Did Anyone Else Notice That Pampered Chef Didn't Plug Attending

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses participants' observations and feelings regarding the upcoming Leadership Summit in Denver, particularly noting the lack of promotional emphasis from Pampered Chef compared to previous years. Various experiences and concerns about travel logistics, weather, and the event's structure are shared.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Opinion-based
  • Anecdotal

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses concern about the lack of promotion for the Leadership Summit in Denver, noting it is unusual compared to past events.
  • Another participant mentions excitement about the possibility of attending, especially since they can drive there.
  • Several users share worries about flying to Denver in January due to potential weather issues.
  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, notes that Denver's weather may not be as problematic as perceived, citing local knowledge about snow management.
  • Another participant expresses a preference for warmer locations for the event, suggesting that cold weather attire can be an added expense for attendees.
  • Some participants discuss the structure of the Leadership event, with one noting it is more focused than the general conference.
  • Several users mention the cost of airfare and express varying levels of concern about travel expenses.
  • One participant shares that they are excited about the event and looking forward to the opportunity to network and learn.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding the location and timing of the Leadership Summit, with some participants expressing excitement and others voicing concerns about travel and weather. No clear consensus emerges on the appropriateness of Denver as a venue in January.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and opinions about attending the Leadership Summit, reflecting a range of feelings about travel logistics and event structure.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants considering attending the Leadership Summit may find the shared experiences and concerns relevant as they plan their travel and participation.

Chefgirl2
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Did anyone else notice that Pampered Chef didn't plug attending Leadership in Denver? They usually have a segment on why to go to beautiful...and learn...where you will... What do you think is up with that? I know I was dreading dealing with the airport, but I wouldn't miss a leadership summit for anything.
 
Re: Leadership???Hmmmm...good point...
no details on C C either - just "Join us in Denver..."
 
Re: Leadership???I'm just excited if it'll work out for me to go; I can drive there:thumbup:
 
Re: Leadership???I'm worried about flying to Denver in January :eek:
 
Re: Leadership???Denver ----- January Who's idea was that?????????????????
 
Re: Leadership???Well they did Cincinnati last year and that was very iffy in January!
 
Re: Leadership???Denver in January isn't too bad. My sister lives in Colorado Springs, which is about 1 hour south. They're both high enough in the mountains that snow passes right over them. And when there is snow, the crews know how to deal with it. HO has to plan our events in cities that have large enough convention centers and enough nearby hotel rooms to hold us all. That greatly reduces the number of possible locations.And, frankly, I'd rather go to Denver in January than, say, Orlando ever.
 
Re: Leadership???And, frankly, I'd rather go to Denver in January than, say, Orlando ever.[/QUOTE]
Or, come to Kansas City in January.....not such a good place to be in the middle of winter either!!
 
Re: Leadership???Question for a semi newbie here.

Leadership is only for directors? Leadership is more structured than conferance?
 
Re: Leadership???
cwinter474 said:
Question for a semi newbie here.

Leadership is only for directors? Leadership is more structured than conferance?

FD and above. All you have to do is show up with two signed agreements and they will let you in.
 
Re: Leadership???Does anyone remember/know the approximate schedule for Leadership?
I can't remember what time it started/ended in '08 and I am looking into flights...
 
Re: Leadership???It is Jan 8-10. That information at least is on CC already.
cwinter474 said:
Leadership is only for directors? Leadership is more structured than conference?
Leadership is FDs and above. It is a little more structured than conference. Not necessarily in the schedule, but in the material presented. Because there is such a wide variety of consultants represented at Conference, some of the workshops are designed to appeal to consultants from hobbyists on up. But since Leadership is for people who have shown at least some commitment to recruiting and building a strong business, there aren't any punches pulled. For example, a NC speaker may say, "If you do 2 shows a week..." but a Leadership speaker will say, "Since you're all doing 2 shows a week, and if you aren't you should be..."
 
Re: Leadership???I'm excited and want to go as well to Leadership! :> Can't wait to see how much the airfare will be..
 
Re: Leadership???
smilesarepriceless said:
I'm excited and want to go as well to Leadership! :> Can't wait to see how much the airfare will be..

That's why I'm so excited that it's only 5 hours away from me....we can all pile in my director's suburban & split the gas!
 
Re: Leadership???Leadership is usally held about 1 week after New Year's. This year it was held Jan. 10-12. Not sure if it's posted anywhere yet but it should be held probably January 8-10 2009. Don't hold me to it though!
 
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Re: Leadership???I heard quite a few people saying they were passing this year...I never would, but I am wondering if the air traffic issues they have had in Denver last winter made a negative impression.

I called HO yesterday and they rep had no info...
 
Re: Leadership???I was looking at airfare a few weeks ago and from socal to Denver was $158 RT

I don't know if that has changed, but not bad considering the airline issues and crisis
 
Re: Leadership???
chefann said:
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HO has to plan our events in cities that have large enough convention centers and enough nearby hotel rooms to hold us all. That greatly reduces the number of possible locations....

And, frankly, I'd rather go to Denver in January than, say, Orlando ever....

WHAT!!!! My friend - I LOVE Florida!!! AND I don't have to buy muk-luks to keep warm.

WELL ~ They certainly didn't ask me!!! How about Arizona, California, Texas (again) Georgia, Louisiana --- ANYTHING South of the snow zone!!! :eek:
 
Re: Leadership???
PCGINA said:
WHAT!!!! My friend - I LOVE Florida!!! AND I don't have to buy muk-luks to keep warm.

WELL ~ They certainly didn't ask me!!! How about Arizona, California, Texas (again) Georgia, Louisiana --- ANYTHING South of the snow zone!!! :eek:

LOL the girls here in Florida are completely excited to see snow at Leadership!!! I can't wait! It would be nice to have a location I might actually be able to drive to! I paid over $400 each for airline tickets to conf and leadership.
 
Re: Leadership???
riggs62 said:
LOL the girls here in Florida are completely excited to see snow at Leadership!!! I can't wait! It would be nice to have a location I might actually be able to drive to! I paid over $400 each for airline tickets to conf and leadership.

Us TEXAS girls too! What's snow again?
 
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Re: Leadership???I'm glad they didn't do anything too drastic. Ending earlier to cut costs works great for me!

The buffet lunch is interesting, too...
 
Re: Leadership???Here's the email HO sent today:

Now that National Conference has ended, we know you are looking forward to traveling to Denver for Leadership Summit 2009 – an opportunity for you as a Pampered Chef leader to be recognized, learn and grow. It’s a great way to kick off your business for the new year – and have some fun too!

Scheduling your travel:
To get the best fare, make your travel plans early. We encourage you to arrive at the Convention Center anytime between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 8 to enjoy a buffet luncheon before General Session starts promptly at 1 p.m. For early birds, we’ll see you when Registration and Booths open at 8 a.m.

Leadership Summit will end at noon on Saturday, Jan. 10. We are ending earlier than in the past to make it easier for those who travel a long distance to return home that day, thus minimizing travel costs. Also new this year, we’re providing a grab-and-go snack bag for your trip home.

Consider your travel options:
Consider planes, trains, and automobiles! More than 20 airlines fly to Denver. Check out Travel: Airfares, hotels, vacations, cruises, car rentals and more at Travelocity.com and Orbitz: Cheap Travel, Flights, Hotels, Vacations, Car Rentals, Cruise, Activities for your air travel options. Fares vary daily. Keep checking as sometimes airlines adjust fares at the end of the month. Please remember that you should leave the Denver Convention Center at least 2 ½ hours before the time of your departing flight for transfer to and check-in at the airport.

Also, there is an Amtrak station in downtown Denver just a short cab ride from the Convention Center and the Leadership Summit hotels. Check out fares and schedules at Amtrak.

See you in sunny Denver which boasts 300 sunshine-filled days a year. Coming in September, watch for more details about the Leadership Summit Agenda and Registration.
 
Re: Leadership???Perfect timing! I was just looking for flights today. :D
 
Re: Leadership???The price is really good! Right now it is only $1458-188 roundtrip from San Antonio. I hate to miss Leadership, but (before I promoted) I was considering not going. Now, there is no way I'm going to miss it. I wish (for everyone else) that they would keep it in a warm(er) location because some people have to purchase cold weather clothes to wear, but if it is in the southern states you don't have to purchase special clothes to attend.
 
Re: Leadership???$1458????? I hope that is a typo!
 
Re: Leadership???I saw flights from Phila to Denver (round trip) for $238 - hmm...
 
Re: Leadership???$259.38 from Chicago Midway to Denver on travelocity. I doubt I'll be going, but the high price I saw in an earlier post made me curious.
 
Re: Leadership???I was finding flights for $199 from Chicago when I checked last week. Southwest hasn't fully opened their schedule, so I'll probably wait and book with them.
 
Re: Leadership???Even when we went to Dallas a couple of years ago, there was a huge ice storm that hit like the day after we were there. So...you never know about weather anymore!! I'm much more excited about Denver (Lots of cool things to do as well!) than Cinncinati!!
 

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Did anyone else notice that Pampered Chef didn't plug attending the last conference?

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