Join the Wave 1 Meet & Greet in NC | Coordination Needed for First-Timers

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses the coordination of a Meet 'n Greet event for participants attending the Wave 1 gathering in North Carolina. Several participants express interest in meeting others and share their experiences regarding previous gatherings.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests creating a Meet 'n Greet thread similar to previous Waves.
  • Another participant, identifying as a first-time attendee, expresses a desire to connect with others at the event.
  • Several participants mention their hotel accommodations, with many staying at the Hilton and some at the Sheraton.
  • One participant proposes holding the Meet 'n Greet at the Hilton on Thursday evening, suggesting a time of 8 or 8:30 PM.
  • Another participant shares their experience of taking a cab to the Meet 'n Greet in previous years, noting it is a short ride.
  • Some participants discuss the need for a way to identify each other during the event, mentioning the use of pins or avatars.
  • One participant recalls enjoying two Meet 'n Greet events in the past, suggesting a similar format for this year.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the specifics of the Meet 'n Greet, including the location and timing, with no clear consensus emerging on these details.

Contextual Notes

Participants are primarily first-time attendees looking to connect with others in the community, sharing logistical concerns and personal experiences related to the event.

Who May Find This Useful

New attendees and those interested in networking with fellow consultants at the upcoming event may find this discussion relevant.

How do you know where Beth Jacobs dinner is????? It has been at the Hilton for the last 3 years....
 
flamingo said:
how do you know where beth jacobs dinner is????? It has been at the hilton for the last 3 years....

i know because beth is my ex. Dir. And it is in her monday motivation newsletter to her team.

I know because i have difficulty getting around and i make sure i find out where dinner is cause it is 2 less times i have to be bounced on and off a bus.

Why did you want to know how i knew?????
 
Thanks Andrea for pointing me in the right direction. I know me & Ida (kissrae) will be there w/ our roommate. Can't wait to see everyone.
 
I have an event in the Hilton Thursday night but will be down after :)
Keep me posted!!
 
Anyone staying at Sheraton that wants to split a cab or travel with me to the meet n greet at Hilton Thursday night? I'm not too keen on traveling in an unfamiliar place by myself. I also have to find out when our dinner is and where as well. I will ask my director tonight though, we usually talk on Tuesdays.
 
KaryCam said:
One thing that I really liked last year was that we had two meet 'n greets.
One at McCormick the first day for lunch and the second in the evening.
This way, if you can't make one, you can hopefully make the other.

I had a fun time at the lunch last year and met so many new people.

Maybe we can think about doing both again this year.



Again, I would like to encourage us to have 2 meet and greets like we did last year.
One for lunch at McCormick and another in the evening at whichever hotel. Then, more people might be able to join in.
 
Lunch sounds good..... We can also do this for the ones not going on the first timers or home office things....Or director people. how about 12 noon....??
 
Flamingo said:
Lunch sounds good..... We can also do this for the ones not going on the first timers or home office things....Or director people. how about 12 noon....??

Which day? Thursday?
 
babywings76 said:
Which day? Thursday?

Yes, it would have to be Thursday.
The first workshop starts at 1pm, so we might want to make it earlier than 12noon.

Someone who was there last year, can you explain where we met last year. All I remember is it is in the middle of the building, down this hallway.
Thanks
 
very funny!
You guys met at the Mcdonalds near the Director lunch. So if you follow the signs for director lunch you will see the food court :)
I will stop by after lunch!!
Can't wait!
 
Koolotus said:
very funny!
You guys met at the Mcdonalds near the Director lunch. So if you follow the signs for director lunch you will see the food court :)
I will stop by after lunch!!
Can't wait!

No, we didn't eat at the McDonald's. It was further back in the building from there.
Here is the info I found on the McCormick website:

Plate Room Food Court - Level 2.5, Grand Concourse, South Building
This bustling location offers an interesting array of items available to take on the run or to be enjoyed in the adjacent seating area. Six food concepts are available at this location, including Little Italy, Antipasto Bar, Pacific Rim, the American Grill, The Carvery and Fiesto Bravo. The Plate Room is open daily.

I believe this was it. Anyone else who was there know?
 
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Doing the "bump".
 
Your so good. ! Thanks
 
KaryCam said:
No, we didn't eat at the McDonald's. It was further back in the building from there.
Here is the info I found on the McCormick website:

Plate Room Food Court - Level 2.5, Grand Concourse, South Building
This bustling location offers an interesting array of items available to take on the run or to be enjoyed in the adjacent seating area. Six food concepts are available at this location, including Little Italy, Antipasto Bar, Pacific Rim, the American Grill, The Carvery and Fiesto Bravo. The Plate Room is open daily.

I believe this was it. Anyone else who was there know?


Cheryl had too much chocolate cake the night before (silly), yes this is where we have met the past 2 or 3 years.
 
I say we meet for Lunch between 11 & 11:30 at the plate room food court on Thurs...... I'll be there since I was slacking & I'll be by my lonesome. :(
 
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For the Thursday evening meet 'n greet at the Hilton, what time? Where?
 
pamperedalf said:
I say we meet for Lunch between 11 & 11:30 at the plate room food court on Thurs...... I'll be there since I was slacking & I'll be by my lonesome. :(

Great! I will try to get there about 11am. We had so much fun last year.
It will be good to see you again.
 
DessertDivaFL said:
For the Thursday evening meet 'n greet at the Hilton, what time? Where?


I say around 8:30 ish is my vote, I thought there was a bar there we can meet at. I've always stayed at the Sheraton so I don't know.
 
KaryCam said:
Great! I will try to get there about 11am. We had so much fun last year.
It will be good to see you again.

Yes it will be good to see you too, I'll be there.
 
yum chocolate cake :)
I know we saw ya, I will call when we get outta lunch!
Umm, Ida & Amanda. Change of plans Wednesday night and I need to know when you guys are coming into Chi-Town!!!
xoxo
 
Koolotus said:
yum chocolate cake :)
I know we saw ya, I will call when we get outta lunch!
Umm, Ida & Amanda. Change of plans Wednesday night and I need to know when you guys are coming into Chi-Town!!!
xoxo

I'm on the phone on hold....so bear with me.
Amanda comes in about 1:00 and i'll be in at 3 but not at the hotel until about5ish. Whats going down?

Amanda, you'll have Amber if she's back from 1st timers and her HO tour.
 
kisrae said:
I'm on the phone on hold....so bear with me.
Amanda comes in about 1:00 and i'll be in at 3 but not at the hotel until about5ish. Whats going down?

Amanda, you'll have Amber if she's back from 1st timers and her HO tour.

I don't think she'll be back until around when you get out, but of course she can come hang out w/ me if she is back. I can't piss off the driver otherwise I'll be hitching a ride home.
 
I'll plan to meet you all at 11 on thursday. If i can't get there look for me thru conference, i'll be in a scooter. Not hard to find me. Say hi! Eager to see old friends and meet new.
 
Ok ladies this is a bump for our meet n greet...

We will meet at the Hilton lobby bar at 8:15 ish.... If you need to be later no problem. Just show up when you can... See you all in a few days..... YEA!!!!
 
About the Lunch time meet... I heard that everything is in one building this year so maybe the place we have met at in the past is too far.... ???? Any thoughts for those of you who are veterans at NC...
 
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Flamingo said:
About the Lunch time meet... I heard that everything is in one building this year so maybe the place we have met at in the past is too far.... ???? Any thoughts for those of you who are veterans at NC...

here's the info I got from the McCormack website:
In the Lakeside building there are no sit-down or cafeteria type restaurants. They have a take-out coffee shop which is on level 2 which is the main floor. They say that they have some other take-out place on level 3 but I have never seen it (maybe someone else has).
Even if we take-out, there is no where to really sit except to sit on the floor somewhere. Or we can go outside (bridge between the buildings) where there are a few seperated tables, but we won't know if it will be raining (it has) or too hot.

So to answer you question - I don't know. I'm just providing the info and let's see what everyone else says. I'll go wherever.
 
I'm in the second HO tour (8am?) - Anyone in that one? I have the newbiew orientation at 7:15 followed by the HO tour, I guess backwards from others.
 
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Flamingo said:
Ok ladies this is a bump for our meet n greet...

We will meet at the Hilton lobby bar at 8:15 ish.... If you need to be later no problem. Just show up when you can... See you all in a few days..... YEA!!!!

Works for me - around 8:15 pm on Thursday night it is!
 
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Melissa78 said:
I'm in the second HO tour (8am?) - Anyone in that one? I have the newbiew orientation at 7:15 followed by the HO tour, I guess backwards from others.

No Melissa, I am taking the 1st HO tour and I am not doing the newbie orientation because my director said it wasn't necessary.
 
I'm taking the first tour, then orientation
 

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