As a first time attendee to the NYSLTA Annual Convention I wasn’t sure what to expect walking in the front door of The Sagamore. However, the immediate warm greetings from familiar and not-so-familiar faces was a good indicator to what the convention would be like.

 

Starting with registration to the catered meals, you could tell that everything was well planned and thought out. The location was beautiful. Walking straight through the double doors in the back of the lobby, you had a gorgeous landscape view overlooking Lake George. The information sessions and CE that the NYSLTA had slated was, as always, informative and relevant. 

 

I still find it a bit daunting to enter a room of people who know each other, but don’t know you. However, from the bonfires on the first night to the last song at the gala, there were individuals who made it a point to come up to me, the "new kid", and introduce themselves, their families and their colleagues. This was not just an isolated incident but a prevailing attitude of most that attended. The true character of those that comprise the New York title industry showed especially through the generous donations, bids and fundraising during the charity night. 

 

Thanks Bob and Regina for hosting a great convention. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the next one!