First-Time at Conference: What to Expect and How to Make the Most of It

[PCCHeather0506]

This will be my first year attending conference. I'm new to it all! I was wondering what it's like? Are there classes all day and night? Do you get down time? Do some people go out or anything like that? I use to be a consultant for another company and when I had gone to that conference, we would go out as a group,and it was sooo much fun! So I'm just trying to get an idea of what to expect!

 

[raebates]

It's pretty packed with seminars and general meetings. There's little down time, and the evening sessions run til 9 or so. I know lots of people go out afterward, but that's too late for little early-riser me. http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/schlafen/sleeping-smiley-015.gif

 

[ChefLisa]

This year is a little different. The opening session will be from 3:00 to 6:00 on day one. So you will have that night to take in some of Chicago. If you have never been to Chicago, you are in for a real treat!

Lisa

 

[raebates]

Forgot about that, Lisa. Woo hoo! Navy Pier, here I come!

 

[rebeccastt]

Heather,
There will be a general session every day for about 2 hours, as well as workshops each day. I believe (without looking up my paperwork) that there are 5 workshop times available. There will be some time for sightseeing/meals in Chicago.

 

[PCCHeather0506]

How do you know what wave you'll be in?

 

[SusanBP0129]

My 1st time also

This will be my first year attending conference. I'm new to it all! I was wondering what it's like? Are there classes all day and night? Do you get down time? Do some people go out or anything like that? I use to be a consultant for another company and when I had gone to that conference, we would go out as a group,and it was sooo much fun! So I'm just trying to get an idea of what to expect!

It will be my first time as well! I am in Wave One & just booked my flight!

 

[chefheather]

I'm a first timer also. I'm so excited!!!!

 

[SusanBP0129]

Ned

How do you know what wave you'll be in?

Do you know who your NED is?

 

[rebeccastt]

Here's the thread that lists the different waves. You'll need to know who your executive director is though....

http://www.chefsuccess.com/showthread.php?t=16877&highlight=wave

 

[PCCHeather0506]

What is NED?

When do you all usually fly to conference? Arrive the day before and leave the day after?

 

[rebeccastt]

National Executive Director....I just answered your travel question on your other thread.

 

[PCCHeather0506]

Looks like I'm in Wave 3, anyone else in 3?

 

[rebeccastt]

There is a thread for people to identify themselves if they are in Wave 3. If you go to the Conference 07 forum, you'll see Wave 3. Click on that and you can see threads started specifically for you!

 

[AJPratt]

Looks like I'm in Wave 3, anyone else in 3?

Not to steal you from this thread, but here is the link to the Wave 3 thread: http://www.chefsuccess.com/showthread.php?t=16699&highlight=wave+3

You're in my wave, you lucky, lucky girl!

 

[raebates]

So, so jealous am I!

Of course, I'm hoping to meet all of the Cheffers in Wave 2, and I want to meet the ones in Wave 3 as well. I wonder if I can talk my DH into letting me stay in Chicago for a couple of weeks instead of a few days. Hmmmmm.

 

[PampMomof3]

So, so jealous am I!

Of course, I'm hoping to meet all of the Cheffers in Wave 2, and I want to meet the ones in Wave 3 as well. I wonder if I can talk my DH into letting me stay in Chicago for a couple of weeks instead of a few days. Hmmmmm.

I doubt hes going to let you be out of his sight that long Rae! He loves you too much!! Besides, you on that pole?????

 

[raebates]

Yeah, he says the house is waaaay too quiet when I'm gone. I figure that's a good thing, since we'll celebrate our 22nd anniversary at the end of the month. http://www.thesmilies.com/smilies/love0008.gif

I will not, I repeat, NOT! be on any pole in Chicago. I will, however, be standing there looking at it, laughing hysterically.

 

[lizcooks4u]

Congrats..

Yeah, he says the house is waaaay too quiet when I'm gone. I figure that's a good thing, since we'll celebrate our 22nd anniversary at the end of the month. http://www.thesmilies.com/smilies/love0008.gif

I will not, I repeat, NOT! be on any pole in Chicago. I will, however, be standing there looking at it, laughing hysterically.

On your wedding anniversary!!

This will be my first yr as well and I"m in wave 1!!! woo hoo, sure can't wait to meet everyone!!

Liz

 

[lacychef]

You will have a fantastic time Conference is so awesome; you learn tons, & it's a great way to network with other consultants. (& see some of Chicago!)

 

[raebates]

Thanks, Beth-Ann. I'm married to a wonderful man who thinks I'm beautiful, smart, funny, and the best cook in the country. (And I don't want any of you telling him the truth!)

 

[mommyhugz1978]

This is my second year attending....... they will be sending us a whole bunch of information with in the next few weeks about it!! If you did not do it.... when you get back from confernce this year.. sign up for confernce club.. they take a little bit out of your commishion check and it pays for your registration fee.... so that is one less thing that you really have to come up with....

 

[debbieskitchenhelper]

Hi, I just joined here and was reading everything about Conference. I am new in PC, just completed my 30 days. I would like to take my husband with me to conference,, does anyone have any information on this,, what he might be able to attend with me and what he won't,, Please someone help me, I can't seem to find any information.

 

[BethCooks4U]

I'm hoping to meet all of the Cheffers in Wave 2, and I want to meet the ones in Wave 3 as well.

And what about us Cheffers in Wave 1?? Don't you want to meet us too??


(sulking in the corner thinking no one likes us or wants to be our friend)

 

[dannyzmom]

Hi, I just joined here and was reading everything about Conference. I am new in PC, just completed my 30 days. I would like to take my husband with me to conference,, does anyone have any information on this,, what he might be able to attend with me and what he won't,, Please someone help me, I can't seem to find any information.

I took my husband the first 2 years. You can buy him a full registration (he can attand everything) or a partial ( he can only attend a few things) - when the registration ifo goes up you'll get details on all of it.

 

[PampMomof3]

And what about us Cheffers in Wave 1?? Don't you want to meet us too??


(sulking in the corner thinking no one likes us or wants to be our friend)

I want to meet you Beth but I'll also be in Wave 2!

 

[SusanBP0129]

Wave 1

And what about us Cheffers in Wave 1?? Don't you want to meet us too??


(sulking in the corner thinking no one likes us or wants to be our friend)

I'm in Wave One, Beth! Would love to meet up!

 

[debbieskitchenhelper]

thanks,,, we are newly weds and I would really like him to attend with me, Thanks for the info,

 

[raebates]

And what about us Cheffers in Wave 1?? Don't you want to meet us too??


(sulking in the corner thinking no one likes us or wants to be our friend)

I want to meet you, Beth! I adore the Wave 1 Cheffers!!!!!

I really hope I'll get a chance to meet many of you in Wave 1. I'm arriving on Wednesday, so I may see those of you who don't have to scoot right out of Chicago.

I was all excited to see if I couldn't meet some of the Wave 3 Cheffers as well. However, my teeny little brain finally processed the fact that there's a day's wait between the end of Wave 2 and the beginning of Wave 3. http://www.thesmilies.com/smilies/sad0142.gif

 

[vwpamperedchef]

Wave 3 for me!! See you there!