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Here are six ways to raise money to pay for this ASGA conference.
Here’s how to save money at the conference.

Complete the registration form and e-mail ASGA at conferences@asgaonline.com to confirm. Register early and save money. ASGA members also save $100 per person.

Not sure exactly who will be attending? No problem! Fill out the registration form and enter “TBD” in the attendee’s name box. By registering early, you ensure that you lock in a discount; you can always change the names of attendees later.

• See conference registration tips to help you save money
• See sample “excuse letter” that your attendees can give to professors so they can miss class to attend this conference (optional)
• See sample delegate contract that each of your attendees should sign (optional)
• See conference attendance form that each of your attendees should sign and have signed by an ASGA representative (optional)
• See sample press release that you can send to your campus and local newspapers, radio, and TV, as well as your institution’s public affairs office (optional)

Start at the Hotel page. The official conference hotel, Embassy Suites by Hilton Los Angeles International Airport South, is less than two miles from the LAX airport and has a free shuttle to/from the airport.

To save money on airfare, you should consider flying into Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). There are several other airports nearby, including Santa Monica, Burbank, and Bob Hope.

Remember, having a rental car will allow you to drive around “Tinsel Town” and easily go to restaurants, your hotel, or nightlife. (See the Travel page)

If you stay at the official conference hotel, you’ll be at the conference location. Embassy Suites by Hilton Los Angeles International Airport South has a free shuttle to and from the LAX airport.

Uber or Lyft may be less expensive options.

Parking at the conference hotel is $15 per night for hotel guests (normally $45 daily) and only $5 for drive-in attendees on Saturday only.

You can find directions to the conference site at our Directions page.

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

Make sure you bring business cards, brochures, and fliers to exchange with other delegates.

It’s usually pretty warm (60s and 70s) in Southern California in November late February, but it we recommend you bring an umbrella, as showers can appear unexpectedly. Check the local weather here.

Then you can decide on which workshops to attend and be aware of when the conference starts and ends. The schedule is here.

Responsible Student Government leaders and advisors make sure they get as much as possible from the conferences they attend.

• Make the Most of Conventions
  How to save money and use your time wisely
  Before jetting off to your next conference, scan this checklist of time and money savers.
• Members Behaving Badly
  Mind your manners at conferences
  Here are some tips on how to make a lasting, positive impression about the quality of your school’s student leaders while at conferences.
• Getting the Most Out of Conferences
  Student Government leaders at the University of North Dakota use their “Homework Sheet” as a networking tool
  Do you want to get more out of attending your next leadership conference than just jet lag? Follow the example set by Student Government officers from the University of North Dakota.
• Action Plan for When We Return to Campus
  SG Advisor at Illinois State develops tool to take the conference momentum back to your campus
  This worksheet will help you develop a plan on how to take back what you learned at this ASGA conference.
• 10 Ways to Be a Good Conference Roommate
  Even if you’ve known someone for years, staying together in a hotel can be an awkward – or awesome – experience.
  Here are 10 suggestions for making your next conference slumber party the awesome kind.