Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Who can attend?
A. Anyone can attend this conference. All women, and men, of all ages, from all experiences are invited to come learn more about the social interactive process called leadership.

Q. What should I wear?
A. Any dress is fine. Past participants have worn business attire, casual business, or jeans. Some locations may be cooler than others, so consider wearing layered attire.

Q. How far do we have to walk?
A. This is a “walking conference” and sessions are throughout the main quad of Fort Hays State University. The sessions are no more than a 5 minute walk from each other.

Q. Where do we park?
A. Fort Hays State University will be in session during the conference. To balance the parking for students and conference participants, conference goers will park in the Gross Memorial Coliseum parking lot.

A FREE shuttle service, courtesy of the Hays Convention & Visitors Bureau, will be available from the Coliseum parking lot from 7:45 – 9:00 a.m. The bus will run on a continuous loop between the Coliseum and the Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center.

After the conference concludes, the shuttle will be at the Memorial Union to provide transportation to the Coliseum parking lot. For those taking advantage of the Ladies Fair, starting at 4:30, a shuttle will be available between the Memorial Union and the Coliseum parking lot for participant’s convenience.

Shuttle Route:
*Prior to conference – Gross Memorial Coliseum to Beach-Schmidt Auditorium
*After conference – Memorial Union to Gross Memorial Coliseum

Q. How do we sign up for break-out sessions?
A. Conference participants will receive an email approximately two weeks prior to the conference asking them to sign up for the breakout sessions of their choice. Seats are limited and sessions are filled as responses are received, so select early upon receiving the email notification.

Q. Are group discounts available?
A. Groups of five or more from the same organization receive a discount of $10 per person when registering together. A group registration form is available on the registration page of the website.

Q. What is the refund policy?
A. If you must cancel your registration, you will receive a full refund if the cancellation is before March 12, 2010. A written request for refunds is required. Absolutely no refunds will be made after March 12, 2010.

Q. What should I bring?
A. Informational papers or packets may be given out in sessions, but if you would like to bring a notebook to take notes for your own personal benefit you may. However, you are not required to bring anything.

Q. How will we know if the conference has been cancelled/postponed/delayed?
A. In the event of extreme weather, the conference may be postponed, delayed, or cancelled. Information will be posted on our website and an email will be sent to the email address listed on the registration form to notifying participants of any changes. Calls can also be made to 785-628-5592.

Q. What if it’s raining?
A. Bring an umbrella.

Q. How many sessions are offered?
A. There will be three blocks of break-out sessions offered throughout the conference. Each block will offer five different topics.

Q. What’s for lunch?
A. This year’s conference will include a lunch from Chartwells catering at the Memorial Union. The charge is included with the registration fee and will feature a soup or salad as well as a main course. A meatless option will be available.

Q. What time will we be finished?
A. The conference should conclude between 4:30 and 5:00.