You should have a duffel bag or backpack to carry all your things, and this should be clearly labeled with a marker or luggage tag. If you bring weapons, be sure you can clearly identify them as your own (recommend you write your name on them in permanent marker on one end). Be sure you have your full uniform and belt/sash, all the sparring equipment required, and plenty of snacks and water before you leave home. Most tournaments provide some kind of lunch for sale, so you may bring money to purchase it or pack your own. If you bring money, try not to bring bills that may be hard to break at concession stands as they may or may not have change. Make sure any space you use to practice or warm up is not needed for a ring or spectators. Sometimes you may be asked to leave the tournament floor if you are not competing. If the rings and divisions are being called on the loudspeakers, be sure to listen for them and head to the correct ring promptly when called. You will usually be disqualified if you are late to enter your card. If you are at a large tournament like NASKA, you may be responsible for finding your own ring using a ring assignment chart. Be sure to figure this out right away and hang around near the ring until your division is called so you don't miss it.
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One-sentence summary -- Keep your belongings safe. Be prepared on the day of the tournament. Be alert.

The DMV will likely flag your old license, just in case somebody else tries to use it. The DMV may also tell you how to replace the license in your state. To find your local DMV, search here: https://www.dmv.org/dmv-office-finder.php. A duplicate license is the same as your original license. The process for getting a duplicate license can vary by state. While many states will require you to fill out a form at the DMV, some states have slightly different processes. For example, in Colorado, you must renew your license if you lose it. Follow the same process as you would to renew it. Some states, like Florida or Tennessee, allow you to apply for a replacement online. Most states, however, require you to apply in person at a DMV. You can look up the requirements by state by going here: https://www.dmv.org/replace-license.php. When replacing your driver's license, you must prove your identity. Since you don't have your license, bring multiple types of alternative identification. Depending on your state, the following documents may be acceptable: Passport Government ID Military ID Birth certificate Social Security Card Vehicle insurance policy in your name Mail with your registered address To save time, find the form on the website of your state's DMV. Print it and fill it out. Bring the filled form with you to the office. If you don't have a printer, you can fill out the form at the DMV. In most cases, this form will be the same as applying for a new driver's license. There may be a box on the form asking if your last license was lost or stolen. Check the right box. It is illegal to drive without a license in the US. Do not drive to the DMV. Ask a friend to give you a ride, take public transport, or get a taxi. The DMV will issue you a temporary license that you can use after you apply for a replacement. The fee can vary from state to state. Generally, it costs between $15-30 USD. When you are done, you will receive a paper license that will be good for 90 days. You may receive your plastic license by mail in 3-4 weeks. Some states may be able to print off your license right away. In this case, you will not need to wait for the plastic license to arrive in the mail.
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One-sentence summary -- Call your local DMV to report the lost license. Look up how to get a duplicate license in your state. Collect alternative identity documents to bring with you. Fill out the proper form online or in person. Get a ride to the DMV. Pay the replacement fee.

A formal letter sent in the mail from an organization to an individual is often formal and distant because of the mode of communication. However, an email, like a blog, is less formal in its tone. Use second person "you" when addressing the reader. Use familiar expressions to help the reader relate to you, like "It cost an arm and a leg," or "He was knee-high to a grasshopper." Use direct, honest, open language when addressing the reader so that they feel connected and see you as authentic. Use basic fonts and streamline the visual appeal of the email. Don't try to use a fancy, cursive fontjust a basic serif font will do. And don't use two different fonts for the headings and text. Simply bolding or making some text larger than others will emphasize points just fine. Your email should also be easy to read from a language standpoint your writing should be at an 8th-grade reading level. Don't get too wordy or complicated. Your writing should be clear, mistake-free (no grammar or spelling mistakes), and easy to read. If you want to make sure that your emails are being opened, or determine what kind of people read your emails more than others, you don't have to wait for replies or donations. If you sign up for an email service like MailChimp, you can measure a whole list of different metrics each time you send an email in order to tailor your emails to your actual readers. You can review metrics like click-through rates, open rates, and read reports. Open rates are especially helpful for determining what subject lines are popular, increasing how many people read your emails. Another reason an email service is helpful is if you regularly send mass emails asking for donations, your email provider may become suspicious, even cutting you off as a suspected spammer. It also takes a lot of time to compile lists, break down your send-to list to fit the requirements of your email account (most email providers set a limit of around 50 recipients per email), responding to individuals, and dealing with emails that come back from inactive email addresses. Regularly review your email list to make sure you are sending it to people who are more likely to read it, especially ensuring that people who have expressed interest are on it. Your metrics will improve this way, and you will waste less time. Use a different tone with different groups of donors. For example, if you have a group of people who regularly respond to your emails, send them an email with a personal tone. Compile another list of readers you know don't usually open your emails with a less formal tone. And have an email with an explanatory tone for first-time emails. With an email service provider, you can also customize individual emails with the names of your addressees, like "Dear Henry." To keep your audience engaged, you may want to provide them with encouraging data showing them how their money worked or is going to work. This information can go in the opening paragraph or the call to action, or both. People like to give when they know they are already doing good things. Don't forget to send personal thank-yous to donors after you receive a donation. This is a simple act that can guarantee a repeat donation in the future. You want to send this email as promptly as possible; look at it as a type of receipt. If you get a large amount of donors each month, you may want to consider creating a template so that you can paste it into an email draft and quickly customize it.
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One-sentence summary --
Keep the tone more casual than a letter. Make words easy to read. Sign up for an email service. Make sure your list cares about your cause. Personalize by segmenting. Include data that supports your fundraising. Say thank you after receiving a donation.