How much will it cost to attend the 2008 Conference?

[cmdtrgd]

If early bird is $175.00, when you sign up for conference cash club can you pay $175.00, or do you have to pay the $200.00?

When you sign up for Conference Club you tell them how much to take out of your commission check each month. I actually did the highest amount for NC - $500 - but it is spread over about 8 months, so I don't "feel" it. When you register, the money comes out of your account for early bird (if you make it) or regular price. If there is anything left in the account, it will be put into your next commission check.

 

[chefann]

Actually, if you use Conference club, you get the early bird price, whether you make the deadline or not. Just another benefit!

 

[finley1991]

I also thought that if you did sign up for Conference Club, you are guaranteed the early bird price. Anyone else think that that's correct?

I've done conference club since they've started it. Works so much better for me with my show schedule. That way I only have to worry about airfare and or hotel when the time comes.

 

[finley1991]

Thanks Ann!

I think we're sharing a brain today!

 

[chefann]

Thanks Ann!

I think we're sharing a brain today!

I know! I think that's the third thread today that we were typing the same thing in response at the same time!

 

[chefann]

I've done conference club since they've started it. Works so much better for me with my show schedule. That way I only have to worry about airfare and or hotel when the time comes.

You need to come on the Mega Bus with us! My round-trip was $17 this year.

 

[Addie4TLC]

Sounds great but how do I explain the expense to my DH? He's not even sure he wants me to go to next years conference! We're over here in California and that's a good chunk of change for us.

I wanna go! (whinny voice)

I hear you! I'm in California too and it's an arm and a leg to go to Leadership but it's worth it. I know a Director who's husband was opposed to PC and even said he "hated PC!" Everything changed when she earned her first incentive trip and took him on a cruise. When they got back he agreed to talk to her team at her training meeting about the wonderful experience he had and added that "he couldn't wait to go on the next trip." LOL There's a goal for you!

 

[PCwithStay-C]

What is the extra $ for?? If conference is $200 then the extra $350 (if you do $550) is for what exactly??

 

[chefann]

What is the extra $ for?? If conference is $200 then the extra $350 (if you do $550) is for what exactly??

It's a way to save for transportation and spending money. HO refunds the unused portion to you. And since spouses can attend conference (but not Leadership), you can use some of it for DH's registration.

 

[PCwithStay-C]

It's a way to save for transportation and spending money. HO refunds the unused portion to you. And since spouses can attend conference (but not Leadership), you can use some of it for DH's registration.

Cool. Thanks Ann Im guessing its just spouses and not children right?? Hate to leave my 2yr old home by herself hehehe

 

[PCwithStay-C]

OK I just read the meeting rules and answered my own question!!

 

[chefann]

They do have nursing rooms at Conference, but you can't bring the babies into any other parts of conference, so you'd need to have a sitter/spouse.

Conference is a great couple of days AWAY from the kids and spouse!

 

[PCwithStay-C]

Conference is a great couple of days AWAY from the kids and spouse!

I like the sound of this MUCH better!!

Another question (sorry, if I go this will be my first conference, if you couldnt tell )

Does everyone stay in the same hotel? Or do you just stay wherever?? I know some conferences block out rooms in hotels, does PC do this?

 

[finley1991]

You need to come on the Mega Bus with us! My round-trip was $17 this year.

We did MegaBus too but I didn't book early enough... my ticket was $30. Last year I scored though... $9.50 round-trip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[chefann]

Does everyone stay in the same hotel? Or do you just stay wherever?? I know some conferences block out rooms in hotels, does PC do this?

They block out rooms at usually 3 hotels. They're typically about $150 a night before taxes. Many clusters share rooms - 4 people in a room = less per person. HO has buses that run between the official hotels and the Convention Center.

Some people get rooms at less expensive hotels that are within walking distance of the official ones. Then they walk to catch the shuttles.

 

[chefann]

We did MegaBus too but I didn't book early enough... my ticket was $30. Last year I scored though... $9.50 round-trip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think that's what I paid last year, too! It definitely frees up some cash for spending money. And because I work downtown, my cluster drives down and we use my parking pass to park the car, so nobody has to pay for it.

 

[ChefJeniLobdell]

Thanks for the info! I just signed up for conference club. Can't wait till NC 2008!

 

[dns2202]

What is the megabus?

 

[finley1991]

I think that's what I paid last year, too! It definitely frees up some cash for spending money. And because I work downtown, my cluster drives down and we use my parking pass to park the car, so nobody has to pay for it.

NICE!!!!


For those of you in the metro areas of: Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Louisville, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Pittsburgh, St. Louis or Toledo... you can check out low cost inter city travel and get AMAZING rates to and from Chicago!

It looks like now they've added some west coast cities with Los Angeles being the hub.

It's so worth it... check it out!!!!!

 

[finley1991]

Too bad they don't have a Detroit to Cincinnati bus... I would so be doing that for Leadership this year instead of driving!

 

[KellyTheChef]

Thanks all of you for bumping this thread back up again! I had flaked out and hadn't signed up for conference club yet! It's all done now!

 

[friday]

Too bad they don't have a Detroit to Cincinnati bus... I would so be doing that for Leadership this year instead of driving!

If they CREATE one of these busses will you please let me know. I can get to Detroit easy as can be, but the drive to Cincinatti is making me concerned... Or maybe I can make some arrangement with someone between Pt Huron and Detroit who is driving to sell me a seat and some trunk space in her car?

 

[Leigh0725]

NICE!!!!


For those of you in the metro areas of: Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Louisville, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Pittsburgh, St. Louis or Toledo... you can check out low cost inter city travel and get AMAZING rates to and from Chicago!

It looks like now they've added some west coast cities with Los Angeles being the hub.

It's so worth it... check it out!!!!!

I just saw that a round trip ticket from Kansas City to Chicago is $9.50!!! Okay, granted that's for travel in November, but if I book a head, that would be a lot better than paying $110 for a plan ticket. However, the only downfall is being on a bus for 9 hours. Hmmm....

 

[jlevernier]

Yeah, but, on the bus you can read or talk. Or get a head start on sleep since that is at a premium at conference!

--Jenny L

 

[chefann]

If they CREATE one of these busses will you please let me know. I can get to Detroit easy as can be, but the drive to Cincinatti is making me concerned... Or maybe I can make some arrangement with someone between Pt Huron and Detroit who is driving to sell me a seat and some trunk space in her car?

OK, Friday, you must be in SW Ontario. I work less than 1 mile from the Detroit/Windsor tunnel. I'd offer you a ride, but I have no idea what my cluster is doing for Leadership.

 

[Chef Kearns]

That is the beauty of it is you can spread the costs out over time with the Conference Club. Plus paying for the air fare when you book it.

I reserved our room that money was taken out a month in advance. If you are staying 4 in a room and you stay 4 nights your costs are basically the cost of one night. This year we only stayed 3 nights so it was less.

For me during conference the only costs I had to worry about was food, goodies at the booths and drinks. I am cheap and bring my own sodas in my suit case and ice them down every night and some snacks. {That is what I like about Leadership is that they provide some good snacks between workshops}

and paying your dear friend's share of the taxi(s) :blushing: :love:

 

[momoftwins]

I just saw that a round trip ticket from Kansas City to Chicago is $9.50!!! Okay, granted that's for travel in November, but if I book a head, that would be a lot better than paying $110 for a plan ticket. However, the only downfall is being on a bus for 9 hours. Hmmm....

Seriously??????? Wow! KC is only 2 1/2 hours away from Omaha - I would think it would be worth the drive for a bus ticket of $9.50!!!!!!! Dang - I paid about $200 for my plane ticket last year!!!!! Definitely worth checking out!!!!!

 

[chefmelody]

I did the Megabus this year from KC to Chicago! Mine cost a little more because I went on up to Wisconsin to visit a friend beforehand, but it was still cheaper than flying.

I was going to do it all the way to Cincinnati for Leadership, but then I realized I'd be having a 2-1/2 hour layover in Chicago... at 12:30 at night. Don't think I want to be doing that, no matter how much it saves me. Soooo I'm spending the $300 to fly.