Chicago Seminars October 11-13th, 2013-Registration SOLD OUT
Mar 17, 2013, 12:08 am
#151
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I have to chuckle at the fact that the guy worried about his $20 probably has a half a Million points racked up this year alone..... But seriously I'm just glad I found this place. Still green but reading most days and learning every minute!
Since I have no idea who will be accompanying me, can I sign up Ceres guest and pay the 20 extra up front to have their name added later? Not all of us have stable lives lol, but what I've learned here and from a few fellow posters & bloggers, helping me out- I have accumulated more tangible earnings in few months than I have in 30+years of CC history'
Thanks!
Since I have no idea who will be accompanying me, can I sign up Ceres guest and pay the 20 extra up front to have their name added later? Not all of us have stable lives lol, but what I've learned here and from a few fellow posters & bloggers, helping me out- I have accumulated more tangible earnings in few months than I have in 30+years of CC history'
Thanks!
Mar 17, 2013, 1:20 pm
#152
Join Date: Jan 2010
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ORD Seminar
Many thanks to the organizers!!! This will be my 3rd year. I appreciate the early registration to assist with planning as I schedule other travel around this event. I think the registration fee and change fee are bargains!!!!
Mar 18, 2013, 10:30 am
#153
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Couple of things:
1) This is the first year transfers are offered. If you'd prefer we can easily go back to no transfers ... that's a lot easier.
2) The $20 charge (which is being passed 100% to the donations we make to charity after the event) is purely because I've got to do a few manual things to make sure we stay compliant with payment, registration, and legal concerns.
1) This is the first year transfers are offered. If you'd prefer we can easily go back to no transfers ... that's a lot easier.
2) The $20 charge (which is being passed 100% to the donations we make to charity after the event) is purely because I've got to do a few manual things to make sure we stay compliant with payment, registration, and legal concerns.
Mar 19, 2013, 6:32 am
#154
Join Date: Feb 2008
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Other people track a lot more ... I just don't as I keep it in my head.
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Mar 19, 2013, 6:38 am
#155
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: SAV
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Posts: 963
I have to chuckle at the fact that the guy worried about his $20 probably has a half a Million points racked up this year alone..... But seriously I'm just glad I found this place. Still green but reading most days and learning every minute!
Since I have no idea who will be accompanying me, can I sign up Ceres guest and pay the 20 extra up front to have their name added later? Not all of us have stable lives lol, but what I've learned here and from a few fellow posters & bloggers, helping me out- I have accumulated more tangible earnings in few months than I have in 30+years of CC history'
Thanks!
Since I have no idea who will be accompanying me, can I sign up Ceres guest and pay the 20 extra up front to have their name added later? Not all of us have stable lives lol, but what I've learned here and from a few fellow posters & bloggers, helping me out- I have accumulated more tangible earnings in few months than I have in 30+years of CC history'
Thanks!
Mar 20, 2013, 4:03 pm
#156
Join Date: Feb 2010
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Mar 20, 2013, 7:33 pm
#157
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Mar 25, 2013, 4:37 pm
#158
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Chicago
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DL has provided two deals -- one for participants originating from the U.S. and Canada aka Domestic and one for participants originating from other points aka International.
Both Deals
1. Valid for travel from FRI - 10/2/2013 thru SUN - 10/19/2013 to both Chicago airports (ORD & MDW).
2. Discounts - Full/Non Restricted Fare Types = 10% and Discounted/Restricted Fare Types = 5%
3. Not valid with other discounts, certificates, coupons or promotional offers.
4. Not all fare types are eligible for use with this contract. Fare rules will determine eligibility.
5. Must be ticketed on 006 ticket stock.
6. SkyMiles may be earned.
7. Book online at www.delta.com or by calling Delta Meeting Network Reservations at 800-328-1111 (Direct Ticketing Charge will apply for booking by phone).
Domestic Deal -- Meeting Event Code NMFY2 (Enter on Search Flight Page)
1. Travel via DL & DL Connection
International Deal -- Meeting Code NMFXZ (Enter on Search Flight Page)
1. Travel via DL, DL Connection and DL codeshare flights operated by AZ, KL & AF
Any questions PM me or call DL at 800-328-1111.
Mar 25, 2013, 9:06 pm
#159
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 491
Room at Holiday Inn Elk Grove???
Okay, I may as well start the requests.
I'm hoping to snag a room on Sat. Oct. 12 at the host hotel (Holiday Inn Elk Grove Village). If anyone has a room booked for that night and cannot attend, please send me a pm.
Thanks.
Alternately, can someone please suggest 2 or 3 hotels that would provide easy (shuttle) transit to/from host hotel as well as to/from the ORD airport.
I'm hoping to snag a room on Sat. Oct. 12 at the host hotel (Holiday Inn Elk Grove Village). If anyone has a room booked for that night and cannot attend, please send me a pm.
Thanks.
Alternately, can someone please suggest 2 or 3 hotels that would provide easy (shuttle) transit to/from host hotel as well as to/from the ORD airport.
Last edited by znke252; Mar 25, 2013 at 10:17 pm Reason: Added info
Mar 25, 2013, 9:36 pm
#160
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 491
We've just finalized a meeting discount for those planning to travel on DL to the event. Deal is remarkably similar to the UA arrangement previously described in Post 62. Full details later today.
And yes saltytheseagull we are working on an AA deal although that one is moving slowly.
And yes saltytheseagull we are working on an AA deal although that one is moving slowly.
I know this is probably going to be a long shot... any hope of an AC discount?
Mar 26, 2013, 2:54 am
#161
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Is there going to be a AA code coming anytime soon?
Just registered this will be my first year, have hotel booked, now just waiting for a AA code and will book my flights.
Just registered this will be my first year, have hotel booked, now just waiting for a AA code and will book my flights.
Last edited by FlightNurse; Mar 26, 2013 at 3:12 am
Mar 26, 2013, 10:05 pm
#162
Join Date: Dec 2012
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Chicago Seminars October 11-13th, 2013-Registration Now Open
Quick note: The Chicago Marathon is that weekend, so rooms all over the city are going quickly.
It's also been my experience that the runners like to load up on good carbs at a lot of the good Chicago restaurants, so if there is a restaurant you like, early reservations may be advised.
Also, any idea how many tickets are left for the event? I won't be able to nail this down and purchase until Friday 3/29
Thanks!
It's also been my experience that the runners like to load up on good carbs at a lot of the good Chicago restaurants, so if there is a restaurant you like, early reservations may be advised.
Also, any idea how many tickets are left for the event? I won't be able to nail this down and purchase until Friday 3/29
Thanks!
Mar 26, 2013, 10:37 pm
#163
Join Date: Sep 2011
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Mar 27, 2013, 2:27 am
#164
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Mar 27, 2013, 7:15 am
#165
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Hotel suggestion
Last year I didn't have a hotel until a month before the seminars (my kids decided to move from Chicago at the end of the summer so I lost my free room!) and I ended up getting lucky because the Crowne Plaza in Northbrook was a "points break" hotel at that time (only 5k points per night). I just checked and for the seminar period it's currently showing for $85 per night (it's not on the current "points break" list).
The hotel is very nice and it's only a 10 min. drive from the HI in Elk Grove Village.
Because I knew I needed a room this year I booked the HI right away when I registered for the seminars, but if someone has trouble getting a room somewhere take a look at this hotel (if you'll have a car).
The hotel is very nice and it's only a 10 min. drive from the HI in Elk Grove Village.
Because I knew I needed a room this year I booked the HI right away when I registered for the seminars, but if someone has trouble getting a room somewhere take a look at this hotel (if you'll have a car).