There are at least A HUNDRED GOOD REASONS
to come to an LLLI Conference…
and the Alumnae Association is adding 100 more!

Reason #101: You want to see the Founders again and again and again.

Reason #102: You’re in need of some self-nourishing.

Reason #103: Sessions like Women’s Moods: What Every Woman Must Know, Who is Taking Care of You? and The Importance of Women’s Friendships sound inspiring.

Reason #104: You can bring your instrument and make music at the Alum’s Jam Session.

Reason #105: You wouldn’t miss the Alum gathering for Leaders of 25-Years-and-More---a highlight at the last Conference.

Reason #106: You get to sniff and hold as many babies as you want without having to take them home with you.

Reason #107: You’re itching to do some breastfeeding advocacy.

Reason #108: You’re intrigued by the session Parents Have Learning Styles Too, and a host of others, too.

Reason #109: You need some more MOM/WOW magnets to give away.

Reason #110: You’ve just got to check out that world reknown, Alum Fun! room. For many, it’s a Conference must—a home away from home to meet friends, kick back, relax, rejuvenate, and reminisce.

Reason #111: You can hear the latest breastfeeding research updates from the experts themselves.

Reason #112: Having someone else cook your meals and make your bed for three days is simply too good to pass up.

Reason #113: You covet all the free stuff from the exhibitors.

Reason #114: You’d like to get a sense of how LLLI is faring in this fast-changing world.

Reason #115: You’ve missed that delicious feeling of being wrapped in an LLL-cocoon day and night for three-days straight.

Reason #116: You’re excited to meet your long-ago co-Leader for breakfast one morning.

Reason #117: You need a break from cooking and cleaning!

Reason #118: You want to be asked, just ONCE more, “Are you still breastfeeding?”

Reason #119: You can corner an LLLI Board member and share your perspective.

Reason #120: You’d like to re-connect with LLL philosophy and translate it into new apsects of your life, eg. responsibility for ageing parents, life traumas etc.

Reason #121: You want to pause and remember a deceased Leader friend during the “We Remember” ceremony at the Founders’ Tea.

Reason #122: You can discover the art of storytelling.

Reason #123: You’d like to give back. Come and help out at the Navigating the LLLI Conference table, in the Alum room, with the Founders’ Tea, or more. If you’d like to volunteer, contact Meg Sondey: lllmeg@yahoo.com

Reason #124: You can get away from the mundane and into the special world of LLL.

Reason #125: You can get wild with a henna tattoo.

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Reason #126: Maybe you’ll find out what really happened with the US Breastfeeding Awareness Campaign.

Reason #127: You can’t wait to take your grandchildren to the Play Room.

Reason #128: You get to admire the glorious quilts sewn for the Founders from the fabric squares that Leaders designed at the last Conference.

Reason #129: You need some updating on current breastfeeding research and technology.

Reason #130: You can sit up late with your roommates, talking and laughing until tears flow.

Reason #131: You’ve never seen the Phillips Collection, a must-see of Dupont Circle. It’s one of DC’s two premier private art museums and it’s an easy walk from the hotel.

Reason #132: You can get your “baby fix”!

Reason #133: You don’t want to loose track of the latest trends in breastfeeding and parenting because maybe this is the year your daughter will get pregnant!

Reason #134: You’d love to shop the world! There’s no better place to find great bargains and support worthy causes than at the LLLI World Faire, filled with trinkets and treasures from LLL Groups worldwide.

Reason #135: You’ve decided it’s past time to reconnect with old League friends and your mothering roots.

Reason #136: You can remind yourself what fun toddlers can be without having to have one of your own.

Reason #137: Alum Rejuvenation sessions are more fun than your last spa visit. From chair massage and gentle yoga to early morning walks and pool aerobics, pamper yourself.

Reason #138: You get to be with people who don’t limit breasts to being sex objects.

Reason #139: DC is a neat place to be. No car needed!

Reason #140: You absolutely enjoy watching well-bonded families interact.

Reason #141: Dupont Circle is a bibliophile’s mecca. As a book-lover, you’ve gotta drop by Kramerbooks, a bookstore, cafe and general hangout.

Reason #142: You delight in watching children be parented with love, patience, and understanding of their needs and limits.

Reason #143: You could use a mini vacation at a terrific spot.

Reason #144: Bragging rights about children and grandchildren guaranteed.

Reason #145: You’ve been building up your courage to belly dance.

Reason #146: You’re able to communicate with other women without knowing the same language.

Reason #147: You can reminisce about LLL’s past as you sift through Alumnae scrapbook pages.

Reason #148: You want to build your network with like-minded women.

Reason #149: You’ll be right near by the Textile Museum, one of the few museums in the nation devoted entirely to fabric design.

Reason #150: You want to feel old and young at the same time.

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Reason #151: You hear there’s free wine at the Alum’s Late Night Chat. There’s also great conversation and a chance to share your vision for Alums.

Reason #152: You’ve always wanted to try your hand at beadwork.

Reason #153: You want to win one of the great donation drawing prizes.

Reason #154: You love the thrill of the opening parade and would love to march in with other Alums.

Reason #155: You’d like a chance to visit the new D.C. memorials.

Reason #156: You’d love an opportunity to have a heartfelt conversation with a Founder. A new feature at this year’s Conference is the Founders’ Parlor, a cozy section of the Alum room set aside for small group visits with a Founder. If you’ve never had a chance to sit and talk with one of these special women, we know you will cherish this opportunity. You can register for a visit at the Navigating Table, just outside the Alum room door.

Reason #157: You have a teenager, so you’ll appreciate gathering some down-to-earth teen parenting tips in sessions like Making Sense of Adolescence, Today’s Youth: Facing New Challenges, and Bullies, Victims, and Bystanders.

Reason #158: You wouldn’t dream of missing the Alum pre-conference event!

Reason #159: You finally qualify for that coveted 25-year Leader pin.

Reason #160: You have the fun of the Red Hat Society without having to wear the hat.

Reason #161: You’re pulled to those Alumnae early morning guided walks and look forward to discovering “Foggy Bottom,” Dupont Circle, and the historical U Street Corridor.

Reason #162: You love being with kindred spirits from all over the world.

Reason #163: You can get a taste of something new, like tai chi, and
decide if you want to continue at home.

Reason #164: It’ll be great to reconnect with that wonderful Leader who you knew way-back-when...!

Reason #165: You’re seeking some reaffirmation that there IS life after lactation.

Reason #166: You just plain miss La Leche League.

Reason #167: You will have the chance to win a nursing gown at a silent auction.

Reason #168: Where else can you sit quietly listening to “women” stories?

Reason #169: You want to take a canoe trip on the Potomac River.

Reason #170: You’ve had this secret yearning to learn how to knit. Whether you’re new to the old art, just need some reminders, or never go anywhere without your current project, join in a real Knitting Circle one evening.

Reason #171: You’ll probably have the opportunity to cut up a new mom’s food during lunch so that she can continue to breastfeed her child and eat at the same time (just like someone did your you once).

Reason #172: You want to connect with women who still think like you about parenting and grandparenting.

Reason #173: You haven’t seen nearly enough of DC’s magnificent museums.

Reason #174: You get to see an exclusive dinner show created especially for LLL.

Reason #175: You get a chance to meet the amazing women in your online discussion group.

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Reason #176: You can learn how to say “breastfeeding” in at least fourteen languages.

Reason #177: You want to get a high seeing lots of adorable babies and remembering your young mothering.

Reason #178: This time, you get to bring your pregnant daughter.

Reason #179: There is no better group of mentors than LLL Alumnae—and you want to be with them!

Reason #180: You want to remember why you decided to be a LLL Leader.

Reason #181: You might see friends you haven’t seen in years (and see that they’ve gained weight, too).

Reason #182: You can hawk raffle tickets better than anyone you know. Conference attendees love the terrific donation drawing prizes, so come and sell your heart out! Funds collected by the Alums support the work of LLL.

Reason #183: All your friends will be at the Founders’ Tea. Enjoy an elegant light meal coupled with a delightful afternoon of “Music from a Mother’s Heart.”

Reason #184: You’re guaranteed an easy 10,000 steps each day!

Reason #185: You want to share your passion for breastfeeding with your daughter-in-law.

Reason #186: You need to get away from the dribs and drabs of daily life.

Reason #187: You get to feast on food of every nationality, all within walking distance of the hotel.

Reason #188: You want to find new ways to take care of yourself as a woman, mother, grandmother, and/or wife.

Reason #189: You want to dress for the tea or banquet and feel beautiful.

Reason #190: You want to learn new information so your daughter-in-law and the young women in your office know you are up-to-date on breastfeeding.

Reason #191: It’s just so pleasurable to watch well-bonded families interact.

Reason #192: You get a kick out of being asked, “And are YOU one of the Founders?”

Reason #193: You’ve gained a good deal of wisdom over the years and the Conference is a great place to share it.

Reason #194: Even though you may no longer need them, you’ll get to see the latest in breast pumps and nursing bras.

Reason #195: The Tea gives you a fun excuse to wear a hat (gloves, too!).

Reason #196: You want another chance to see the old logo fabric.

Reason #197: You need some more frequent flyer miles for that family vacation.

Reason #198: You want to stand in ovation clapping wildly for women who have given 25 years to LLL.

Reason #199: You can watch fireworks in the nation’s capitol.

Reason #200: There is no better place to share the 42 pictures of your newest grandchild.

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