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Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation

IALF

National Study Seminar Checklist

Must have items:

  • Flexibility – stuff happens, so be ready to adjust.
  • Cooperation – working together will help make this seminar more enjoyable.
  • Patience – sometimes things will not happen the way you expect or want.
  • Appreciation – show you care about what others are doing on your behalf.

What to leave behind:

  • Anything that you are concerned about losing.
  • Valuable/expensive jewelry or accessories.
  • Any papers or documentation that you do not need for your travels.

Clothing

For all:

  • Comfortable walking shoes (closed toe) •
  • Dress shoes •
  • Sleepwear (note that hotel rooms may be cold) •
  • Belt (optional) •
  • Underwear (preferably quick dry so they can be hand washed) •
  • Sweater (for layering) •
  • Lightweight raincoat •
  • Socks (preferably all the same color and quick dry so they can be hand washed) •
  • Hat
  • Gloves

For men:

  • 1 coat/sports coat
  • 3 pants that coordinate with the coat
  • 3-4 shirts that coordinate with coat and pants
  • Tie(s)
  • T-shirts for layering

For women:

  • 1 suit or pants suit
  • 1 or 2 daytime outfits
  • 1 or 2 informal outfits
  • Long skirt
  • Several blouses/shirts that coordinate with pants suit
  • Pantyhose (a few pairs)
  • Accessories

Toiletries

  • Shampoo/conditioner
  • Soap
  • Toothbrush
  • Toothpaste
  • Dental floss
  • Comb or brush
  • Shaving supplies
  • Lotion
  • Lip balm
  • Kleenex
  • Nail clippers
  • Emery board
  • First aid cream
  • Band-Aids
  • Wet wipes/hand sanitizer
  • Aspirin, ibuprofen or acetaminophen
  • Antihistamines (allergies)
  • Prescription medications
  • Copies of written prescriptions
  • Cold medicines
  • Contact lens fluid

Personal Items

  • Photo identification
  • Ag Leadership Foundation name badge
  • Business cards
  • Alarm clock
  • Watch
  • Book
  • Small waterproof backpack for day trips
  • Camera and memory cards
  • Small flashlight
  • Batteries
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher)
  • Sewing kit
  • Spot remover
  • Sealable containers or bags (to pack wet clothes)
  • Umbrella
  • Extra glasses
  • Sleep eye shades (optional)
  • Ear plugs
  • Snacks for the plane trip

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