At the last two conventions, I provided copies of my room key to A COUPLE OF FRIENDS. Last year my roomgot locked off, so the friend was unable to take advantage (or get me clean clothes .

Another thing to keep in mind, is have your bag lockable. Even though I feel safe around fellow members of CCGTCC, there are other conventions goingon, lot of folks walking thru halls etc. The security at the Bourse floor is very good (wouldn't let me stick my head in and look for you last year to get my credentials, and I believe I was with a club chair at the time). But I have never been checked or seen anybody check credentials at the trade sessions or at splashbar . It would be simple for someone to blend in or watch for an opportunity. Lock up the suitcase makes it tougher.