How Can I Make the Most of the National Conference 2009, Wave 1?

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Discussion Overview

The thread revolves around participants sharing their excitement and preparations for the upcoming National Conference 2009, Wave 1. Discussions include airfare deals, personal plans for attending, and experiences related to the conference.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions finding airfare deals from San Francisco to Chicago for $220, noting it as the cheapest they've seen.
  • Another participant shares their excitement about airfare from Phoenix, AZ being around $220, significantly lower than last year's $364.
  • One participant expresses their intention to make the conference a family vacation if childcare can be arranged.
  • Several participants discuss their plans for what to wear at the conference, with one mentioning a humorous deal involving a red feather boa.
  • One participant notes that this will be their first conference and expresses eagerness to attend.
  • Some participants share their experiences with ticket prices, with one noting a significant drop from $600 to around $300 this year.
  • Another participant mentions the importance of completing shows for a promotional item related to the conference.
  • Several users express excitement about the number of new attendees expected at the conference.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding the best time to purchase airfare, with some participants feeling confident about current prices while others express concern about waiting for potential drops.

Contextual Notes

Participants are sharing personal experiences and plans related to the National Conference, with a focus on travel arrangements and preparations for the event.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants planning to attend the National Conference may find the shared experiences and tips on airfare and preparations helpful.

soccermama said:
Cathy- I went to look at your website to figure out where you live. We're in the same area code (which is, of course, half the state... lol), so I'm curious where you're flying out of and whose cluster you're in?

My ticket was $369, I think I paid over $500 last year, though... and the year before...
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Sorry! I don't come on here near as much as I use to! Plus we are in middle of moving! So I really am not on here much! This move came at such and unfortunate time! Right before Conference! I live in Spokane... and I'm flying out of Spokane... where are you at? My director is in Utah! I use to be part of a large cluster here, but then my recruiter/director quit... I took on her team as hospitality while I was a director, but ended going thru health and personal family issues and gave up my directorship... I've been going to hopsitality meetings since but she (my hospitality director) doesn't go until wave 3! My cluster is the Sloan cluster, but I'm sure that means nothing to you considering she's in Utah!;)
 
Today is 6/23 and there are 16 days to go!!

But I leave in 15 days... :-)
 
chefcaroline said:
Today is 6/23 and there are 16 days to go!!

But I leave in 15 days... :-)
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Me too! I can't believe how soon this is coming up! Wow!
 
15 Days to go!!

But I leave in 14 days! I need this so bad! Not just for my business, but for my mommy/wife sanity.
 
KaryCam said:
15 Days to go!!

But I leave in 14 days! I need this so bad! Not just for my business, but for my mommy/wife sanity.
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Yes, we leave Wednesday! Woo Hoo!
 
Wow, can't believe it's only 2 weeks away. I leave in 10 days, since I'm heading there from vacation...
 
ACK! I'm not ready!!!!! And I have a booth to do next weekend, too.... crazy couple weeks coming up... Excited to get to Chicago.
 
I am SOOO EXCITED!! Thanks for keeping the countdown going. I was house hunting in Virginia this past weekend so couldn't post. I arrive Wednesday afternoon as well so I am VERY excited. I'm ready to pack my bags now! ha ha
 
Becky when are you arriving and which airport and which hotel are you staying at? Just wondering I am arriving at a different airport then my room mate and looking for people to go to the hotel with.
 
Hey Christina!

I arrive into O'Hare at 2:20pm on Wed and staying at the Hilton. Not sure if my dad is going to pick me up or not. He lives there but works a lot so we'll see.
 
Hey Becky, I am arriving at the O'Hare and arriving at 2:22 p.m. on wednesday as well and staying at the Sheraton.
 
lets hope our planes aren't late! ;-) I believe I'm flying through Pheonix (gotta love US Air). I'll let you know if my plans change and I have to take the shuttle or something.
 
KaryCam said:
15 Days to go!!

But I leave in 14 days! I need this so bad! Not just for my business, but for my mommy/wife sanity.
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Totally with ya on that one! :D I was just telling my D that if they wanted to do something I wasn't in to I'd be happy to just take a swim or stay in the room and read a book...I NEVER get alone time and it would be bliss! LOL
 
Danielle what are you doing up so early?? HA HA HA ;)
 
I am so ready for Conference! and for a Mommy-vacation! I'm not sure if I remember how to be me...
 
Well ladies, I am going to miss seeing all of you. But, I won't be able to go now. Yesterday the schedule was announced for my daughter's dance competition, and if I'd go I'd miss all 3 of her dances....which I know she wouldn't understand. So, gotta be MOM first:)
Luckily, my flight was still under the window to get a refund.
I will miss being there so much....so you all take good notes...I wanna learn what you learn!
 
AWWWW Lacy! What a tough break. We'll miss you, but I hope your DD dances her heart out!
(Any chance you could attend another wave?)
 
jbdowd0798 said:
Danielle what are you doing up so early?? HA HA HA ;)
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It was actually 8 am EST. Not sure why it posted 7 am. That is when I leave my house for work.
 
straitfan said:
AWWWW Lacy! What a tough break. We'll miss you, but I hope your DD dances her heart out!
(Any chance you could attend another wave?)
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Thats a great idea lacey! If you have allredy registered or conference you can try to switch it!
 
13 days to go!


Today I'll be going crazy getting ready for my son's birthday party tomorrow.
 
12 Days to go.... Whooo hoooo I can't wait to go to "Howl at the Moon.... Great club...Anybody want to come???:love:
 
straitfan said:
AWWWW Lacy! What a tough break. We'll miss you, but I hope your DD dances her heart out!
(Any chance you could attend another wave?)
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Nope, since our county fair is the next week & we're in 4H; plus I've got some shows booked already that next weekend.
 
11 days for those leaving on Wednesday! hee hee :-)
 
jbdowd0798 said:
11 days for those leaving on Wednesday! hee hee :-)
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You said it, girlfriend! Woo Hoo!
 
:balloon:Okay so its 1113pm PST but I'm going to post anyway since its morning time somewhere! lol :p

11 days til conference and 10 days til Danielle and I leave!! YAHOOOOO!!!!!


:balloon::chef::balloon::chef::balloon::chef::balloon:
 
jbdowd0798 said:
:balloon:Okay so its 1113pm PST but I'm going to post anyway since its morning time somewhere! lol :p

11 days til conference and 10 days til Danielle and I leave!! YAHOOOOO!!!!!


:balloon::chef::balloon::chef::balloon::chef::balloon:
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That's right! We are almost in the single digits! Time is flying!
 
Girl I know its Sunday but even I'm up before I want to be. What are you doing up before the sun?
 
jbdowd0798 said:
Girl I know its Sunday but even I'm up before I want to be. What are you doing up before the sun?
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Believe it or not, this was the first place I went to when I woke up. Am I obsessed with this site, or what???? :o
 
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