Posted by leeinla on 4/7/12 10:50pm
Msg #417267

NotRot Conference?

I know the NNA conference is coming up soon. I am not going. So far, I met a lot of great people here at Notary Rotary. It would be cool if Notary Rotary would create its own conference.

Share your opinion.

L.

Reply by Susan Fischer on 4/8/12 7:31am
Msg #417283

Great idea, but a bit like herding cats - plus, if we're all

there, who'll be signing in our respective "here."

The whole industry might stop in its tracks...

Reply by Lee/AR on 4/8/12 9:47am
Msg #417284

Now there's a thought.

People don't really appreciate 'things' (US) until they're gone.

Reply by Bob_Chicago on 4/8/12 10:17am
Msg #417287

Way back when, The Signing Registry, (of blessed memory)

had a conference on a cruise ship. Sadly, it was prior to my becoming a member.
I believe that some current Notroters attended. i heard that it was way cool.
If someone wants to plan it , just tell me where and when. I'll be packed and ready.
LasVegas would also be great.

Reply by 101livescan on 4/8/12 10:33am
Msg #417288

Re: Way back when, The Signing Registry, (of blessed memory)

I was on that cruise. Met Joan Bergstrom there who traveled with her son, James. We are still in touch, wrote a book together, I ended up teaching notary and loan signing classes together, and we still collaborate on a frequent basis. She's the only one I'm still in touch with, but do hear from some others on an infrequent basis. It was a good time, although I'll never spend another dime in Mexico due to cartel activities. I'm so incensed about their senseless murders and poisoning the world with toxic, deadly drugs.

It was a great trip, took an excursion to the vineyards and tasting rooms in the countryside of Ensenada. It was well worth the time and expense. My next cruise will be to Alaska this summer to celebrate Mom's 85th birthday. All of us (5) will be with her to help her celebrate.

It's hard to take time off in this biz for any real length of time. If any of this group decided to meet in Las Vegas (not my favorite place to visit), or Denver, the hub of the US, I would be up for it.

Something to think and plan on....

Reply by Shoshana/AZ on 4/8/12 11:58am
Msg #417292

I was on the SR cruise

We had a great time in Ensenada. Unfortunately, when I got back to Oakland I found out that my mother passed away. I had to turn around and fly to NY that night.

Reply by Buddy Young on 4/8/12 10:44am
Msg #417289

I feel like I know a lot of you already with our communication here on not rot, but would like to meet all of you. I feel like I've made some friends here and would be up for a conference.

Reply by Susan Fischer on 4/8/12 11:00am
Msg #417290

Ok. What if we got a National Notary Public Day, and took

that opportunity to meet?

Oh. Right. There aren't any National Notaries. Dang.

Back to the drawing board...

Reply by JanetK_CA on 4/8/12 3:23pm
Msg #417309

Re: Ok. What if we got a National Notary Public Day, and took

Apparently, there is already a Notary Public Day, though, on November 7th. Below is a link with some more information about it, posted from an early effort at launching a blog for the California Mobile Notary Network:

http://californiamobilenotarynetwork.com/sample.aspx

(The info on that page is attributed to: "Copyright 2009 - 2010©, American Society of Notaries, United States Notary Association and Notary Public Administrators Section (NASS)".)

BTW, there are new efforts underway to launch a real CMNN blog, so more to come...

Reply by Susan Fischer on 4/8/12 3:48pm
Msg #417310

Thanks, Janet. I sit corrected. n/m

Reply by Roger_OH on 4/8/12 7:49pm
Msg #417322

Re: Ok. What if we got a National Notary Public Day, and took

The Nov 7th date seems to always be overshadowed by whatever local, statewide, or national elections are going on. Would like to see a date with less competition for publicity.

The conference suggestion has been brought up several times over the years. It shouldn't be difficult to put together some programs and get together in some central, inexpensive midwestern city.

Maybe Harry would host us in Des Moines - tax-deductible all around! Got a casino, too, I think!

Reply by Bob_Chicago on 4/8/12 8:36pm
Msg #417324

Some central, inexpensive midwestern city --BOOORING

Des Moines??? Now that sounds like a WILD AND CRAZY spot. --No offense, Harry
And BtW, a non stop from Chicago to LasVegas 2,000 +/- miles is about $300
about the same from Columbus and less than $200 from LAX or an easy drive.
A non stop to DesMones, 300+/- miles , is about $450, from Chicago, about $500 (1 stop) from Columbus and about $600 (1 stop from LAX
and you can get a decent room in Vegas for way under $100/nite . Never been to DesMoines, but you've seen one Days Innj , you've seen them all.

Reply by Roger_OH on 4/8/12 10:58pm
Msg #417328

Suppose I should have inserted tongue in cheek...

At Bob's age, he's pretty much already been to Des Moines and points in between...

Reply by Susan Fischer on 4/9/12 12:37am
Msg #417331

A voice for the Central Oregon Coast...so many options

with spectacular surroundings. Check out Inn at Spanish Head. I'll be right back with a link, but it's got a long history of Hospitality, with floor-to-ceiling ocean front West Walls.

Picture it: Whale watching - a singular Western seascape - live, and tiding twice a day. So many general-networking-to-focused-events incorporating the local offerings, plus an excellent slate of workshops?

Wowie zowie...<big grin>

Reply by BarbaraL_CA on 4/8/12 11:59am
Msg #417293

Sounds like a great idea!!!! .....

I joined The Signing Registry (miss it) just after their cruise also. I think this is a great idea, and the plus side is that the travel expenses could be tax deductible.

Reply by Salvador Avalos on 4/8/12 11:48pm
Msg #417330

Just got of the Mexican Rivera and it was wonderful, the only down side was the business I lost this week. Either way I'm Ready for another one and the best part I can write it off.

Reply by FlaNotary2 on 4/9/12 7:32am
Msg #417334

Why not have it in Tampa? Lots to do, inexpensive to get to,

Beaches and Cuban food... It's a win win!

Plus the RNC will have just left so the city will hopefully still be I pristine condition.

Reply by leeinla on 4/9/12 1:28pm
Msg #417370

Re: Why not have it in Tampa? Lots to do, inexpensive to get to,

Laughlin or Las Vegas, Nevada. Sometimes in October. I never been to Texas. San Antonio would work too.

Reply by Shoshana/AZ on 4/9/12 2:46pm
Msg #417378

Inexpensive to get to for Whom?

I just took a look for June. The fare from Phoenix is $418 and up RT.

Reply by Barb25 on 4/9/12 6:11pm
Msg #417394

Re: Inexpensive to get to for Whom?

Inexpensive for me.... Wanna stay at my house?

Reply by Shoshana/AZ on 4/9/12 7:36pm
Msg #417402

That is very nice of you!

You don't even know me! I could be a witch with a Capital B! LOL!

It's bad enough I have a convention in Miami in July. I have a hard time with the humidity.

Reply by Barb25 on 4/9/12 8:04pm
Msg #417407

Re: That is very nice of you!

LOL. Aha. Only someone from Arizona would bring up humidity.... lol...

I'm sure they will find some place nice.... whoever "they" might be...

Reply by Barb25 on 4/9/12 6:23pm
Msg #417395

I think a conference is a great idea.

I would imagine certain places will just make more sense because better financial "packages" will be available... Air/Hotel.. Do you think?

Reply by Claudine Osborne on 4/11/12 9:36pm
Msg #417646

Re: I think a conference is a great idea.

How about Cleveland Ohio..Cheaper to fly into here..New casino opening in a couple of weeks, Rock N Roll Hall of Fame just to name a few great things Cleveland has to offer. The temp is nice and its on the lake..Lots of hotels, venues!

Reply by jba/fl on 4/11/12 10:56pm
Msg #417653

Looks like no one wants to leave home. LOL n/m