FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Please read on for the answers to some common questions from past conferences.

Why does it cost so much to attend a conference?
The Area must pay for each room used. For each breakout room, there is staff paid to clean, set up chairs and tables, bring in cups and water, and provide audio/visual equipment. Each session and speaker may have different requirements for chair arrangements and a/v. An Area Conference books many rooms. There are rooms for sessions, vendors, Silent Auction, children's play & rest, and meals. If you know of any individuals or companies that would donate to help offset these costs for next year, please contact the Area Conference Coordinator (ACC).
Why are meals so expensive?
Meals include a fee for a gratuity (19.75%) and tax (6%) just as any restaurant charges. In order to make a prediction of how much business we will bring to the hotel kitchen there is a meal guarantee. The Area guarantees the hotel that a minimum number of meals will be sold. If this minimum is not met, the Area must pay for the food anyway. Please consider what you will pay at a nearby restaurant before you leave the hotel for an evening meal with your family. Don't forget to figure in tax (6%) and a tip (20%). You may find that the meal price is not that out of line -- and the company will be better!
Meals - general.
It is very difficult to accommodate every food allergy and food preference. The conference committee and hotel staff have worked hard to design a menu that will be appealing to all. Let us know how we did! Fill out your evaluation form!
Why should I stay over?
Before you call up Cousin Sally to stay on her couch, remember that staying over at the hotel means not having to tiptoe around someone else's house, return the favor, worry about traffic or weather, or offer to help with clean up. And Cousin Sally probably doesn't have an indoor pool for the kids. The Area guarantees that a certain number of sleeping rooms will be booked for the conference. If this number is not met, the Area will still be charged.
Who decided on the session topics?
A wonderful group of volunteers put in many hours developing the session list. If you think that the offerings could be better next year, please complete your evaluation after the conference. Or contact the ACC at acc@lllofeasternpa.org.
Why stay for Leader Day?
Leader Day is a place to hone your skills in Group management, communication skills, and recruitment. Bring your co-Leaders and take in the session topics designed to target challenges unique to La Leche League Leaders.
What are CERPs?
CERPs are Continuing Education Recognition Points for International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs). CERPs are the pre-approved professional education units awarded by the IBLCE to sessions at conferences and to other educational materials or programs which are appropriate continuing education for IBCLCs. To recertify by CERPs, an IBCLC must show documentation of 75 or more CERPs earned since the day he or she last passed the exam. IBCLCs must recertify every five years. ALL CERPs are granted by the Alliance Division of LLLI through a providership with the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE).
Can I use a stroller at the Conference?
If you or your child is disabled or you have multiples, you may use a stroller in the hotel. Due to the large number of families attending, strollers are not permitted except in these special situations. If you need a stroller permit for one of these situations, please put a note on your Registration Form in this section: "Check here if you have a disability and may require accommodation to fully participate. Please indicate need:"