Vegas Seminar

Java HR

One of my HR staff is going to the Vegas Seminar... Does anyone know the dress code?

Thanks!

joannie

I'm going also. I just presumed it would be business casual. Maybe one of the forum moderators will step in here and let us know. Ragee, Celeste, Tkessler?????? How about some guidance here.

Java HR

We were thinking since it is Vegas... it might be a little more relaxed??? Maybe not.
(not like a show girl or anything, but maybe jeans) HA!

Thanks!

HRQ

Paul said last year he wore a sequinned showgirl headdress and strappy sequinned heels. They clashed with his khakis and golf shirt, though.

I'd bet business casual is appropriate. Jeans would probably be too casual, except maybe on the last day, if it's a half-day. I didn't look at the agenda, since I'm not going.

Any of you forumites who attend need to wear a pink carnation so you can find each other. Please gather for a group photo and post it on the Forum. I want to see what real HR people who actually attend seminars for their own professional development actually look like. Wish I could go! x:-(

Paul in Cannon Beach

If its business-casual then you should wear a tie with your hawaian shirt and your Sunday sandals.

Ok, seriously, my guess would be that Vegas is more on the informal side but you still dont want to look like you are on your way to the golf course or the slots. You should look professional. Image is important.

I would also keep the weather in mind.

All that said, I have never been to Vegas so I am just making this up.

joannie

Are you going to the Seminar?

Tony Kessler

Business casual is the norm, but you won't get kicked out of the meetings for wearing jeans. If you're a Forumite, please find me (probably at the registration table both mornings) so I can say hello. As far as networking with other Forumites is concerned, the red carnations may do the trick. If not, we'll figure out a way to make it easier for you to meet one another.

Tony Kessler
(615) 661-0294 x 8068

Paul in Cannon Beach

We could try not wearing pants. That would make it easy to spot everyone. After each session, anyone not wearing pants could head to a special meet and greet for a "forumite" break out session.

So, are we all in agreement? No pants? Great!

joannie

>So, are we all in agreement? No pants? Great!

So what about the women wearing dresses who are not forumites? Wouldn't you be a bit embarrassed to approach one of them, make a rude comment, and discover they didn't have a clue as to what you were talking about?

Beverlee

Hi Paul,

I realize I am new here- but do you have a _thing_ about wearing pants- and if so, have you tried a kilt?

;-)

joannie

Good one Beverlee. Welcome aboard. We need someone to help keep Paulie boy in line.

NaeNae55

Yes. Ever since we took turns telling a story and ACU Frank ended up without pants in it Paul has been bringing it up at every chance.

Paul, here's some advice: Get a life! ;-)

Wait! Was Paul the one who said Frank was pantless in the first place? Maybe this has been going on longer than I thought!

Paul in Cannon Beach

You guys are really wierd. What I meant by "no pants" was shorts. Jeez, some of you need to get yer minds out of the gutter.

I just thought it would be fun if all the Forumites in Vegas wore shorts. That's all.

Plus, I am not even going to Vegas.

HRQ

Paul is trying to wiggle out of the blame for the no-pants phenomenon. How much you wanna bet he paid one of the quieter Forumites to spy on the seminar and take photos of the poor saps who show up pantsless? Please just share with the group later.

Maybe a bouquet of carnations should be worn, in red, blue, and yellow, to match the forum logo. It is up to the individual WHERE to wear those carnations. Take some photos and we'll all vote on most creative placement.

I'll be here in Tempe with some interesting visuals in my head. Enjoy Vegas!

Paul in Cannon Beach

Reread my post carefully and you will see I said nothing scandalous. Its y'all who are going places in your head that you ought not to.. Tsk tsk...

I would expect that from Joannie but not you Q.

HRQ

Of course you said nothing scandalous, Paul. It seemed you were implying it, however. Haven't you ever had one of the "perception is reality" discussions with your employees? x:D

OK, back up to the high road now.

For the forumites who are going pantsless, please remember that the hem of your shorts must at least reach your fingertips when your arms are hanging at your sides. If you have gorilla arms, that is your problem. We probably didn't want to see your legs anyway.

No denim, no iron on patches, and no visible undergarments. You know who you are.

joannie

Hey, Mother Q. We are going to Vegas to and HR Symposium. We are not going to church camp!

HRQ

Don't make me start talking in Haiku again. I will, you know.

Just trying to protect some of my favorite people in the whole world from having to see some (probably) pretty frightening legs. I'll send you some pink leg warmers so you can dole them out to anyone who violates the dress code. x:D

Paul in Cannon Beach

Notice this thread has been dominated by those of us who are NOT going to Vegas. Meanwhile, the others are quietly packing...

jdn

Wish you were all going. It should be very informative, but there is no doubt in my mind that you guys would make it entertaining as well!
Jamie

NeedCoffee

I went to AEIS in Chicago last year and it was a blast! Have a good time!

ACU Frank

I love Chicago - I always have a great time there!

On the other hand - and I know this makes me sound even stranger than I probably am - I have NEVER had a good time in Vegas. Or, for that matter, in New Orleans... Two cities I absolutely detest going to.

NeedCoffee

Ditto! I'm actually trying to move to Chicago (anyone have a job for me?).

I'm with you on Vegas and New Orleans - lived in Vegas for a while, and that was enough to make me never want to visit there!

Paul in Cannon Beach

How come Frank? What didnt you like?

To be honest, I would probably feel the same way. Maybe thats why I have never gone to either of those cities.

I think the gambling would bother me.

HRQ

Then don't go into the casinos. Just go to some of the shows or check out the leaflets lying around. They couldn't possibly be as offensive as gambling. x;-)

Paul in Cannon Beach

I remember going to Amsterdam. I hated it. Felt oppressive.

HRQ

I know diddly squat about Amsterdam, except the song. "Amster, Amster, dam, dam, dam." My brothers sang it in Boy Scouts.

joannie

Sorry, Paul, but I have to ask. What about gambling bothers you?

Paul in Cannon Beach

The losing part.

NaeNae55

>Sorry, Paul, but I have to ask. What about gambling bothers you?


Joannie! I can't believe you walked into that one! It must have been a case of just being too late in the day. ;-)

Nae

joannie

I did, didn't I? The scary thing is Paul is beginning to sound like my husband. He hates casinos. His favorite line in regard to slot machines is, "I'm not putting money into anything that backs its "soap" against the wall and challenges the world."