2015 Spring Meeting
The meeting will kick off on Sunday, April 19, 2015 with a welcome reception/dinner. Board members will meet on Saturday, April 18 at 6:00 pm, so please plan your flights accordingly.
Tuesday, April 21 we will be touring the United Scientific Supplies facility located in Waukegan, Illinois. Any questions concerning the Spring 2015 meeting, feel free to contact Kathi at 1-888-878-4532 or kbretcko@ilda.org. (NOTE: if you are participating in the United Scientific Supplies tour, ILDA will provide transportation from United Scientific Supplies to either Midway or O'Hare airports.)
Visit the Conrad Chicago, a contemporary hotel offering outstanding service, upscale shopping and fine dining in an inviting atmosphere.
Room rates: ONLY $169.00 per night single/double Room reservations are due Monday, March 23, 2015
Set amid the retail district and many city attractions, this Magnificent Mile hotel offers entertaining activities, fine dining and shopping close by.
Discover designer boutiques by simply taking the hotel's elevator to The Shops at North Bridge, offering stores such as Nordstrom, Tommy Bahama, Kiel's, United Colors of Benetton, White House - Black Market, Hugo Boss, Stewart Weitzman, Armani Exchange, Louis Vuitton and Swarovski. Shopping mavens will enjoy perusing through nearby Michigan Avenue retailers such as Water Tower Place, 900 North Michigan Shops, American Girl Place, Apple Store, Niketown Chicago and more.
Those looking to expand upon intellectual and local cultural enlightenment will enjoy a short walk to Millennium Park, Navy Pier, the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, The Loop, the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium and the Chicago theatre district.
HOTEL RESERVATIONS: Please note: Hotel has an early arrival fee of $25.00 for guests looking to check into rooms before 1pm the day of their arrival.
- Reservations can be made via internet. Click on the link to make your reservation quickly and easily:http://conradhotels.hilton.com/en/ch/groups/personalized/C/CHICICI-ILD-20150417/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG
- Contact hotel directly at 1-800-705-7129, use ILDA Group CODE ILD
- Send your arrival/departure dates to Kathi (kbretcko@ilda.org) via email or use the form located in your meeting packet.
Transportation from airport to hotel:
- The hotel is located approximately 17.5 miles from O'Hare International Airport - approximate cab fare runs $45.00
- The hotel is located approximately 12 miles from Midway International Airport - approximate cab fare runs $35.00
(NOTE: if you are participating in the United Scientific Supplies tour, ILDA will provide transportation from United Scientific Supplies to either Midway or O'Hare airports or back to the hotel. )
Questions contact Kathi at 1-888-878-4532 or via email at kbretcko@ilda.org.