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Get Ready for a Great Conference in New York!

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☐1. Raise Money

Six ways to raise money to pay for this conference.
How to save money at the conference.

☐2. Register

Complete the registration form and confirm with ASGA. Register early to save. ASGA members save $100 per person. Not sure who’s attending? Enter “TBD” — you can update names later.

Registration tips
Sample excuse letter for professors (optional)
Sample delegate contract (optional)
Sample press release (optional)

☐3. Reserve Hotel Rooms

Start at the Hotel page.

☐4. Get Airline Tickets

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is the closest airport to the conference location (10.2 miles). LaGuardia Airport (LGA) (12.8 miles), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) (22.5 miles), and Westchester County Airport (HPN) (42.3 miles) are other airports that may provide cheaper or more convenient flights.

☐5. Arrange Ground Transportation

Remember, you will need transportation from the airport to your hotel and then to the conference location. ASGA recommends Uber/Lyft or the taxi system, which is far more convenient and less costly than using a rental car and paying for parking at your hotel and at the conference location. Public transportation is an option as well, but make sure you plan out your route in advance.A taxi from Newark is about $45, while a taxi from LaGuardia will cost $55, and Kennedy $80 or more. A shared van from the 3 main airports will cost at least $25 per person, with discounts for larger groups.Uber or Lyft may be less expensive options.

Unless you’re coming from a nearby institution, ASGA doesn’t recommend driving yourself. Parking is a challenge and is quite expensive in the nation’s largest city. If you drive, please be prepared for $40 or more parking fees per day at your hotel.

☐6. Review Directions

Here are Directions.

☐7. Conference Attire

Your attire should be “business casual” at all conference functions.

☐8. Bring Business Cards, Brochures & Swag

Bring SG business cards, brochures, constitutions, sweatshirts, and swag to exchange with delegates from across the country.

☐9. Check the Local Weather

While the nightlife is hot, it’s usually pretty cool in the Big Apple in April. Expect highs in the 60s and lows dipping into the 40s. Check the local weather here.