What can I do now to prepare for National Conference 2010?

[raebates]

Today is July 12. There are only 4 days left until the start of Wave 3!Take the time while you’re at NC to enjoy the experience. You’ll be surrounded by wonderful PC people. You’ll be rubbing elbows with people who have reached the level of success you’re striving toward. You will never have that exact experience again (those exact people at exactly that place in their business). Be sure to take a few moments to just enjoy the moment.

 

[otisbg]

Wonderful thoughts Rae. This will be my first conference and I hope to get to meet some folks who have helped me build my business here on Chef Success. ....and the ones I don't get to meet, I will gaze at admiringly from afar!

 

[JodyB]

This whole thread has been great! I probably just spent an hour reading through everything!
Rae the tips are awesome! I'm a frequent traveler and this is my 4th conference and I still picked up ideas!
Here are my favorites: bring a PC clear bag to toss when we pick up our conference bag! Small fan and nightlight in the hotel room. notecards for classes with Wow do it now, great idea ~ do it soon, think about it. LOVED that idea! and the receipt envelope!
So anxious to go! I have a director friend who just got back from wave 1 and I am having a very hard time not talking to her! No ruining my surprise!!!

 

[letscook04]

I'll be missing it this year! My birthday is on the 15th! Have fun and I can't wait to hear all the news!

 

[Ginger428]

I'll be missing it this year! My birthday is on the 15th! Have fun and I can't wait to hear all the news!

Aw Colleen, gonna miss you....
But have a GREAT birthday!!!

 

[raebates]

I'm glad people are finding this thread helpful. It's helpful to me because it keeps me occupied as I'm waiting for NC.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I'll be missing it this year! My birthday is on the 15th! Have fun and I can't wait to hear all the news!

What? You mean you don't want to celebrate your birthday with us at Conference???





Have a great birthday, Colleen!

 

[letscook04]

So sorry! I just got back from vacation and I really do not have any more vacation days left:cry:

 

[Ginger428]

I'm glad people are finding this thread helpful. It's helpful to me because it keeps me occupied as I'm waiting for NC.

You've got that right!!

 

[Melissa78]

Hope you all have a HUGE blast! It was my first year and OMG it rocked! Here's my tip for the week: DON'T FORGET YOUR BUSINESS CARDS!!!! They didn't serve my kitchen table any purpose while I was gone.

Best wishes & enjoy! Mine was very memorable & yours will be too! Make it what you want it to be!!!

 

[raebates]

Today is July 13. There are only 3 days left until the start of Wave 3!If you haven’t already, start packing now. It will give you time to remember the little things that may have slipped your mind. Don’t pack right into your suitcase, though. Lay everything out so you can see it. This way you’ll be less likely to over pack.Decide, then, how you’ll pack. Rolling clothes is popular. I prefer stacking everything with plastic in between (bags work well and can be used later) and folding it gently together.

 

[raebates]

Today is July 13. There are only 3 days left until the start of Wave 3!

If you haven’t already, start packing now. It will give you time to remember the little things that may have slipped your mind. Don’t pack right into your suitcase, though. Lay everything out so you can see it. This way you’ll be less likely to over pack.

Decide, then, how you’ll pack. Rolling clothes is popular. I prefer stacking everything with plastic in between (bags work well and can be used later) and folding it gently together.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Today is July 13. There are only 3 days left until the start of Wave 3!

If you haven’t already, start packing now. It will give you time to remember the little things that may have slipped your mind. Don’t pack right into your suitcase, though. Lay everything out so you can see it. This way you’ll be less likely to over pack.

Decide, then, how you’ll pack. Rolling clothes is popular. I prefer stacking everything with plastic in between (bags work well and can be used later) and folding it gently together.

I'm such a "fly by the seat of my pants" person...I'll probably be packing Wednesday night after I put DS to bed.

 

[pckellyd]

3 days! AHHHHHHH ok... I have way too much to do to be leaving in 3 DAYS!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Right now, the weather forecast for the Chicago Area for Wave 3 is mostly sunny and high 70's. Looks like we'll have some beautiful weather!

 

[janetupnorth]

I'm such a "fly by the seat of my pants" person...I'll probably be packing Wednesday night after I put DS to bed.

I'll be packing Wednesday a.m. as I'm trying to get everyone out the door!

 

[diradt]

Hi All....I just thought of something I think I am going to bring along. Maybe this goes without saying but I am going to bring along my PC calendar. So that in the evening I can take those DO IT NOW notecards and put them on my calendar---I'm less likely to let things go if it is written in black and white on my calendar! LOL.

So excited to meet everyone!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Hi All....I just thought of something I think I am going to bring along. Maybe this goes without saying but I am going to bring along my PC calendar. So that in the evening I can take those DO IT NOW notecards and put them on my calendar---I'm less likely to let things go if it is written in black and white on my calendar! LOL.

So excited to meet everyone!

Great Idea!



BTW - what's your name - so we'll know when we do meet you?

 

[diradt]

LOL...that would be helpful! It's Diana Martin!

I am staying at Hyatt at McCormick place with KReaser's clan. You should be able to hear us at all the other hotels! Quite looking forward to some girl time!

 

[dkitten13]

Thanks to Rae I went shopping yesterday and packed up some things I might have never thought of...tummy pills, wrinkle things, zip lock bags, etc! I will try to start getting organized today...we are flying out on Wednesday! However, I may have to run to the doc today...not sure if its my son's fifth disease or what but I've got a raised rash that's itchy and today all my joints are killing me! I can barely walk!

 

[janetupnorth]

Thanks to Rae I went shopping yesterday and packed up some things I might have never thought of...tummy pills, wrinkle things, zip lock bags, etc! I will try to start getting organized today...we are flying out on Wednesday! However, I may have to run to the doc today...not sure if its my son's fifth disease or what but I've got a raised rash that's itchy and today all my joints are killing me! I can barely walk!

Uh, please don't pack that... :yuck:

 

[pampcheflisa]

Right now, the weather forecast for the Chicago Area for Wave 3 is mostly sunny and high 70's. Looks like we'll have some beautiful weather!

so, so, so, so EXCITED to get a break from 105!!!!

 

[pamperedpals]

I wish I was going with you ladies.

Have fun and enjoy. I can't wait to hear everything when you get back!

 

[dkitten13]

Uh, please don't pack that... :yuck:

I'm going to the doc today but if its the Fifth's Disease I'm not contagious! Also, as long as no one smooches me on the lips they should be fine! :blushing:

 

[raebates]

I'll limit myself to hugs and air kisses.

 

[janetupnorth]

I'll limit myself to hugs and air kisses.

There are "air hugs" too...my son gives them all the time! He yells air hug and hugs himself...it's like blowing you a kiss.

 

[raebates]

That's adorable.

 

[raebates]

Today is July 14. There are only 2 days left until the start of Wave 3!

Don’t obsess too much about what you might have forgotten to pack. You’ll be in Chicago. There’s little you could have forgotten that can’t be purchased easily near where you’re staying.

 

[Donna Althoff]

Sorry to say, I had 5th disease many years ago, and was in alot of pain. Walking is painful. Besure to pack something for it or ask Dr for something. Take care, and have fun. We are driving in Thursday a.m.. Can't wait. Hard to focus at work......

 

[raebates]

Today is July 14. There are only 2 days left until the start of Wave 3!See everyone tomorrow! I’m leaving soon, and I’ll be praying for safe travel for everyone. Get a good night’s sleep. The fun is about to begin!