What can I do now to prepare for National Conference 2010?

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Discussion Overview

This thread focuses on preparations for the upcoming National Conference 2009, particularly for participants in Wave 3. Members share countdown updates, tips for attending, and personal experiences related to the conference.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions the importance of reserving hotel rooms early to avoid waiting lists.
  • Several users express enthusiasm about the conference countdown and share updates on the number of days remaining.
  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shares a positive experience with Merrell shoes, noting their comfort during the conference.
  • Another participant expresses excitement about attending their first conference and seeks advice on what to bring and how to dress.
  • One user discusses the tax deductibility of conference-related expenses, providing categories for tracking deductions.
  • Several participants indicate a desire to share tips and helpful hints as the conference approaches.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on specific tips and experiences related to conference preparations, and no clear consensus emerges on all topics discussed.

Contextual Notes

The thread reflects a community of Pampered Chef consultants preparing for a significant event, sharing personal experiences and logistical considerations.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants planning to attend the National Conference may find the shared experiences and tips relevant as they prepare for the event.

heather223
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Since there was a thread started for Waves 1 & 2, I figured I would start one for those of us that are in Wave 3!

It's Thursday, March 19, 2009.
There are 119 days until National Conference 2009, Wave 3

(I stole this information from the Wave 1 thread!) Start thinking about how many rooms you need, if you want to reserve your room through Exper. you need to do it the first day, so your not put on a waiting list. Remember 1st night down.

If you do a non conference hotel & book online it's all upfront.
 
Thanks Heather!!!
 
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It's Friday, March 20, 2009.
There are 118 days until National Conference 2009, Wave 3
 
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Today is Tuesday, March 24, 2009.
There are 114 days until National Conference 2009, Wave 3
 
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Today is Wednesday, March 25, 2009.
There are 113 days until National Conference 2009, Wave 3
 
We need to start posting tips/helpful hints like Rae did last year!!
One of the best suggestions I got was to buy a pair of Merrell shoes. I got a pair of Merrell sandals and my feet never bothered me at all during conference, unlike a lot of girls in my cluster!!!
 
pampcheflisa said:
We need to start posting tips/helpful hints like Rae did last year!!
One of the best suggestions I got was to buy a pair of Merrell shoes. I got a pair of Merrell sandals and my feet never bothered me at all during conference, unlike a lot of girls in my cluster!!!
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Thanks ! If I reach my goal of $6250 of sales for March, I may just treat myself and buy a pair..Just went to their website...!
 
Warning: I do love to post tips. I tend to take over countdown threads for my Wave once registration opens. Don't worry. I ask permission before I take over. I'm a benevolent invader. However, resistance is futile. LOL!
 
pampcheflisa said:
We need to start posting tips/helpful hints like Rae did last year!!
One of the best suggestions I got was to buy a pair of Merrell shoes. I got a pair of Merrell sandals and my feet never bothered me at all during conference, unlike a lot of girls in my cluster!!!
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Merrells are the BEST! I wear them almost every day, and when I was working as a Personal Chef, I wore them every day I worked. I could stand on my feet for 12-14 hours a day, and my feet wouldn't hurt. I tried every kind of shoe - spent a fortune in a quest for a good shoe - and Merrells won hands down!
 
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Today is Thursday, March 26, 2009.
There are 112 days until National Conference 2009, Wave 3

Rae, feel free to take over or PM me the tips and I can add them. :chef:
 
Is there a certain pair of Merrell's you recommend?
 
Thanks, Heather. If we started with the tips now, we'd run out waaaay before NC.
 
Heather you crack me up with your countdown. I am looking forward to it, but it's too early for me to get excited. I have started to plan and get things in order. Since this is my first conference, does anyone have any tips on what I need to bring, how to dress, etc....?
 
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Beth1170 said:
Heather you crack me up with your countdown. I am looking forward to it, but it's too early for me to get excited. I have started to plan and get things in order. Since this is my first conference, does anyone have any tips on what I need to bring, how to dress, etc....?
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Beth, we were just talking about the tips! Rae and I will start posting those as we get closer. I started the countdown because the other 2 waves had their own going and I didn't want us to feel left out! :chef:
 
Beth, once registration opens there will be information from the HO on how to dress and what to bring. Basically, it's business casual, but no jeans or shorts. You'll want to make sure you have comfortable shoes. There's a lot of walking.Once we start sharing tips, there will be a few suggestions about additional things to bring, things to leave at home, and things you can share with your roommates.
 
Thanks Heather and Rae for filling me in and keeping me up to date
 
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Today is Wednesday, April 1, 2009.
There are 106 days until National Conference 2009, Wave 3
 
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Today is Thursday, April 2, 2009.
There are 105 days until National Conference 2009, Wave 3
 
Thanks Heather! I really can't wait to go...I have my ducks in a row!
 
DAVE AND I ARE GOING (2nd year). CAN'T WAIT... ANY ONE ELSE FROM PITTSBURGH GOING
 
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Today is Monday, April 6, 2009.
There are 101 days until National Conference 2009, Wave 3
 
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heather223 said:
Today is Monday, April 6, 2009.
There are 101 days until National Conference 2009, Wave 3
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Whoo hoo!
Airline ticket-Check
Ready for 1/2 off registration-check
Looked at conf workshops to take-Check
Hotel reserved-Check

Can I leave now?
 
If you did, Steph, you'd have time to get lots of shopping done before the first workshop. ;)
 
raebates said:
If you did, Steph, you'd have time to get lots of shopping done before the first workshop. ;)
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Well, I can't forget about THAT either...LOL
 
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Today is Tuesday, April 7, 2009.
There are 100 days until National Conference 2009, Wave 3
 
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Today is Tuesday, April 14, 2009.
There are 93 days until National Conference 2009, Wave 3

Registration for National Conference opens today! :D
 
Today is April 15. There are only 92 days left until the start of National Conference.Have you filed your taxes yet? Speaking of taxes, remember that much of your National Conference trip will be tax deductible. Be sure to keep track of everything. Now, while taxes are fresh in your mind, is a good time to set up whatever system you'll use for categorizing your NC deductions.
 
Exactly what part of conference will be a deduction? Would you mind giving an example of how to categorize? Again, this is my first time attending and I don't want to overlook even the simplest thing. Thanks so much.
 
A tax person will be the best person to really help you categorize. I keep things in different categories, then combine them as needed to put into my return.Just about everything but souvenirs will be tax deductible. Generally, this is how mine are divided:Travel: mileage (and airfare, if necessary), tolls, cab fare (and the tip), etc.
Lodging: hotel
Meals: including meals on the way to and from conference and tips
Business Supplies: you'll have a chance to buy mini-catalogs and recipe cards
Training Expenses: registration and any further training materials such as CDs you might purchase there
 
Today is April 16. There are only 91 days left until the start of Wave 3!Are you registered? Do you have your hotel reservations? If not, get on the ball! Now, go to CC and check out all of the NC things you can download. You might not need them all, especially if you've been to NC before. It doesn't hurt, though, to read things over. After all, things might have changed since last year. ;)
 
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