and session choices may be limited. 
 
Scholarships
A limited number of registration scholarships to the conference are available for LLL Leaders and Leader Applicants with financial need.  Scholarships are also available to assist with overnight accommodations.  For scholarship details contact Pam Spurrell,978-537-8009 or spurrell@verizon.net.
 
LLLove Lines and Display Ads
For $1 per name you can list your children’s names in our program booklet. For $5 you can have your message printed in the program booklet. Listings must be received by March 15. Mothers and groups may also support La Leche League by purchasing ads for our Conference booklet.  Give a shout out to your Group or family or advertise your business!  Details can be found on the registration form.  
 
New Leader Recognition
Area Leaders who have been accredited between April 2007 and March 2008 will be honored with a special candlelight ceremony prior to the keynote speaker on Saturday morning.  Please plan on attending to congratulate our new Leaders.
 
Alumnae
Please come and share our day.  Topics such as “Can I Still Help?”, “Traveling Once the Children are Grown”, and “A Glimpse Into the Future” have been planned especially for you. Join us at lunch to reunite with old friends. 
 
Volunteers
Dayworkers are always needed.  If you or your teenager would like to donate an hour or more of time during the conference please contact Linda Jeffrey, 508-872-3892. Adult dayworkers will receive a $3 discount coupon to use in the bookstore.  If you check the dayworkers box on the registration form, instructions will be placed in the registration folder you pick up at the conference.
 
Accommodations
Radisson, Chelmsford, MA
Deluxe Room – $82 plus tax
Studio - Suite – $102 plus tax
You must say that you are with La Leche League to take advantage of these rates.  For hotel reservations call 978-256-0800.  Reservations must be made no later than March 7, 2008 to receive these rates. http://www.radisson.com/hotels/chelmsfo

Leader Day Information

Bookstore
The Bookstore will be open throughout the day.  Groups paying with a La Leche League Group check will not need to pay sales tax.
 
Exhibits
Exhibits are expected on Leader Enrichment Day.  Groups are also encouraged to set up their own fundraising boutiques.  For additional information on having a boutique table please contact Kimberley Harding, 781-648-4454 , kimberllleyH@gmail.com.
 
Brunch
Brunch will feature an assortment of fresh fruit, scrambled eggs with cream cheese and chives, O'Brien potatoes, bacon, sausage, cinnamon French toast, mixed green salad, pasta salad, and an entrée. Dessert will include assorted pastries, fruit juices, coffee, and tea.
 
Serendipity
[ser·en·dip·i·ty] noun: the faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for.  Purchase tickets for the chance to win a wide variety of items.  Come and play serendipity with us.  Donations of new items are gratefully accepted all day Saturday or Sunday morning.
 
Leader Anniversary Awards
Leaders reaching a 5-year milestone will be receiving anniversary pins.  Come celebrate the many years of experience we have in our Area. If you have been a Leader more than five years and didn't get a pin on your last anniversary, you can pick one up after the Sunday brunch.
 
Secret Pals
Add some mystery to your life and play Secret Pals at the Area Conference!  Leave your name at the designated table first thing Sunday and choose a name to be your Secret Pal.  Bring a few little treats from home or pick up some at the conference and leave them for your Secret Pal throughout the day.  When you leave your final gift you can reveal your name.  Hope you’ll join the fun!