Countdown to National Conference

[esavvymom]

Registration is up. I just registered myself- now how do I register my husband?

There was a spot on your registration to "add a guest" before you submit it all. Not sure how you do it after you have completed your own registration. I believe that you will have to pay full price ($200) for him though...in case you weren't aware. I'm registered...I didn't have any fears of them selling out any time soon. I think they are well prepared for the thousands who will register, and not everyone will even register THIS month. I'm sure many will be waiting to get the money, etc. But I went ahead just so I can increase my odds of winning some prize money! Fat-chance! But worth a try.... I've got hotel reservations (had them for months)- at the Embassy Suites a block up the road from the Sheraton. DH and boys go with me each year. So I'm set. We drive- so nothing else really to do except EARN SOME CASH to pay for it with my business commission...so it's not coming out of our pockets this year. And while it seems I should be moving ON to new subjects (like growing a team), I registered for:Bookings Abound 7/13/10 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Help Hosts Get the Most 7/13/10 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
5 Star Customer Care 7/14/10 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM The others- I'll listen to when they are online in the fall.

 

[mailgirl1978]

Hi...can we register now for Home Office tours or do we have to wait until we get there?
Thanks!

 

[esavvymom]

Hi...can we register now for Home Office tours or do we have to wait until we get there?
Thanks!

They aren't doing them this year. The Agenda says "Virtual Home Office Tour" - all day on Monday.

 

[chefsteph07]

I registered an hour ago- Track A

Staying at Hyatt McKormick!

Workshops are

Time Management (need this one!!!)
Prospecting on the Go (didn't take Out and About last year, but heard it was good)
Top Seller (ALWAYS take that one!)

I think it's going to exciting this year, now I'm getting excited! Also got my plane ticket last night!

 

[esavvymom]

Question- if by some MIRACLE, I become Team Leader between now and mid June, would I be able to change a workshop? I'd love to have the Time Management course- that should be open to EVERYONE in my opinion....Team Leaders and above aren't the only ones who struggle with this. Or if I decided to change a workshop in general?? I chose the 3 most practical ones for me, but if my business picks up or changes in the coming weeks, I may want to modify one of my workshops.

 

[chefsteph07]

I"m sure you can, you can change your workshop when you check in for registration

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I think I've changed my workshops every year that I've gone.... You just go to the registration counter, and ask them to change it for you. They'll print up a new ticket for you right there.


I'm planning to be a director by the time conference rolls around, so I'm sure it will change again this year!

For now, I'm taking:

Workshops
Get More Out of 24: Time Management for Leaders
7/13/10 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Strong Start: New Consultant Success
7/13/10 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Share the Biz at Every Show
7/14/10 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

 

[straitfan]

Mine is showing earning $125 off for March sales but nothing for earning Level 1 last year.

We get $125?? I was thinking that the $25 was just absorbed into the total if you made it to $2,500. HAPPY! HAPPY! JOY! JOY!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

We get $125?? I was thinking that the $25 was just absorbed into the total if you made it to $2,500. HAPPY! HAPPY! JOY! JOY!

Yep! If you made it to $5000 then it gets absorbed into the $200 - but with the $2500 level, it was $125 (if you'd turned in 2 shows by the 15th).

 

[straitfan]

yippee!

 

[raebates]

Today is April 13. There are only 90 days 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 still fresh in your mind, is a good time to set up whatever system you'll use for categorizing your NC deductions.

 

[esavvymom]

I posted this in the "Career Luncheon" thread posted by Wadesgirl- but thought maybe it would have some interesting 'intel' in here for everyone regarding a few of the changes upcoming with NC this year.This was part of an email I got today from my director that came through the chain from Chris Manion:

There's lots that's new and different and FUN! Like the new Hall of Fame where Career Club Achievers and others will be honored. This year, Career Club achievers get to have lunch with their teams instead of a separate lunch (I'm told there's a better way of being recognized that's being planned! hey-hey!)Instead of an evening banquet, Executive Directors will host a “Team Time with your Executive Director” event on Wednesday afternoon. This is a great opportunity for networking, recognition and inspiration with peers, and to get better acquainted with more people in your Executive “family.”There's 3 full breakfasts and 2 lunches (no boxed lunches). That's 5 meals. In the past, we got 4 meals. * Directors and above will also receive lunch on Monday.
* Upper Level Directors will receive both lunch and dinner on Monday.Executive Dinners have changed (there are only so many banquet halls in these hotels!). "Team Time with your Exec" is now scheduled for the afternoon so we can all still connect in one room and share the joys and accomplishments of the past year together. That means most have three free nights for dinners in the great city of Chicago! You can try a different nationality restaurant every night. Go Howling at the Moon, eat our famous pizza, check out Greek town - Oo-pah! - have a drink from the 95th floor restaurant in the John Hancock building and check out the view, Grab a Blue Man Group show, or listen to some really good jazz at a jazz club. So many wonderful possibilities!The Home Office has finally taken a cue from Oprah and taped their Home Office Tour so we get to see the Distribution Center which was my favorite part of the tour when I saw it years ago but hasn't been included in the last three years due to safety and FDA regulations. I don't think anyone will miss the long bus rides to/from the corporate offices. Lots of Whirlwind Product booths will be in play for free product give-aways each day at Conference.

 

[pamperedalf]

I can't wait to go & see everyone!! I'm loving that we will all be in the same conference this year!

 

[raebates]

Today is April 14. There are 89 days until the start of National Conference.If you’ve never gone to NC before, you’re in for a real treat. As you can see from Bobbi's post, they treat us well. I’ll be sharing travel and NC tips in the coming weeks. A few of the more important things I mention more than once. Feel free to ask questions. Feel free, too, to add any hints or tips you can think of.

 

[smart2cook]

I am so excited! New to the business-only 2 months-and have registered for NC! I am on Track A-registered for my classes also. I would like to know more about the Scavenger Hunt and the Wind Tunnels for those whom would like to share. Also does Merrill offer specials at the NC?

 

[Krista Burson]

I am so excited! New to the business-only 2 months-and have registered for NC! I am on Track A-registered for my classes also. I would like to know more about the Scavenger Hunt and the Wind Tunnels for those whom would like to share. Also does Merrill offer specials at the NC?

The scavanger hunt is new this year. But the Whirlwind Shopping Sprees.... Man, they better pick me this year.... That's all I have to say. Just think of the wind booths with the dollar bills in it and you have only so much time to grab as much as you can. Well, same concept, but it is all the product with one of them being the full cookware set. Merrill did have some specials last year, but it was just nice to be able to try on some of the shirts before buying them. I so can't wait... 89 days Rae? Way too long to wait... Actually, I have to get at least one more recruit to sign first. I want to be TL by NC

 

[smart2cook]

Krista! I was stationed at Ft. Devin's MA 33 yrs ago LOL I cannot believe where you live!!! The best hot sub sandwiches I had ever had in my life! Course, I had never had them before til then and thank you! Luck on that new recruit-YOU CAN DO IT!!!

 

[Krista Burson]

Krista! I was stationed at Ft. Devin's MA 33 yrs ago LOL I cannot believe where you live!!! The best hot sub sandwiches I had ever had in my life! Course, I had never had them before til then and thank you! Luck on that new recruit-YOU CAN DO IT!!!

Wanna know what else is real funny... You probably knew or heard of either my father or my grandfather because they were stationed there too 33 years ago. Sharpe or Griffin were the last names. AND my hubby and I are looking to move to VA somewhere between Woodbridge and Richmond most likely.

 

[smart2cook]

Are you trying to make me feel older than I do LOL! I might did know a Griffin. And I live close to Wooldridge as in Rd and in Chesterfield County of Richmond LOL.

 

[Krista Burson]

Are you trying to make me feel older than I do LOL! I might did know a Griffin. And I live close to Wooldridge as in Rd and in Chesterfield County of Richmond LOL.

No, no , I would never mean to do that... My dad went into the service when he was really young. And my grandfather was a commander on Devens. It's no longer a base. All of the townhouses are gone. Only thing left of the housing is "Colonel's Row".

 

[raebates]

Today is April 15. There are 88 days left until the start of National Conference.

I haven’t seen anything about dress code for this year, but I’ll assume that it will be similar to what it’s been in the past. Here’s the official word from last year:

Pampered Chef requires that at all official Pampered Chef functions you dress business casual. No denim or shorts. Chicago can be hot in the summer, but keep in mind that you are indoors most of the time and the air conditioner can be chilly. Packing a light blazer or sweater is a good idea since you can easily take it on and off when needed.​

There are those who will argue that they should be allowed to (or always have, or by golly intend to) wear either denim or shorts. Be that as it may, the HO has set the rules, and I am an inveterate rule follower. (Remember, I’m not trying to start a fight or a huge discussion. I’m just trying to offer helpful hints so the countdown doesn’t get boring.)

Start now to take a good look at your available wardrobe in light of the rules. If there’s something you need to add, you have almost 3 months to search out sales, resale shops, and consignment shops for whatever you need. If you start now, you won’t be as tempted to spend a lot just to get something.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Today is April 15. There are 88 days left until the start of National Conference.

I haven’t seen anything about dress code for this year, but I’ll assume that it will be similar to what it’s been in the past. Here’s the official word from last year:

Pampered Chef requires that at all official Pampered Chef functions you dress business casual. No denim or shorts. Chicago can be hot in the summer, but keep in mind that you are indoors most of the time and the air conditioner can be chilly. Packing a light blazer or sweater is a good idea since you can easily take it on and off when needed.​

There are those who will argue that they should be allowed to (or always have, or by golly intend to) wear either denim or shorts. Be that as it may, the HO has set the rules, and I am an inveterate rule follower. (Remember, I’m not trying to start a fight or a huge discussion. I’m just trying to offer helpful hints so the countdown doesn’t get boring.)

Start now to take a good look at your available wardrobe in light of the rules. If there’s something you need to add, you have almost 3 months to search out sales, resale shops, and consignment shops for whatever you need. If you start now, you won’t be as tempted to spend a lot just to get something.

And now I'll need something special to wear for walking across the stage!

 

[raebates]

What a wonderful problem to have.

 

[cookingwithdot]

@Becky, just don't wear any crazy high heels you aren't used to wearing!! LOL

 

[ChefBeckyD]

@Becky, just don't wear any crazy high heels you aren't used to wearing!! LOL

LOL - Definitely!

 

[christinaspc]

I am so excited about going this year got my plane ticket, hotel booked, and registration done and I am promoting to director officially on June 1st so I will be walking I am so excited.

 

[mailgirl1978]

Congrats Christina!!!!

 

[raebates]

Today is April 16. There are 87 days until the start of National Conference.Keep an eye on CS to find NC roommates.

 

[smart2cook]

I am thankful I have my roommate, hotel reservations, registration and just looking for the air fare today!!!!

 

[akrebecca]

Howl at the Moon looks like fun! http://www.howlatthemoon.com/locations/location-chicago