2010 YOUNG ADULT NATIONAL CONFERENCE
This year we are having the Young Adult National Conference in Chicago, aka "The Windy City", in the fabulous Sheraton Gateway Suites Chicago O'Hare. Mark your calendar, the conference will take place from May 27th through the 31st in 2010. The theme for this conference is "The Salt" and it's based on Matthew 5:13 which reads:
The cost of the hotel accomodation is $79 per room/night. Reserve your room now before space runs out! The price for registration is $50 before May 22nd. If payment is received after May 22nd the price increases to the on-site registration price of $80. To register for the conference you will need to provide a valid e-mail, phone number, and emergency contact information. If you have already registered please proceed to pay for the conference. Please register early!
Conference Schedule
Group 2: The Salt and the Joshua generation -
Seasoned to lead
Group 3: The Purpose & Power of Salt.
Group 2: Applying the Salt to our generation.
Group 3: Advancing the Salt in our generation.
Topic 2: ACFYA ... What we are currently doing.
Topic 3: ACFYA ... What we are planning for the future.
ARRIVAL & HOTEL
Take note: If you are flying into Midway Airport, we suggest that you take the rail system to get the hotel. To get there, take the Orange Line from Midway into the City. Then take the Blue Line towards Chicago O'Hare Airport. There is a shuttle that goes from O'Hare Airport to the hotel. Reference this map for more information. And to learn more about the hotel and its amenities click here
MEALS
There are many places to eat near the hotel. We have been able to secure discounts and various gift certificates and gift cards that will be raffled off during the conference from the following establishments:
- Pine Grove - 10%
- Shoeless Joes - 20%
- McDonalds - Free upgrade on any meal
CHICAGO ATTRACTIONS
Other than the wind, there are many things to experience when visiting chicago. Chicago is a city rich with arts & culture, entertainment, parks & recreation, and of course ... shopping! Check out the hotel website for a list of great attactions in the Chicago area and to learn more about the hotel.
A GALA WITH PURPOSE
On Saturday May 29th, in Sheraton Suites O'Hare there we will be holding one of the classiest galas in ACF History. This ball entitled "Pass the Salt, Please!" will be "A
Gala With A Purpose." There will be door prizes, appetizers, and professional entertainment. We expect the ladies and gentlemen that show up to dress in classy all white
attire. Ten dollar admission fee, free for those attending the young adult national conference. This will be an event you do not want to miss.
Disclaimer: If you do not have white attire you are still allowed to attend the gala, just come dressed to impress. However, if you can, we would prefer
that you come in classy all white attire