Thursday+Night

Join us in Ballrooms A/B for the opening of the vendor area. Mix and mingle with your colleagues and meet the wonderful vendors who help make our conference possible.
 * So What Are We Doing Thursday Night?**
 * Exhibits Opening – 5:00-7:00 p.m.**

Is this your first time at a SLMS conference? Are you a new member of SLMS? Are you a long-time member who wants to learn about how to become more involved and find out what’s new? Come to the SLMS/NYLA 101 session to learn about your local, state and national professional organizations. Topics will include benefits of membership, leadership opportunities, crisis support, what to do or not to do at a conference and time for questions and discussion. This is your opportunity to network with colleagues from all over New York State.
 * SLMS/NYLA 101 – Learning about your professional organization**

Getting into Albany Thursday evening and looking for something to do? Interested in networking with other SLMS? Then join us for BUNKO NIGHT! Bunko is an easy-to-learn dice game, so don’t fret if you’ve never played before. We will play three games and explain the directions before each, so drop in at any time. The cost will be $3.00/game, which will be used for cash prizes. You won’t be able to retire on your winnings, but you will make some new friends. We hope to see you there!
 * Bunko Night, 7:00-9:00 p.m.**

Wind down your day at the pool with other SLMS members from 9:30 until the pool closes.
 * SLMS Swims** – Hotel Pool, 9:30 pm

In production at Capital Repertory Theatre, this charming one woman show brings the life of Ann Landers to light. In an ironic twist Landers finds herself writing a column about a new kind of heartache - her own. By David Rambo. Tickets start at $33 for educators
 * Lady with All the Answers: Capital Repertory Theatre – 7:30 pm curtain** (link: http://www.capitalrep.org/index.html)

There is Kelsey’s Pub in the hotel, but many other eateries within easy walking distance of the Crowne Plaza. Albany County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau will be on hand from 4-7 pm in the lobby with information about local eateries and destinations. Or check out the great set of links they prepared for us - http://mailcenter.newmediagateway.com/accvb/sites/158/slms2010conference.htm
 * Need Dinner?**