Preparing for Leadership CA
PREPARING FOR LEADERSHIP Please read the following information thoroughly; it will help you make the most of your leadership experience. You may also want to print a copy to bring with you to leadership. If you have questions that are not answered in this orientation, please call Demonstrator Support at 1-800-STAMP UP.
Before you leave home, make sure you have:
Your class schedule (printers will not be available at the convention centre) Blocks G and H (for those who chose clear-mount stamps) Picture ID and credit cards SNAIL Adhesive, Paper Snips, and a Stamp-a-ma-jig. These items will be available on every table during Make & Takes; however, if you would like to work at your own pace, please feel free to bring your own. (Be sure to mark each item clearly with your name.)
**We will not be sending any materials out (name badge, etc.) prior to leadership. You may pick up
everything you need at check-in.
When you arrive in Houston: Airport Transportation: Taxi – Fares are about $35–45 from IAH and $15–20 from the HOU to the convention centre. Super Shuttle – Proceed to the SuperShuttle ticket counter after collecting your luggage to speak with a uniformed customer service representative. For Terminal A and B arrivals, the ticket counter is located to the right of the escalator. For Terminal C arrivals, the ticket counter is located next to baggage carousel #1. http://www.supershuttle.com/Locations/IAHAirportShuttleHouston.aspx Please note: Stampin’ Up! does not guarantee accurate airport transportation information, nor does Stampin’ Up! have any agreement with Houston airport transportation. This information is based on what is currently available on the Internet. Parking George R. Brown Convention Center parking is located at the corner of Polk Street and Avenida de las Americas. Rates are $10 at the surface lots, $12 at the underground Convention District Parking Garage beneath Discovery Green, and $20 at the Hilton Americas-Houston garage. (Please note: rates are not guaranteed and are subject to change.) Convention Centre Information All leadership activities will be held at the George R. Brown Convention Center located at 1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston.
General Leadership Information
Stamp Sets. You will receive the Geometrical Stamp Set (clear-mount or wood-mount) and the Vivid Vases Stamp Set (wood-mount only) from the occasions catalog.
Stamp Set Exchange. If you would like to exchange any of the clear-mount sets you receive, a booth will be set up near the Info Booth located across from the ballroom.
Event Waiver. If you called Demonstrator Support to register for this event or received a transfer registration and have not yet accepted the event waiver, your registration is not complete. Please accept the waiver online before December 31. If for some reason you are not able to accept the waiver online prior to December 31, you will need to sign a hard copy when you pick up your name badge and leadership bag. To accept the waiver, go to Events>Register>Events You Are Registered For. Click on “view.” You will need the confirmation number you were sent in your registration confirmation e-mail. Click on “Modify.” Click on “Information.” Enter your initials and demonstrator number in the spaces provided. Supporting demonstrators will need to sign the waiver when checking in.
General Agenda. Please refer to the General Agenda for daily event start and end times as well as locations of all activities. A copy of the agenda will be in the leadership program.
Main Stage. Main Stage will be held in the General Assembly Theater. Please be careful with any drinks you bring into the theater in consideration of those sitting in front of you. (Remember, liquid runs downhill!)
The Gathering Place, located in Exhibit Hall B of the convention centre. Click here for additional information about activities located in the Gathering Place.
Share Fair 2014. Check out everything we’ve got planned! And don’t forget: the Demonstrator Resource Center in the Gathering Place will be open during this time, as well.
Swaps. Participation in swaps is optional. Please make sure that all swaps are made with stamp sets and products that are available in the 2013–2014 annual catalogue or the occasions catalogue. Label each swap with your name, stamp sets, and all accessories used. Also, remember that the purpose of swapping is to meet new friends, get new ideas, and have fun. Please be courteous and swap with everyone. We’d love to have you leave a swap for the Stampin’ Up! home office. A basket will be located at the Info Booth. Please note that items donated are property of Stampin’ Up! and may or may not be used for display boards at future events. Be sure to post your swap on Stampin’ Connection and tag it with "Leadership-2014" (no spaces).
Ronald McDonald House Charities® Cards. We invite you to donate cards to the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). All types of cards are needed (and appreciated) at RMHC houses across North America. If you would like to donate cards to RMHC, a basket will be available at the Info Booth. We thank those of you who are already involved, and we invite those who might be interested to consider becoming involved. It’s a wonderful way to make a difference in your community! If you’d like to donate cards, please remember the following guidelines: Please donate standard-sized cards (4-1/4" x 5-1/2"). Please make your cards using Stampin’ Up! products only. Please do not include any personal information on the cards.
You may donate cards for any occasion, such as thinking of you cards, holiday cards, thank you cards, birthday cards, or blank cards (no message).
First-Time Attendees For those of you who are attending leadership for the first time, WELCOME. We are excited that you have made the decision to share in the excitement of this special event. Just a couple of things that you may not be aware of: o o
Unlike convention, two of the lunches will be plated instead of boxed—as an added “extra” for those who attend leadership. On Thursday, there will be a special “First-Timers” area designated during lunch. Come meet other first-time attendees, network, meet new friends, and pick up a welcome gift from Stampin’ Up!
Leadership Courtesy Please observe the following guidelines to ensure a positive leadership experience for everyone:
Other than registered attendees, only infants are allowed at leadership events. No other children or individuals will be allowed at these events. If you do bring your infant, be considerate of others and choose seats near a Main Stage or classroom exit door. Strollers must be kept out of the main flow of traffic. If your baby becomes a distraction, please be considerate and take your baby out of the room until he or she settles down. For safety and courtesy reasons, please do not block aisles or hallways. Certain Main Stage and classroom areas are marked with signs or seat covers to indicate reserved seating for those with special needs. We ask that you please be respectful of their needs by leaving those seats open for them. Please turn off or silence all cell phones and pagers during classes, demonstrations, and general sessions. Please do not remove any items from the displays, Make & Take areas, or any other areas. Please be courteous toward others while photographing the display boards.
Before you leave home, make sure you have:
Your class schedule (printers will not be available at the convention centre) Blocks G and H (for those who chose clear-mount stamps) Picture ID and credit cards SNAIL Adhesive, Paper Snips, and a Stamp-a-ma-jig. These items will be available on every table during Make & Takes; however, if you would like to work at your own pace, please feel free to bring your own. (Be sure to mark each item clearly with your name.)
**We will not be sending any materials out (name badge, etc.) prior to leadership. You may pick up
everything you need at check-in.
When you arrive in Houston: Airport Transportation: Taxi – Fares are about $35–45 from IAH and $15–20 from the HOU to the convention centre. Super Shuttle – Proceed to the SuperShuttle ticket counter after collecting your luggage to speak with a uniformed customer service representative. For Terminal A and B arrivals, the ticket counter is located to the right of the escalator. For Terminal C arrivals, the ticket counter is located next to baggage carousel #1. http://www.supershuttle.com/Locations/IAHAirportShuttleHouston.aspx Please note: Stampin’ Up! does not guarantee accurate airport transportation information, nor does Stampin’ Up! have any agreement with Houston airport transportation. This information is based on what is currently available on the Internet. Parking George R. Brown Convention Center parking is located at the corner of Polk Street and Avenida de las Americas. Rates are $10 at the surface lots, $12 at the underground Convention District Parking Garage beneath Discovery Green, and $20 at the Hilton Americas-Houston garage. (Please note: rates are not guaranteed and are subject to change.) Convention Centre Information All leadership activities will be held at the George R. Brown Convention Center located at 1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston.
General Leadership Information
Stamp Sets. You will receive the Geometrical Stamp Set (clear-mount or wood-mount) and the Vivid Vases Stamp Set (wood-mount only) from the occasions catalog.
Stamp Set Exchange. If you would like to exchange any of the clear-mount sets you receive, a booth will be set up near the Info Booth located across from the ballroom.
Event Waiver. If you called Demonstrator Support to register for this event or received a transfer registration and have not yet accepted the event waiver, your registration is not complete. Please accept the waiver online before December 31. If for some reason you are not able to accept the waiver online prior to December 31, you will need to sign a hard copy when you pick up your name badge and leadership bag. To accept the waiver, go to Events>Register>Events You Are Registered For. Click on “view.” You will need the confirmation number you were sent in your registration confirmation e-mail. Click on “Modify.” Click on “Information.” Enter your initials and demonstrator number in the spaces provided. Supporting demonstrators will need to sign the waiver when checking in.
General Agenda. Please refer to the General Agenda for daily event start and end times as well as locations of all activities. A copy of the agenda will be in the leadership program.
Main Stage. Main Stage will be held in the General Assembly Theater. Please be careful with any drinks you bring into the theater in consideration of those sitting in front of you. (Remember, liquid runs downhill!)
The Gathering Place, located in Exhibit Hall B of the convention centre. Click here for additional information about activities located in the Gathering Place.
Share Fair 2014. Check out everything we’ve got planned! And don’t forget: the Demonstrator Resource Center in the Gathering Place will be open during this time, as well.
Swaps. Participation in swaps is optional. Please make sure that all swaps are made with stamp sets and products that are available in the 2013–2014 annual catalogue or the occasions catalogue. Label each swap with your name, stamp sets, and all accessories used. Also, remember that the purpose of swapping is to meet new friends, get new ideas, and have fun. Please be courteous and swap with everyone. We’d love to have you leave a swap for the Stampin’ Up! home office. A basket will be located at the Info Booth. Please note that items donated are property of Stampin’ Up! and may or may not be used for display boards at future events. Be sure to post your swap on Stampin’ Connection and tag it with "Leadership-2014" (no spaces).
Ronald McDonald House Charities® Cards. We invite you to donate cards to the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). All types of cards are needed (and appreciated) at RMHC houses across North America. If you would like to donate cards to RMHC, a basket will be available at the Info Booth. We thank those of you who are already involved, and we invite those who might be interested to consider becoming involved. It’s a wonderful way to make a difference in your community! If you’d like to donate cards, please remember the following guidelines: Please donate standard-sized cards (4-1/4" x 5-1/2"). Please make your cards using Stampin’ Up! products only. Please do not include any personal information on the cards.
You may donate cards for any occasion, such as thinking of you cards, holiday cards, thank you cards, birthday cards, or blank cards (no message).
First-Time Attendees For those of you who are attending leadership for the first time, WELCOME. We are excited that you have made the decision to share in the excitement of this special event. Just a couple of things that you may not be aware of: o o
Unlike convention, two of the lunches will be plated instead of boxed—as an added “extra” for those who attend leadership. On Thursday, there will be a special “First-Timers” area designated during lunch. Come meet other first-time attendees, network, meet new friends, and pick up a welcome gift from Stampin’ Up!
Leadership Courtesy Please observe the following guidelines to ensure a positive leadership experience for everyone:
Other than registered attendees, only infants are allowed at leadership events. No other children or individuals will be allowed at these events. If you do bring your infant, be considerate of others and choose seats near a Main Stage or classroom exit door. Strollers must be kept out of the main flow of traffic. If your baby becomes a distraction, please be considerate and take your baby out of the room until he or she settles down. For safety and courtesy reasons, please do not block aisles or hallways. Certain Main Stage and classroom areas are marked with signs or seat covers to indicate reserved seating for those with special needs. We ask that you please be respectful of their needs by leaving those seats open for them. Please turn off or silence all cell phones and pagers during classes, demonstrations, and general sessions. Please do not remove any items from the displays, Make & Take areas, or any other areas. Please be courteous toward others while photographing the display boards.
