SpouseBUZZ LIVE: Ft. Bragg/Pope - Here We Come!
October 3, 2007|
The SpouseBUZZ team is super excited about taking our next LIVE event to Fayetteville, North Carolina, home to Ft. Bragg and Pope Air Force Base. If you've never attended one of these events, you are in for a real treat. Soon, you'll be hearing just how fun and important our LIVE events are. Not from us, but from military spouses who have been there and gone through the experience. For now, you can read the account of one milspouse/journalist who attended SpouseBUZZ LIVE San Diego.
When I registered to attend the Spouse Buzz Live San Diego conference for military spouses, I was expecting to maybe meet some nice people and get some decently helpful information. After all, this was just a free conference.
My expectations were extremely low compared to what I actually experienced.*****
I walked out a bit shelled shocked from having had such a great time and being treated like a VIP for the day. And to think I actually considered not going!
As was said recently, "this ain't your grandmother's event." SpouseBUZZ LIVE is truly an "electrifying" experience. As one past attendee told me, "opportunities like this don't come along very often, you have to grab them when they do."
Fayetteville is a great location. It's a decent drive from places like Charleston, Camp Lejeune, Ft. Jackson, the Virginia/Washington, DC/Maryland area and Ft. Stewart. This is an event which is ideal for a "girls weekend." Some of you have already said you're planning to caravan to SpouseBUZZ LIVE, and we're going to reward a few of you for doing just that. Everyone in the caravan that brings the most spouses to SpouseBUZZ LIVE (outside of a 60 mile radius from Fayetteville) will receive special prizes, on top of the free goodies that each attendee will automatically receive, so start coordinating your girls road trip now.
Details: SpouseBUZZ LIVE Ft. Bragg/Pope will take place on December 1, 2007 from 9:00 - 3:00 at the Holiday Inn Bordeaux. If you're coming from out of town, the Holiday Inn will offer you a special, military rate (space available). You will need to call Jessica Taylor at 910.323.0111 x7105, tell her you will be attending the SpouseBUZZ LIVE event and she will take care of your reservation.
Agenda:
Time |
Agenda Item |
9:00 – 9:30 |
Registration/Receive Goodie Bags/Vendor Stroll |
9:30 – 9:45 |
Opening Remarks by Special VIP Guest |
9:45 – 11:15 |
Panel #1: A Humorous Look at The MilSpouse Experience. Moderated by Melinda (Guard Wife)
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11:15 – 11:30 |
Break |
11:30 – 12:00 |
Express Yourself: Making Virtual Connections |
12:00 – 1:00 |
Food, Fun and Fellowship |
1:00 – 2:30 |
Panel #2: No, You’re Not a Weirdo: Finding Your Inner "Wonder Woman." Moderated by Andi
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2:30 – 2:45 |
Raffle Prizes Awarded by Vince Patton of Military.com |
2:45 – 3:00 |
Closing Remarks by Andi |
Our website for SpouseBUZZ LIVE Ft. Bragg/Pope will be up and running very soon. No need to wait for the website to register. We're opening registration today, Click here to register. We're offering an early-bird registration fee of $10 through the end of October. The fee will be $20 for registrations made in November. The fee is non-refundable, but is transferable. Thanks to the generosity of Military.com, registration is now free. Seating is limited to 300 spouses. Registrations are first come/first served, so reserve your spot today.
We have some wonderful surprises in store for you at SpouseBUZZ LIVE Ft. Bragg/Pope. Each of our LIVE events have been amazing, and this one will be no exception.
Please plan to attend. The SpouseBUZZ team wants to meet you. Tell your friends about SpouseBUZZ LIVE Ft. Bragg/Pope. Make it a girls weekend, or a girls day out. Are you a male spouse? We would love to have you. As much as Toad enjoys hanging out with all the ladies, I'm sure he would be thrilled to see a few male spouses in the audience, and so would we. Come relax, laugh, cry and bond with hundreds of other military spouses. Listen to great conversations, meet interesting people, make new friends, load yourself down with free stuff and walk away stimulated and energized. Hey, we need each other - especially now.
We want to extend a very special thank you to Military.com, the premiere sponsor for this event. Military.com has been incredibly supportive of all things SpouseBUZZ, and we are grateful for their deep commitment to the military spouse community.
More announcements and information about SpouseBUZZ LIVE Ft. Bragg/Pope will be coming in the next few days. Stay tuned...
UPDATE: Click here to view photos of our last LIVE event.
Click here to listen to our radio broadcast featuring past SpousBUZZ LIVE attendees. This broadcast will tell you all you need to know about SpouseBUZZ LIVE Ft. Bragg/Pope AFB.
DETERMINED!
I am determined to attend. And to that end I am officially registered and with a reservation. I will still work to recruit people to caravan from dc metro with me, but even if I drive it alone at least I am going. My husband is an IA sailor in the sand who is actually attached to a unit from Ft Bragg and by that time, good baby news continuing, I will be 5+ months pregnant.
I am excited!
Posted by: wifeunit | 10/03/2007 at 13:15
It sounds like a ton of fun, Andi! I'm in. :)
Posted by: Stephanie | 10/03/2007 at 13:20
What a great article from Leslie Wightman. I didn't see that back in May. And it was a really good description of the day! I know SBL3 will be just as good as 1 and 2 were!
Posted by: Sarah | 10/03/2007 at 13:23
I wonder if they would bump up my military hop category number for a Spousebuzz event....probably not...
eagerly awaiting a Hawaii SBL...
Posted by: wendy | 10/03/2007 at 14:07
Wendy - I'm eagerly awaiting a Hawaii event too... Heh!
Wifeunit and Stephanie - Can't wait to meet you, I'm so glad you're coming.
Posted by: Andi | 10/03/2007 at 14:10
Wifeunit,
Where in the DC Area are you, I live in Quantico and would love to attend, but there is no way I would drive all the way there by myself.
Ivy
Posted by: Ivy | 10/03/2007 at 14:21
Ivy and wifeunit,
I also live in the Quantico area and am working on getting some wives from here to go to Spousebuzz..
maybe we can get a carpooling thing going?
Posted by: Semper Fi Wife | 10/03/2007 at 14:26
I live within the beltway on the md side by College Park, but would definitely be interested in carpooling and can get myself to quantico easy enough.
Posted by: wifeunit | 10/03/2007 at 14:36
Ivy - I removed your last name from the comment just to protect you. We encourage people not to leave full names or other personal information because you never know what weirdos are lurking around on the internet. Just wanted you to know. Look forward to seeing you in December.
Posted by: Andi | 10/03/2007 at 15:22
I am looking forward to attending! :)
Posted by: Kasey | 10/03/2007 at 16:54
Woo-hoo! I'm there!
Posted by: Marine Wife | 10/03/2007 at 19:13
Kasey and Marine Wife - I'm soooo looking forward to meeting you.
Posted by: Andi | 10/03/2007 at 20:04
Hopefully we can get the Pajama Parties going for those of us who can't attend.. hehe .. Though trust me, I really wish I could go! :p
Posted by: Penny | 10/03/2007 at 20:47
I am registered! Yay! Can hardly wait to see all you guys again!...and this time I will be an official Military Spouse...whoo hoo!
Posted by: CaliValleyGirl | 10/03/2007 at 20:56
My parents are coming for a visit during that time, so we'll wave to you all as we're driving by!!!!!!! Hope you have a great time, sorry I'll miss it.
Posted by: Shanna | 10/03/2007 at 21:17
Wendy ~ are you in Hawaii?? I am. I'm working on getting SBL to come here. What better place to have it and we'd be able to attract spouses from all FIVE (including Coast Guard) branches of service! And maybe people would use the opportunity to take a Hawaiian vacation in order to attend!
Posted by: HomefrontSix | 10/03/2007 at 22:18
Can you tape the speaches and/or make a video (can be used as promo for the next one) of the event for those who miss it?
Posted by: Janie | 10/04/2007 at 03:02
Andi,
Too much pressure. I'm sure to disappoint! Can't wait!
Posted by: Marine Wife | 10/04/2007 at 08:52
We're working on something of that nature, Janie.
Marine Wife - "Pressure?" With this crowd - don't even give it a second thought, it'll be like a day with old friends, trust me.
Posted by: Andi | 10/04/2007 at 12:27
I would like some information about helping to sponsor this event.
Could anyone direct me to whom I should speak to?
Kellie
Operation Story
co-founder
www.operationstory.org
www.myspace.com/operationstory
Posted by: Kellie Amero Stobie | 10/05/2007 at 17:30
Woo hoo!! I'm registered too. Anybody going from the Hampton Roads area of VA?
Posted by: Christine C | 10/06/2007 at 17:54
Yea, Christine. Can't wait to meet you....
Posted by: Andi | 10/06/2007 at 18:00
I am registered and excited! My hubby (he's such a sweetie) ok'd my using our frequent flier miles to make the trip to hang with my (as Sarah's husband calls them) imaginary friends! I can't wait to meet so many of the wonderful people who have been my main source of support during this deployment! Also, I really miss hanging with other milspouses who really understand! SBL will be great!!!
Posted by: Heather S. | 10/07/2007 at 01:33
Yes, Let's get SBL here in Hawaii.
Posted by: Lakisha | 10/08/2007 at 21:38
Another one from Virginia/Ft. Belvoir who wants to car pool. YAY! can't wait.
LAW
Posted by: liberal army wife | 10/09/2007 at 11:51
Hello Ladies:
My name is Ruby Ellis and I am a military spouse here at Fort Bragg, NC. I found this information on the web site and I am excited. If anyone would like assitance while here at Fort Bragg, please contact me.
I am planning on attending and excited to see the support for each other.
Posted by: Ruby Ellis | 10/10/2007 at 08:08
Hi Ruby. We're looking forward to meeting you at SpouseBUZZ LIVE!
Posted by: Andi | 10/12/2007 at 17:44
I'm gathering a group of gals from Camp Lejeune to attend. Anyone in the area that would like to carpool with us, please respond here. Andi, are there still spots available for the event? Thanks
Posted by: Katie | 10/14/2007 at 14:45
I'm also stationed in the Bragg area and can help out if anyone needs any assistance/arrangements made before the event.I can't believe that there's going to be an event here! While we were stationed in Germany last year I remember thinking "Man, that would be SO awesome to be able to attend one of those things..."
Posted by: jane_smith | 10/17/2007 at 13:49
I'm going from the Hampton Roads area too. My husband was just stationed in Bragg from Germany. Looking forward to interacting with other wives.
Posted by: Deonna Worrell | 10/17/2007 at 15:10
I am so excited about this event. I am here at ft bragg and really would like to get to know more people in the area. If anyone need a ride or anything at all you can contact me.
crystal
Posted by: crystal | 10/19/2007 at 17:02
Katie - Sorry, somehow I missed your comment. That's great. Can't wait to meet the Lejeune spouses!
Yes, there are still spots open, go ahead and register...
You guys gonna win the caravan prize?
Posted by: Andi | 10/20/2007 at 23:16
Excited and looking forward to mingle with spouses who all have something in common. Even though this is my first conference, I do not feel like a stranger. I look forward to participate and join in all of the activities planned.
Posted by: Mary Penick | 11/06/2007 at 11:50
I am looking forward to this event. I have been married to my AF guy for 7 yrs and I know I have a tons more to learn so I am looking forward to this.
Posted by: Niki | 11/24/2007 at 11:07
Oh girls, I wish I could go ... I work until 3 on Saturday so it would be a no go for me but any ladies who will be staying in town, if you want to hang out in Fayetteville that night email me! I think my girlfriends and I will be having a girls night anyway!
Posted by: ammie | 11/29/2007 at 13:38
hi..just wondering if anyone knows if children are allowed? i can't remember if i saw it anywhere on the site or the site to register if children were allowed. Thanks!
Posted by: valerie | 11/30/2007 at 21:03