Convention 2008

SoCalGirl · #1 03-12-2008, 12:29 AM

When I went to convention in Ohio I left at 10:30 pm (Pacific) the night before. Landed in NC around 5:30 am (Atlantic). Then caught a 9 am flight (tiny, tiny plane), only about an hour flight, to Cincinatti airport, which is in KY. I want to say it was something like a 40 minute drive to the hotel. Then the full day of activities. Sleeping on the plane is the only solution. Plus it's best to keep in mind while HQ would love for all of us to travel in full pin attire looking extra polished, they really just don't want you to look like a scrub when you arrive.

eta: I just realized it's only a 2hr drive to Indian Wells. I could at least drive up for the day if anyone wants to have a GC-SK meet up.

AlexMack · #2 03-13-2008, 07:23 PM

Damn now I really want to go. My flights are practically free (my brother is a commercial airline pilot, I got it made babees!) and I never had an active experience because of my body breaking on me (again, not that most of my chapter understood that!).
I am already so stressed out and it's only March. I'm hoping I can talk my parents (the current bank as I'm not working. Check my disabled permit for more details) into financing a room, or a kind sister near the resort will put me up. I want to meet you ladies. I love you all so much.

Also Aquastar is my big sister, the best big ever, I might add. I'm so glad she's back on GC.
-Alex
(I'm still getting used to my name change. Turns out it's a family name so no one can say anything

)

violetpretty · #3 03-13-2008, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by AlexMack

I'm so glad she's back on GC.

Speaking of back on GC...welcome back!!!!

violetpretty · #4 03-25-2008, 12:39 AM

I just booked my flight and I will be registering for Convention tomorrow! I am definitely going!!!!

BetteDavisEyes · #5 03-25-2008, 01:14 AM

I am registering on Friday.

I'm so excited!

BetteDavisEyes · #6 03-27-2008, 12:45 AM

I'm grateful that I live so close to Convention. I live 15 minutes from the Ontario airport, 25 minutes from John Wayne airport, and 40 minutes away from Palm Springs. SWEET!

(not that I'm rubbing it in any way b/c at next convention, I'll probably be amazingly far away)

AlexMack · #7 03-27-2008, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by BetteDavisEyes

I'm grateful that I live so close to Convention. I live 15 minutes from the Ontario airport, 25 minutes from John Wayne airport, and 40 minutes away from Palm Springs. SWEET!

(not that I'm rubbing it in any way b/c at next convention, I'll probably be amazingly far away)

So are you staying at the resort for the weekend? So your convention cost is a room, registration and meals and workshops etc.? If you don't mind me asking, make us all jealous and tell us what you get to pay.

And for those who've been in the past...I know that initiations happen at convention, has Order ever occurred?

BetteDavisEyes · #8 03-27-2008, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by AlexMack

So are you staying at the resort for the weekend? So your convention cost is a room, registration and meals and workshops etc.? If you don't mind me asking, make us all jealous and tell us what you get to pay.

I'll find out tomorrow my rooming situation because I'm talking it over with other alums in my area. I prefer to not spend $1000 so I can sleep alone but I don't mind sharing a room with women I know and can get along with. Once we talk, then I'll let you know. I wish you were coming though.

dcsko74 · #9 03-27-2008, 01:50 AM

They did Order last time in Arlington. It was done as a combination Ritual and workshop so that Alumnae Chapters could hold their own in the future. We held our first one at our Founder's Day celebration this past year. We had 9 sisters who had never had the chance to participate before. It was great!