Is Merrill Not Attending Conference? The Truth Revealed!

[Kelly8]

Could this be true? Say it isn't so! :cry: That was one of my favorites! I loved shopping, and not paying shipping was nice! And considering that their clothes have to be tried on, this is when I bought my clothes. ANNOYED!:grumpy:

 

[chefsteph07]

Read the agenda. It says they will be there on Monday. Beyond that, I don't think we know.

 

[chefcharity]

Merrill is going to be there. Their booth is open on Monday then not sure about the rest of the week. Check the agenda and you will see I like seeing the products first hand too!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Not sure where you are getting that info...

Here is what the Agenda says - notice the first line item.



TRACK A — Monday, July 12
8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Registration, Treasure Hunt & Merrill
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Home Office Video Tours
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Director Lunch
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. First-Timer Orientation Sessions (run every 30 minutes)
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Director Training Event
4:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. New Director Reception
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Upper Level Dinner
TRACK A — Tuesday, July 13
6:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Workshop #1
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Opening General Session
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Workshop #2
2:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Recognition Session
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Chief Executive's Celebration of Excellence (Invitation Only)
TRACK A — Wednesday, July 14
6:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Breakfast
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. General Session
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Workshop #3
12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Lunch
2:45 p.m. – 4: 00 p.m. Recognition Session
4:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Team Time With Your Executive Director
TRACK A — Thursday, July 15
6:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Breakfast
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Guest Speakers & Closing General Session

 

[Kelly8]

I don't think they're having shopping though (heard this from an executive director).

 

[chefjeanine]

I don't think they're having shopping though (heard this from an executive director).

That really would not surprise me as they have had a hard enough time handling one "wave" at a time.

 

[esavvymom]

I don't think they're having shopping though (heard this from an executive director).

I highly doubt that. They make way too much money! I wouldn't believe it unless it came from Jean and Marla directly. ED's don't always have the answers.

 

[Kelly8]

ok, calm down! (that's a note to myself) just called Merrill and they said it'll be like other years. Whew-think my upline had her info wrong. sorry guys!

 

[raebates]

I always try to remember that even the upper directors basically get their info from HO people. And, sometimes those HO people are wrong. Just recently there was a HO person who said that the new Cool & Serve Square Tray would only be available to hosts and those who earned it. Clearly that's not right. Something I learned long ago--don't anticipate. Yes, get excited. Yes, think about the things you've enjoyed in the past. But, don't anticipate that this time will be like before. Welcome whatever comes in whatever way it comes. This makes for a lot less disappointment. And, in this case, a lot less needless anxiety.

 

[quiverfull7]

i always try to remember that even the upper directors basically get their info from ho people. And, sometimes those ho people are wrong. Just recently there was a ho person who said that the new cool & serve square tray would only be available to hosts and those who earned it. Clearly that's not right.

Something i learned long ago--don't anticipate. Yes, get excited. Yes, think about the things you've enjoyed in the past. But, don't anticipate that this time will be like before. Welcome whatever comes in whatever way it comes. This makes for a lot less disappointment. And, in this case, a lot less needless anxiety.

amen sister!

 

[chefsteph07]

I agree. I don't think anyone REALLY knows what's going to go on until we get there. Have an open mind and have fun!