I would like to thank the volunteers who helped stuff packets on Wednesday evening.  It was great seeing you all networking with each other while you assisted.  I would also like to thank all of you that pre-registered for helping to make the check-in process so easy!  We are using the NAfME equipment now and it really helps us speed up the process so you can attend the concerts and clinics instead of standing in line.  We still have a great number of people who wait until check-in to join or renew their NAfME membership and to register on-site for the conference.  Let me encourage you to plan ahead to join, renew, and pre-register next year. It takes less than a minute at the conference to check-in if you have done this.  There is also a discount if you pre-register so take advantage of this incentive. We will continue to offer on-site registration and plan to have several computers available for that purpose when we move to Birmingham, but you can avoid the long lines and delays by doing your part.

Currently, we are seeing about 75% of our membership use the pre-registration option which is great, but we can do better! My goal is 100% pre-registered with no delays in the process of check-in.  I encourage you to do your part by planning ahead.  On June 30, 2017, all members need to renew their membership, and in late August, pre-registration will open for the 2018 conference.  Go ahead and add these dates to your calendar as a reminder!  Again, thank you for attending the conference.