Where
New Franklin School1 Franklin Drive
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Driving Directions From the Dover, NH Area: Travel route NH-16 South toward Portsmouth/Boston. At the Portsmouth traffic circle, take US-1 North Bypass exit, then IMMEDIATELY exit right on the Woodbury Ave. exit. Turn left on Woodbury Ave., and then the first right onto Franklin Drive. The school is at the end of the street, past the hotels.
From the Concord, NH Area: Take Rt. 101 East toward Seacoast/Portsmouth. Exit to 95 North to exit 5 in Portsmouth, NH (head towards the Portsmouth Traffic Circle). At the Portsmouth traffic circle, take US-1 North Bypass exit, then IMMEDIATELY exit right on the Woodbury Ave. exit. Turn left on Woodbury Ave., and then the first right onto Franklin Drive. The school is at the end of the street, past the hotels.
From the Portland, ME Area: Take 295 South and then merge onto 95 South. Take exit 5 in Portsmouth, NH (head towards the Portsmouth Traffic Circle). At the Portsmouth traffic circle, take US-1 North Bypass exit, then IMMEDIATELY exit right on the Woodbury Ave. exit. Turn left on Woodbury Ave., and then the first right onto Franklin Drive. The school is at the end of the street, past the hotels.
Contact
LLL of Maine/New Hampshire603-834-3262
lllofmenh@gmail.com
Celebrating the Family: La Leche League of ME/NH Breastfeeding and Parenting Conference
LLL of Maine and New Hampshire invites you to the Annual Breastfeeding and Parenting Conference.
Online registration is available until midnight on Thursday, November 6.
Day of conference registration will be available for an additional $15. Luncheon tickets will not be available, and session selection will be limited.
For a complete list of sessions and speakers, see www.lllofmenh.org/2014-area-conference.html
SCHEDULE
7:45 a.m. Registration opens
8:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Exhibits open
8:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Silent Auction
8:45-10:00 a.m. Session 1
10:15-11:30 a.m. Session 2
11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Lunch/General Session/New Leader Ceremony
12:45-1:30 p.m. Leader Dessert Discussion
1:45-3:00 p.m. Session 3
3:15 p.m. Silent Auction bidding ends
3:15-4:30 p.m. Session 4
4:30-4:45 p.m. Pick up Silent Auction items
4:45 p.m. Conference closes
FEES
LLL Leader/Leader Applicant $40
LLL Member $45
Non-member $55
Second adult attending sessions (parent, grandparent, or caregiver) $10
(No charge for parent, grandparent, or caregiver not attending sessions)
Late Fee (after Sunday, 10/26/14) $10
Online registration is available until midnight on Thursday, November 6.
DAY OF CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
Day of conference registration will be available for an additional $15. Luncheon tickets will not be available, and session selection will be limited.
Day of Conference rates:
LLL Leader/Leader Applicant $55
LLL Member $60
Non-Member $70
VOLUNTEER DISCOUNT
$5 – enter Promo Code VOLUNTEER
REFUND POLICY
Requests for a full refund must be received in writing by October 25, 2014, and are subject to a $3.00 handling fee. Half of the registration fee will be refunded for requests postmarked or e-mailed between October 25 and November 5, 2014. No refunds will be made for requests postmarked or e-mailed after November 5, 2014. No refunds for lunch may be made after November 1, 2014. 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.
La Leche League Mission Statement: To help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother.
Nonprofit Statement: La Leche League is an international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing support, encouragement, information, and education to women who choose to breastfeed.
Catered by Dos Amigos Burritos in Portsmouth, NH.
All adult lunches come with a bottle of water. 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. Burritos can also be made vegan or gluten free per special request. All child lunches come with a juice box.
Luncheon orders must be postmarked by November 1.
SNACK TABLE
The Snack Table will be open all day, except during lunch. Everyone is asked to contribute a carpet-friendly, nourishing snack. 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 DISCUSSION
LLL of ME/NH is asking all Leaders and Leader Applicants to join us for a Leader Dessert Discussion from 12:45 to 1:30 p.m. We will update you on important LLLI information, Area Agreements, 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!
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
LLL Leaders, Leader Applicants, and all those who volunteer to help set up on Friday night are invited to stay for an informal ice cream social. Setup begins at 6 p.m.at the school.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Rooms are available at:
The Anchorage Inn & Suites
417 Woodbury Avenue
Portsmouth, NH 03901
603-431-8111 phone
www.anchorageinns.com
If a room is booked at the Anchorage Inn by Friday, 10/24/14, there is a special rate of $72 per night plus tax. Be sure to mention La Leche League to get this special rate. The hotel is within walking distance of the conference facility (0.2 miles) and offers expanded continental breakfast, indoor pool, and jacuzzi.
Another option:
America's Best Inn Portsmouth
383 Woodbury Avenue
Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801
603-431-4400 phone
www.americasbestinnportsmouth.com
America's Best is the same distance from the conference facility (0.2 miles), also has breakfast, and does NOT have a pool or jacuzzi. Contact hotel for current rates.