Countdown to Wave 1: Only 41 Days Left | Today: 05/29/07

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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around the countdown to Wave 1, with participants sharing their excitement and personal experiences related to the upcoming event. Many discuss their plans for childcare, travel, and social gatherings during the event.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses frustration about needing to arrange childcare due to their partner's work commitments during the event.
  • Another participant shares their relief that their partner will be taking time off to help with childcare, allowing them to enjoy the event.
  • Several users mention their excitement about meeting others at the event, with one noting the difference in size compared to larger conventions.
  • One participant humorously notes the neglect in asking their partner about childcare arrangements, reflecting a common theme of busy schedules and planning challenges.
  • Another participant shares a list of travel tips that they found relevant for the upcoming conference, highlighting the importance of preparation.
  • Some participants discuss plans for social gatherings on the night before the event, with varying levels of commitment to attending.
  • One participant expresses excitement about this being their fourth conference, mentioning a desire to connect with others and the anticipation of seeing new directors recognized.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding childcare arrangements and social plans, with no clear consensus on how participants will manage these aspects during the event.

Contextual Notes

Participants are sharing personal experiences and logistical challenges related to attending the upcoming Wave 1 event, reflecting a mix of excitement and the realities of planning for such gatherings.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking to connect with others attending the event or those interested in shared experiences related to planning and attending conferences may find this discussion relevant.

Good question Katie. I will be at the Sheraton but do I have to get to McCormick place and register before the tour. Does the tour leave just from McCormick Place? How early are we going to be gettin up??? I hope the poor souls in my room will have that tour also. Yes this all makes me a bit anxious. Ann--Who knows everyting--do you know these things and do you know how far apart the Hilton and the Sheraton are? I hope there is a Starbucks and a drug store near the Sheraton. Anyone know??
 
Thanks Ann.

Yep unfortunately Katie it is going to be an early morning for us taking the 7 am HO tour.

I plan on being at McCormick by 6:30 at the latest.

I think most hotels downtown would have a shuttle to take you to McCormick Place. Hopefully someone with more knowledge will respond to that one for you.
 
I believe registration opens at 6:30 and shuttle busses will take us from each of the conference hotels starting at 6am. Don't worry about registering before the tour. It doesn't take long to register at all and everyone will be through and on the bus in time. HTH
 
I was on the 8:00 tour last year and was told by other consultants that I should be at McCormick no later than 6:30 to get registered and get in line for my tour. Well, I got up very early!....I got through the registration in about 2 minutes....there weren't that many people there and there are TONS of registration windows. I then had to walk around and wait for my tour....which was running very late that day. I don't even think we were allowed to get in line untill @ 8:30. Luckily I met Jennifer (jdavis....where are you) and we palled around for most of the day.
 
katie0128 said:
For those of us that are at non-conference hotels (pfffft!) do we have to get to one of the "approved" hotels to catch the shuttle? How often do the shuttles run? I'm on the 7a HO tour... does that mean I have to be at McCormick and registered by 7a?
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Katie.... Yes it is usually best to get to a conf hotel and get on a shuttle. Hopefull you are not far. Have you looked on the chicago website to map it out? Last time I was about 4 blocks from a conf hotel, took me 15 to 20 mins to walk over. Shuttles run pretty often. you should be fine to reg before your tour. Usually the only cons. there that early are on the tours and they have lots of lines to move people thru quickly.
 
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We are at the Swissotel Chicago... it's over the river and through the woods to the Sheraton Chicago we go (at an INSANE time of 6:30a!). I think we should have conference start at oh, I don't know... what about 11a each day and run until dinner time... I am NOT an early bird... this really sucks!

Rae, Rae... where are you???? You're up way to early each day... wanna be an obnoxiously cheery person and call me at 5a on Monday? Oh crap - she's probably not reading this thread since she's in Wave 2...
 
Oh, geez, you guys ... This time next week I will be IN Chicago! Hopefully finishing up dinner with my brother and his family and getting ready to meet up with all of YOU at the little place in the lobby ... what IS the name of that bar again?

I am so excited! I'm just not sure what I'm most excited about ... the HO tour - another 7am-er here ... meeting all the Cheffers ... the workshops ... meeting different people from around the world ... picking brains and taking notes ...
 
Ive been looking at the agenda. What are the General sessions? How do we see the Product Showcase? What is an Upper Level Sneak Peak?
 
Kitty O'Sheas at the Hilton Chicago is the MNG.
 
Katie, you are not far from the Sheraton at all. The hotel I stayed at last time was right by there. (was the Lennox. dont think it is the same now)

I liked being on that end of michigan ave. CVS or something not to far down. I stopped there one afternoon on the way back to my hotel for bandaids. Can you say BLISTERS! LOL
 
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MNG is at the Hilton... that's the one that is closer to McCormick, right? Anyone going that is staying at the Sheraton? Maybe we could split a cab over... TOO far to walk...
 
I keep hearing about blisters and wear comfortable shoes. I don't know what to wear. Do they have to be dressy? Im starting to having a nervous breakdown here. I am soo excited. First timer, can you tell? I don't know what to wear or anything.
 
ChefJeniLobdell said:
Ive been looking at the agenda.
What are the General sessions? It's in the big theater at McCormic. Its where we all learn together about all the new exciting things comming up for fall.
How do we see the Product Showcase? This is a special room where all the new products are displayed in really creative ways.
What is an Upper Level Sneak Peak? Anyone???
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I can't wait!!!
 
ChefJeniLobdell said:
I keep hearing about blisters and wear comfortable shoes. I don't know what to wear. Do they have to be dressy? Im starting to having a nervous breakdown here. I am soo excited. First timer, can you tell? I don't know what to wear or anything.
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Are you going with your local upline? I Would talk to them, especially your director if she is going. They can also help with alot of this info.

There are also a couple threads about clothing and shoes on here if that helps. Don't worry all will be well and you will have a blast!
 
In EXACTLY one week we will be all together! (well, it's only 9:38 in Chicago right now so in about a half hour!)
 
WOOHOO!!!! Soooo excited!!!!
 
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ChefJeniLobdell said:
I keep hearing about blisters and wear comfortable shoes. I don't know what to wear. Do they have to be dressy? Im starting to having a nervous breakdown here. I am soo excited. First timer, can you tell? I don't know what to wear or anything.
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I'm wearing some super comfy - although not dressy - sandals. Lots of cheffers are wearing crocks. HTH.
 
The people that are wearing crocks. Are you wearing these for the entire day? Do we have to bring dressier shoes to change into for our workshops?
 
My director is out of town until Wednesday. Im trying to get ahead on packing. I will look for the posts on clothes and shoes. Thanks!!
 
Workshops and general sessions are pretty casual Technically "business Casual" You will want to wear something dressier to you Exec banquet unless toey are doing a fun theme.

Also if you are being recognized on stage you would need to dress up a bit more.
 
Whatever shoes you wear for walking around (crocks or whatever) can and are worn for all workshops and events except the Exec banquet and when "walking" across stage.
 
Sorry about my spelling all.... It is worse than normal since I'm up later than normal and typing mostly in the dark..... too lazy to get up and turn on a light.... LOL

Actually I do not want to disturb the rest of the fam.... they are all sound asleep!
 
When do people walk across stage?
 
Beth, I figure some of us will be early :D
 
katie0128 said:
MNG is at the Hilton... that's the one that is closer to McCormick, right? Anyone going that is staying at the Sheraton? Maybe we could split a cab over... TOO far to walk...
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I'm at the Sheraton and I've heard from two others who want to share a cab ride. We'll have to arrange something this week so we can meet-up in Chicago. Not sure which night will work best for me yet.
 
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Oooo... we should get everyone's cell phones to keep in touch. It would be much easier to figure out who is where and when. Who wants to volunteers????













Oh wait... that's MY job, huh? Guess I should acutally open all the PMs you guys have been sending and get that list going!
 
I thought someone was doing a list Katie of all the cell phones and email addy's .... ???!!
 
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mommyhugz1978 said:
I thought someone was doing a list Katie of all the cell phones and email addy's .... ???!!
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Read the bottom of my post...
 
I did read it........ that is why i was being a smarty pants!!!!
 
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