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Joy2501
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Joined: Sep 11, 2006
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Location: Durham, NC
Birthday: Jan 25
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Wed Aug 08, 2007 4:07 pm |
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Does anyone know if there is a group other than the local chapter of ICES that meets regularly. If not, would anyone be interested in joining a group that meets around once a month just for chatting and maybe learning something new? Not formal or anything, just a friendly common interest group. No fees, no hierarchy etc.
Or, if anyone feels that spending $60 on an ices membership has value, I'd like to hear that too.
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Doug
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Location: NC
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Wed Aug 08, 2007 4:15 pm |
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would love a group...
ices for me is problematic in that all their meetings start early on Sundays, and I'm in church (also church treasurer -- last minute checks!) -- I understand why not on Saturdays (weddings) but -- still -- I could make a Saturday meeting more so than a Sunday, unless it was right close in Fayetteville (even a Sun. mtg. in Fayetteville would have to start no earlier than 1P so I'd be out of church)
also, their meetings all take 2+ hours to get to from where I'm at. I can only imagine what it's like for people out on the coast. for an 11A mtg. in the triangle I would have to leave home no later than 8A just to be sure to be there on time.
and at this point, the national convention is just so out of reach financially that I haven't bothered to join.
the big challenge is all our competing schedules (I work full time and deco on the side) and the distances involved.
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anyone care to convince me ICES is worth it? |
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lenabean
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Joined: Mar 27, 2006
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Wed Aug 08, 2007 4:28 pm |
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enchantedmoments
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Joined: May 28, 2006
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Location: Sanford, North Carolina
Birthday: Nov 21
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Wed Aug 08, 2007 4:35 pm |
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would love something like that.
I am a member of ices but so far have not be getting my moneys worth meeting are just at bad time so may not rejoin next year.
Even if we did not meet in person a lot we could make a group like on yahoo groups that we can share ideas and any helpful information, and then try to meet in person on occasions
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CSMoore
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Joined: May 30, 2006
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Wed Aug 08, 2007 4:42 pm |
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I would love a group so count me it too. If a group is created, I can be contacted at charisse.moore@gmail.com
Thanks a bunch |
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Jenn2179
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Joined: Aug 18, 2004
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Location: Burlington, NC
Birthday: Feb 01
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Wed Aug 08, 2007 4:45 pm |
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Joy2501
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Joined: Sep 11, 2006
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Location: Durham, NC
Birthday: Jan 25
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Wed Aug 08, 2007 4:46 pm |
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Great!! I'll wait and see if there are more responses before setting things up. I'm not sure what to do about distances though, maybe rotating through members homes/hometowns and organising carpools?
Doug - I love reading your posts. I would love to meet you!!
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Starkie
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Joined: Feb 11, 2006
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Location: Smithfield, NC
Birthday: Aug 11
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Wed Aug 08, 2007 4:57 pm |
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Count me in! I'm in Smithfield, about 20 minutes east of Raleigh. Let me know if a group develops!
maria@starkproductions.net
PS ~ I wanna meet Doug, too! He's my hero! |
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armywife83
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Joined: Jul 31, 2007
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Wed Aug 08, 2007 5:10 pm |
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I'd definitely be interested! I'm in Fayetteville (about an hour or so from Raleigh/Durham area). Email address: ria.gail.griffin@us.army.mil |
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Howiesmom
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Joined: Mar 22, 2007
Posts: 49
Location: Wendell, NC
Birthday: Apr 26
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Wed Aug 08, 2007 5:13 pm |
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mommytmk
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Joined: Jan 28, 2007
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Location: North Carolina
Birthday: Jul 22
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Wed Aug 08, 2007 5:27 pm |
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Add me to the list. I am in Elon, North Carolina. |
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DDiva
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Joined: Jun 30, 2005
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Location: NC
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Wed Aug 08, 2007 5:37 pm |
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I am currently a member of ICES. I love the group, and the members are great. However, (isn't there always a however) I have a problem attending meetings because of time and distance issues. I'm in High Point, so any meeting is at least 90 minutes away. For me that means leaving at around noon on Sunday to attend meetings that start at 2PM. My other issue is that Sunday is about the only day off I get. If it's a toss up between getting some rest, spending time with my family, or going to a meeting that involves 4 hours of travel time...ICES loses.
As for the convention, I haven't been in two years. They are just too expensive. I'm going to IBIE in Orlando this October. Total expense is under $700 for my husband and I. I just can't justify the ICES convention expense. I, too, am considering letting my membership expire when it runs out next year. Sixty dollars for the newsletter is a bit much.
I have a shop in High Point and would be willing to host a get together occasionally. If anyone is really interested, please email me: ccreations@triad.rr.com. |
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kathik
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Joined: Sep 20, 2006
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Location: Raleigh, NC
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Wed Aug 08, 2007 7:23 pm |
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I'd be interested, too. I couldn't meet on Saturdays, though, so don't let me hold the rest of you up. I could meet Saturday evenings during the winter because Shabbos ends earlier, but that's about it.
Kathi
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lisasweeta
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Joined: Oct 15, 2006
Posts: 215
Location: Cary, NC
Birthday: Feb 13
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Wed Aug 08, 2007 7:36 pm |
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Joy2501
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Joined: Sep 11, 2006
Posts: 117
Location: Durham, NC
Birthday: Jan 25
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Thu Aug 09, 2007 10:14 am |
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Okay - so far we have had respondents from the following areas:
Lumberton
Smithfield
Fayetteville
Wendell
Elon
High Point
Raleigh
Cary
Durham
I am not sure where some of these places are, but it seems there is a concentration around the triangle area and then some outer lying areas. I would be happy to host our first meeting, but was wondering if there is anyone midway between Lumberton (the furthest away I think) and Raleigh who would like to host? Any date suggestions? I am free any Sunday (Doug has problems with travel time for Sunday) and a lot of Saturdays (problem for KathiK)
Doug - what time would you realistically be able to make a meeting hereabouts (on a Sunday)? |
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