NGS Countdown Preparation

The countdown has begun and the NGS (National Genealogical Society) conference if fast approaching. I don’t know about most of you but I’m getting excited, this will be the first NGS conference I’ve attended.  Years past there always seemed to be a scheduling conflict that interfered with me attending. But not this year and I’m interested in seeing what awaits me and how it compares to the FGS (Federal Genealogical Society) conferences that I’ve attended. I’m sure there will be some differences but the “getting ready” process is the same.  I don’t know about you but I’m one of those that checks and re-checks my packing list so the first stage of checking is under way.

Plane reservations

      Confirmation saved in NGS file

      Printed confirmation in binder

Transportation from airport   

      Confirmation saved in NGS file

      Printed confirmation in binder

Hotel reservations  

      Confirmation saved in NGS file

      Printed confirmation in binder

NGS conference

      Paid for and confirmation saved in NGS file

      Printed confirmation in binder

NGS Lecture picks

      Saved in the NGS file

      NGS mobile saved (This is a very handy app to have on your phone. If you haven’t checked it out yet I recommend that you give it a view)

Cable check  

      Make sure all labels are attached to cables (phone charger, computer cables, tablet, etc.)

Suitcase Packing List

Personal Items

      6 outfits

      6 pairs of shoes including slippers

      P.J.’s

      Robe

      Bag of Bling

      2 belts

      Jacket

      Unmentionables (oops I mentioned them)

      3 pairs socks

      Sewing kit

Toiletries

      Tooth brush

      Tooth paste

      Floss

      Mouth wash

      Make-up (don’t want to scare anyone)

      Brush

      Blow dryer

      Curling Iron

      Shampoo/Conditioner/soap

      Razor (dang beard)

      Deodorant (a must in close quarters for days)

      Facial cleaning equipment (don’t ask)

      Medication (be sure to include Tylenol and Tums you never know)

      Lotion

      Nail polish

      Q-tips

      Cotton squares

      Tweezers

      Nail clippers

      Nail file

      Scissors

Workcase Packing List

      NGS Binder

      Laptop

      Laptop cord

      Tablet

      Tablet cord

      Mechanical pencils

      Refill lead for pencils

      2 Red ink pens

      2 Blue ink pens

      2 Black ink pens

      Four multi colored highlighters

      Business cards

      Power Brick

      Flip-Pal Scanner

      Rechargeable batteries

      Mouse w/key

      Livescribe

      Livescribe cord

      Large Livescribe book

      Computer lock

      Legal pad of paper

      Binder with all travel documents

Phew! Now I can set back and relax for at least a couple days then it’s time to implement the packing process. How ready are you for the conference? Have I left anything out? What does your packing list look like?