Registration for the 2012 National Convention Available Next Week!
The end of the year is hurtling toward us like a meteor careening towards Earth. Okay, that’s not the greatest analogy in the world, but you get the idea.
My point is that there’s a limited amount of time left to do all of the things that you want to do before 2011 bids adieu . . . which is why we’re releasing Early Bird Registration for the 2012 National Convention next week. It’s been our experience that many recruiters prefer to register for the convention before the end of the current year, so that the expense of the event is associated with that year and not the next one—and we are more than happy to oblige them.
Where are we going for the 2012 National Convention?
As we announced recently, we’re going to the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn. We were at the Gaylord for the 2005 National Convention, and we had a great time. How great of a time? Click here to see photos from that event.
What’s the cost of Early Bird Registration?
I don’t have the answer to that yet, but I will say this: we haven’t raised the price of registration for either our National Convention OR our Fall Conference since I started working at Top Echelon—and that was two whole recessions ago. In fact, our Early Bird Registration price for the 2011 National Convention was the lowest that we’ve ever offered.
How can I knock some money off the price of attending, anyway?
I’m so glad you asked. If you read my blog post last week, you know that you can reduce the cost of registration by $50 by submitting a video of you singing a country song. And that’s just for starters. If your video is deemed to be the BEST one submitted—by a very secret, covert, and completely objective committee—then you will attend the convention for FREE. (Hotel and travel expenses extra, void where prohibited, your cancelled check is your receipt, sanitized for your protection . . .) So what are you waiting for? Start sending in your videos. I mean right now. Chop-chop.
What are the dates for the 2012 National Convention?
The dates for the convention are Thursday, March 22, through Saturday, March 24.
What’s the room rate that Top Echelon Network has secured for the convention?
The room rate is $155 per night for Wednesday, March 21, through Saturday, March 24. That rate is good for either a single or double occupancy. Each additional person to a room is $20 per night for triple and quad occupancy.
Does Top Echelon Network have a room block reserved at the Gaylord?
We do, but it’s a small room block. That means if you know that you’re going to attend the convention, I suggest you book your room as soon as possible. To do so, call the Gaylord Opryland Resort directly at (615) 883-2211. Before booking your room, identify yourself as part of Top Echelon Network and/or mention group cope X-TOPEC.
Who are the speakers for the 2012 National Convention?
The keynote speaker for the convention will be Rob Mosely of Next Level Training. Among the sessions that Mosely will present are “Great Communication = Great Compensation,” “Behaviors That Drive Revenue,” and “Four Great Truths.” In addition, Sam Mondalfo of LinkedIn will be on hand to discuss strategies that recruiters can use when navigating this popular social media site. Of course, Top Echelon Internet Strategies Manager Todd Bossler will once again present training about the Big Biller recruiting software.
What are we doing for the Gala Event on Friday night?
It’s a secret. Quit asking. Jeez.
Okay, that’s all for right now, but rest assured that we’ll be publishing plenty more about the 2012 National Convention in the weeks and months ahead. And of course, be on the lookout for our country music video . . . because nobody is going to make fools of themselves before WE do.
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