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1. Make sure that you are registered.
2. Review the details of your hotel reservations. It is always helpful to know where you are staying.
3. A tote, backpack or bag is very helpful to carry around items such as your Bible, notebook, and pen.
4. Make it a point to be bold and get to know as many people as you can.
5. Gum-may help you stay awake during the PM sessions. Also serves as a great icebreaker when offering it to people you are sitting next to who are yawning as well.
6. Espresso beans-for after the gum stops working.
7. Granola bars, popcorn, or fruit. It saves a lot of time and money to have pre-made meals on hand.
8. Phone Charger-as Riette reminded everyone-don’t forget it!
9. Cards-what a great time to encourage friends by writing notes.
10. PRAY-every time you think of NEXT pray for God to open your heart to all that He has planned for you.

Might I add an additional item for all the girls, like me, who have issues with finding large enough suitcases (I know, I know, they need to make bigger bags!). However, I have found a solution: bungee cords. They solve many an issue when there is no car to drive over your suitcase to close it.