How are we going to recognize one another?

[crystalscookingnow]

How are we going to recognize one another? I would love to meet you ladies & thank you in person for all of your help! :) Just wondered if anyone else was making plans to meet up?

[chefjeanine]

I think the best place/time we could meet would be for breakfast on Day Three (Wednesday the 12th). This is the least structured of the meals. . . no "invitation only" or "special seating". Of course, if you are a new Director, you'll miss out on this reunion (but you've got a MUCH more exciting morning planned).

Anyone interested? If we don't make a firm plan, we'll never find each other. Breakfast runs from 7-8:30 (first workshop is at 9:00). We would need to designate a meeting spot or someway to find each other. Ideas?

[crystalscookingnow]

I was kind of thinking we could meet a little earlier in case we wanted to make plans to hang out or go shopping/supper during downtime (Monday evening, for example). Maybe we could find a spot to meet after the last workshop on Monday? I've never been to conference, so I don't know how everything is set up.

[lacychef]

I was kind of thinking we could meet a little earlier in case we wanted to make plans to hang out or go shopping/supper during downtime (Monday evening, for example). Maybe we could find a spot to meet after the last workshop on Monday? I've never been to conference, so I don't know how everything is set up.

Crystal, Monday evening we have the awards night, where everyone walks the stage for their accomplishments! I'm not walking but I know some gals from this site are;) It's fun to watch & see how many people have achieved the top levels.

[nikkijo]

I agree Monday night wouldn't work, but I'm open to any other time. I think it would be great to meet the other cheffers.

[crystalscookingnow]

OK, sorry. I just thought that there'd be time between the end of the last session (4:15) and the Opening General Session (7:30) unless everyone is included in the President's Reception? Like I said, I'm new at this, so I don't know how everything works. :)

[nikkijo]

I can't do breakfast on day 3. Where is everyone staying? I'm staying at the Chicago Hilton. Maybe we could meet in the pub there at night for a drink?

[lacychef]

OK, sorry. I just thought that there'd be time between the end of the last session (4:15) and the Opening General Session (7:30) unless everyone is included in the President's Reception? Like I said, I'm new at this, so I don't know how everything works. :)

Hey, it's ok! I know, the 3 hrs sounds like quite a bit of time. But when you consider shuttle time to & from McCormick to the hotel, it basically leaves time to eat & that's about it! I learned that last year, since of course I'm from a super-small town, so taking longer than 5 minutes to get somewhere in the same town is new to me:rolleyes:

[Chef Kearns]

Meeting for dinner on Day 1 before the general session would be nice. What do you think about that?

[chefjeanine]

just bumping this up. . .

How many of you will be spending dinner on Day 1 with your cluster? I will. Now that we've grown (and separated) this is the only time we can get together.