Come join us in Chicago, the Windy City, for a varied companion and social program.
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Sunday, June 26: Welcome Reception
After registering, SCCM11 attendees and companions are cordially invited to a Welcome Reception to be held on the Chicago Skyline Terrace from 6:00 - 8:00 pm to make new acquaintances and renew old ones. Hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be served. The terrace entrance is adjacent to the Gold Coast room on the third floor.
Tuesday, June 28: Thomas J. Ahrens Memorial Reception
Friends, colleagues, and former students of Thomas J. Ahrens are invited to a reception in his honor at 6 pm in the Bucktown room. Please see Paul Asimow, Sarah Stewart, or Bill Nellis if you are interested in attending.
Wednesday, June 29: Boat Tour
Our conference social on Wednesday evening will take us on a magical tour of the architecture along the Chicago River. While we enjoy our box salad or sandwich dinners, the captain will give a running narration of all of the fascinating sites we are passing. Our evening will culminate out on the Lake with a front-row view of the fireworks at Navy Pier.
Meet at the dock by 6:30 pm so you don’t miss the boat! The dock is 3 blocks east of the hotel – just past Michigan Avenue – on the north side of Wacker Drive. See http://www.cruisechicago.com/directions.php for a map.
Tickets for this event are available for conferees, companions, and families, but should be purchased prior to the conference.
Thursday, June 30: Conference Banquet
Conferees and companions are invited to enjoy the Conference Banquet, scheduled to take place beginning with a cocktail hour at 6:30 pm Thursday evening in the Grand Ballroom Foyer. Tickets are included in the full Conference registration. Additional tickets for students and companions are available for purchase until Monday morning of the conference.
Companion Program:
Companions interested in the above activities need to sign up ahead of the Conference, as final numbers for these activities are required by the beginning of June. There may be limited space available on these tours at the conference registration on Sunday, June 26th. Although participation in these activities is not limited to companions who register, registration provides 1) the Registration Social, 2) Companions’ Kick-off Breakfast, 3) name badge on lanyard, and 4) a conference bag. Questions or concerns may be emailed to apscompanions@comcast.net prior to the Conference.
Monday, June 27: Companions’ Kick-off Breakfast
Registered companions are cordially invited to gather in the Michigan at 08:00 for a light breakfast, conversation and an information session. The Companions’ Kick-off Breakfast is an excellent chance to get acquainted/ reacquainted with your fellow companions attending this meeting.
Monday, June 27: Chicago Trolley and Double Decker
We’re purchasing
buy ahead group tickets for the Trolley- a 3 day pass- 6/27 to 6/29 for the Chicago Trolley and Double Decker Co. tours. The tickets are good for three days of Chicago sightseeing and transportation. To get the group rate discount we must purchase 15 or more tickets in advance, so
purchase your tickets today to get the discount. Meet up at the Companion breakfast to get your tickets and find a group to travel with. Additional information about the Chicago Trolley and Double Decker can be found at https://www.chicagotrolley.com
Tuesday, June 28: Botanic Garden Tour (capacity: 56 people)
On Tuesday morning, we will head off early to the Chicago Botanic Garden. This all-day tour includes transportation, beverages, entrance fee and lunch. The Chicago Botanic Garden is world-renowned for its beauty and variety. It is an amazing gem to visit so close to Chicago.
