My first couple of days were jam-packed with classes, family stuff and sleep catch up from my recent trip to Salt Lake City for OnStage. I almost can't describe how much fun we had, but I'll try! Today was a day I was somewhat dreading as I had been selected for jury duty but the trial got canceled so I can be home and do some stuff I want to do!
OnStage was a 1 day event for demonstrators which offers lots of training, stamping tips, new product reveals and of course, our own copy of the new catalog! That was the best part! We had such an amazing trip, along with an unexpected component within the first couple of hours!
We drove to SLC from Bozeman, Montana, through Idaho. Around Island Park, ID, there are several one mile sections of the highway that are 45 mph and not 65 mph like the rest of the highway. It is also somewhat remote country and of course, we were looking for a bathroom for a pit stop. I pulled into one lot that looked like it might be a convenience store at the last minute and all of a sudden, there were flashing lights behind me. A female Idaho State Trooper came to the car and asked me if I realized I was speeding. Of course, I didn't and apparently was going 59 in a 45 mph zone. She asked who we were, where we were from, where we were going and for what purpose. We were trying not to laugh too hard but told her we were going to a rubber stamping convention (something to that effect), then she said you mean like "scrapbooking?" Yes... that's it! Anyway, she took my license, car registration, insurance card and headed back there to check everything out. She came back with a warning for me to remember those 45 mph zones around Island Park and then the funny part, gave us all "Idaho State Patrol Junior Trooper" stickers for our "scrapbooks! She was super sweet and when we got home, we sent her a thank you card and pictures of us at OnStage with the stickers on our bags. I can report we followed all traffic laws and did find a bathroom following that fun time!
OnStage was held at the Salt Palace in downtown SLC, which is a wonderful facility. We stayed right across the street at the Holiday Inn Express and the whole experience was wonderful. I thought rather than making you read a bunch of detail, I'll show you in pictures!
Somewhere in Idaho!!
My first time at Center Stage, a leadership event!
A sneak peek at the new In Colors!
Very proud of our deputization prior to arriving in Salt Lake City!!!
Fun with Make-n-Takes!
Prize Patrol wins!!!
Very memorable OnStage that we absolutely loved!
Celebratory dinner at P.F. Changs after all the stampin' fun!
If you are a demonstrator, you can go to OnStage too! The next opportunity will be November 16, 2019! More details will be released late summer. If you're not a demo, why not? You get a 20% discount on everything you buy and get to have all the early, inside news about what's coming up and you can go to fun events like this. Talk to me! I have a growing team but there's always room for more! It does not matter if you live in Montana... just the United States. The only thing I can't offer you is official status as an Idaho State Patrol Junior Trooper. We are hoping that is a once-in-a-lifetime event that won't be repeated!!
Woohoo!
Sarah
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