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NECC 2009

Hello everyone! I'm new to the MEMO group and will be attending my first NECC Conference next week. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions as to how to get the most out of my NECC Experience or if anyone was planning on attending.

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Permalink Reply by Laurie Conzemius on June 23, 2009 at 1:57pm: Ryan,
You will love the NECC conference! This is my 6th one. Here are my suggestions:
If you can make it, go to the session for new conference attendees on Sunday afternoon. It's well worth it.
Don't get too caught up in the vendor area: it is overwhelming!
Snag as many free meals as you can: food is expensive. A lot of the vendors have invitation only open houses and you can usually get something to eat and even a few drinks there. Ask around - especially at the big vendor booths like HP, Dell, Tech4Learning, etc. and see if you can get invited. It definitely saves on meals.
Feel free to email me: Dawn Nelson and I will be there.
conzemius@charter.net
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Permalink Reply by Ryan Russler on June 23, 2009 at 2:19pm: Laurie,

Sounds really fun! I'll send you an email an maybe we can meet up down there!!!

I am very excited to see what this is like.

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Permalink Reply by Gary Ganje on June 23, 2009 at 9:54pm: Hi Ryan,
Enjoy the NECC experience! There is so much to see at this conference. The vendor area is amazing. The sessions are fantastic. The small group, SID, and SIG gatherings are very valuable. The vendor hosted events are also worthwhile. In a nut shell, I would recommend getting up early and turning in late to take in the total experience. Enjoy the conference.
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Permalink Reply by Ryan Russler on June 24, 2009 at 7:15am: Gary,

Great to hear! I am very excited for this event!

Will you be joining us at the conference?

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Permalink Reply by Gary Ganje on June 24, 2009 at 11:50am: Unfortunately I have to pass this year. We are putting in a new SIS, so things are a bit too busy. Enjoy the experience.
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Permalink Reply by Susan Meyer on June 25, 2009 at 8:13am: Hi Ryan,

I will also be attending for the first time this year, so maybe I'll see you at the session for newbies on Sunday. I'll be the one with the dazed and confused look on my face... I wonder how many folks from MEMO are attending?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Ryan Russler on June 25, 2009 at 8:23am: Great to hear you will be joining us at NECC.
Stop by and visit me at Booth 1228.

If anyone going to NECC would like to meet up for dinner, email me at ryan.russler@schoolwires.com and we can put something together.; ▶ Reply to This