Room: DocSueCoP_Ofc SuzannC joined the room. SuzannC : Hello Sue - How are you? SueTal : Hey Suz ...just letting others know I am here SueTal : Pretty much OK...still trying to get used to new med...but no headache. DawnH joined the room. SuzannC : cool - just opened your e-mail - that's a good summary CheriP joined the room. SueTal : Hey all....Great to have you here! SuzannC : Hello Dawn, Cheri - DawnH : Hi all! SueTal : Sorry bout the short notice. CheriP : hi guys CheriP : I had it on my calendar SuzannC : it's all good :-) SueTal : wasn't sure until late Fri if I would have anything more to tell you :-) DawnH : no prob had on my calendar CheriP : just reading over the FAQ you send SueTal : Dawn...did you get the FAQ? SuzannC : just in time living, Doe Sue... I can relate CheriP : Florida is what everyone is asking about. They will be thrilled to have this info DawnH : I haven't seen it when did you post? SueTal : Yep, Suz ... JIT SueTal : Dawn...I sent it about an hour ago SueTal : to the same email address where I sent the meeting reminder yesterday DawnH : I can go read or just follow along was working on another project SuzannC : I can open with a question - SueTal : Dawn...might want to pull it up in another window.. that way we can clear up any ?s now SueTal : Go, Suz . DawnH : ok SuzannC : We paid money to Shana Garrett in the summer - I thought it was for the registration to the conferene SuzannC : what was that money for? SueTal : It was....that's what I meant in the FAQ...you've paid for the registration SuzannC : okay - I'll mark it - so conferences reg is all paid, whew... SueTal : Some folks still owe us some checks, tho :-) DawnH : k SuzannC : I see SueTal : They got a reminder letter last week CheriP : did what we pay cover anything else. It seems like it was more than $100 SueTal : Cheri....also covered cost of the all cadre dinner on Sunday night... except for alcoholic bevs . SueTal : More on that as soon as arrangements are made SueTal : Seems like I should add something about all of this to the FAQ SueTal : will do SuzannC : where do we pick up the badges - do we make our own? CheriP : didn't we pay something like $250? SueTal : You paid $350 ... SueTal : $75 for VirtCamp SueTal : $150 for FL CheriP : so $200 is for one dinner????? SuzannC : yes - I remember that check,,, SueTal : $100 for registration... SuzannC : no conference registration SueTal : $50 for dinner CheriP : oh, I see SueTal : the remainder is for several meals at Exhibitions SueTal : $50 was the cost for last year's dinner SueTal : if it is less this year we will use it for other events SueTal : The badges... SuzannC : this sounds lke fun... SueTal : will make arrangements to have the FETC badges at a location... SueTal : where you can pick up before going to conf. SueTal : most likely at the hotel when you check in. SueTal : Also will have then the Pepperdine badge holder for you to use... SuzannC : we design a cadre logo - and how to we get it onto the badges? DawnH : that is nice so that folks don't get caught up in the lines SueTal : Right Suz ....we will print those badges for you... SueTal : that's why the graphic comes to me SuzannC : ah.... SueTal : Right, Dawn...also gets you the discounted conf. reg fee DawnH : exactly CheriP : do you want the graphic a certain size? SueTal : Cheri....I'll get you all more details on size... SuzannC : thumbnail? SueTal : for now....normal conference badge size. CheriP : so, the first place we go to get info and badges is the hotel? SueTal : Most likely Cheri....I have to clear a few more things with the FETC folks to determine exact flow but that seems most likely SuzannC : Is the hotel at or near the conference center? SueTal : The hotel is less than a half mile from conference center. SuzannC : perfect! SueTal : Easy walk if weather is nice SuzannC : do we need books, materials for speakers, or our classes? CheriP : I wonder how many people will be flying in on Wed. the 21st. If there are more than will fit in the 10 rooms, can you get more? SueTal : Each prof will tell you what you need to bring SueTal : Only general requirement is computer SuzannC : k SueTal : Most activities take advantage of you being f2f:-) SueTal : Cheri...most likely can get more rooms. SueTal : But if folks share that is actually quite a few people CheriP : will we be attending the classes at FETC ? SueTal : No...classes will be held at hotel. SueTal : Rooms shown are conference rooms at hotel SueTal : Guest speaker may be at FETC. CheriP : I mean will we be going to the workshops offered by FETC? SueTal : Ah, Cheri....no, the reg fee does not cover extra workshops SueTal : That would be on your own. CheriP : should we do that? SueTal : Workshops start before Thurs. SueTal : If you want to Cheri...up to you DawnH : There is plenty to learn and do without SuzannC : Sue, I dance like a dork.... I noticed a dance on the calendar... SueTal : Right, Dawn. SueTal : Suz ...dance is optional...but it is a source of some free food and entertainment. CheriP : ok, I wasn't sure how much of our time was scheduled and how much was open for workshops. I'll compare the schedule you sent with the conference schedule to see if any workshops work out. SueTal : LOL CheriP : are there lots of vendors there with cool stuff? DawnH : yesyesyes SueTal : Cheri....Thurs and Fri during the day are reserved for FETC. DawnH : and shopping is allowed SuzannC : Dawn send us all the tips SueTal : Yes....including Pepperdine SueTal : Shopping is allowed...if nothing else is schedule. DawnH : I will SuzannC : tax SuzannC : thanx SueTal : Great discount malls nearby DawnH : I meant shoppin in the hexhibit hall SueTal : Ah....yes in the exhibit hall DawnH : I never get to the mall SueTal : You can tell that I hit the discount malls last year :-) DawnH O) SuzannC : do we still need to rent wheels? SueTal : Suz ....most likely yes.. SuzannC : ok - SueTal : to get all of cadre from airport to hotel... SueTal : and to dinners that you arrange... CheriP : on the schedule for Sat. it says optional meetings from 3:30 - 6:00 . What is that? SueTal : and all cadre dinner on Sunday night SueTal : Cheri....last year folks wanted to spend some time helping each other with tech SueTal : So I left that time for some optional meetings you all might arrange DawnH : that is nice SueTal : But we do need to be out of our conf. rooms by 6PM....wedding that night SuzannC sounds great - helping each other :-) DawnH : reconnecting!! CheriP : thanks SuzannC : Sue - when will you arrive? SueTal : I will be getting in on Jan. 21 CheriP : I think this F2F time will really help us through the Spring SueTal : Leaving late on Jan. 26 SuzannC : ok - DawnH : k DawnH : Let me know if I can be of any help SueTal : Yes, Cheri...also want to make sure that you hear about ARP plans in other cadre groups...in time so that you can share thoughts when not in class SueTal : All of you could help me immensely SuzannC : so if we need anything we can find you? DawnH : count on it SueTal : if you could get a complete list of ... SueTal : cell phone numbers for those that have them... SueTal : and IM addresses. DawnH : ok SuzannC : ah... yes - SueTal : Good to know how to get ahold of folks if there is a last min. emergency. CheriP : Will you need to use the three of us in FL for anything. I'd be willing to help in any way. SueTal : After 9/11 we became very aware of need for this SuzannC : we can text message folks - just learning about this from Doc Sue's class.. DawnH : Would you like it in spreadsheet format? SueTal : Cheri....don't think so... kinda depends if we hire a PA by then. SueTal : If we don't I might need some help DawnH : just let us know SueTal : Dawn...spreadsheet would be great SuzannC : I would love to assist also - I will be arriving on the 21st too. SueTal : Right, Suz ...anyway we can reach each other if we have to DawnH : Cheri and Suzanne we can then merge ours when we get there SuzannC : cool - or even before - DawnH : exactly SueTal : If you all send them to me...I will merge CheriP : sounds like a good idea DawnH : k SuzannC : thanks - SueTal : and then get them to you as keepers of info:-) DawnH smiles SueTal : BTW...the person who is temporarily filling Shana's position is: SueTal : Jessica Tallmadge ... SueTal : She is great....if you have to call she will help you DawnH : ok SueTal : Let others know SuzannC : do we need to connect with her - DawnH : will do CheriP : ok, will do SueTal : She will answer Shana's phone and email SuzannC : k SueTal : Suz ...not necessary to connect...only if there is a need SueTal : Any issues besides FL that I should know about....concerns? SuzannC : oky - another q: - do we need any fancy dress attire? SueTal : Nope, Suz .... alll casual SuzannC : great! SueTal : Will put that in FAQ CheriP : I did notice a typo in the FAQ, do you want me to point it out? DawnH : Yes folks asking about summer dates SueTal : yes, Cheri. SueTal : Dawn.....Work backwards from graduation SueTal : Graduation is July 10. DawnH : Is that July 10? DawnH : then we are there a week? SueTal : We will start summer f2f on Tuesday night, July 6 SueTal : Classes at new West LA campus on July 7 DawnH : ok will notify CheriP : first Pepperdine Badges paragraph. Second sentence says " As part of you're the materials...I think "you're should not be there. DawnH ) Know that spot SueTal : Exhibitions at Radisson (same hotel some of you were at for VirtCamp ) on July 8 / 9 SueTal : Right, Cheri...thanks DawnH : Will that be where you suggest we stay again? SueTal : Yes, Dawn....we'll again have reserved a block of rooms there. DawnH : ok very close to new campus SueTal : But now that you know each other better...more opportunities to share rooms / costs SueTal : Yes, Dawn DawnH : exactly SueTal : And you will be able to walk to campus for classes on Wednesday...just across the street and up a block CheriP : sounds great SueTal : Any other questions...concerns SuzannC : Sue - thank you - I am looking forward to the all cadre dinner, and fun in Florida! DawnH : book lists availability before holidays SueTal : Ah, Dawn... SueTal : hope to have booklists available by early Dec. CheriP : that would be great DawnH : that will be helpful SueTal : We are all moving from Dec. 12 on... SuzannC : great DawnH will be thinking of you CheriP : because we will all have to put our books on our Christmas wish lists SueTal : am concerned that servers might be down for some time over Xmas break... SueTal : as they transfer them SuzannC : oy SueTal : So we are all trying to get info up early CheriP : great! DawnH : that is ok as long as we can read SueTal : Notice that the profs you have for next term... CheriP : Will we have 4 classes next semester? SueTal : are sort of buried in the times for the classes in FL:-) SuzannC : where do I find what profs I have next semester? DawnH : same question SueTal : Yes, Cheri...ED665, ED634, ED639 , and ED638 CheriP : good question Suz SueTal : Suz and Dawn and Cheri...just check the schedule for Fl SueTal : You can tell from that. DawnH : ok SuzannC : I C SueTal : I will send the class schedule as a separate piece to tyou as well so that it is even easier to see CheriP : when does next semester start? what date? DawnH : Sue I can go to Orlando on the 11th to scope out restaurants if if like CheriP : yum SueTal : Dawn...11th of Nov.? DawnH : yes - no school SueTal : Cheri...right after New Year's DawnH : will be easier then on a week-end SueTal : Jan. 5th I think it is CheriP : the 5th is a Monday SueTal : Dawn...that would be great...want to get those arrangements made soon DawnH : to meet with folks SueTal : Cheri...that's the day then SueTal : Anything else? DawnH : Cheri went and downloaded calender from Pepexpress last night very helpful CheriP : now I see how the schedule works with time with the teachers we have already had class with for a few weeks SueTal : You can also go to gsep.pepperdine.edu... SueTal : current students... CheriP : Dawn, I'll do the same, thanks SueTal : academic calendar SuzannC : good to know this, thanks - SueTal : Shows start / end dates for terms.... SueTal : Graduation... SueTal : etc CheriP : Suz and Dawn, how many people are in your cadres? Sue, is mine the smallest? DawnH : 21 SuzannC : um... 17 or 18 DawnH : what about yours? CheriP : 16 or 17 SueTal : There are 54 folks total right now CheriP : sounds like we are divided pretty even SueTal : Cheri....Six in the Citty is largest at 21 DawnH : will be nice to meet everyone CheriP : Sue, have you even been a Madre? SuzannC : Wow! SueTal : Yes, Cheri....I have been. CheriP : you would be a good one :-) DawnH : Ditto SueTal : Thanks, Cheri....tough job SuzannC : Dawn - does Six in the City have a Web site URL SueTal : Paul Sparks....cadre padre ...just sent it to me DawnH : just got it let be grab url DawnH : http://cadres.pepperdine.edu/6inthecity/ SuzannC : thanks - pics , pages? on it DawnH : not complete - we had some technical difficulties SueTal left the room (signed off). CheriP : will we have any cadre mingling activities in FL? SuzannC : can't wait to see you all - meet you too DawnH : same here SuzannC : formal mingling? SueTal joined the room. CheriP : yes, like the lego thing DawnH : working on the pics last night should have up in a couple of days CheriP : will there be legos in FL? SuzannC : I'll put your link on our cadre Web site SueTal : Oops, sorry....forgot to open up the web site in another window:-) SueTal : No legos in FL...unless you bring them:-) DawnH : will do the same with yours now that we have one SuzannC Doc Sue, you always make me feel sooo comfortable... CheriP : I'll leave mine at home DawnH smiles SueTal : LOL...no legos :-( DawnH : If you need a fix you can go to FAO Swartz DawnH : The toystore ... SuzannC : Dawn - any weather advice for Jan yet? CheriP : I've been enjoy DawnH : it can go either way... CheriP : oops CheriP : could there be rain? DawnH : will attach the FL site to our site and add a weather prediction SuzannC : will we all go to Disney Village , or DisneyWorld ? SueTal : Yes....could be 30 ...could be 80 DawnH smiles SueTal : Maybe to Disney Village for dinner... SueTal : probably not DisneyWorld or Epcot because of entrance fees SuzannC : ok - CheriP : the week before we should have some idea about weather though, right? DawnH : Much to do and see both at conference and around town SueTal : Depends on what Dawn finds for us... DawnH : Yes... SuzannC : go Dawn - SueTal : If we don't go there for all cadre dinner.. DawnH : I would suggest layers for clothes SueTal : your group might choose to go to House of Blues or somewhere else in Disney Village DawnH : flat comfy shoes for walking SuzannC : I love the House of Blues - SueTal : Yep...much to do... SuzannC : don't worry - I have given up heels CheriP : me too! SueTal : lots of restaurants close to hotel also DawnH : don't plan on much sleep SuzannC : I don't even get sleep now - DawnH smiles CheriP : Sue, how are you feeling? DawnH : the convention center can be cold SueTal : Any other ?s....things your peers want to know SueTal : Better, Cheri... SueTal : getting used to new med. SueTal : Now cutting pills into thirds. SueTal : Get tired but no headaches:-) DawnH : Would it be good to get a list of everyone's arrival time? SuzannC : It's all good - Deep 6 will meet Monday as a group - I will give them all this info CheriP : Our cadre is doing well, enjoying working in small groups. Glad you are feeling better SueTal : Dawn...great idea...really helps DawnH : That's good news Sue SuzannC : we are having a TI Florida party SueTal : Love it Suz :-) SuzannC : join if you want - Monday at 5:30 SueTal : Will also be sending info to all faculty so they are caught up also CheriP : what is that Suz ? DawnH : If we each get our groups we can send to you SueTal : OK, Suz ....will try to SuzannC : we just get on TI and talk about Florida SuzannC : and socialize, laught CheriP : I see DawnH : Very cool SuzannC : do we need to bring bathing suits? SueTal : Tried to reserve hotel room as part of the group this afternoon...will try again tomorrow AM... DawnH : Cheri and Suzanne will you get your groups flight times then SuzannC : someone asked me that about hot tubs, last TI party - totally forgot about that CheriP : so, Sue will we be getting another FAQ with any more info, or should I forward this one to cadre? SueTal : that's why I asked everyone to hold off until Tues....so I can be the guinea pig SuzannC : Yes - I will get my groups flights CheriP : yes, on flight times DawnH : great SueTal : Yes, Cheri....will get to you by tomorrow AM SueTal : new FAQ tomorrow AM. SueTal : will add / revise according to your comments. SuzannC : thank you - it really helps SueTal : Great to have you all as editors DawnH : thanks Sue CheriP : just think, at some point we will be asking Sue graduation questions. DawnH smiles SueTal : LOL...yep...you sure will:-) DawnH : will we have another meeting SueTal : that is a separate fee :-) CheriP : looking forward to that day SuzannC : lol SueTal : Can't collect that in advance....can't imagine why:-) SuzannC : we gave our money to Shana .... DawnH smiles SueTal : Nice try, Suz :-) DawnH : lol SuzannC : darn CheriP : how is Shana doing in TX? SueTal : Haven't heard since the early days of her move... SueTal : Think all is going well. DawnH : that's good SueTal : Anything else of concern??? SuzannC : no - it's been informative, fun - SueTal : Phew....glad I could pull it together for you CheriP : don't think so. FL will be here before we know it. Do you have another time scheduled for the 4 of us before FL? DawnH : Reminder that Orlando is very busy and safety is in numbers SuzannC : can't wait to tell Deep 6ers SueTal : Cheri....we might want to have one in Dec. SueTal : Will see what comes up...especially regarding move issues SuzannC Doc Sue will be tres busy SueTal : Very impressed that they had guards on Segways at Disney Village last year CheriP : do you have an alternate email besides your pepperdine one? DawnH what a job! SueTal : Yes, Cheri....talleysue@aol.com CheriP : to get ahold of you during the move, it things are down CheriP : thanks SueTal : Yep....that works SuzannC : okay - thanks again - cya all later - DawnH : thanks Sue for getting this all together SuzannC : Cheri, Dawn - stay in touch SueTal : Night all....take care:-) CheriP : good night. SuzannC left the room (signed off).