Leadership Countdown: 181 Days Until the Big Event - Friday, July 13, 2007

[PChefAbey]

I have had a csection before and I loved it, I had my daughter naturally and hated it so I actually chose a csection with my son. And it must just be a UT thing because I have never heard of drs making you wait 8 weeks here to be released to go back to normal activities.

 

[chefann]

Today is Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Days until Leadership Summit 2008: 177

 

[chefann]

Look at this! Missed it yesterday, almost missed it today!

Today is Thursay, July 19, 2007

Days until Leadership Summit 2008: 175

 

[chefann]

Missed it AGAIN yesterday, almost missed it again today! I need to set a reminder in Outlook or something...Today is Saturday, July 21, 2007Days until Leadership Summit 2008: 173

 

[katie0128]

I'm glad you remember it at least some of the time... I started this thing and then completely forgot about it!

 

[katie0128]

This just cracks me up! We are not finished with one thing before moving on to another!!

I'm just REALLY excited because it is in my backyard!!!

 

[smspamperedchef]

It's around Jan. 8. Thurs-Sat.
You need to be an FD by Oct 1 to be eligible to register online as soon as it opens. But if HO does the same thing as this year, you will be able to walk in with 2 agreements and register on-site. Hooray!

It has always been bring your signed agreements in hand and you can attend!

 

[smspamperedchef]

The Leadership dates are Jan 10-12..thurs, friday and saturday

Is that the FOR SURE dates of Leadership? I had not heard for sure!

 

[katie0128]

According to CC, those are the dates...

 

[chefann]

Today is Sunday, July 22, 2007Days until Leadership Summit 2008: 172

 

[chefann]

Today is Monday, July 23, 2007

Days until Leadership Summit 2008: 171

 

[Shawnna]

Okay, I am planning to go to Leadership. When will they send out the info?

 

[chefann]

Today is Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Days until Leadership Summit 2008: 170

Shawnna, registration usually opens in October.

 

[pamperedalf]

I am so torn, I went to leadership in Dallas and loved it. However the tickets to cincinatti are almost $600 for me from Cali, then Hotel & reg. I am not sure I can make it.We will wait and see.

 

[cmdtrgd]

Amanda - same price for me from Boise. It is a no-brainer for me on going to Leadership and NC, it is part of my job! So, I've signed up for Leadership Conference Club and am putting $100 a month in a savings account for Leadership. I am also searching on Sidestep.com every couple of days for good flight prices.

 

[chefann]

Kayak.com is another good site for airfare. They link to a lot of the big travel sites, so you don't have to go to 20 sites a day to check prices. (FYI- if you search on Tuesday and Wednesday NIGHTS, that's when the best prices tend to be available.)

Another thing to consider is flying in to a different city and renting a car. Sometimes, even with car rental, the tickets are so much less that it's worth it.

 

[pamperedalf]

cmdtrgd Amanda - same price for me from Boise. It is a no-brainer for me on going to Leadership and NC, it is part of my job! So, I've signed up for Leadership Conference Club and am putting $100 a month in a savings account for Leadership. I am also searching on Sidestep.com every couple of days for good flight prices.

Kate, It's usually the same way for me, however I am trying to pay off our Hawaii trip for my sis's wedding. Then all our tags are due, and the truck needs new tires, then x-mas, then add the costs of leadership. I think it's even harder when I know I got a ticket for $200 last year to Dallas. Okay I know enough excuses just get on the phone, add a show to your list.

 

[katie0128]

Kayak.com is another good site for airfare. They link to a lot of the big travel sites, so you don't have to go to 20 sites a day to check prices. (FYI- if you search on Tuesday and Wednesday NIGHTS, that's when the best prices tend to be available.)

Another thing to consider is flying in to a different city and renting a car. Sometimes, even with car rental, the tickets are so much less that it's worth it.

Coming in to CVG (Cincinnati/N Ky Airport) can be REALLY expensive. However, if you can come into Indianapolis, Dayton or Louisville... you often can save BIG $$$. Maybe if enough cheffers do that, you could all rent a car/van and drive the rest of the way. Or maybe one of us locals could be persuaded to come pick you up...

 

[OhmyDLM]

Coming in to CVG (Cincinnati/N Ky Airport) can be REALLY expensive. However, if you can come into Indianapolis, Dayton or Louisville... you often can save BIG $$$. Maybe if enough cheffers do that, you could all rent a car/van and drive the rest of the way. Or maybe one of us locals could be persuaded to come pick you up...

Katie, do you know the name of the building Leadership summit is being held in. I'm trying to book a flight/hotel deal together for a discount and I can't quite find where it's acutally being held so I can research hotels that are nearby and clean. Any suggestions?

 

[OhmyDLM]

Katie, do you know the name of the building Leadership summit is being held in. I'm trying to book a flight/hotel deal together for a discount and I can't quite find where it's acutally being held so I can research hotels that are nearby and clean. Any suggestions?

Found some info


Leadership Venue:
Duke Energy Center
525 Elm Street
Cinn, Ohio 45202

3 Official Conference Hotels:
Millenium Hotel Cinn
Westin Cinn
Hyatt Regincy Cinn

Closest Airport:
Cinn Northen Kentucky Airport, Http://www.cvgairport.com/

 

[chefann]

Darcy ROCKS! She called HO and got passed around a lot until she got us answers. Woo-hoo!

 

[katie0128]

Found some info


Leadership Venue:
Duke Energy Center
525 Elm Street
Cinn, Ohio 45202

3 Official Conference Hotels:
Millenium Hotel Cinn
Westin Cinn
Hyatt Regincy Cinn

Closest Airport:
Cinn Northen Kentucky Airport, Http://www.cvgairport.com/

Yep... that is what I was going to say...

All three hotels are within 2 blocks from the convention center. Even in the winter, it will be a very easy walk.

 

[chefann]

Today is Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Days until Leadership Summit 2008: 169

 

[Shawnna]

Okay...I am going to Leadership. But, I have an important question...

It is going to be in January and I am extremely cold natured...I stay cold even in summer with air conditioning. So, I know it is cold there, but is it the same kind of cold as here in OK....wet and miserable. Do I need a really heavy coat, scarf and gloves? And, what kind of shoes do I need? In winter here it is hard for me to walk out to my car and start it to warm before driving somewhere. How am I going to walk 2 blocks? I really am a big baby when it comes to cold weather.

 

[chefann]

HO will almost definitely have shuttle buses, like at Conference. If you're concerned, try to get rooms at the Millennium Hotel. I checked yesterday, and that one's attached to the convention center, so you wouldn't even need to go outside.

But, yes - OH in January will be wet and very cold.

 

[Shawnna]

Thank you. My husband says I am a big baby. He goes to Colorado every October...on a hunting trip...and he wants me to go. I say "NO WAY!!" He keeps telling me the cold is different there than here, but I am not taking any chances...LOL He loves the cold, and I love tropical sun...go figure.

 

[chefann]

Today is Thursday, July 26, 2007

Days until Leadership Summit 2008: 168

 

[chefann]

Today is Friday, July 27, 2007Days until Leadership Summit 2008: 167

 

[chefann]

Today is Sunday, July 29, 2007Days until Leadership Summit 2008: 165

 

[chefann]

Today is Monday, July 30, 2007Days until Leadership Summit 2008: 164