ASSOCIATION WEEK 2011
Welcome to Association Week 2011, a 5 DAY celebration of
continuing education and association management recognition activities.
Association professionals and supplier partners: Register now and mark your calendars to attend
these unique events and celebrate Chicagoland associations!
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GENNEXT MEETS GENNOW
MONDAY, JUNE 13 | 8: 30 – 10: 30 a.m.
ASSOCIATION FORUM CONFERENCE
CENTER, CHICAGO
ALL-STAR DAY
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15 | All DAY
ASSOCIATION AND SUPPLIER PARTNER
MEMBERS’ OFFICES
Young professionals: Don’t miss this
opportunity you’ve been asking for — to
receive leadership lessons and career
advice from CEOs. REGISTER TODAY!
FACILITATOR:
GEOFFREY BROWN, CAE, account
manager, Sentergroup Inc., Chicago
PANEL:
DAYDAY
Dedicated to honoring staff, this day is a
chance for leaders to thank employees
for making a difference and playing an
important part in their organizations'
success. Invest in staff’s professional
development by sending them to the
Annual Meeting and then recognize their
achievements on All-Star Day!
REGISTER NOW!
• PATRICIA BLAKE, CAE, executive
director, American Society for
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Oak
Brook, Ill.
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HONORS GALA
• MARY EIKEN, executive director,
Society of Gynecologic Oncology,
Chicago
THURSDAY, JUNE 16 |
6 to 10 p.m.
GRAND BALLROOM AT NAVY PIER,
CHICAGO
• OLIVER YANDLE, CAE, executive
vice president, Commercial Law
League of America, Chicago
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ANNUAL MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 14 | 7: 30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
DONALD E. STEPHENS CONVENTION
CENTER, ROSEMONT, ILL.
More than 400 association executives,
professionals and supplier partners
are expected to attend this year's daylong education event that includes
cutting-edge sessions and a plethora of
opportunities to network.
The most prestigious event for the
Chicagoland association community,
the Honors Gala brings together more
than 400 association professionals and
supplier partners to honor and celebrate
their collective achievements. The
evening includes dinner, entertainment
and a grand-prize raffle. Proceeds
from this event benefit the Friends of
Marlene Hetzel Palmerson fund within
the Maggie Daley Center for Women’s
Cancer Care at Northwestern Memorial
Hospital, as well as the Association
Forum Foundation, which supports
the mission of the Association Forum
through education, research, and
advancement.
*SEE EDUCATION LINEUP ON PAGES 45-47
TABLE & TICKET INFORMATION
• TABLES OF 10 are available at an
early-bird rate of $3,500 before May
20, or $3,750 after May 20.
• INDIVIDUAL TICKETS are available at
an early-bird rate of $350 before May
20, or $375 after May 20.
• To purchase a table or ticket, visit
www.associationforum.org.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsorship of this event is available
at three levels — Goal, Strategic
and Honors — and positions your
organization as a key contributor to
the Chicagoland association industry.
Additionally, the dinner provides a great
opportunity to show appreciation for
your staff and most valued clients.
THANK YOU HONORS GALA SPONSORS!
GOAL PARTNERS
WHERE ASSOCIATIONS GROW®
STRATEGIC PARTNERS
HONORS PARTNERS
NEW!
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COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENT
FRIDAY, JUNE 17 | 9: 30 a.m. – Noon
CHICAGO HOUSE (Transportation will be
provided, departing from and returning to the
Association Forum office.)
This new event will take place at the
Chicago House, 4631 N. Beacon,
where volunteers will landscape and
beautify the grounds of a home for
at-risk families. A $25 donation will go
directly to the organization. Join us for
this amazing opportunity for association
professionals and supplier partners
to give back to our local community.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW! SPACE LIMITED!
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