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.

Everyone please be safe on your trip to NC! It is sure to be a great time, I know I can't wait to get there and take it all in. Also, don't forget weight limit on luggage!
 
I am so jealous of all your Wave 1'ers!!

We have been in Wave 1 for the past three years, but this time it's Wave 3. I can hardly wait. Everyone enjoy yourselves and learn alot!!
 
I was wave 2 last year now wave 1 this year. They try and rotate it so no one is always last.

SEE YOU ALL TOMORROW IN THE WINDY CITY!!!!!!!!
 
I was wave 3 in 07, wave 2 in 08, and have worked my way up to wave 1 in 09!!!!!!!!!!
 
This is my last post until I come back from NC! Safe travels everyone!
 
Danielle are you still there???
 
Guess she really is gone..... Ok see you wave 1 people in the next 24 - 48 hours.... YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Woohoo! I'm so excited. Extremely stressed out right now, but excited!
 
As Danielle said- this is my last post til I get home from Conference! I'm soo excited and can't wait to see you all!! :)
 
Last post here - ttys!
 
I have to admit, I kind of feel like the kid who had to watch the other kids playing at the birthday party- but I'm on the outside! :D But it will pass- since I'm in wave 3. (Glad to know that they change the waves around from year to year- I was wondering about that.)You guys have fun!
 
esavvymom said:
I have to admit, I kind of feel like the kid who had to watch the other kids playing at the birthday party- but I'm on the outside! :D But it will pass- since I'm in wave 3. (Glad to know that they change the waves around from year to year- I was wondering about that.)

You guys have fun!
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LOL - Right there with you Bobbi!

HAVE FUN at conference, all of you Wave Oners!
 
I remember reading last year, though, that alot of things Wave 1 and Wave 2 had to pay for last year, Wave 3 got for free (items from Merrill, etc), so there could be a benefit to being Wave 3.

I'm Wave 2 this year, so will have to wait until you Wave 3ers return to find out if it happened again this time.
 
Welcome home Wave 1. Hope you all had a blast! I know I did. :D
 
Melissa78 said:
Welcome home Wave 1. Hope you all had a blast! I know I did. :D
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I had a great time! I can't wait till NC next year!

This was my first and I must say I wish I would have gone last year. So much information. As I told my DH they give you a little pat on the back and a kick in the butt! Which is what I needed!
 
I'd have to agree with you Leigh. I was a first timer and day 1 was my 30th day with PC. I had higher expectations for what I would learn from the workshops but overall, a time well spent. I had 2 super good workshops but the one was so much information that you couldn't write it down fast enough. A 3rd workshop was average but didnt do well on time and she ran out of time without covering more of her presentation and the 4th (not in order) was horrible! Total waste of my time and I think everyone elses. So I'd say I was 50% on the workshops. I think in the future I will channel my energy to going for the fun/sites/scenes/interaction with others PC'ers and not put as much weight on the learning part of workshops.
 
Melissa78 said:
I'd have to agree with you Leigh. I was a first timer and day 1 was my 30th day with PC. I had higher expectations for what I would learn from the workshops but overall, a time well spent. I had 2 super good workshops but the one was so much information that you couldn't write it down fast enough. A 3rd workshop was average but didnt do well on time and she ran out of time without covering more of her presentation and the 4th (not in order) was horrible! Total waste of my time and I think everyone elses. So I'd say I was 50% on the workshops. I think in the future I will channel my energy to going for the fun/sites/scenes/interaction with others PC'ers and not put as much weight on the learning part of workshops.
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PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU LET HO KNOW who the speakers were---I have taught many-classes for PC and not this year--I believe there were a bunch of 1st time-speakers- as well as a few-well seasoned ones too--- I too had a couple of doozies this year- I think the BIGGEST problem was time they used to be 1 and a half hour classes-so there was time to get notes as well as ask ?s-- Whatever class you had as a doozie-get a cd from paperwork supply ===what we learned in the Jack Canfield Director class was listen to it 6 x and take notes- you will get so much more out of anything by using the 6 x rule---- glad you went to conference!! Hope to see you next year!!
 
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