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Make sure staff or volunteers sign up to attend these too to help with any issues

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Make sure staff or volunteers sign up to attend these too to help with any issues

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The session topics were great, ranging from things that would interest newbies to those that were for people who've been in GM a lot longer

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The session topics were great, ranging from things that would interest newbies to those that were for people who've been in GM a lot longer

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Meet early in the process to firm up which comms other stakeholders want to be engaged in so that everything gets squared away before we're onsite.

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Meet early in the process to firm up which comms other stakeholders want to be engaged in so that everything gets squared away before we're onsite.

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Some tables were confused when things started to transition to keynotes, I didn't notice if announcements were made, but it would be helpful to get a '5 min wrap-it-up warning' and when the time is done, as hotel staff prep for the next session. 

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Some tables were confused when things started to transition to keynotes, I didn't notice if announcements were made, but it would be helpful to get a '5 min wrap-it-up warning' and when the time is done, as hotel staff prep for the next session. 

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I think we should consider offering presenters a swag gift or something outside a discount on registration.

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I think we should consider offering presenters a swag gift or something outside a discount on registration.

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Comms taking the lead in managing the session title and description edit requests in Cvent was so helpful!

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Comms taking the lead in managing the session title and description edit requests in Cvent was so helpful!

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Can we send this out earlier to give K&L more time so we can then notify attendees of breakout sessions and keynotes sooner.

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We should disclose the hotel details only after someone registers for the event. This prevents non registrants from taking spots on the room block.

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Once registration opened, those who took advantage of early registration did not hear any additional details about the convening from us for months. Can we implement some sort of monthly drip campaign to registrants? Each month leading up to the convening, we could send out something ex. promo for session speakers, know before you go, what to wear while you’re there etc. just to keep them informed and engaged.

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These were really great and loved having them during breakfast over 2 days

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These were really great and loved having them during breakfast over 2 days

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Logistics were still being figured out as the sessions were starting, which cuts it close. Perhaps have a short logistics mtg w the Convening/Marva's team the day before to confirm pre-convening needs.

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Logistics were still being figured out as the sessions were starting, which cuts it close. Perhaps have a short logistics mtg w the Convening/Marva's team the day before to confirm pre-convening needs.

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I heard so much great feedback on the Data Visualization, folks want virtual access 

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I heard so much great feedback on the Data Visualization, folks want virtual access 

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Should we seek to invite local professional coaches to mix things up? 

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Should we seek to invite local professional coaches to mix things up? 

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Local Representation: Wondering if City tourism folks would want a table to showcase their city? 

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Local Representation: Wondering if City tourism folks would want a table to showcase their city? 

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Alot of folks were hunting for coffee in between sessions. Perhaps get a sponsor for 'we have coffee' to drive members to visit the Center more often 

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Alot of folks were hunting for coffee in between sessions. Perhaps get a sponsor for 'we have coffee' to drive members to visit the Center more often 

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Push notifications: lets work together to time and check for correctness. One staffer should take lead. Also, not all attendees enable these. What's our work-around plan for troubleshooting for real-time updates, if there is one? Open to suggestions 

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Push notifications: lets work together to time and check for correctness. One staffer should take lead. Also, not all attendees enable these. What's our work-around plan for troubleshooting for real-time updates, if there is one? Open to suggestions 

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The board was super visible, and had many speaking roles. Gift and the curse. Is there a balance? 

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The board was super visible, and had many speaking roles. Gift and the curse. Is there a balance? 

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Groups that had snack bags were confused if they could use them - perhaps include a sheet that announces who gets the snacks - such as, 'Snacks for Small Foundations Affinity Group.'

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Groups that had snack bags were confused if they could use them - perhaps include a sheet that announces who gets the snacks - such as, 'Snacks for Small Foundations Affinity Group.'

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Well attended, a bit hard to hear, wondering if moving the location makes them feel too formal? Open to suggestions? Could we add a microphone, the goal is to be informal, low barrier? 

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Well attended, a bit hard to hear, wondering if moving the location makes them feel too formal? Open to suggestions? Could we add a microphone, the goal is to be informal, low barrier? 

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Having sessions during lunch and near food worked very well! 

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Having sessions during lunch and near food worked very well! 

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Early morning sessions don't do as well as other later times, so peer groups feel short-changed when they're given this slot. 

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Early morning sessions don't do as well as other later times, so peer groups feel short-changed when they're given this slot. 

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High ROI for PEAK, let's try to do this again next year with a sponsor. 

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High ROI for PEAK, let's try to do this again next year with a sponsor. 

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We need their information earlier. We've struggled with this each year. It will never change if we don't get the info before the new year. Understanding the shift in leadership in January, is it possible to plan in the winter?

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We need their information earlier. We've struggled with this each year. It will never change if we don't get the info before the new year. Understanding the shift in leadership in January, is it possible to plan in the winter?

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Does each session need an intro person besides the main speaker? Also, for the conclusion, can session speakers announce to attendees to do an evaluation in the app?

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Remember to continuously plug the need to vote during the convening via app and announcements

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Remember to continuously plug the need to vote during the convening via app and announcements

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At times, it was unclear who should deliver the intro/outro speech and whether staff were responsible for this task.

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Maybe just me, but I didn't notice any photographers during sessions

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I'd like to have an internal AV tech run through 3+ weeks before the convening, which would go through all mainstage PPTs and talking point/speaker flows from keynotes to annual meeting to any other programming there.

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I'd like to have an internal AV tech run through 3+ weeks before the convening, which would go through all mainstage PPTs and talking point/speaker flows from keynotes to annual meeting to any other programming there.

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Include in the schedule from the very beginning :)

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Include in the schedule from the very beginning :)

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Guiding questions crowdsourced via connect might be cool

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Would love more clarity on deadlines/timelines so that we can better collaborate (such as when the App will launch, when rooms will be assigned, etc.)

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Would love more clarity on deadlines/timelines so that we can better collaborate (such as when the App will launch, when rooms will be assigned, etc.)

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Pre-schedule post-convening communications of gratitude to sponsors and exhibitors in the future

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Pre-schedule post-convening communications of gratitude to sponsors and exhibitors in the future

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It was really helpful having more core team meetings in the lead up to PEAK2025

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It was really helpful having more core team meetings in the lead up to PEAK2025

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Releasing the timeslots closer to the convening allowed for attendees to create their schedule first, and led to less no-shows. 

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Releasing the timeslots closer to the convening allowed for attendees to create their schedule first, and led to less no-shows. 

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I had a hard time with Encore. Being looped in earlier would have made for more ease and alignment between vision and reality during the on-site experience.

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Curious how talking points from the keynote can be threaded through our comms strat throughout the year

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Curious how talking points from the keynote can be threaded through our comms strat throughout the year

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This year, we decided to forgo the staff dinner to save some expense. When I reflected, I realized what a good moment of connection and anchoring it has been. If possible, I'd love to see this added back in.

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This year, we decided to forgo the staff dinner to save some expense. When I reflected, I realized what a good moment of connection and anchoring it has been. If possible, I'd love to see this added back in.

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I think we should try and steer all meetings to be set up in theater rather than each have different set ups that can be hard to deliver or prevent us maximizing these spaces well

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I think we should try and steer all meetings to be set up in theater rather than each have different set ups that can be hard to deliver or prevent us maximizing these spaces well

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The additional staff support was very helpful this year! 

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The additional staff support was very helpful this year! 

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We should come up with a plan for whenever someone is speaking at a reception or meal to ensure the room is quiet and folks listen. This is really important to ensure sponsors have a positive experience. 

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We should come up with a plan for whenever someone is speaking at a reception or meal to ensure the room is quiet and folks listen. This is really important to ensure sponsors have a positive experience. 

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Very helpful to have MCE team have access to the admin side of CVENT to support members directly. 

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Very helpful to have MCE team have access to the admin side of CVENT to support members directly. 

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It'd be great to incorporate a few days proactively and intentionally in the timeline for staff testing of the app - to ensure that all receptions and sessions are included. 

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It'd be great to incorporate a few days proactively and intentionally in the timeline for staff testing of the app - to ensure that all receptions and sessions are included. 

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Members would love to see the breakout session descriptions earlier, if possible. 

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Members would love to see the breakout session descriptions earlier, if possible. 

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Great to have a breakout presented by the PEAK team to promote our services. Would be great to do again next year.

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Great to have a breakout presented by the PEAK team to promote our services. Would be great to do again next year.

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Internal communications around the convening continues to be a struggle. It'd be great to have firm deadlines and milestones for all staff- and more consistent communication to everyone on updates and needs.

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Internal communications around the convening continues to be a struggle. It'd be great to have firm deadlines and milestones for all staff- and more consistent communication to everyone on updates and needs.

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Better internal communications on room set-up limitations early on would help the CE communicate to volunteers what they can expect.

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Better internal communications on room set-up limitations early on would help the CE communicate to volunteers what they can expect.

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Next year, it'd be great to handle all the receptions in the same way - have templates ready for the ROS saved in the same place and staff have consistent roles in each.

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Next year, it'd be great to handle all the receptions in the same way - have templates ready for the ROS saved in the same place and staff have consistent roles in each.

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Ask attendees and staff to please not wear strong fragrances/perfumes. It's an accessibility/inclusivity issue for folks with allergies.

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Ask attendees and staff to please not wear strong fragrances/perfumes. It's an accessibility/inclusivity issue for folks with allergies.

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For the PEAK cafe, we should get a least one table next year that doesn't use stools. Some folks had a hard time getting up on the chairs. 

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For the PEAK cafe, we should get a least one table next year that doesn't use stools. Some folks had a hard time getting up on the chairs. 

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Materials for the volunteer retreat were requested in time but were not in the room as needed when we were setting up. 

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Materials for the volunteer retreat were requested in time but were not in the room as needed when we were setting up. 

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Better communication on start times and locations for precons to all staff involved would be really helpful. Felt like we were scrambling to figure it out.

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Better communication on start times and locations for precons to all staff involved would be really helpful. Felt like we were scrambling to figure it out.

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There was some confusion about the joint GM101/Volunteer Retreat lunch together. It'd be great to communicate that early. We did a good job on location making it work! 

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There was some confusion about the joint GM101/Volunteer Retreat lunch together. It'd be great to communicate that early. We did a good job on location making it work! 

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Better coordination on asks to board members as speakers would be great.    

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Better coordination on asks to board members as speakers would be great.    

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Consider only having a regular registration rate - no more early registration rate! 

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Consider only having a regular registration rate - no more early registration rate! 

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It'd be great to have a short training for folks who are opening and closing breakout sessions - maybe a 3 minute recording of what to do?

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It'd be great to have a short training for folks who are opening and closing breakout sessions - maybe a 3 minute recording of what to do?

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Once volunteers and staff have shared preferences on sessions to support, it'd be great to assign one lead person to open and close the breakout. 

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Once volunteers and staff have shared preferences on sessions to support, it'd be great to assign one lead person to open and close the breakout. 

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Recommend only having committee cochairs speak on the mainstage moving forward- we already have a lot of moving pieces and folks to accommodate (sponsors, board, staff)

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Recommend only having committee cochairs speak on the mainstage moving forward- we already have a lot of moving pieces and folks to accommodate (sponsors, board, staff)

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Heard from many exhibitors that it was our best Solutions Center location and space! 

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Heard from many exhibitors that it was our best Solutions Center location and space! 

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Sessions were selected by mid-January but were not posted on the website until March. Can we tighten up the process for better promotion and communication to our members?

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Sessions were selected by mid-January but were not posted on the website until March. Can we tighten up the process for better promotion and communication to our members?

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Some speakers shared dismay about how session descriptions were edited. Recommend significantly lighter editing in the future.

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Some speakers shared dismay about how session descriptions were edited. Recommend significantly lighter editing in the future.

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Keynote ROS and talking points ready earlier would help to incorporate sponsors, board members, etc.

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Keynote ROS and talking points ready earlier would help to incorporate sponsors, board members, etc.

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Think the registration of support attendants worked really well

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Think the registration of support attendants worked really well

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We only had 35 completed Solutions Center Bingo cards turned in. We may consider printing fewer and distributing upon request.

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We only had 35 completed Solutions Center Bingo cards turned in. We may consider printing fewer and distributing upon request.

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We should be sure to add the announcement about the Solutions Center Bingo winner to Wednesday's Closing Keynote talking points.

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We should be sure to add the announcement about the Solutions Center Bingo winner to Wednesday's Closing Keynote talking points.

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Staff in breakouts - Some volunteers didn't show up to sessions they were assigned/signed up for, or identify themselves in the room, so staff should be prepared to do the session introduction and closing. They may not need to do it, but we can be the constant to ensure it goes smoothly.

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Staff in breakouts - Some volunteers didn't show up to sessions they were assigned/signed up for, or identify themselves in the room, so staff should be prepared to do the session introduction and closing. They may not need to do it, but we can be the constant to ensure it goes smoothly.

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Having the screen in the corner of rooms made it difficult for attendees and presenters to see

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Having the screen in the corner of rooms made it difficult for attendees and presenters to see

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Using the app for determining room assignments worked great

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Using the app for determining room assignments worked great

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PEAK staff should wear matching jumpsuits the last day (Haas inspired!)

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PEAK staff should wear matching jumpsuits the last day (Haas inspired!)

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Could we open registration in December? That way we wouldn't sell out before the new fiscal year and more members who don't have professional development dollars until then can still have spaces to register.

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Could we open registration in December? That way we wouldn't sell out before the new fiscal year and more members who don't have professional development dollars until then can still have spaces to register.

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I heard from some attendees that they were going to sponsor/exhibitor gatherings on Monday during the Welcome Reception. Is that allowed?

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I heard from some attendees that they were going to sponsor/exhibitor gatherings on Monday during the Welcome Reception. Is that allowed?

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Attendees really appreciated the wellness room, though I heard it was a bit cramped and had no windows.

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Attendees really appreciated the wellness room, though I heard it was a bit cramped and had no windows.

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Thanks to the Comms and K&L teams for getting the session descriptions on the website as early as they could! I know posting this earlier in the registration process would be better - could we shift the registration timeline to start later in the year?

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Thanks to the Comms and K&L teams for getting the session descriptions on the website as early as they could! I know posting this earlier in the registration process would be better - could we shift the registration timeline to start later in the year?

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I heard from a few folks that they wish we didn't have competing pre-convening workshops. The peer network leader retreat was another one, and I know people were choosing between them.

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I heard from a few folks that they wish we didn't have competing pre-convening workshops. The peer network leader retreat was another one, and I know people were choosing between them.

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It was great to have coaching on a main hallway. It gave it more visibility. I also know from a few attendees that there was a wait list and that it worked!

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It was great to have coaching on a main hallway. It gave it more visibility. I also know from a few attendees that there was a wait list and that it worked!

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This year it felt like the annual membership meeting didn't drag on. Maybe because of the panel?

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This year it felt like the annual membership meeting didn't drag on. Maybe because of the panel?

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The board members who had speaking roles on the mainstage did a great job. 

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The board members who had speaking roles on the mainstage did a great job. 

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Great idea to have the staff morning huddle not include breakfast this year. I loved having breakfast with the members.

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Great idea to have the staff morning huddle not include breakfast this year. I loved having breakfast with the members.

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Totally understand why it is not possible to have an agenda before the early registration deadline, but we do need to be more transparent about when members can expect the agenda. 

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Totally understand why it is not possible to have an agenda before the early registration deadline, but we do need to be more transparent about when members can expect the agenda. 

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Having them all at the same time worked well.

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Having them all at the same time worked well.

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Having the volunteer opportunity on Sunday was a great idea!

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Having the volunteer opportunity on Sunday was a great idea!

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We should have a snack or ice cream break in the Solutions Center one afternoon to bring more people in. 

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We should have a snack or ice cream break in the Solutions Center one afternoon to bring more people in. 

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Loved the earlier time of the GM101 and Newcomer Receptions on Sunday. 

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Loved the earlier time of the GM101 and Newcomer Receptions on Sunday. 

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Great location for the hotel! So close to restaurants, convenient stores, entertainment, etc. I know members appreciated that.

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Great location for the hotel! So close to restaurants, convenient stores, entertainment, etc. I know members appreciated that.

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If we could set a deadline for finalizing speakers that would be really helpful. Adding bios, headshots, and creating speaker agreements at the last minute was difficult with all the other logistics. 

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If we could set a deadline for finalizing speakers that would be really helpful. Adding bios, headshots, and creating speaker agreements at the last minute was difficult with all the other logistics. 

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I liked staff arriving on different days as needed

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I liked staff arriving on different days as needed

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Once expenses are in, will YPTC share suggestions on where to potentially cut costs with the team?

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Once expenses are in, will YPTC share suggestions on where to potentially cut costs with the team?

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Liked having some downtime as staff in the evenings

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Liked having some downtime as staff in the evenings

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Appreciate our approach to sponsor remarks

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Appreciate our approach to sponsor remarks

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Loved these! But they may need a dedicated space outside of the Solutions Center. 

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Loved these! But they may need a dedicated space outside of the Solutions Center. 

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Great location for the staff room this year

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Great location for the staff room this year

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Sometimes the screen was setup in the far corner of the room instead of the center, which sometimes made it slightly difficult for some folks to see it. I'm thinking this was an outlet issue, as it seemed to happen in rooms with airwalls. 

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Sometimes the screen was setup in the far corner of the room instead of the center, which sometimes made it slightly difficult for some folks to see it. I'm thinking this was an outlet issue, as it seemed to happen in rooms with airwalls. 

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Thinking about swag, could there be an option to make a donation to PEAK instead? 

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Thinking about swag, could there be an option to make a donation to PEAK instead? 

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I noticed that a lot of presenters didn't use the podium mic or table provided and preferred walking around the room with the microphone.  

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I noticed that a lot of presenters didn't use the podium mic or table provided and preferred walking around the room with the microphone.  

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Would it be possible to have a more concrete agenda earlier for promotion?

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Would it be possible to have a more concrete agenda earlier for promotion?

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Similar to the bookstore, I also would like the activation station to be in a more prominent spot 

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Similar to the bookstore, I also would like the activation station to be in a more prominent spot 

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Loved having beverage stations available, helped the Solutions Center feel friendlier

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Loved having beverage stations available, helped the Solutions Center feel friendlier

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Love the mix of panels and solo keynotes. 

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Love the mix of panels and solo keynotes. 