Join Us for Meet n Greets at Hilton Chicago - Wave 3 Conference Prep!

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Discussion Overview

The thread focuses on planning Meet n Greets for the upcoming Wave 3 Conference at the Hilton Chicago. Participants discuss the schedule, location, and activities planned for the events, including a gift exchange and dining options.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares details about the Meet n Greets scheduled for July 16 and 17, highlighting the location at Kitty O'Shea's and the option for a gift exchange.
  • Another participant expresses excitement about attending on Wednesday and mentions their group typically has a dinner on Thursday.
  • Several users mention plans to attend one or both Meet n Greets, with some coordinating transportation from the Sheraton.
  • One participant notes they will be at the Sheraton and plans to join the Meet n Greet on Thursday after their Executive dinner.
  • Another participant humorously emphasizes the importance of attending the Thursday Meet n Greet, expressing a desire to meet a specific individual.
  • Some participants discuss logistics, such as shuttling to the Hilton to save on cab costs and the timing of the events to accommodate meals.
  • One participant mentions needing a roommate for their stay at the Sheraton.
  • Several users express a desire to meet fellow consultants and share experiences during the conference.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on specific attendance plans, but there is a general enthusiasm for the Meet n Greets and a shared interest in coordinating attendance and transportation.

Contextual Notes

Participants are consultants attending the Wave 3 Conference, sharing personal plans and experiences related to the event.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants attending the Wave 3 Conference who are interested in socializing and networking opportunities during the event.

chefann
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There are just a hair over 5 weeks until Conference, so let's get the party planned!

We'll do 2 Meet n Greets again this year, so you can come to the one (or both) that fits your schedule.

Wednesday, July 16, 7:00 pm
Thursday, July 17, 8:30 pm (to allow people to get dinner after General Session)
http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/CHICHHH-Hilton-Chicago-Illinois/dining.do, http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/CHICHHH-Hilton-Chicago-Illinois/index.do (south end of building, off lobby - look for the fiberglass cow in the lobby)

Kitty O'Shea's is an Irish Pub, and has a fairly complete menu. If you need a meal, pop in a little early for some leek soup, shepherd's pie, or fish and chips. Another advantage is that because it's, well, a bar, we can get loud and rowdy and nobody will care.

We had a gift exchange last year that was fun, so we're going to reprise it. If you would like to participate (it's not mandatory), bring a small ($5-10) gift, wrapped. Last year we did picture frames so everyone would have something to put the group photo in, but you could bring fun office supplies, a cookbook from the clearance rack at the bookstore, a Conference survival pack, etc. Make it fun, and put your info into the package before you wrap it!

The Hilton is within walking distance of the Palmer House Hilton, and a short cab ride from the Sheraton. I'm sure there will be other Cheffers looking to share cabs or walk together, so don't let the fact that you're not staying at the Hilton stop you from popping in to say hi.
 
Sounds like fun to me! I'll probably see ya on Wed. My group usually does a dinner thing on Thurs.
 
chefann said:
There are just a hair over 5 weeks until Conference, so let's get the party planned!

We'll do 2 Meet n Greets again this year, so you can come to the one (or both) that fits your schedule.

Wednesday, July 16, 7:00 pm
Thursday, July 17, 8:30 pm (to allow people to get dinner after General Session)
http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/CHICHHH-Hilton-Chicago-Illinois/dining.do, http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/CHICHHH-Hilton-Chicago-Illinois/index.do (south end of building, off lobby - look for the fiberglass cow in the lobby)

Kitty O'Shea's is an Irish Pub, and has a fairly complete menu. If you need a meal, pop in a little early for some leek soup, shepherd's pie, or fish and chips. Another advantage is that because it's, well, a bar, we can get loud and rowdy and nobody will care.

We had a gift exchange last year that was fun, so we're going to reprise it. If you would like to participate (it's not mandatory), bring a small ($5-10) gift, wrapped. Last year we did picture frames so everyone would have something to put the group photo in, but you could bring fun office supplies, a cookbook from the clearance rack at the bookstore, a Conference survival pack, etc. Make it fun, and put your info into the package before you wrap it!

The Hilton is within walking distance of the Palmer House Hilton, and a short cab ride from the Sheraton. I'm sure there will be other Cheffers looking to share cabs or walk together, so don't let the fact that you're not staying at the Hilton stop you from popping in to say hi.
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Ooh sounds like a blast! Not sure what my lil group of peeps is doing but I'm sure I will go to at least one of them!
 
I'm hoping to make it over there. Since my Exec dinner is at the Sheraton I am there. My group is doing a tour of Chicago Wednesday night so I know I won't make that one but I will try on Thursday. If you're at the Sheraton let me know if you want to share a cab that night!
 
Uh Beth, we're counting on you being there on Thursday. I'm not paying for conference, plane fare, hotel, food, etc and not getting to meet you. If you can't make it to the Thursday MnG, I'm doing to ask PC for my money back. ;)
 
legacypc46 said:
Uh Beth, we're counting on you being there on Thursday. I'm not paying for conference, plane fare, hotel, food, etc and not getting to meet you. If you can't make it to the Thursday MnG, I'm doing to ask PC for my money back. ;)
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Well, if that doesn't give me the incentive to be there, I don't know what would! :o :love:
 
Beth,

Dawn and I are at the Sheraton, too, so maybe we can hitch a ride together on Thursday.
 
dianevill said:
Beth,

Dawn and I are at the Sheraton, too, so maybe we can hitch a ride together on Thursday.
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WOO HOO! Sounds great! Actually, here's the plan I just sent to my room-mates:

I have friends who are meeting at Kitty O'Shea's restaurant and bar at the Hilton on Wed and Thurs evening. I would really like to go to meet up with them on Thursday and wanted to let you know you are very welcome to join us. We could visit the product showcase after general session - it's open until 7:30 and then take the shuttle to the Hilton instead of our hotel, eat dinner at Kitty O'Shea's or around the corner at the Corner Bakery, visit with them and then cab it back to the Sheraton together. If we go elsewhere for dinner we likely would have to do a cab both ways so that would save us some by taking that shuttle one way.
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With your offer, if they got bored with us or don't want to go at all, they could head back on their own and I could go with you. YEAH!
 
PS: I still need one more for my room at the Sheraton! :eek: :cry:

Anyone knowing of someone who needs a space please PM or email me!
 
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Beth- I'm probably going to do the same thing (go through the product room, then just eat at Kitty O'Shea's).
 
chefann said:
Beth- I'm probably going to do the same thing (go through the product room, then just eat at Kitty O'Shea's).
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Good. If my team doesn't want to do the plan I'll just shuttle over with you.

Whew! I am so glad that I am not making Leggy miss conference. :rolleyes:
 
I didn't even think of shuttling right over to the Hilton. That's a great idea! Save a little on cab costs :)
 
dianevill said:
I didn't even think of shuttling right over to the Hilton. That's a great idea! Save a little on cab costs :)
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I'm all about saving a little! ...and when I double checked the conference schedule it made the most sense too!
 
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I didn't want to make the MnG too late on Thursday, because then we'll all be too tired on Friday. But I tried to allow some time for people to grab a meal.
 
I am not sure what day I will be there, probably Wed, maybe both :) woo-hoo ~party on!!!
 
I'm not sure which night I will be there, but I will be staying at the Hilton, so maybe both.
 
Niki, you have to at least stop in on Thursday. Would love to meet another fellow Wisconsinite!
 
I will try to do that. I have no idea what our plan is. I just found out the hotel tonight, when I e-mailed my director's director. Hope to see lots of you there!
 
Hey Ann, is anyone taking cell numbers for wave 3?

Is that being added to the wave 3 workshop schedule?
 
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I don't think anyone was. You volunteering?
 
Sure, I can take numbers. I'll start a new thread about it. Just didn't want to duplicate anyone's effort.
 
I think Beth is. I know I emailed her my number already Linda.
 
Nevermind, that was for Career Club lunch.
 
How long will the Wednesday Meet and Great last? I have dinner at 6.
 
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Dunno. Last year that one (before conf. started) was a couple of hours.
 
I don't want yall to have any fun without me!!
 
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We'll promise to stay until you show up in your white-trash stretch pants. Especially if you promise to wear a tube top and frosted lipstick.
 
Trust me, Ann - you would not want me to be in anything like that.
Also - I think that is what John was going to wear and I would hate to copy!
 
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Oh, dear lord. Thank you for that disturbing mental image. :eek:
 
And to think that others give me grief for posting a simple little Burt picture. They'd have a change of heart if they read this one!
 
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