Although some of SLA's leaders had been in Louisville for a few days, most of us arrived on Wednesday. For me, networking began at the Cincinnati airport when I spotted a woman carrying the conference bag from Denver. "Are you staying at the conference hotel?" Yup...she was and I had someone to share a cab with. Then at baggage claim in Louisville, we found two more to add to our cab. During our cab ride, our driver pointed out a few sites.
The Marriott is a very large hotel. I learned last night that it replaced several businesses that the downtown no longer wanted. However, the "boutique" across the street that sells sexual stuff is in a historic building (first poured concrete building in Louisville), so it is here to stay.
The reception last night was fun and a time to catch up with people, talk about job changes (congrats to everyone), discuss how our chapters and divisions are doing, and engage in some work-chat. Also last night were several dine-arounds. I went with James Manasco to the Maker's Mark Bourbon House & Lounge on Fourth Street (where the action is). This Lounge is like something you'd see in NYC. We sat "on the stage" on couches and looked out over the bar area. The food was wonderful and the conversation was just as good. Thanks to SLA for bringing back the dine-arounds!
As I type this, first timers are at breakfast and the rest of us will join them at 8 a.m., then it is a full day of meetings. Time for me to get moving!
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