Apr 29, 2016, 12:36 pm
Last edit by: thehowieee
Dates for 2017 event are: Oct 20-22, 2017 -- http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/external-miles-points-resources/1825965-8th-annual-chicago-seminars-october-20-22-2017-a-2.html
* Event Registration: http://chicagoseminars2016.eventbrite.com - lunch and daily snacks are included in registration (breakfast is NOT included in registration ... see below)
* Hotel registration is live in post # 2. Breakfast for 1 is included in room rate if booked using seminar code.
* Schedule of weekend events is in post #3.
* Current event sponsors in post #4 (and email provided if someone is interested in sponsoring)
* Some info re: charity raffle is in post #5.
* Request for volunteers is in post #6. (volunteers get a thanks & handshake - and an apple).
* A full list of the current speakers is in post #7
* Event Registration: http://chicagoseminars2016.eventbrite.com - lunch and daily snacks are included in registration (breakfast is NOT included in registration ... see below)
* Hotel registration is live in post # 2. Breakfast for 1 is included in room rate if booked using seminar code.
* Schedule of weekend events is in post #3.
* Current event sponsors in post #4 (and email provided if someone is interested in sponsoring)
* Some info re: charity raffle is in post #5.
* Request for volunteers is in post #6. (volunteers get a thanks & handshake - and an apple).
* A full list of the current speakers is in post #7
Chicago Seminars October 14-16th, 2016
Sep 28, 2016, 8:50 am
#211
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Sep 28, 2016, 10:43 am
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Oh man, these suggestions are fantastic. 
I'm now more excited than ever for the Chicago Seminars. Please keep an eye out for me, I'll be making my own outfit - thinking a chainmail suit made of all those VGCs I've used up and am holding onto for no particular reason.
I'm now more excited than ever for the Chicago Seminars. Please keep an eye out for me, I'll be making my own outfit - thinking a chainmail suit made of all those VGCs I've used up and am holding onto for no particular reason.
Sep 28, 2016, 10:56 am
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Yes, creditcardwear is popular at this event, you will see many outfits...
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Sep 28, 2016, 11:48 am
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Oh man, these suggestions are fantastic.
I'm now more excited than ever for the Chicago Seminars. Please keep an eye out for me, I'll be making my own outfit - thinking a chainmail suit made of all those VGCs I've used up and am holding onto for no particular reason.
I'm now more excited than ever for the Chicago Seminars. Please keep an eye out for me, I'll be making my own outfit - thinking a chainmail suit made of all those VGCs I've used up and am holding onto for no particular reason.
Sep 28, 2016, 1:09 pm
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True story....
My photo with Rene and his gift card jacket is one of the best photos from last year.
Sep 28, 2016, 1:14 pm
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So stinkin' excited for this year. I had a dream last night that I kept having to commute from the DoubleTree I booked next door and so my bill at Shelby Campbell's couldn't get charged to the room and get the points multiplier.
So today I finally found availability at the HI and booked. Thanks to Accelerate, my points balance should thank me.
... And hopefully I can sleep soundly tonight.
So today I finally found availability at the HI and booked. Thanks to Accelerate, my points balance should thank me.
... And hopefully I can sleep soundly tonight.
Sep 28, 2016, 1:31 pm
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I remember a guy with a credit card necklace, many years ago, at the Chicago Show...
Sep 28, 2016, 2:06 pm
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Sep 29, 2016, 5:51 am
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Maybe we need a fashion show next year.
Sep 29, 2016, 9:25 am
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Sep 29, 2016, 2:10 pm
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Sep 30, 2016, 5:20 pm
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Even though this is a group rate, as in the past will this qualify for IHG stays and night challenges as part of the Accelerate promo?
Sep 30, 2016, 7:40 pm
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Other than this is a somewhat dated hotel they go WAY over the top to make it really fun for us and give us points on top. #Winning
Oct 1, 2016, 8:32 am
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I know the event is worth it either way, but I hope you're right, Rene - this one stay would complete 3/6 of my Accelerate tasks.
