johnandtinagilbert Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Well, I was chosen to do the booth in Orlando and I was thrilled, thrilled, thrilled! Then I read all the way down the email and realized I'll have to be available for the entire conference. I was thinking more like several hours a day. I'm bummed. I wanted to spend my conference time looking at some high school things, hearing a few speakers, then resting! This is my "me" time with some adult friends who I can relax and cut loose with. I need it more than I need to be in the booth. I'm sad that I can't have my cake and eat it, too. Please commiserate and wine...I mean whine (ha!)...with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Tina, I don't know what the incentives are, but assuming this is a volunteer thing...actually, even if it's not...this is really more their loss than yours. You're the best cheerleader/explainer of TOG of anyone, & I feel sorry for all the people who will stop by the TOG table & not get to talk to *you* about it. :grouphug: I also think it's great, though, that you recognized the priority of your needs, & I think your decision is very good. It's SO too bad, but good job defending your time to yourself/with friends! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewel7123 Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Well, I was chosen to do the booth in Orlando and I was thrilled, thrilled, thrilled! Then I read all the way down the email and realized I'll have to be available for the entire conference. I was thinking more like several hours a day.. It's a shame they can't choose enough people to allow for breaks...rotating the staff so everyone gets a chance to browse the vendors, sit through a seminar speech, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByGrace3 Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 kinda bummed with you. I would have loved to talk to you at the TOG booth in Orlando! :glare: glad you recognize your need for that time though! I am looking forward to it as well . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Aw, boo Tina! Saw your name on the list, and thought you'd be so perfect. Don't you have an assistant for that event? I'm doing the AL conf. in June, and am excited - but you're right. I'll have to miss out on some visiting and encouragement myself. . . . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle My Bell Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Interesting... When I read the OP post, it sounded to me that she realized she was going to have to miss the conference, not change her mind about representing TOG. Maybe I am misunderstanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Bee Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Tina, I don't know what the incentives are, but assuming this is a volunteer thing...actually, even if it's not...this is really more their loss than yours. You're the best cheerleader/explainer of TOG of anyone, & I feel sorry for all the people who will stop by the TOG table & not get to talk to *you* about it. :grouphug: I also think it's great, though, that you recognized the priority of your needs, & I think your decision is very good. It's SO too bad, but good job defending your time to yourself/with friends! :iagree: Having you available the WHOLE time is definitely a kink they need to work on! I could really see that being a problem for others across the country doing this also. Wat a bumma. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsutsie Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 :crying: That's to bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyCrazyMama Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Interesting... When I read the OP post, it sounded to me that she realized she was going to have to miss the conference, not change her mind about representing TOG. Maybe I am misunderstanding. Me too. :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehogs4 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 :thumbdown: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karenciavo Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 (edited) I've worked a TOG booth before, you and your booth mates can work out a break schedule that includes shopping and listening to speakers. Lampstand is fine with that. They simply ask that you not assume that you will be able to take those longer breaks. There are four hostesses scheduled for Orlando, you should be able to work something out. ETA: in addition to the four hostesses I see Marcia and Scott will be speaking which means they will be at the booth too when not speaking. You'll be busy because they will generate more interest ( I worked a booth when they spoke), but you should get a break. I really enjoyed working along side them and getting to know them better. Edited March 4, 2011 by Karenciavo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamato3 all-boy boys Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 :iagree: I'll be at the MA booth (we'll have 4 at our booth as well), and I'm sure once we get to meet each other and figure stuff out, we'll be able to take a break here and there. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 So are you sad b/c you are not doing it? Or b/c you are doing it and it is more than you intended? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandtinagilbert Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share Posted March 4, 2011 Aw, boo Tina! Saw your name on the list, and thought you'd be so perfect. Don't you have an assistant for that event? There were 4 selected, but the return email I received did tell me to be available for the whole of the day. In other words, don't anticipate an extended break. I'm doing the AL conf. in June, and am excited - but you're right. I'll have to miss out on some visiting and encouragement myself. . . . . . . I'll be prepared to miss out next year. I already made plans with my girlfriends and I can't miss those. I'm looking forward to the vaca time. So are you sad b/c you are not doing it? Or b/c you are doing it and it is more than you intended? Chose Not to do it this year, but will still receive the email for next year and since I know what to expect, I'll make sure I take my "me" time another weekend. There is, btw, a compensation. $150 towards TOG (ala digital edition or Bookshelf). Thank you all for boo hooing with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani3boys Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I'm in the same boat. I am signed up to hostess at the MACHE conference. I wish they didn't expect us to be there for the ENTIRE conference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I'll mourn with you. Dh and I did a booth for another product a few years ago, but we only did it for one year for the same reason. We could have hired help, but that seemed like more of a hassle. We did make a nice amount of money and some free books, but I *need* my conference time to shop and plan! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Me too. :lurk5: It was the title of the post that gave it away. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kchara Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 :grouphug: I'm mourning with you. We were going to try to do the Kansas City convention, but we want to actually hear the speakers!! So, we opted not to. Maybe next year we will. ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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