What's in Store for the Pampered Chef Conference in Chicago?

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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around participants' excitement and preparations for the upcoming Pampered Chef conference in Chicago. Many are discussing their plans for shopping, attire, and personal goals leading up to the event.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses excitement about the conference countdown and the need for new clothes.
  • Another participant shares their hope to lose weight before the conference and plans to shop last minute.
  • Several users mention the importance of comfortable shoes for the event.
  • One participant notes that the typical attire is casual business, with some sessions requiring dressier outfits.
  • Another participant discusses their shopping experience and the need for assistance from a friend.
  • Some participants joke about their eating habits and the role of chocolate in their diets as they prepare for the conference.
  • One participant shares their anticipation for the event and the social aspect of attending with friends.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on personal preparation strategies and shopping habits, with no clear consensus on the best approach to attire or weight loss before the conference.

Contextual Notes

Participants are sharing personal experiences and expectations related to the conference, focusing on attire and social interactions rather than formal guidelines.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants preparing for the conference may find the shared experiences and discussions about attire and shopping helpful as they plan their own attendance.

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pcchris said:
Though, I don't know that your Exec Director would like that too much!

LOL!!!
Oh, she would go for anything! Kelly is very awesome; the last 2 years the theme was beach party & there were a few that actually came in their swimsuits:eek:
 
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pcchris said:
7 more days till I go to Chicago!!

YIPPEE!!!!! Everyone else heading in on Sunday?
Saturday for me:D
 
I don't think our exec (Robin Shilling) is doing anything, theme-wise.
 
AJPratt said:
I don't think our exec (Robin Shilling) is doing anything, theme-wise.
I haven't heard of her doing anything! I'm with you there, I'm in her banquet too, are you going to go now? I hope so!
 
7 for Sundayers~!
6 for Saturdayers~!

I changed this because it is less that a week for Saturdayers so 7 days didn't seem appropriate! I think it was counted from when the official day conference started not from when we arrived! And the arrival date seems just as exciting as the day it starts! IMO! I'm just going to be happy to have "me" time!
And as I wrote in the "Wave 3 meet up poll" I have got a lot to do so I won't be on here much!
 
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pcchris said:
7 more days till I go to Chicago!!

YIPPEE!!!!! Everyone else heading in on Sunday?
I am!!!! When do you get in? I get there (O'Hare) around 12:15ish

AJPratt said:
Sorry, if I missed your post asking... lots of things going on here. Its official:
ATTN WAVE 3 CHEFFERS: WAVE 3 MEET UP IS AT THE JAVA BAR @ THE SHERATON, MONDAY NIGHT FROM 8 TO 10PM. There is also an informal lunch Monday as well.
YAY! WAHOOOOO:D :D !!! I'm so excited! I can't wait to meet you all!!!!
I am just one of those people that need a plan in place!:D :o :rolleyes:
 
MissChef said:
I haven't heard of her doing anything! I'm with you there, I'm in her banquet too, are you going to go now? I hope so!
I might go. But, if I do and there is a seating issue like last year, I'm outta there.

I like to know what I'm doing, too, but wanted to make sure everyone was able to give their input, so I wanted to wait. Ya never know, someone might have a better idea than me, shocking, right? And, I can't wait to meet you!
 
AJPratt said:
I like to know what I'm doing, too, but wanted to make sure everyone was able to give their input, so I wanted to wait. Ya never know, someone might have a better idea than me, shocking, right? And, I can't wait to meet you!

You did GREAT! I like to have a plan too. I'll just feel a little better when I get a "plan" for getting there. :cool:
 
7 Days!!!!
I am getting excited!

*****Less than 48 hours til Harry Potter and the Order of the Pheonix!******
 
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Its almost here!

6 more days for me! I arrive Sunday!!
 
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AJPratt said:
I might go. But, if I do and there is a seating issue like last year, I'm outta there.
What happened last year?
 
lacychef said:
What happened last year?
At our exec dinner there weren't enough seats. People were saving them for people who didn't even show up. We ound up with a great place to sit, but I just don't want the aggravation, ya know?
 
6 for Sundayers~!
5 for Saturdayers~!
Closer and closer!

AJPratt said:
At our exec dinner there weren't enough seats. People were saving them for people who didn't even show up. We ound up with a great place to sit, but I just don't want the aggravation, ya know?
You know, I heard that this is what happens at Robin's banquets! Gosh, I wish my executive hadn't lost a director, because I wish it was her banquet I was going to, because she's always given a really good banquet! I just hope Robin's is worth it, because with Pauleen's (my executive), it was always one of my very favorite parts of conference! Yikes:eek: now I'm nervous! Especially considering you said exactly what I've heard from others!!!:(
 
I know my director isn't going, so I'll be pretty much by myself, I know some extended cluster mates, but I guess I'll just see how I feel.
 
why isn't your director going? For the same reasons you just told me?
I hope it's worth it! If not, I might try to go with my hospitality director to hers! :rolleyes: I guess I'll decide when I'm there, and depending on what the rest of my cluster does?!
 
The food was kinda crappy, too. It was a nice choice, but it was presented half cooked and not that great. So, I don't know.
 
5 for Sundayers~!
4 for Saturdayers~!
I can hardly sit still!:D :D :o :eek: :p ;) :D
 
FIVE DAYS???? :eek:

I have to do some minor alterations on my clothes, finish cleaning my house, pack my son's stuff (going to my sister's house), and do some serious host coaching!!!!

YIKES!!!!
 
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I hear ya Deb.....and yet with so much to do, we still come catch up here!;)
 
DebbieJ said:
FIVE DAYS???? :eek:

I have to do some minor alterations on my clothes, finish cleaning my house, pack my son's stuff (going to my sister's house), and do some serious host coaching!!!!

YIKES!!!!
In one of these threads I did the exact same thing! I started going nuts naming all the things I needed to do, ! I'm still crazy but breathing a little better!
I need to do some serious host coaching too! I need to make that a priority and do the rest of the stuff regarding packing and whatnot at night when host coaching in unexceptable!:eek: ;)
 
gettng ready! Things seem to be going smooth... besides the nightmares! Every night it is something new... revolving around Chicago! My Scott says it is because I am living my days and nights thinking it over too much... just like I do with everything! LOL There is one where I get to Chicago and realize I only have $115 and my hotel cost $110 so I have $5 for the next 4 days! Funny now but not so in the dream!
 
I have also been keeping busy settnig up my mystery host show to take place while I am gone! 7 people committed so far! Still waiting to here from about 13! Even if it's not $1000 show it will still keep the business running!
 
Brandi: I ended up only having 7 people fulfill the $100 for my mystery host show and it closed at $1,252.00! I'm sure it will go great!
 
Okay looking forward to meeting my fellow wave 3 cheffers. Doing the countdown and the list to finish before I leave.Oh yah, I got my hair done today, absolutely love it.
 
So Are any of you Wave 3'ers gonna be there on Saturday? I am leaving at 4:30am on Sunday but would love to meet up with some of you if you get there Saturday!!!
 
;) :D
pamperedalf said:
Okay looking forward to meeting my fellow wave 3 cheffers. Doing the countdown and the list to finish before I leave.

Oh yah, I got my hair done today, absolutely love it.
I get mind done on Thursday! Yipppeeee!:D :p
 
MissChef

I get mind done on Thursday! Yipppeeee!


I love getting my hair done it's so reguvinating (SP). Can't wait to meet you ladies!! See you in less than a week. Oh I have way too much to do.
 
I think my gal cut 2 inches off my hair today.... she was excited! ROFL! She rarely trims up the ends, just cuts the front so it's not in my eyes.... She asked if she should wash it, or just cut and I had to laugh! It would have taken an hour to wash it and then get it brushed out, cut and dried..... she just had me stand up and cut off the ends so it wasn't fried-looking anymore.....

Time to start packing, I guess. Tomorrow I'm working out of town, so I'll do laundry when I get home and start packing my stuff away...... I'll have to get everything packed up by Friday afternoon so I can take it to my friends' house and make sure I'm under the weight limit ;) I will be taking 1 extra bag, that I will hopefully not need, except to fill with my dirty clothes....

Soooooo excited!
 
I sooo need to start packing. I leave my house Thursday night for the airport. (I have a 6:30am flight on Friday and the airport is 90 minutes away.) I basically don't have anything put together yet. I did have a good cluster meeting tonight though... we will use that as the excuse, I had to plan the meeting
 
soccermama said:
I think my gal cut 2 inches off my hair today.... she was excited! ROFL! She rarely trims up the ends, just cuts the front so it's not in my eyes.... She asked if she should wash it, or just cut and I had to laugh! It would have taken an hour to wash it and then get it brushed out, cut and dried..... she just had me stand up and cut off the ends so it wasn't fried-looking anymore.....

Time to start packing, I guess. Tomorrow I'm working out of town, so I'll do laundry when I get home and start packing my stuff away...... I'll have to get everything packed up by Friday afternoon so I can take it to my friends' house and make sure I'm under the weight limit ;) I will be taking 1 extra bag, that I will hopefully not need, except to fill with my dirty clothes....

Soooooo excited!

:eek: :eek: WHAT!?! Now there is a weight limit?:( :rolleyes: :eek: Oh geez....., I better get on United's website and read!:rolleyes: :eek:
 

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