SLMS Leadership Retreat FAQs 

Whom do I contact if I have questions?
If you have questions about registration, contact Registrar Sally Daniels (H: 315-695-2686 <sallydaniels@twcny.rr.com>) If you have questions about continuing education or the program, contact Marcia Eggleston at:  megglest@nncsk12.og or
meggleston60@gmail.com or 315-769-3342 (home) and 315-250-0352 (cell). 

How can I attend the Retreat for the lowest amount?
For the best rates, register by June 15th for Early Bird registration.  Registrar Sally Daniels will accept registrations after that date at higher rates until July 15th. Also, many SLS directors provide retreat scholarships, as does SLMS. Contact your SLS director or the SLMS website for more information.

What if I am being sponsored by my local SLMS affiliate or my School Library System or my school district and their check will be delayed beyond June 15?  Is it still possible to get Early Bird rates?
If you know your registration check is “in the works,” contact Sally Daniels to make a reservation before June 15th and you will get the lower rate.

Why is there a $60 charge for canceling my registration?
That covers the registration fee that Cornell charges SLMS for each person. SLMS pays that for each person whose name is sent to Cornell Conference services by July 15th and canceled after July 21st.

Why are there rates for two nights or one?  What if I live nearby and want to commute to Cornell?
The Retreat starts at 8am on Monday; the program lasts until noon on Tuesday with activities (including the auction) on Monday evening. Most people drive to Cornell on Sunday and check in the dorm on Sunday night. You can however, check in early on Monday morning. Commuting?  Contact Sally Daniels for registration rates.

Is there air conditioning in the meeting room?

Yes, we are staying in the Hans Bethe House dorm, one of the newest dorms, which is where the meeting room is. The meeting room is in the Hans Bethe House cafeteria on the first floor and is very close to  the dining room.

Were other sites considered?
The Educational Leadership Committee is looking at several sites and we may hold the Leadership Retreat somewhere other than Cornell next year.   Suggestions of other sites are always welcome.

My school has specific requirements for continuing education credits. Is there a way to get prior approval that will meet their requirements so that I get the full 15 credits?
The SLMS Leadership Retreat has been accepted as meeting continuing education needs for most districts. All participants will receive a certificate for 15 hours of continuing ed. If you need anything more, contact me by e-mail, outlining specific requirements, and I will tailor a letter or fill out a form to make it possible to meet your school’s needs.

This will be my first time attending. What is the Leadership Auction about? What should I bring?
On Monday evening, we will gather after dinner for a program-related activity and then will have a chance to help raise funds for the Carol Kearney Leadership Retreat Scholarship by bringing items, library-related or white elephant, to donate to the auction.  Thus, bring items to donate and cash or a checkbook; there will be some real bargains.