Get ready for a great experience at the Los Angeles Student Government Training Conference.
1. Raise money for conference
Here are six ways to raise money to pay for this ASGA conference.
Here’s how to save money at the conference.
2. Register for 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.
- 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)
3. Reserve hotel room(s)
Start at the Hotel page. The official conference hotel, Courtyard Los Angeles LAX/Century Boulevard, is about 2.2 miles from the conference location, Otis College of Art & Design.
4. Purchase airline ticket(s)
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.
5. Reserve a rental car
Remember that you will need transportation to and from the airport, your hotel, and the conference location. 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)
Uber or Lyft may be less expensive options.
6. Review and print directions
Here are Directions.
CONFERENCE LOCATION:
Otis College of Art & Design
9045 Lincoln Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90045
The conference is located in the Academic Building.
Attendees can enter the parking lot on La Tijera Blvd., as shown on the right side of the Goldsmith Campus Map. The parking lot is open and accessible to all. Exiting through the parking lot’s ground floor will lead you to the outside of Ahmanson Hall, the campus’ main building with all the rectangular windows. Walking straight along the path after exiting the parking lot, attendees will pass the triangular grass area (called the Commons) and shortly after, attendees will be able to find the Academic Building where the conference is located.
7. Wear “business casual”
Your attire should be “business casual” at all conference functions.
8. Bring business cards & college paraphernalia
Make sure you bring business cards, brochures, and fliers to exchange with other delegates.
9. Check the local weather
It’s usually pretty warm (60s and 70s) in Southern California in November, but it we recommend you bring an umbrella, as showers can appear unexpectedly.
10. Review and print the Conference Schedule
Then you can decide on which workshops to attend and be aware of when the conference starts and ends.
11. Read these conference articles
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.
