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Who's coming to Chicago for NADA 2016?
Here is a graphical view of where folks are coming from for NADA 2016. Updating the map is a manual process but I'll try to get it done daily. If you shout out on this thread you've made hotel reservations it will be a good prompt for me to go out and review the hotel show database and update the map.
You MUST book as part of the NADA group to be sure you get our reduced room rate of $115 for 2 persons per room and be included on the map below. The easiest way to do that is using this link to the NADA show page http://discusnada.org/2016NADAdiscusshow/ or by going directly to the hotel reservation page for the NADA show. https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/even...9&key=36E7F357 If you feel you have to call to make your reservation and get anything other than the $115 rate you have not been put in the NADA group.
The hotel reservation link above has been fixed.
As it says below, if your state or province isn't represented, you can fix that!!! Hope to see your marker on the map soon and see you in Lombard at the 2016 NADA show. If you have any questions on how to make a reservation or get a sold out message please contact me before proceeding so we get you in and at the best rate. It could save you over $100 a night!
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You can click on the following link to get to an interactive map. https://www.zeemaps.com/map?group=1868751
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I just want to let everyone know that not everyone who registered for the show has made their hotel reservations yet. We have show registrations from Washington State, British Columbia Canada, Bogota Columbia. Plus I have not made any of the reservations yet for any of the speakers.
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Hi Keith & Jerry, I'm hotel registered, just haven't NADA registered, lol.....now I love your maps...nice touch....Liz streithorst is bunking with me, how do you show that? just add her to my listing....maybe? we both are so looking forward to this event, it should be such fun...I sure hope everyone will join up & get with the fun & fish ed!! It will be educational, & we can always use the expertise of those giants of Discusdom on your speaker list....See y'all soon....
Dottie :bounce2:
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korbi_doc
Hi Keith & Jerry, I'm hotel registered, just haven't NADA registered, lol.....now I love your maps...nice touch....Liz streithorst is bunking with me, how do you show that? just add her to my listing....maybe? we both are so looking forward to this event, it should be such fun...I sure hope everyone will join up & get with the fun & fish ed!! It will be educational, & we can always use the expertise of those giants of Discusdom on your speaker list....See y'all soon....
Dottie :bounce2:
I'll pick that up with my first map update Dot. Hopefully I'll have a few things to add soon. :)
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It came out really nice Keith, way to go bud :)
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Okay Dottie, your roomie's been added.
I tossed in a belated thanks to Ricardo while I was at it.
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I for sure will be there. I haven't made my reservations or travel arrangements yet but will soon. Just waiting for a commitment from my pet sitter. :D
Pat
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Willie and I will be there!
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rsawest@yahoo.com
Willie and I will be there!
I noticed Willie was one of the first people to make a hotel reservation. He's serious about getting that drink I owe him.
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I made reservations and mentioned the NADA show but not sure if I got the discount?
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I guess since I am on the speaker list I will be there! :) Really looking forward to seeing everyone there.
Al
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Jbell
I made reservations and mentioned the NADA show but not sure if I got the discount?
Jim - our contract is listed as North American Discus Association and since I don't see you in our report I'm sure unfortunately the reservation folks didn't make the connection between that and NADA. I've talked with our rep this morning and she's going to get NADA added into their system so hopefully you'll be the last to run into this. I'll PM you to get yours sorted out.
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A marker's been added in North Carolina...looks like magic cones are going to be available at the show. In an unrelated event the number of markers in the Twin Cities has multiplied.
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Ok, thank you Keith, we are both looking forward to this meeting with "baited" breath, lol.......am I in that contract report as well? I don't remember if I saw the $$ quote, gettin' old, lol.......
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Keith Perkins
Jim - our contract is listed as North American Discus Association and since I don't see you in our report I'm sure unfortunately the reservation folks didn't make the connection between that and NADA. I've talked with our rep this morning and she's going to get NADA added into their system so hopefully you'll be the last to run into this. I'll PM you to get yours sorted out.
Keith, you are the best, thank you for all you do!!!! I am very grateful for you & all the crew members who step up & put in many hours to make this work so well.....
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Keith Perkins
Okay Dottie, your roomie's been added.
I tossed in a belated thanks to Ricardo while I was at it.
Dottie
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This is so awesome, Thanks Keith!!
When Keith shared this with the Show Committee I thought it was a great idea but I really didn't have time to play with it. I didn't realize it was interactive and you could actually see who and where everyone is located. A few months ago I would have been listed just North of the other location shown in Ga. just North of Atlanta but we have a contract on our house and have started changing our address to Hillsboro, Ga in the Middle of the State. So here is another benefit of this map. If you are planning on driving to the Show the trip is much more enjoyable if shared with others. Look at the map and see who will be coming from the same direction as you and reach out to them. Maybe they are looking for someone to share the ride with. This map really makes that easy since you have everyone's name and location.
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Just looked at the map again.................isn't it interesting how many from the South have already signed up as compared to the rest of the country??
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Thanks Larry for the idea and that's why they pay you the big bucks. Lol
My balloon for Toronto is not posted yet but will soon and my wife is nagging me that she does not want me to drive alone. So as more locations are posted on map options may be open for hitch-hikers.
...Ralph
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korbi_doc
...am I in that contract report as well? I don't remember if I saw the $$ quote, gettin' old, lol.......
Dottie
Yup Dottie - nobody gets on my map without a bona fide NADA group hotel reservation. Unless of course they contact me and tell me they have a roomie.
A message to everyone - It's really important $ wise that you get in the group. I'm working with Jbell now to get their reservation switched over because they didn't actually get into the group and get our rate. The hotel gave them "the best available rate" at the time they booked which was $95 + tax higher a night than our group rate...dang near double. I'll be going back and amending the original post to try emphasize this, but thought it was worth mentioning here now too. You can go straight to the NADA show site webpage using this link http://discusnada.org/2016NADAdiscusshow/ or directly to the hotels for booking at our group rate using this one. https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/even...0&key=27D074F2
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Larry Bugg
If you are planning on driving to the Show the trip is much more enjoyable if shared with others. Look at the map and see who will be coming from the same direction as you and reach out to them. Maybe they are looking for someone to share the ride with. This map really makes that easy since you have everyone's name and location.
If you want to get a hold of somebody but can't match their real name up with their user name contact me and I can help. I've got everyone's phone and e-mail and will be happy to let them know you want to talk and pass on your information to them so you can do so.
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Just made my hotel reservation. Keith don't know if it will let you put one of those flags 17 miles south of the hotel.:p
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I found a way to get you clearly on the interactive map Wes, but the display map is going to have to wait until I'm at work. I did not realize until last night all the prior versions of those have been done at work and I get much nicer ones using the 24 inch flat screen there.
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Our March Spotlight Member has been added to the map.
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Thanks Bill, got you on the map.
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Just hit the book my room button...so no turning back now and looking forward to this even and meeting everyone.
...Ralph
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I am very much looking forward to attending in July. It's always a great learning experience. The other NADA convention I attended was in Atlanta.
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Since I'm in the state I guess I can't put my name on the map as I'll just be driving up to the show for multiple days.....
But I'll be there
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Altum Nut
Just hit the book my room button...so no turning back now and looking forward to this even and meeting everyone.
...Ralph
Got you on the map Ralph. Can't do a maple leaf, but at least the marker's red.
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pitdogg2
Since I'm in the state I guess I can't put my name on the map as I'll just be driving up to the show for multiple days.....
But I'll be there
Shoot, we already have 2 guys within 15 miles of the hotel spending multiple nights. You can drive daily, but you'll miss a lot of good times and information after the show closes for the night.
Maybe I'll figure out how to add folks not staying at the hotel later, but for now at least I'm keeping it simple for this map.
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Keith Perkins
Shoot, we already have 2 guys within 15 miles of the hotel spending multiple nights. You can drive daily, but you'll miss a lot of good times and information after the show closes for the night.
Maybe I'll figure out how to add folks not staying at the hotel later, but for now at least I'm keeping it simple for this map.
I prefer to keep my Discus spending money from the hotels pockets thank you.
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And I like to keep my money from the state.Being a cdl crane op,I don't mess around with drinking and driving.But even if I didn't drink,Ive heard of too many good times after hours.
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I'm there! Hotel booked and registration paid. Whoo-hoo! Looking forward to the drive.
Steve
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Running the hotels room reservation report is a little like going to the fishroom and looking for new batches of eggs. You never know what you're going to find and sometimes you're really pleasantly surprised. This morning not only did we have our first west coast state registrant, way to go Steve, but James registered too and became the current attendee located furthest to the east. I'm looking forward to a great time!
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OK, I know there aren't too many other discus enthusiasts near me, but this map makes me look really isolated. Time for California and Washington folks to join in the fun!
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NADA shows have always been in the east except for once when it was in TX, Their doesn't seem to be a club on in your area of the county to wants to host a NADA convention. It blows me away that there hasn't been a club of the west coast.
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Actually, we had a NADA show in Sacramento!
Willie
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When was that one?
Willie may be talking about 2007 ACA in Sacramento. NADA had a big presence there.
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LizStreithorst
NADA shows have always been in the east except for once when it was in TX, Their doesn't seem to be a club on in your area of the county to wants to host a NADA convention. It blows me away that there hasn't been a club of the west coast.
Twice in Texas.
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LizStreithorst
NADA shows have always been in the east except for once when it was in TX, Their doesn't seem to be a club on in your area of the county to wants to host a NADA convention. It blows me away that there hasn't been a club of the west coast.
Twice in Texas and once in Ga. Don't see a lean to the East.
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I see there is a pin missing in central fla. :D
Pat
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Second Hand Pat
I see there is a pin missing in central fla. :D
Pat
Ooooooo, the wild woman from Florida is coming. It's a party now for sure, lol. Got you on the map Pat.
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Originally Posted by
Jbell
I made reservations and mentioned the NADA show but not sure if I got the discount?
Jim - once I got the name the reservation was in from you early this morning I was able to get yours sorted out for you and at $95 cheaper a night! You're on the map.