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Destination: Toronto, Canada. 2010 NSBE National Convention Informational. NSBE National Convention. The National Convention allows engineering students: To network with other engineering students from different regions/states
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Destination: Toronto, Canada 2010 NSBE National Convention Informational
NSBE National Convention • The National Convention allows engineering students: • To network with other engineering students from different regions/states • To become familiar with several engineering companies and graduate schools throughout the United States • To handle affairs dealing with NSBE regionally and nationally
DOs and DONTs • Behavior • We are representing Auburn University at the convention so act like you got some sense • Be weary of the non-AU students you choose to associate with (high school students/red badges).
Transportation/Luggage • Continental Airlines • Luggage is $50 USD (round-trip) for Continental Airlines • Continental will permit one bag plus one personal item per customer to be carried on the aircraft. The maximum combined linear measurement (L + W + H) of the carry-on bag is 45 inches (115 cm)up to 14 in x 9 in x 22 in. The maximum weight of the carry-on bag is 40 pounds (18 kg) • Please do not pack your room unless you want to pay for it
What to Pack? • Packing Suggestions • Business-professional Suit (or two) • Career Fair • Business casual slacks • For meetings and workshops • Dress shirts and/or polos • Casual shoes • Comfortable clothes for night outings
Departure Time (ATL-Canada) • Day: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 • Departure time→ 12:15 pm EST (11:15 am CST) • Flight number: C02185 • Remember to arrive at the airport at least 3 hours before the flight. Get your tickets at the Continental check-in by showing your ID. • Transportation to and from the airport will be YOUR responsibility. • I-85 shuttle ($100 round trip) • Carpool with other members • Economy parking is $10/day • Park-Ride parking is $9/day • Daily parking is $14/day • See this website for parking map: http://www.airwise.com/airports/us/ATL/ATLparking_map.html
Arrival at Toronto, Canada • Again, transportation to and from Canada Airport will be YOUR responsibility. • Shuttle to Westin-Harbor Castle will be $33 USD (round-trip) • Pay the driver of the shuttle when you get there and he/she will give you a ticket. Do not lose your ticket.
Hotel • Westin-Harbour Castle • Address: • 1 Harbour Square, Toronto, Ontario M5J1A6, Canada • Phone: • 416-869-1600
Budget • This trip is 5-days so take that into account when calculating spending budget • You CAN NOT use your debit/credit card in Canada if it is not unlocked • Use cash • Food and extra expenses are on YOU, not the chapter • The hotel does not offer a complimentary breakfast • Everything is more expensive in Canada
Chapter Outing • While in Toronto, we will be having a chapter outing • Kevin will keep us posted • This is not a free event • Auburn Alumni are invited
Refund Procedures • The amount of your refund is based on how much you participated in fundraising and other NSBE events. • Refunds will be distributed before the end of this week.
2010 NSBE Convention • Members are asked to attend a few events while at convention • At least 1 General Session (8:00 a.m.) • Region 3 Meeting • Workshops of your choice • Career Fair • 2010 National Convention website • http://convention.nsbe.org/convention2010/
Upcoming Events • Regional Leadership Conference • For chapter officers • Fall Regional Conference • Fall 2010 • Birmingham, AL • 2011 National Convention • Spring 2011 • St. Louis, MO