How was the convention?

I'm anxious to hear about the seminars, the speakers, party Saturday night!!!  I understand there was lots of dancing as we're all awaiting the pictures of Adam and Breck.

Remember when we used to have an official photographer that would put up pics as the events unfolded?  I miss that.

Of course, Marge didn't make it this year either.  Her pics are always great!

 

Vicious rumors about me dancing. Lol Anytime my great friend Linda Kaiser from Texas is around, you can bey your bottom dollar that there will be dancing. But Adam did give her a run for the money. Lol The convention was a lot of fun, as well as informative. Anyone that attended the seminar that Dorothy and I gave regarding realtime troubleshooting, I would appreciate any feedback that you have on how we can make it better. This is one of the new tracks that the Tech committee is going to be working on quite a bit. Maybe someone will start a thread on this in case they forgot to fill out the evaluation forms. And be brutally honest, please. (Tipping beret). Lol

Well, I can only speak to a few of the speakers, since I played hooky and went to Disneyland....twice!  But I did sit in on Lesia's CRR class, which was *very* good, and Anita Paul's class, which was so motivating. 

I had such a great time this year and was meeting people right up until the last minute, including Breck and Sarah on Sunday afternoon!

Karen's speech was definitely a highlight.  She is going to be so great.

Sorry I don't have any pics to share.  I was too busy being a social butterfly to take pictures!!

Erica

The convention was great!  It was very motivating, especially Karen's speech at the Premier Session.  She truly is an amazing women and as an organization, we are very lucky.  I am proud to be a part of this profession and organization at this time!

I've heard a lot of good things about all the seminars and programs going on.  My two roommates were in on the CART 2-1/2 day workshop (one presenting as a CART panel member, and one viewing the programs).  As much as I wanted to sit in on Breck and Dorothy's presentations (and I popped in for a little bit), I went to the Rescue Dog seminar, which was amazing.  This foundation is top notch, and it doesn't hurt that they have man's best friend right by their side.  www.searchdogfoundation.org

On Saturday, I participated in the MVP/Train the Trainer seminar, which was an all day session (well, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)  It was great to meet everyone there and to work with the different reporters from all over during our roll playing (good flashbacks to Boot Camp).

On Sunday I moderated the Officials COI Information Exchange, which was one of the seminars that ended the convention.  For being the last seminar, competing with fine presenters and topics as Anita Paul Johnson, it went very well, with a good turnout.  I hope those in attendance not only enjoyed it, but learned from it, which is what is most important -- as Dan Clark, our opening speaker said -- leaving a better person than when they came in.

The opening speaker, Dan, was awesome!  Kept us going and put a good spin on things.  And it was great to meet everyone from the boards and forums that I have not had the pleasure of meeting before (Breck, Wynne, Erica, etc.)  The list could go on!

I don't have many pictures, only a few of some of the Ohio bunch with Karen, Melanie and Sue Lynn.  I should've pulled my camera out more!  I always think that after I get home!

Until next time, everyone!  I'm already looking forward to Washington!

Good times! Crowded dance floor.....

 

Breck shows off his stunning moves.

(Okay, he was actually just standing, talking to someone.)

 
 

Good times through the night.....

But sooner or later, they have to ...................

 

 

STOP! 

 

 

 

 

 

Great photos, Jason! Thanks for posting them.