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Update: The response has been overwhelming. The slots are all gone. In fact, I have the sad task of having to email some folks now and say they weren’t in the first 30.

I’m very excited to announce the first MileValue dinner since February on Saturday, October 19 at 8 PM in Los Angeles. (Cut me some slack–I haven’t been in the US since February.)

Like past MileValue dinners, this one will be:

  • Free, other than the cost of your meal.
  • Split checks, so we can all show off our credit cards.
  • Entrees around $14.
  • Limited to 30 people.
  • In the 90006 zip code at a delicious Mexican restaurant.
  • Open to people of all miles-knowledge levels.
  • Informational. There will be no prepared remarks, but I’ll answer all the questions that you may have about earning and redeeming miles or my recent travels.
  • Possibly full of secret info people won’t post online (and no, I won’t email it to people who can’t attend).
  • Social, a great chance to meet other people in this hobby in the Southern California area and talk travel.

Unlike past MileValue dinners, I’ve lined up some other awesome bloggers for the dinner:

If you want to join the fun, there is only one way to RSVP:

Email me.

Selfishly, I am limiting this event to 30 folks on a first come, first serve basis, so that I have a chance to meet everyone. Once you email me, I’ll get back to in a few days with the restaurant details.

I’m looking forward to seeing many familiar and new faces at the dinner. Remember there is only one way to RSVP for the dinner in Los Angeles at 8 PM on October 19: by emailing me.

If you don’t live in Los Angeles, hopefully I’ll see you next weekend at the Chicago Seminars!

Where should I host MileValue dinners in the future?

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