We are excited to announce that we will be holding Febcon, an annual YSA conference, from the evening of Friday February 12th to noon on Sunday February 14th, 2010, at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. The theme of the conference is Don't Stop Believing. This year's program will feature several workshops, a dance, service projects, and fun activities in and around Cornell. Attendees will stay with members of the Cornell branch and all meals will be provided at the conference, up to and including Sunday lunch. The registration fee of $20 is payable at the website below by Feb 6th, to help defray the cost of food and other expenses.

Please register as soon as possible so we can ensure there is enough food and housing for all attendees!

Schedule

(This schedule is subject to change. A more detailed copy of the schedule will be given to each YSA upon arrival.)

• Pillow, sleeping bag. Please also bring a camping roll / sleeping mat if you have one or can borrow one. This is important because some people will need to sleep on the floor at member's houses, and carpet isn't so comfortable!
• Toiletries, towel, any necessary medication
• Warm winter clothes including gloves, hat, etc.
• Certain service projects require old (but warm) clothes. For example, helping out at Habitat for Humanity or painting outdoors. Please bring old clothes in case you decide to do these service projects. (You don't have to wear the old clothes on Saturday morning, you can just bring 'em with you.)
• Church clothes for Sunday, and scriptures

Housing

You may:

• stay with a friend in Ithaca.
• stay at a member's home (arranged by us).
• find your own accommodations. You can try one of these sites:
  • www.ithacalodging.worldweb.com
  • www.visitithaca.com

The $20 registration fee covers all meals for the entire weekend and applies to everyone, regardless of your choice of housing. It is payable online before February 6th at http://febcon.eventbrite.com.

Last Year's FebCon

Last year's FebCon was a huge success with about 120 attendees and bucketloads of fun. In case you're interested, check out:

• Some photos on facebook from last year's FebCon
• The facebook group (This group will be used again for Febcon 2010.)
• Last year's facebook event. (You can also add this year's event.)