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Old 07-31-2008, 11:35 AM   #1  
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Do demos have to pay their own way? Air, hotel, etc?

If you achieve a certain sales level, are your costs covered?

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Yes. the majority of demos have to pay their own way. Only those significantly higher in the management hierarchy get their convention registration paid for, some at the top of the hierarchy can get their rooms paid for. The convention fee was $275 for demos and $400 for guests + airfare +hotel+transportation+meals, etc.
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Demos do pay their own way. I do not believe costs are covered if one reaches certain sales, etc...
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If you reach the level of Sr. Advisor (highest level) then you receive a free paid trip. Lower levels can get registration paid or half paid.
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Yes. the majority of demos have to pay their own way. Only those significantly higher in the management hierarchy get their convention registration paid for, some at the top of the hierarchy can get their rooms paid for. The convention fee was $275 for demos and $400 for guests + airfare +hotel+transportation+meals, etc.

So does the $275 cover the classes or is that also extra?
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The $275 covers the entire convention...tours, classes, etc. (Except Memento Mall of course!). Considering the goodies that are included, it's a steal, lol! If it weren't for that pesky airfare and room cost...darn it!
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On average, you can expect to pay around $1000 to go to convention

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not a biggie but wasn't it $280?? We got 3 stamp sets, a new catty (bound), a pen, 2 pins, the tote bag, make and take supplies...and then if you are lucky you can win another set or some other supplies if they call your bracelet color. It also includes 3 large boxed lunches...and today cupcakes!
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And how many days is convention?
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4...July 30 through August 2.

I wish I was there. :(
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I think I will start saving now. Maybe by the 25th anniversary I will be able to go. LOL
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Hmmm. $275 plus lodging and airfare. I wouldn't need to pay for DH as a guest if he didn't participate in SU activities, right? He wants to golf, lol. Start saving now and it may be possible. Anyone want to babysit 3 little boys for 4 days??
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This may be a stupid question - but will there be official information on all these changes/announcements on the SU website when convention is over? This is my 4th year as a demo and I've never gone to convention because I'm a hobby demo and I couldn't swing the $$$. But this year I feel TOTALLY out of it with all the new stuff being announced. :confused:
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are all the catalogues coil bound or only the ones who went to convention...

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Just for convention attendees. But your local Staples will do it cheaply for you, only 5 or 6 bucks.
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Only the convention goers, at least in my experience. I didn't go this year but our convention catalogs have been coil bound since I think 2004 - don't quote me on the exact year though...
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This may be a stupid question - but will there be official information on all these changes/announcements on the SU website when convention is over? This is my 4th year as a demo and I've never gone to convention because I'm a hobby demo and I couldn't swing the $$$. But this year I feel TOTALLY out of it with all the new stuff being announced. :confused:
Yup, there will be a flurry of updates... sometimes SU starts posting them during convention, sometimes they wait until after.
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For those of you who were wondering -
I paid $275 for fee
$323 for airfare from Syracuse,NY
$220ish for 1 night alone, and the rest shared with 1 to 3 others. For hotels.
Food- I've spent around $100.
Souveniers - I've spent $100 (For Memento Mall and Tonic Sol Fa CD's)

So yes, $1000 is right on target........and it is worth EVERY SINGLE PENNY.
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kris-jackie and linda are there!
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This may be a stupid question - but will there be official information on all these changes/announcements on the SU website when convention is over? This is my 4th year as a demo and I've never gone to convention because I'm a hobby demo and I couldn't swing the $$$. But this year I feel TOTALLY out of it with all the new stuff being announced. :confused:
There's some on the SU site now.
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Do we know if it will be held in Utah again next year? I know it has been other places. Thanks!
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For those of you who were wondering -
I paid $275 for fee
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So yes, $1000 is right on target........and it is worth EVERY SINGLE PENNY.
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Yes. They said 2 years ago that other than last year, due to construction at the Salt Palace, they intend to have convention in SLC for the foreseeable future.
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