Wave 2 Meet and Greet Details - Sheraton at 9 PM | Conference in 3 Weeks!

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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around the details for a meet and greet event for participants attending a conference, specifically focusing on plans for the first night and the subsequent gathering at the Sheraton. Participants share their arrival times, hotel accommodations, and ideas for activities during the event.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, inquires about the meet and greet details for Wave 2 attendees, expressing excitement for the upcoming conference.
  • Another participant confirms that there will be a gathering on Thursday night after the opening session at the Sheraton lounge.
  • Several users mention confusion regarding the specific location of the lounge, with questions about whether it is the piano bar.
  • Some participants express interest in organizing an office supplies exchange during the meet and greet, suggesting a $5 value for the items.
  • One participant shares their plan to arrive on Wednesday night and mentions a potential cluster-wide gathering involving pizza.
  • Another participant notes that there are two Hilton hotels being used for the conference, which may lead to confusion about meeting locations.
  • Several users discuss their hotel arrangements and express a desire to coordinate meet-ups with others staying at the same locations.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding the specifics of the meet and greet, including the exact location and activities planned. No clear consensus emerges on the office supplies exchange, though there is notable enthusiasm for the idea.

Contextual Notes

Participants are preparing for a conference and are sharing logistical details and personal experiences related to their travel and accommodations.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for attendees of the conference looking to connect with others, share travel plans, and participate in planned activities.

How about the Java bar? I like java!
 
I am staying at the Palmer House Hilton. Wed. night we are having a cluster dinner, but the 3 directors & 1 FD from my team meetings that I am staying with do not want to go because of the price...I need advise. Should I go? I want to go, but I also want to get to know the 4 of them better. I already feel alittle like the odd man out with them since they have all gone to conference together for years and are close & click really well. Part of me wants to hang out with them since I see them at every meeting & craft fair but I also want to meet everyone else from my cluster.
 
dannyzmom said:
Frame Exchange? - that's Wave 1...or maybe 3...I vote for an OFFICE SUPPLIES EXCHANGE (and I know Janet's with me on this one)!!!!
How 'bout we each bring $5 worth of office supplies wrapped up in wrapping paper to do a gift exchange with??

I am all about an office supply exchange! Should we make this official?

Meet Thu night at the Java lounge at the Sheridan after opening session and bring $5 of fun office supplies wrapped for an exchange.
 
Oohh, I'm in! I'm an office supplies junkie, and I love surprises!


(I obviously also really love exclamation points!)
 
raebates said:
Oohh, I'm in! I'm an office supplies junkie, and I love surprises!


(I obviously also really love exclamation points!)

Ok then lets do it! All conference 2 meet & greet attendees should bring a gift wrapped office item or batch of office items (paperclips-blank lables - index cards - pens - 3hole punch - post its - PC postcards - PC stickers - postcard invites - recipe cards - etc)...

We need to decide on a price value - $5 or $10? What do ya'll think?
 
Since we're all great bargain hunters, I think $5 would work well. How 'bout you?
 
Hey Ya'll. Has anyone missed me?? I'm trying to get excited about conference although $$ are tight.

We're staying at the Sheraton and we'll be there Wednesday. As a matter of fact, we have an extra spot open Wednesday night if anyone comes early and doesn't have anything until Thursday. Let me know!
 
raebates said:
Since we're all great bargain hunters, I think $5 would work well. How 'bout you?

I agree - I don't want to see anyone going out on a financial limb to find a $10 item...let's keep it at $5...and seriously, many of us have TONS of office supplies we don't use...so I don't see a problem with digging thru the closet and pulling out some PC notepads or envelopes, extra binders, stickers, etc worth about $5 and doing that -- recycling is good!!!
 
I've missed you, Tammi. I was actually wondering this morning where you'd gone. Good to see your cute little avatar.
 
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I think $5 works perfectly. Hmmm, what to bring......:p
 
MGG said:
I am staying at the Palmer House Hilton. Wed. night we are having a cluster dinner, but the 3 directors & 1 FD from my team meetings that I am staying with do not want to go because of the price...I need advise. Should I go? I want to go, but I also want to get to know the 4 of them better. I already feel alittle like the odd man out with them since they have all gone to conference together for years and are close & click really well. Part of me wants to hang out with them since I see them at every meeting & craft fair but I also want to meet everyone else from my cluster.
FYI! I heard the dinner was like about $40 each so I don't plan on going after all. OUCH!
 
smspamperedchef said:
FYI! I heard the dinner was like about $40 each so I don't plan on going after all. OUCH!
Hi Sharon!!
Yeah it's like $43, but the meal seems really good. It's sounding more and more like I'll be with my little group.


$5.00 office supplies exchange sounds like fun. I'm in.
 
My upline cluster is doing a dinner Wednesday night as well - I think we may be in the same group Sharon & Marisol...ours is the fixed price $43 as well.
Anyway - my plane doesn't get in til 8pm so my downline and I won't be making it to the dinner.
 
raebates said:
I've missed you, Tammi. I was actually wondering this morning where you'd gone. Good to see your cute little avatar.

Thanks Rae. I knew only a fellow hoosier would miss me! :p ;) I'm not near as smart or cute as Jilleysue! :D

Anywho, what's the plans for meeting up? We'll be there Wednesday night and are staying at the Sheraton!
 
dannyzmom said:
My upline cluster is doing a dinner Wednesday night as well - I think we may be in the same group Sharon & Marisol...ours is the fixed price $43 as well.
Anyway - my plane doesn't get in til 8pm so my downline and I won't be making it to the dinner.


Is it a grill place? I guess that makes sense because aren't we all in Carol Radu's downline?
Carolyn--if I go I'll steal you a roll--LOL

True Story: Years ago my family (extended) went out to eat at this really nice restaurant and as my aunt was at the front when we were leaving she tripped and dropped her purse. Out rolled a napkin full of rolls/biscuits. She was mortified, we (her daughters & teen cousins) were embarrased & our parents (her siblings) were laughing so hard at her, the hostesses didn't know what to do. Should they retrieve the stolen rolls or help her stuff them back in her purse. Still makes me laugh MAO.
 
That's GREAT!!! LOVE IT! Sounds like me! :)
 
hoosierchef said:
Thanks Rae. I knew only a fellow hoosier would miss me! :p ;) I'm not near as smart or cute as Jilleysue! :D

Anywho, what's the plans for meeting up? We'll be there Wednesday night and are staying at the Sheraton!


I'm sure I wasn't the only one!


We're planning to meet up with any Wave 1 people on Wednesday night at 9 at the Sheraton Java Lounge. We're planning the Wave 2 Meet N Greet Thursday night at 9 at the Sheraton Java Lounge. Thursday night you're invited to bring a wrapped exchange gift of $5 worth of office products.
 
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raebates said:
I'm sure I wasn't the only one!


We're planning to meet up with any Wave 1 people on Wednesday night at 9 at the Sheraton Java Lounge. We're planning the Wave 2 Meet N Greet Thursday night at 9 at the Sheraton Java Lounge. Thursday night you're invited to bring a wrapped exchange gift of $5 worth of office products.

I'll most likely be at the Wednesday night Wave 1 people. :( That makes me sad for Thursday though.
 
I'm meeting up with Kristi and crashing the party tomorrow night! Woo hoo! Can't wait!!
 
Woo hoo !! Party Crasher :)
 
I will definitely be there Thursday. I might be there tomorrow night too. We have plans to eat dinner at the Navy Pier. I am going to the first HO tour on Thursday morning too so I will be up early. Not too sure how late I can hang tomorrow night.
 
chefkristin said:
I will definitely be there Thursday. I might be there tomorrow night too. We have plans to eat dinner at the Navy Pier. I am going to the first HO tour on Thursday morning too so I will be up early. Not too sure how late I can hang tomorrow night.

Ohh....Kristin....I'm going on the first HO tour Thursday too...

Have you heard about the changes this year? I'm planning on at least trying to show up Wednesday night, unless we have wayyyy to much fun out on the town Wednesday. We'll be getting in around Noon, so we will have plenty of time to see some sites.

I bought a pin off Ann, but now I'm not sure what I did with it. I'm going to have to tear apart my "office" area. :(
 
I forgot to get a pin. Bummed, guess I will look for others and just approach everyone I see!!!
 
I'll be on the first HO tour Thursday AM, too. I'm not a late-night gal, so I I won't be hanging out for hours on end. However, I won't miss out on either Meet N Greet.
 
i will also be on the 1st HO tour :) im so excited now if i can just find my suitcase lol
 
I am also on the Thursday 1st HO tour. I will be wearing my "chef success" pin. Right now I am packing and printing out my boarding pass.

Hope to see all of you tomorrow!!!:D
 
LOL, I'll be there in SPIRIT LADIES>..HAVE A GREAT TIME> LOVE YOU ALL> HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY TRIP. I know how much you all look forward too it.
 
Hello Jilleysue! So glad to see you! It's been so long since you've been on, I was starting to wonder if you were still going to conference... what do you mean by be there in spirit? fill us in!
 
GourmetGirl said:
Hello Jilleysue! So glad to see you! It's been so long since you've been on, I was starting to wonder if you were still going to conference... what do you mean by be there in spirit? fill us in!

Jilleysue's day job has been keeping her super-busy and this is audit time so she couldn't get away. We can call her from Chicago though!!!! Keep your cell phone on Jil!!:D
 

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