Last August, I had the opportunity to attend the NCBC for the first time since joining the court in 1998. When I first got word that my court approved for me to attend the conference, I was excited not only for the possibilities of what I would learn at the conference, but because I was going to be able to visit a new city.
I arrived in Chicago and was excited to connect with both old and new friends. The first day of the conference featured an opening ceremony and welcoming remarks from NCBC President, Eddy Emmons. The featured plenary speaker was facilitated by a group called Second City, a performance group famous for developing award-winning content. They take the lessons of improvisation to the workplace with a fun and interactive presentation. I was impressed with their wit, and they kept us laughing with each new skit.
For the next couple of days, we attended some lively breakout sessions. My personal favorite was the session entitled, “Instantly! Improve Your Memory.” Of course, the nightlife in Chicago was fun, but I especially had a good time hunting down the best Chicago pizza I could find. Seeing all of the exhibits at InfoShare and attending the beautiful dinner at the Crystal Gardens at the Navy Pier capped off an amazing conference experience for me. Illinois Northern did a great job with the educational program, including planning and executing a lovely welcome reception and dinner event. Thanks for a good time, Chicago! I cannot wait to see everyone at our next conference!
I arrived in Chicago and was excited to connect with both old and new friends. The first day of the conference featured an opening ceremony and welcoming remarks from NCBC President, Eddy Emmons. The featured plenary speaker was facilitated by a group called Second City, a performance group famous for developing award-winning content. They take the lessons of improvisation to the workplace with a fun and interactive presentation. I was impressed with their wit, and they kept us laughing with each new skit.
For the next couple of days, we attended some lively breakout sessions. My personal favorite was the session entitled, “Instantly! Improve Your Memory.” Of course, the nightlife in Chicago was fun, but I especially had a good time hunting down the best Chicago pizza I could find. Seeing all of the exhibits at InfoShare and attending the beautiful dinner at the Crystal Gardens at the Navy Pier capped off an amazing conference experience for me. Illinois Northern did a great job with the educational program, including planning and executing a lovely welcome reception and dinner event. Thanks for a good time, Chicago! I cannot wait to see everyone at our next conference!