2007 Chief Architect
National User Group Meeting and Training
August 27th – 30th, 2007
The Coeur d’Alene Resort has
a five star rating 
User Meeting Agenda
Wednesday Evening August 29th
| 3:00 – 4:30pm | Early Registration – Located in Coeur d’Alene Resort Convention Center registration office |
| 4:30 – 5:00 | Welcome reception dock-side on the cruise boat; boat departs promptly at 5pm |
| 5:00 – 9:30 | Lake Cruise followed by dinner at the Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Course |
The User Group meeting will kick-off by hosting a lake cruise followed by dinner at the beautiful Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Course. This will give everyone a chance to meet and greet and relax prior to Thursday's full day event. Those of you interested in bringing along your significant other, please do! Purchase additional dinner tickets at a discounted rate of $45.
Thursday August 30th – All Day Event
| 7:00 – 7:30am | Late registration, Coeur d’Alene Resort lobby |
| 7:30 – 8:45 | Welcome breakfast; Overview and future directions of the Company from Greg Wells, Chief Architect CEO |
| 9:00 – 12:15 | In-depth Seminars by the software development staff. Divide into breakout groups. All seminars to be approximately 1 hour in length. |
| 12:15 – 1:30pm | Lunch and round-table discussion of Chief Architect X1 |
| 1:35 – 2:40 | Tour of Chief Architect Headquarters |
| 1:35 – 3:40 | One-on-one training with a Chief Architect technician. These sessions are available on a first come, first serve basis. Sign-up in the registration office |
| 1:30 – 4:45 | In-depth Seminars continued |
| 5:00 – 5:45 | Chief Architect Shootout contests – Group and Individual – Fund raiser for the Habitat for Humanity |
| 6:00 – | Celebration party to wrap-up the day. Announcement of all contest winners |
Your User Group Registration Fee Will Include:
- Welcome evening cruise and dinner at the Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Course
- Breakfast and Lunch
- In-Depth Seminar Events
- One-on-One with a Chief Architect Technician (availability permitting)
- User Group Celebration Party
- Chief Architect T-Shirt
- Chance to win several door prizes – including a large format printer
Learn more about Chief Architect than you ever imagined. Meet directly with our building experts, engineers, staff, trainers and other users as we put together a comprehensive User Group Meeting and Training program that you won’t want to miss!
2007 User Group Meeting
Date: August 30, 2007
Cost: $245
Training Seminars Aug. 27th – 29th (see info below)
Join us for the National Chief Architect User Group Meeting and Training in Coeur d’ Alene this Summer!
Chief Architect User Group Meetings are a great opportunity to learn more about our powerful 3D Home Design Software, ask questions directly from the Chief Architect staff, trainers and meet other Chief users. Each Chief User Group meeting includes in-depth seminars directly from the developers of the software and our building experts, along with practical input from our users.
In-Depth Seminars – hosted by the developers and power users:
- What’s New in Version X1
- The Secrets of Chief Architect Roofs
- Remodeling Tips & Techniques
- Productivity Hints & Techniques
- Layouts / Printing
- Layers / Layer Sets
- Symbol Creation / Import & Export Tools
- Materials Lists / Cost Estimating
- Terrain Modeling / Site Planning
- Raytracing / Rendering
- Kitchen & Bath / Cabinet Tools
- Power 3D Design Techniques
- Power Editing Techniques
- Using Chief Architect as your Sales Tool
- Text / Schedules / Dimensions
The User Group meeting will be a full day event including:
Wednesday Evening August 29th
- Evening Lake Cruise and Dinner Social Networking Kickoff Event
Thursday August 30th – All Day Event
- Breakfast – Future of the company and products from the Chief Architect CEO
- In-Depth Seminars Events, each hour, presented by both developers and power users
- Lunch – Roundtable discussions about our new X1 version
- One-on-One personalized technical support
- Demonstrate your Chief skills in the Chief Architect Shoot-out contest while raising money for the Habitat for Humanity
- There will be contests, and prizes given, for the Best Rendering and Best Plans
- Chief User Group celebration party
Relax, have fun and learn more about Chief!
Register Today! – Fill out the registration form (or print it) or call to register.
Chief Architect Training Seminars
at the User Group Meeting
August 27 – 29, 2007
Attend a training seminar and save 50% off the cost of the User Group Meeting!
Choose the training classes you need to become more productive. Learn about the new Chief Architect version X1.
Signup Today:
Prior to the User Group Meeting, Chief Architect will offer Introductory, Intermediate and Advanced Training. Combine your travel plans, and get the training you need to be more efficient with your Chief Architect skills. You can also attend a training seminar and save 50% off the cost of attending the User Meeting.
August 27th – 29th – All day training seminars – featuring training on Chief Architect version X1.
- Monday Aug. 27 Introductory
- Tues - Wed Aug. 28, 29 Intermediate
- Tues - Wed Aug. 28, 29 Advanced
Training Seminar Cost:
1 day $395
2-day $595
3-day $795 – Best Value
Signup Now, seating is Limited.
Hotel Reservations
Questions?
Please call or email us.
(800) 482-4433
User Event Hotel
The Coeur d’Alene Resort
800-688-5253
Chief Architect Group Rates:
Premier – $209.00
Deluxe – $189.00
Traditional – $125.00
For each hotel listed on this page, please make sure to mention you’re with Chief Architect. Discounted room rates are available for the 2007 User Group Meeting, on a first come first served basis.
Other Suggested Hotels Include:Ameritel Inn
208 665-9000
Chief Architect Group Rates:
King: $129.75
Double Queen: $139.75
Coeur d’Alene Inn
800-251-7829
Chief Architect Group Rates:
Run of House: $124.00
Holiday Inn – Hayden
888-465-4329
Chief Architect Group Rates:
Single King: $115.00
Double Queen: $115.00
Holiday Inn – Coeur d’Alene
800-251-7821
Flight Information: If you’re flying, fly into Spokane, WA (airport code GEG). Coeur d’Alene, ID is 40 miles from Spokane. You can shuttle or rent a car.
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