LLL of Maine and New Hampshire invites you to the Annual Breastfeeding and Parenting Conference.

Online registration has now closed. Walk-in registration will be available at the door.  Session 202 is full; all others are open. Please join us!

For a complete list of sessions and speakers, see www.lllofmenh.org/2015-area-conference.html

LLL REPRESENTATIVE
Kathy Drury
CSD Administrator, LLL Alliance for Breastfeeding Education
SPEAKERS
Abigail Masterman, DO
Adrianne Sturtevant, LCSW, LICSW
Amy Wood, PsyD
Karen Veit
Mallory Adams
Stacey Veevers-Carter
And Leaders of LLL Maine/New Hampshire and LLL of MA/RI/VT

SCHEDULE
8:00-9:00 a.m. Registration
8:45 a.m.  Silent Auction and Exhibits Open
9:00-10:15 a.m. Session 1
10:30-11:45 a.m. Session 2
12:00-12:30 p.m. Lunch and New Leader Ceremony
12:35-1:15 p.m. “Groove & Grow” (family music experience)
12:35-1:15 p.m. Leader Dessert and Discussion
1:30-2:45 p.m. Session 3
3:00 p.m. Silent Auction Bidding Ends
3:00-4:15 p.m. Session 4
4:15-4:30 p.m. Silent Auction Pick-up
4:30 p.m. Exhibits close

"GROOVE & GROW"
Join Marissa Ruffini from The Sonatina Center at 12:35 for "Groove & Grow," an early childhood family music experience.  Participants will sing, play instruments, and move to music.

REGISTRATION FEES
Non LLL member $65
LLL member with current membership $55
LLL Leader, Leader Applicant, or retired Leader $50
Second adult (spouse, partner, or grandparent) attending sessions $10
(No charge for spouse, partner, or caregiver not attending sessions) 

DAY-OF-CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
Day-of-conference walk-in registration is available for an additional $5. Luncheon tickets will not be available, and session selection will be limited.

Meal orders are no longer being accepted.

VOLUNTEER DISCOUNT
Volunteers are eligible for a $5 discount for signing up for a day-of-conference task!  Please enter the code VOLUNTEER in the PROMO CODE box and indicate your preference on the registration form.  (If your spouse/partner is registering to attend sessions and also signs up to volunteer, enter the code 2VOLUNTEERS to receive $10 off.)  Be sure to click "Apply" after you enter the Promo Code.

OTHER DISCOUNTS
 * As a thank-you for their hard work and dedication to the Area, LLL of ME/NH offers a $20 discount on conference registration to current Area Council members. 
 * Conference speakers may take a $10 discount on conference registration.
 * These discounts may be combined and may also be added to the day-of-conference volunteer $5 discount.
For example, a speaker who is also volunteering for a day-of-conference task is entitled to a $15 discount. An Area Council member who is a speaker is entitled to a $30 discount.  
Please indicate the appropriate total discount in the PROMO CODE box by using the word DISCOUNT followed by the amount without a dollar sign (DISCOUNT10, for example). Maximum discount is $35. Constant Contact allows just one PROMO CODE per registration. Discounts may be applied only to registration fees, not to meal costs. Be sure to click "Apply" after you enter the Promo Code. If you have any questions about discounts, please e-mail lllofmenh@gmail.com.

REFUND POLICY
Requests for a registration refund must be received in writing (e-mail or postal mail) and are subject to a $5 handling fee. No refunds will be made for requests postmarked or e-mailed after November 7, 2015. No refunds for lunch may be made after October 31, 2015. To request a refund, please contact: Kate Pennington at 123 Academy Hill, Newcastle ME 04553 or lllofmenh@gmail.com. Refunds will be processed after the conference.

For a complete list of sessions and speakers, see www.lllofmenh.org/2015-area-conference.htmlRegister Now!

Deadline for meal orders: midnight, Saturday, October 31.

Meal orders are no longer being accepted.

LUNCH
Catered by Dos Amigos Burritos in Portsmouth, NH.
All adult lunches come with a bottle of water, and all child lunches come with a juice box. Burritos come with rice, black beans, lettuce, salsa fresca, monterey jack cheese, sour cream, and choice of main ingredient wrapped in a whole-wheat tortilla.  The Alvarado salad contains romaine, jicama slaw, corn salsa, black beans, avocado, roasted red pepper, cheddar-jack cheese, and a side of cilantro-lime dressing.  Burrito and salad orders can also be made dairy-free or gluten-free per special request.  The vegan chili contains gluten.
A variety of desserts (including gluten-free choices) will be provided by LLL of ME/NH at no additional charge.

SNACK TABLE
The Snack Table will be open all day, except during lunch. Everyone is asked to contribute a carpet-friendly, nourishing snack. To assist attendees with food allergies or sensitivities, please be sure ingredients are clearly indicated. If we all bring something, there will be plenty for all. To ensure variety, we suggest a donation based on the first letter of your last name.
A-D: Baked Goods (pre-cut into individual servings)
E-L: Fruit, vegetable (washed and pre-sliced)
M-Z: 1/2 gallon juice or bottled water

LEADER DESSERT AND DISCUSSION
LLL of ME/NH invites all Leaders and Leader Applicants to join us for a Leader Dessert and Discussion from 12:35 to 1:15 p.m. We will update you on important LLLI information and Area Council news. It will be a great time to reconnect with old friends and make some new ones. We will have some exciting drawings, and delicious desserts will be provided by the Area!

EXHIBITS
Exhibits by commercial entities, nonprofit organizations, and cottage industries will be open from 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Our exhibitors help support our conference - please visit!
 
SILENT AUCTION
Our Silent Auction will feature a wide variety of donated items. Silent Auction bidding instructions will be provided in the Program Booklet the day of the conference. To receive more information or if you would like to donate items, contact: Melanie Kollman (M_Kollman@hotmail.com).

ROCK-AND-REST
Rock-and-Rest offers a quiet room where parent and baby can rest, nurse, or take a break.

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY CENTER
The Children’s Activity Center is a place where parents and children can play games and have fun. Toys and arts & crafts materials will be provided. There is no charge for the Children’s Activity Center.

LLL of ME/NH does not provide childcare. To assure the security of your children, please supervise them at all times. All children must be supervised in the Children’s Activity Center, Rock-and-Rest, and on the playground by a parent or qualified caregiver age 12 or over.

ACCOMMODATIONS
Rooms are available at two facilities within walking distance (0.2 miles) of the conference facility. Contact hotel for current rates. There are also numerous other facilities in the Portsmouth area that are not within walking distance.

We hear this is a popular weekend for Portsmouth events, and the hotels anticipate it to be a sell-out weekend, so please be sure to make your reservation early.

The Anchorage Inn & Suites
417 Woodbury Avenue
Portsmouth, NH  03901
603-431-8111 phone
www.anchorageinns.com
The hotel offers expanded continental breakfast, an indoor pool, and a jacuzzi.

America's Best Inn Portsmouth
383 Woodbury Avenue
Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801
603-431-4400 phone
www.americasbestinnportsmouth.com
The hotel offers continental breakfast.