179th Alpha Delta Phi International Convention – Champaign, IL
Thursday, August 11th 2011 – Sunday, August 14th 2011
Download link for the official Call to Convention 2011 form: Call 2011.doc
I. Convention Information
II. Information for Undergraduate Delegates
A. Chapter Delegates
B. Affiliate Delegates
C. Undergraduate Non-Delegates
III. Information for Alumni Delegates
A. Alumni Association Delegates
B. Alumni Non-Delegates
IV. Transportation
A. Flying
B. Amtrak
C. Shuttle
D. Greyhound
E. Getting around Chicago
V. Lodging
VI. Tentative Agenda
VII. Visiting Champaign
I. Convention Information
● Host Chapter: Illinois Chapter – University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana
● Dates: Thursday, August 11th (Evening) – Sunday, August 14th (Morning)
● Deadline for registering attendance with the fraternity office: July 15th.
II. Information for Undergraduates
A. Chapter Delegates
· Each undergraduate chapter is requested to designate and send one active brother as their Convention Delegate. Convention Delegates for chartered undergraduate chapters, in good standing with the International, have the right to vote.
o Travel expenses will be reimbursed by the International.
o Hotel expenses will be prepaid by the International. Note: A credit card will be required at check-in for incidentals.
· The registration fee for each undergraduate chapter brother is $195 US/CAD. Included in this fee are all convention supplies, meals, and entrance to Friday and Saturday’s social events.
· Please review, fill out, and follow the submission/registration directions contained within the Call to Convention, located at the end of this blog post.
B. Affiliate Delegates
· Each undergraduate affiliate is requested to send two active brothers to represent their organization at the Convention. These representatives do not have voting rights.
o Travel expenses will be reimbursed by the International.
o Hotel expenses will be prepaid by the International. Note: A credit card will be required at check-in for incidentals.
· The registration fee for each undergraduate affiliate brother is $195 US/CAD. Included in this fee are all convention supplies, meals, and entrance to Friday and Saturday’s social events.
· Please review, fill out, and follow the submission/registration directions contained within the Call to Convention, located at the end of this blog post.
C. Undergraduate Non-Delegates
· Undergraduate non-delegates are requested to follow the same registration process as delegates using the Call to Convention at the bottom of this blog post; please make sure to mark whether you will need a hotel room. Undergraduate non-delegates are responsible for their own travel and hotel expenses, in addition to the $195 registration fee.
III. Information for Alumni
A. Alumni Association Delegates
· Each alumni association is requested to designate and send one brother as their Convention Delegate. The designated alumnus need not have been an undergraduate member of that chapter. Alumni Convention Delegates are eligible to vote on behalf of their organization for Convention business.
o Alumni are responsible for their hotel and travel expenses.
· The registration fee for each alumni association brother is $295 US/CAD. Included in this fee are all convention supplies, meals, and entrance to Friday and Saturday’s social events.
· Please review, fill out, and follow the submission/registration directions contained within the Call to Convention, located at the end of this blog post.
B. Alumni Non-Delegates
· Alumni non-delegates are requested to follow the same registration process as delegates using the Call to Convention at the bottom of this blog post; please make sure to mark whether you will need a hotel room. Alumni delegates and non-delegates are identical except that they lack the ability to vote on Convention business.
IV. Transportation
A. Flying
· Flights into the University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) are very limited and only serviced by American Airlines. Only 7 flights a day land at CMI from two locations: Chicago O’Hare (ORD) and Dallas/Ft. Worth (DFW). Their flight times are below.
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Airport
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To Champaign
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From Champaign
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Chicago O'Hare
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9:55AM-10:40AM
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7:55AM-8:50AM
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1:00PM-1:50PM
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8:55AM-9:55AM
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4:10PM-5:00PM
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11:10AM-12:00PM
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6:20PM-7:00PM
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2:20PM-3:15PM
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7:15PM-8:00PM
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5:30PM-6:25PM
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8:55PM-9:40PM
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Dallas/Ft. Worth
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7:05PM-9:00PM
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7:00AM-9:10AM
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B. Train
· Train transportation from downtown Chicago to Champaign is available three times a day. Tickets can be purchased at www.amtrak.com or at 1-800-872-7245. The schedule is below.
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To Champaign
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From Champaign
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8:15AM-10:25AM
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6:10AM-9:00AM
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4:05PM-6:15PM
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10:14AM-1:00PM
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8:00PM-10:34PM
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7:59PM-10:45PM
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C. O’Hare Airport (Chicago) to Champaign Shuttle
· The Illini Shuttle runs five times a day from Chicago O’Hare airport to multiple sites in Champaign. The last stop is the closest to the hotel, stopping only a few blocks away. This is the most convenient method of transport between ORD and the Champaign. Tickets must be purchased beforehand atwww.illinishuttle.com The schedule is below:
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To Champaign
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From Champaign
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9:30AM-12:45PM
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4:30AM-8:10AM
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12:30PM-3:50PM
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7:30AM-11:10AM
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4:00PM-8:05PM
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11:00AM-3:15PM
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6:00PM-10:00PM
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1:00PM-5:15PM
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8:45PM-12:40AM
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4:00PM-7:55PM
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D. Greyhound
· Greyhound as well runs five times a day from downtown Chicago to Champaign. Tickets can be booked at www.greyhound.com and their contact number is 214-849-8966. The schedule is below.
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To Champaign
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From Champaign
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7:00AM-9:29AM
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6:25AM-8:54AM
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11:00AM-1:39PM
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7:15AM-9:54AM
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1:00PM-3:29PM
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10:30AM-12:59PM
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4:30PM-7:09PM
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2:10PM-4:49PM
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6:45PM-9:14PM
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5:30PM-7:59PM
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E. Getting around Chicago
· Chicago Travel Tips and Logistics from our resident expert of Chicago travel, Vice President of Alpha Delta Phi International Roger Deschner, CHI ’77.
· People (especially undergraduate delegates!) should be careful if flying directly into Champaign due to possibly much higher airfares than flying into Chicago - compare carefully. Amtrak and Greyhound are having a fare war on this route with fares as low as $14 on selected departures. Amtrak also has direct service to Champaign from New Orleans, Memphis, and Indianapolis.
· It's easy to get from O'Hare or Midway to the train and bus stations:
o OHARE to either AMTRAK or GREYHOUND: Chicago Transit Authority Blue Line train to the Clinton station. Walk two blocks north on ClintonStreet to Amtrak Union Station, or one block west on Congress to theGreyhound Bus station. Fare: $2.25 each way, cash or credit cardaccepted. The CTA Blue Line train can be faster than a taxicab due totraffic.
o MIDWAY to AMTRAK UNION STATION: Chicago Transit Authority Orange Line train to Quincy and walk three blocks west on Adams to Amtrak Union Station. Fare $2.25 each way, cash or credit card accepted.
o MIDWAY to GREYHOUND BUS STATION: Buy a fare card at the machine with $2.50 on it so you can make the transfer without paying another fare. Ride the Chicago Transit Authority Orange Line train to the LaSalle/Van Buren station. Walk one block south to LaSalle/Congress and enter the Blue Line subway. Ride a "Forest Park" train for one stop to Clinton. Walk one block west on Congress to the Greyhound Bus Station.
o TIP: Buy a fare card from the machine at the airport with your return fare also, to save time and hassle. Just put $4.50 or $5.00 in the machine and keep the card for the return trip.
V. Lodging
● Undergraduates: The International will book and assign delegate hotel rooms. Note: A credit card will be required at check-in for incidentals.
● Alumni: Alumni are responsible for payment of their hotel rooms and should register through the fraternity office by July 15th to ensure booking. A credit card number will be required at the time of registering with the office in order to get the preferred room rate.
● Hotel room prices:
○ Single $120/night + tax (per night, per room)
○ Double $120/night + tax (per night, per room)
VI. Tentative Agenda
Thursday, August 11th
● Delegates check-in at The I Hotel and Conference Center starting at 4pm
● 11am: Board of Governors Meeting
● Noon-7pm: Registration
○ Note: Alternate registration will be arranged if you will be arriving outside of these hours. Please contact Victor Guttmann at victorguttmann1832@gmail.com for details if this applies to you.
● 7pm: Informal Dinner Event
Friday, August 12th
● Undergraduate Caucus/Leadership Training
● 1st Business Session
● Friday Social Event
Saturday, August 13th
● 2nd Business Session
● Undergraduate Caucus/Leadership Training
● Reception & Banquet at the I Hotel and Convention Center
Sunday, August 14th
● Board of Governors Meeting - Morning. Time TBA.
● Delegates check-out by 11am
VII. Visiting Champaign
● Chapter Address
310 East John St.
Champaign, IL 61820
● Hotel and Convention Center Information
The I Hotel and Convention Center
1900 South 1st St
Champagin, IL 61820
www.stayatthei.com
Phone: (217) 819-5000
Fax: (217) 819-5010
Email: info@stayatthei.com
● Taxi services
o A-CAB Taxi & Limousine, 217-202-8202
o Atlas Cab Taxi Service, 217-419-1333
o Campus Taxi, 217-359-5541
o Checker Cab, 217-355-3553
o Freedom Cab, 217-344-3444
o Green Taxi, 217-721-5533
o Illini Taxi, 217-384-5892
o Luxe Taxi, 217-328-5100
o Orange Taxi, 217-328-5100
o Safeway Taxi, 217-637-1573
o The Taxi Co., 217-355-1212
● UIUC Campus Map (PDF): http://illinois.edu/ricker/maps/map.pdf