Is Wave 3 Ready to Make Its Mark at the Chicago Conference?

[raebates]

You go, c00p!

 

[chef131doreen]

Wave 3 for me too I have gone about 6 times out of 9 years . We probably will have a bunch of us going

 

[c00p]

Thanks Rae - I look forward to "running into" you again this year!!

 

[Krista Burson]

This will be my first year. I made the decision to go back in December, but now am kind of nervous since I don't know what goes on at NC.

 

[raebates]

No need to worry. It's like a really big pep rally with workshops thrown in. Or, maybe it's a set of workshops with pep rallies thrown in. Hmmm. Just be assured that you'll learn a lot, have a lot of fun, and get all fired up for your business.

 

[esavvymom]

The workshops from last year's NC are on the Online Training Center (under Resource) - if you want to listen to some of the workshops- give you an idea about THAT part. Also, on Consultant Corner, you can go to the Conference page and see video/photo clips.I am hoping to survive (still struggling- month-to-month) long enough and be able to afford to go - Wave 3 for me. My DH and two boys will be going along too. DH's family lives on the outside suburbs (1 hr 20 min by Metra/Train). So we'll visit them, and then we are ALL going to a hotel downtown. I'll probably stay somewhere that's close for them to get to the museums and Navy Pier. We have membership at The Field Museum, and our state's Aquarium- which I think will get them into Shedd's for free or discount. Then they are going to Sear's tower, and Navy Pier also. So it won't cost them much with our memberships, and I'll be at conference while they play. So we are ALL looking forward to it. I just can't wait till hotels are announced so I can know if the one I want to stay at has a conference discount or not.

 

[thebowman]

wave 3 and going!

 

[KellyCooks]

I'm also Wave 3. Last year was my first NC (Wave 1) and I'm excited to go again! I will be part of the bunch that Doreen mentioned!Kelly

 

[caraighan]

I'm also Wave 3. Last year was my first NC (Wave 1) and I'm excited to go again! I will be part of the bunch that Doreen mentioned!

Kelly

I'm in wave 3 too!!! I can't wait. This will be my 2nd time going!!! Last year was my first time... I had a ball!!!!!!!

 

[smilesarepriceless]

I am Wave 3! This will be my second time to NC and I am psyched about the trip. Plan on seeing a little bit more of Chicago than last year. Last year was my first time and it was amazing.

Yes Katie! I too am excited...I'm working on all the childcare legistics right now as Wayne will be in school most likely during that time out of state....But I really want to be there right with ya!

 

[nldavis321]

What time do things usually start on the first day? What time do they usually end on the last day? Thanks for the info! Still learning and planning! Cant wait!!!

 

[peachey]

Heather, I wasn't quick enough last year to get a hotel from the travel company through pc. But, I have already started looking this year. Found a room with 2 queens for $159 a night! I may have a girlfriend or two going again this year, but I don't know for sure. Do you know about our Clustermates???

For those that did go with the hotels through the travel company, were you happy? I walked from my hotel and got on the bus to go to the convention center, and I heard so many complaints. Even if I do get a room... I am a little leery. Then, I remember reading about all the mishaps with rates, charges, etc. Please advise!

 

[raebates]

What time do things usually start on the first day? What time do they usually end on the last day?

Thanks for the info! Still learning and planning! Cant wait!!!

If it's like last year, there will be a first-timers' meeting on the first morning. The details will come as we get closer to registration.

 

[raebates]

Heather, I wasn't quick enough last year to get a hotel from the travel company through pc. But, I have already started looking this year. Found a room with 2 queens for $159 a night! I may have a girlfriend or two going again this year, but I don't know for sure. Do you know about our Clustermates???

For those that did go with the hotels through the travel company, were you happy? I walked from my hotel and got on the bus to go to the convention center, and I heard so many complaints. Even if I do get a room... I am a little leery. Then, I remember reading about all the mishaps with rates, charges, etc. Please advise!

We've always been happy with our conference hotels. We stayed at the Sheraton until last year, when we were at the Chicago Hilton. There are thousands of us all descending at once, so there are bound to be occasional issues. (I know that doesn't make it any better if you're one of those encountering "issues.")

Last year we had an issue with the air conditioning at first. After a couple of calls, I pointed out that there were 3 menopausal women in the room, and if it didn't get cool soon it could get pretty ugly. Amazingly it was fixed by the time we returned to the room. In most cases the hotels are anxious to keep customers happy.

 

[c00p]

Like Rae said, there literally are THOUSANDS of women (a few men) that are bombarding these hotels, and when you aren't in the first wave, you've got people leaving while you are arriving that makes it even harder! HOWEVER, I have never had any major issues with any of the conference hotels. I know that some have, but to me, they've always done everything that they can to accomodate everyone.

 

[peachey]

Glad to hear the positive about the hotels! I realize there is a lot to handle with this many people, but everytime I got on the bus there was something else being discussed. No matter what I am going and am so excited!

 

[Beth1170]

I will be attending my first conference this year. I'm excited and nervous all at the same time, since I don't know what to expect. I've been speaking with my upline for rooming and travel arrangements so hopefully it all comes together soon. Hubby already scheduled vacation time to be home with the kids. It will be my first time away all by myself.

 

[raebates]

Just remember that the thousands that have positive hotel experiences rarely say anything. It's the small percentage who experience problems who, for good reason,, share their stories.

 

[PampMomof3]

I booked my flight already so I'll see you in a couple months!!

 

[pampchefrhondab]

I must have missed this the first time around, but I'm in Wave 3! I'm hoping to go since I can attend a career lunch this year!

 

[raebates]

Well then, Rhonda, if I don't manage to link up with you before then, at least I have a chance to see you at NC. LOL!I was in Fort Wayne with The Furry Guy on Sunday at the Home and Garden Show. I was in New Haven on Monday for a team meeting. Didn't have any spare time either day.Maybe next month.

 

[DEBBI]

We're wave 3 . Last year was our first(wave 1) had a blast
to to meet some of you there

 

[Krista Burson]

Booked my flight yesterday $199.20 round trip from Manchester, Nh

 

[thebowman]

I have personally booked 6 from our cluster to go and we are so excited!!! Southwest deal is $259 which is $130 cheaper than last year, whoo hoo! See you all there

 

[kaseydee]

Wave 3.

Never been.

Very excited.

Nervous.

Going alone!

Unless I convince my recruit and my recruiter to go!

It will be ok b/c you can hook up w/some of us! I am wave 3 but my director just resigned & we are in the process of being re-assigned but either way I already have a ticket & I'm going in 3. lol

 

[Chef Bobby]

Wave 3.

Never been.

Very excited.

Nervous.

Going alone!

Unless I convince my recruit and my recruiter to go!

As much as I enjoyed the company of my room mates last year, I think I learned more my first year being alone. I sat with people I didn't know during lunch and on the buses and learned a lot by asking for everyones opinions about everything. I learned the most about wedding registries while on a bus ride to the hotel from a Director from Florida.