New Director Academy May -Anyone Else?

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around participants discussing their plans and experiences related to the upcoming New Director Academy in Chicago. Participants share excitement about the event and seek advice on sightseeing and accommodations in the city.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses excitement about attending the New Director Academy and plans to explore Chicago beforehand.
  • Another participant shares their experience of a long shuttle ride from a previous event, suggesting it may influence accommodation choices.
  • One participant mentions they will not qualify for the event until later in the year, indicating a change in their plans.
  • Another participant suggests staying downtown for a better sightseeing experience.
  • A participant from Chicago offers to provide tips based on interests in food, architecture, and landmarks.
  • One participant expresses a preference for casual dining experiences and mentions being pregnant, indicating a need for breaks during sightseeing.
  • Another participant shares personal food preferences and suggests checking out local resources for restaurant recommendations.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding accommodation choices and sightseeing preferences, with no clear consensus emerging on the best approach to visiting Chicago.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and preferences related to travel and dining in Chicago, reflecting a variety of interests and plans for the event.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants planning to attend the New Director Academy or those interested in exploring Chicago may find the shared experiences and tips relevant.

smilesarepriceless
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Hey all. I'm so excited..and looking forward to this.

If anyone is going, please let me know!

I am going up a day early and spending all day THURSDAY site seeing in Chicago.

Never been..and couldn't stand being so close, and not taking advantage of this great opportunity..

I fly into Midway...unsure if i will stay in the city..on thur. night and then head on over to the hotel in Addison...OR if I should site see Thur..and just get an extra night over in Addison at the same hotel i'll be at for the NDA..

Anyhoo----

If anyone here lives in Chicago and wants to PM me some MUST SEES or tips based on your knowledge of the city, i would welcome the tips.
 
Just to let you know we took a shuttle bus from National Conference to HO and it was a long ride. I don't remember exactly how long but the two places aren't close together at all. That may help your decision on where to stay your first night.
 
That was my goal, but I don't think my 5th will be qualified by May 1st.
:(
So...looks like I'll be going in Sept. or Oct.
 
I would stay in a hotel downtown if you really want to get the full "city sightseeing" experience.
 
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Thanks Everyone! Now to do some searches on Chicago. HOW FUN!
 
Heather, there are a few of us Chicagoans here. What are you interested in? Art? Architecture? Food? Landmarks? We can give you tips.
 
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Ok Deb, let me stop for a minute and tell you I'm looking at Consultant News..next to me and having a moment..going --OH MY GOSH! THIS IS HER..on the cover..The one i met on the elevator at Leadership..you are FAMOUS?????????????????????????????????????????????????
 
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Regarding my interests ---I like food :> so i want to be sure and check out some great food while I'm there --even if hole in the wall kind of places not everyone may know about..not looking for fine dining by any means..But just good food.

Landmarks I'd say are nice....less of a person into art..
I'll be 7 months pregnant too might I add, so I'm sure I'll need breaks throughout my adventurous day of walking..lol

I do enjoy architecture as well.
 
Yep, that's me.For restaurants, check out chowhound.com and read the Chicago board. Do you want "chicago food" or do you like ethnic stuff or ???? I love stuffed pizza and chicago hot dogs myself...There is a great architecture boat tour on the river. I'm sure you are adept enough to Google it. :)You can check out the Art Institute on south Michigan. Millenium Park is really cool. Susan had a post a couple days ago about free stuff to do. I copied it to a Word doc, so I'll attach it here.
 

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