Unofficial Badges

[Titchou]

Originally Posted by Sciencewoman

We do...no badge, no entry. I always super double-check that I have my badge before I leave! .

Interesting. Can't imagine having to check 800-1000 women for a badge. We have to wear our nametags and you don't get registered to get one unless you are a member or an official guest. That's easier to see.

[Sciencewoman]

Originally Posted by Titchou

Interesting. Can't imagine having to check 800-1000 women for a badge. We have to wear our nametags and you don't get registered to get one unless you are a member or an official guest. That's easier to see.

There are "sentries" at the doors. Without saying too much, more than just the badge is required for entry to any business meetings or ritual. It can be time consuming.

[Titchou]

Originally Posted by Sciencewoman

There are "sentries" at the doors. Without saying too much, more than just the badge is required for entry to any business meetings or ritual. It can be time consuming.

Gotcha! But we don't require anything beyond the nametag for a strictly business meeting. Ritual is another issue though!

[navane]

Originally Posted by Sciencewoman

There are "sentries" at the doors. Without saying too much, more than just the badge is required for entry to any business meetings or ritual. It can be time consuming.

Originally Posted by Titchou

Gotcha! But we don't require anything beyond the nametag for a strictly business meeting. Ritual is another issue though!

Sciencewoman is right - badge is required! Also, our business meetings are ritual. Though it does get a bit crowded, I have found that entering the convention hall for ritual or a business meeting wasn't especially time consuming.

[Sciencewoman]

Originally Posted by navane

Sciencewoman is right - badge is required! Also, our business meetings are ritual. Though it does get a bit crowded, I have found that entering the convention hall for ritual or a business meeting wasn't especially time consuming.

Certain years have been worse than others, depending on the venue, number of doors, and line-up space outside the doors. Denver was great. Chicago in 2004 was bad.