What To Pack

So what should you pack for Convention?  Here is a list of some of the basic items, some you have thought of while others maybe not.

 

Toiletry Items Toothbrush and Toothpaste Aspirin (Just to be safe.  It is always best to be prepared if you were to get a headache at some point.  Besides, it seems that at many road trips or affairs, someone always needs aspirin and no one ever has it.  Hairbrush and Comb Deodorant Shaving Cream Mouthwash

Clothing Shirts with Letters Shirts without Letters T-Shirts Pants, (jeans or slacks Comfortable Shoes Socks to last the weekend Swim Suit incase there is a pool/hot tub. Bath Towel An Extra Belt Formal Wear for the Awards Banquet, (Shirt, Tie, and Nice shoes for guys, Dress, blouse or skirt with nice shoes for women.  There is a dress code for the Awards Banquet, so be prepared.

The Emergency Kit -  This Kit will save you an unbelievable amount of time, stress, and money at convention.  Especially for when the little things go wrong.  3 straight pins 3 safety pins hair pins small nail clippers aspirin or Tylenol A pack of Tums or Rolaids Band-Aids q-tips travel size tube of spot remover spare car keys or house keys breath freshener (gum, Bianca or Certs) Pencils or Pens to take Notes with for the Leadership Institute. Paper, to take Notes on. Post-it notes Mustache Scissors for guys   This may sound like a lot of trouble, but these are easily obtained at home, and hotel and airport gift shops charging ludicrously high prices for a rather small selection.  You will also be very glad you have them should the need ever arise.  There is nothing worse then having one of the "little disasters" such as having a stain on your clothes, or having breath that is "Not so fresh" and there being nothing you can do about it.  So come prepared.  The first time you get stuck, you will be glad you went thru the extra hassle when packing, and not going thru the hassle when you are trying to have a good time.