OJCL Torch Spring 2018 | Page 24

What to Bring to Convention Andrew Cahall, OJCL Secretary Founding father Benjamin Franklin once said, “by failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” Through personal experience, and much trial by fire, I have found that this quote applies quite well to JCL conventions. I would argue that your convention experience is dictated heavily by what you choose (or forget) to bring with you. Here are some items that I have found helpful to have (or at least good to not forget), as well as a few that are better off left at home when attending OJCL conventions. 23