Next week a whole bunch of Houston professional organizers are headed to the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals (NAPO) conference in Fort Worth, TX. We have about 30 or so Houston members and business partners going and this may be the largest amount to have gone because it is only a 4 or so hour drive from Houston to Fort Worth. A whole bunch of us are super excited. I personally can't wait to catch up with colleagues, meet new people, learn and have fun! Will you be there? Here are some tips from our members on what you should bring:
Adonna Braly of Clutter Roundup: "Comfortable shoes!....lots of walking going on there!"
Ann Zanon of A2Z Organizing Solutions:
"-a pen or marker that writes on shiny business cards.
-a sweater or large scarf for the cold rooms
-reusable water bottle (remember Pittsburgh with the dixie cups?)
-small snacks if you are a snacker"
Naomi Kealy of Charming Spaces: "I was planning to bring business cards, a notebook and pencil, and probably my phone charger."
Susan Wade of Sunflower Strategies: "Highlighter for handouts, rubber band for all the biz cards you'll be getting, 2 binder clips in case your room faces East and the drapes don't close all the way (past experience) lol, ribbon or something to tie or clip or your conference bag since they are all the same"
Ellen Delap of Professional-organizer.com: "Sweater or shawl. It’s cold in there"
Michelle Smithpeter of Pretty Practical Spaces: "I appreciate all the tips! It is my first NAPO Conference.
I will bring my own tote bag to haul the daily take + session prep materials."
Mary Jo Contello of Organized by MJ: "A notebook for all your notes or print out the session handouts to write on as they do not give you copies. And a reusable cup or water bottle as mentioned above. Never leave without a sweater or light weight jacket...it is freezing. Since we are mostly driving lots of snacks and your favorite adult beverage!"
Tiffany Mensing of Space and Serenity: "Tissues for when they talk about the community partner ðŸ˜"
Gayle Goddard of The Clutter Fairy: "My favorite conference helper is an office supply - a clear, pleated, zippered pouch. I use it to capture all my receipts while I'm there, plus all the business cards I get from organizers and vendors both. There's always some coupon from a vendor or small info sheet to keep track of - it's the perfect way to capture all the little papers you need when you get home!"
Amy Vance of Eco Modern Concierge: "I agree with everyone else, but also want to add. Bring cash for tipping if you go out or need it unexpectedly, medicine / vitamins to stay in tip top shape like emergen C, multivitamin, etc., swimsuit if the hotel has a pool or hot tub, portable charger, if you are driving or bring in wine or beer, don't forget the opener ;), and the list goes on..... "
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