Apr 24, 2018, 3:01 pm
Last edit by: Renes Points
Dates for 2018 event are: Oct 19-21, 2018
* Event Registration: URL https://chicagoseminars2018.eventbrite.com/ - lunch and daily snacks are included in registration (breakfast is NOT included in registration)
* Hotel registration is in post # 2 (Breakfast for 1 is included in room rate). The host hotel is not accepting reservations yet. They will once the event is live.
* A full list of the current speakers is in post #3
* Schedule of weekend events is in post #4.
* Current event sponsors in post #5 (and email provided if someone is interested in sponsoring)
* Some info re: charity raffle is in post #6.
* Request for volunteers is in post #7. (volunteers get thanks & handshake - and an apple).
The Elk Grove Village Holiday Inn (+1-847-437-6010) shuttle normally leaves the hotel on the hour and the airport (ORD) on the half hour. Domestic arrivals pick up at Door 2, international arrivals at Door 5E.
* Event Registration: URL https://chicagoseminars2018.eventbrite.com/ - lunch and daily snacks are included in registration (breakfast is NOT included in registration)
* Hotel registration is in post # 2 (Breakfast for 1 is included in room rate). The host hotel is not accepting reservations yet. They will once the event is live.
* A full list of the current speakers is in post #3
* Schedule of weekend events is in post #4.
* Current event sponsors in post #5 (and email provided if someone is interested in sponsoring)
* Some info re: charity raffle is in post #6.
* Request for volunteers is in post #7. (volunteers get thanks & handshake - and an apple).
The Elk Grove Village Holiday Inn (+1-847-437-6010) shuttle normally leaves the hotel on the hour and the airport (ORD) on the half hour. Domestic arrivals pick up at Door 2, international arrivals at Door 5E.
9th Annual Chicago Seminars - October 19 - 21, 2018
Aug 7, 2018, 11:09 pm
#61
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: California, SMF
Programs: UA, AA, AS, DL, BA, HA, WN, SPG-PL, Hyatt-Dia, HH-Dia, Marr-Pl, US Mint/VR(retired)
Posts: 945
The seminar has always focused on and welcomed the beginner but the real value of this seminar is to meet up with like-minded people and share ideas whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player. The speakers stimulate the mind and that spills over into the conversations that go on outside of the classroom. There are no taboos in those conversations.
Aug 9, 2018, 10:21 am
#62
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: PHX & AGP
Programs: AA Lifetime PLT, Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, Hilton Gold
Posts: 11,453
The seminar has always focused on and welcomed the beginner but the real value of this seminar is to meet up with like-minded people and share ideas whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player. The speakers stimulate the mind and that spills over into the conversations that go on outside of the classroom. There are no taboos in those conversations.
The seminar reminds me of the movie, Same Time Next Year.
Aug 20, 2018, 1:56 pm
#64
Join Date: Nov 2014
Programs: DL DM, UA, AA EXP, AS MVP75K GOLD, HHonors Diamond, BW Diamond, SPG Gold, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 382
Just an added note to my Advance Mileage Run Techniques presentation.
I will be reviewing how we took an 8-year old girl from ZERO to Diamond Medallion in just one itinerary!
(Diamond Medallion is the Top Tier Elite for Delta Air Lines)
Her mom will be in attendance, I believe.
So, if you ever wondered if it's possible to get top status at anything, the story of Delta's 'Littlest Diamond' should convince you of the reality!
I will be reviewing how we took an 8-year old girl from ZERO to Diamond Medallion in just one itinerary!
(Diamond Medallion is the Top Tier Elite for Delta Air Lines)
Her mom will be in attendance, I believe.
So, if you ever wondered if it's possible to get top status at anything, the story of Delta's 'Littlest Diamond' should convince you of the reality!
Aug 21, 2018, 11:15 pm
#66
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Look up - On a ✈ DELTA ✈ jet NOW!
Programs: Blogger & Delta Diamond Medallion Million Miler
Posts: 4,174
There are speakers until very late Friday. Oh, and the priceless bits in Shelby Campbells after speakers Friday night. I will respectfully pass on a play I can catch another time. :-)
Aug 22, 2018, 9:28 am
#67
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: DTW
Programs: Delta 2MM/Diamond, Hyatt Glob, Marriott LT Plat, Hilton Gold
Posts: 17
Aug 22, 2018, 10:25 am
#69
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Michigan
Programs: Delta Diamond, AA Exec Plat, UA 1K, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 624
Aug 22, 2018, 4:26 pm
#70
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Look up - On a ✈ DELTA ✈ jet NOW!
Programs: Blogger & Delta Diamond Medallion Million Miler
Posts: 4,174
Aug 27, 2018, 3:10 am
#72
Join Date: May 2015
Location: HAJ/BKK
Programs: EY Gold, AB Gold, AZ Gold, TK Gold, Hilton Dia, SPG Plat
Posts: 6
Sep 14, 2018, 11:45 pm
#73
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Programs: UALifetimePremierGold, Marriott LifetimeTitanium
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Yeah, it's me. The Charity Raffle Gal - hello, get your tickets here 
Getting some great prizes lined up - hotel stays in fab places, electronic devices, etc, etc. So save those pennies to buy a raffle ticket - or figure out which credit card you need to meet your spend on & put it on that 
:
If anyone has something they want to donate to the prize list, PM me & let me know (and don't forget to bring it w/ you!). If you want to help out on handing out tickets inbtwn sessions while I run the CC machine/lose my voice yelling get your tickets here, let me know. If you want to be one of my "Vannas" (American TV show) & distribute the prizes Sunday late morning late me know.
Look forward to seeing all of you in a month!
Cheers
Getting some great prizes lined up - hotel stays in fab places, electronic devices, etc, etc. So save those pennies to buy a raffle ticket - or figure out which credit card you need to meet your spend on & put it on that :If anyone has something they want to donate to the prize list, PM me & let me know (and don't forget to bring it w/ you!). If you want to help out on handing out tickets inbtwn sessions while I run the CC machine/lose my voice yelling get your tickets here, let me know. If you want to be one of my "Vannas" (American TV show) & distribute the prizes Sunday late morning late me know.
Look forward to seeing all of you in a month!
Cheers
Sep 19, 2018, 4:05 pm
#74
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Austin
Programs: AA P4L, WN, BA, DL, UA, HHonors, IHG
Posts: 3,485
Anyone planning to visit downtown Chicago while attending the Chicago Seminars may want to check out the new Amazon Go store at 113 S. Franklin St. It's the first one outside of Seattle. Be sure to load the Amazon Go app before your visit.
Here is a story about the new store: http://www.chicagotribune.com/busine...917-story.html
Here is a story about the new store: http://www.chicagotribune.com/busine...917-story.html
Sep 23, 2018, 2:25 pm
#75
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 2,203
Another case in point, speaking of 'taboo', there was an informal discussion re: 'trick it...etc.'; that group was definitely not sharing with folks they didn't know.
But I did find most of the formal seminars useful, and as the game changes, this event may be just as useful.
Last edited by lamphs; Sep 23, 2018 at 2:44 pm