Convention 2004, 100 yrs of AGD: Info Thread

[AGDLynn]

I was just wondering how so many of us are going to get around with out cars!!! But I'm NOT about to drive to Chicago!...unless my sister GTaus want to!

[AGDee]

Our hotel is right in the heart of the Magnificent Mile so you'll be able to walk just about anywhere you want to go. If you want to go somewhere further, taxis are abundant and not too expensive. Trying to drive in downtown Chicago is insane and it's very expensive to park.

I love Chicago and go there as often as I can!

Dee

[AGDLynn]

Trying to drive in downtown Chicago is insane and it's very expensive to park.

Another thing Atlanta and Chicago have in common besides busy airports!

Would it be easier to fly into O'Hare or Midway?

[AGDee]

Both airports are a distance from the hotel but you can get shuttles. O'Hare is HUGE and Midway is smaller. I usually fly into Midway but I fly Southwest and they don't fly to Atlanta (last I checked). Midway is a smaller "easier to deal with" airport though.

Dee

Not getting my hopes up yet, but my mom's been asking for more information about Chicago. I guess her company has a partnership with the Marriott so she's going to see if there's any way she can use her discount on me (she's been with them almost 30 years!). Do you know if this would be possible where I'd pay the regular price for Convention materials and meals? I guess I'll have to double check with IHQ once my mom finds out more info.

She knows that I'm concerned about costs, hopefully she'll be able to lend me some $$$. I told her I'd pay her back with interest. I'm desperate here, guys.

[winnieb]

Originally posted by DWAlphaGam
ETA: Is the $719 with or without the $50 early registration discount?

That is without the $50 early registration discount. We were told $669 for 4 people, if you registered early!!!!!!

I am dying to go--- I will know for sure within 2 weeks if I am going.
Anyone interested in a 4 person non-smoking room?


-wendi

[greeklawgirl]

Originally posted by alphagam-alum
That is without the $50 early registration discount. We were told $669 for 4 people, if you registered early!!!!!!

WOW! Big difference between $895 and $669!

I'm still interested in doing a room for 4, if anyone else is! Let me know, March 1 is coming up REALLY quickly!

[Taualumna]

Sent my Convention info in a couple of weeks ago.

My mom and aunt may be joining me in Chicago if she can get the time off! She says that while I'm doing my Convention stuff they'll be out shopping and on the town. Hopefully I can convince her to have us stay a few extra days so I can get the most out of Chicago too!

Still haven't sent in my info, but I normally send it in right before the Early Bird deadline.

Do you think it's tacky to put down 10 or so names of girls I want to room with? I've gotten so many offers from sisters who want to room with me and I can't choose just one! This is a big up from Atlanta. Last time I only listed 5.

If I can't choose I may as well have IHQ choose for me!

[AGDZO Susan]

If you want to room with someone, you need to send your registration stuff and theirs in together. IHQ doesn't have the staff nor the time to try to find individual registration forms and match them up with others....be kind to them - they have alot to do to make this event fabulous from the logistical standpoint!

[Taualumna]

Question: Are all the AGDs going to be on the same floor (depending on room availability)?

[AGDZO Susan]

Usually we're all over the place...they don't reserve an entire floor or anything like that. But there ususally are other sisters on the same floor as yourself.

Originally posted by AGDZO Susan
If you want to room with someone, you need to send your registration stuff and theirs in together. IHQ doesn't have the staff nor the time to try to find individual registration forms and match them up with others....be kind to them - they have alot to do to make this event fabulous from the logistical standpoint!

Well, considering the sisters I want to room with are all scattered across the country, it'll be difficult to send my stuff in with theirs. I can't remember if I sent my info in with someone else's the last time, but then I got put in a room with a chapter sister anyway.

I'll be sure to include my apologies to IHQ for being a troublesome convention attendee.

[DWAlphaGam]

Thanks for the info, Wendi! $669 is much more manageable.

[AGDLynn]

I'm considering 4! "Elmo" and I were discussing it this weekend. Will let you know ASAP.