CHICAGO TOUR-GUIDE PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATION
Meeting and Special Event Chronology
This is the most complete historical listing of all CTPA meeting dates, locations and subjects discussed.
Click the year below to take you to that year's meetings.
1990 · 1991 · 1992 · 1993 · 1994 · 1995
1996 · 1997 · 1998 · 1999 · 2000 · 2001
2002 · 2003 · 2004 · 2005 · 2006 · 2007 ·
2008
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Chairperson.
| 1990 |
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| Sunday, July 29 |
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Sieben's Brewery |
| Sunday, August 26 |
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Rock 'n' Roll McDonald's Party Room |
| Sunday, September 23 |
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Hay Lemon Restaurant, Chinatown |
| Sunday, October 28 |
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Boat Club at North Pier |
| Wednesday, November 14 |
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Board Meeting - Boudin Bakery at
Northwestern Train Station |
| Sunday, December 9 |
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Christmas Party at the home of Jeanne
Elledge |
| 1991 |
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| Sunday, January 13 |
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Board Meeting |
| Sunday, February 10 |
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Ann Sathers Restaurant on Belmont
(Luncheon Privided) |
| Sunday, March 17 |
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Bacino's Pizza on 75 E. Wacker |
| Sunday, April 28 |
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North Pier |
| Sunday, July 28 |
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Home of CTPA Member David Becker, including a tour of the suburb of Beverly, Illinois |
| Sunday, October 27 |
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Goose Island Brewery |
| Wednesday, November 20 |
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Visit to Marx Gallery, a stunning Art Glass Gallery - the
gala introduction party of the CTPA |
| 1992 |
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| Monday, February 10 |
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Members donated services to coordinate
shuttle transportation for the United Bus Owners of America (UBOA)
party at Excalibur Nightclub |
| Sunday, April 12 |
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Board Meeting at the Hyatt Regency,
Lincolnwood |
| Friday, May 8 |
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Chiam Restaurant in Chinatown |
| Tuesday, June 30 |
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Home of CTPA member Charlotte Kirshbaum, to enjoy her slide presentation of "Women in Chicago History-Doers Dazzlers & Devils" |
| Saturday, September 26 |
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Sulzer Library Tour, Certification Update and viewing video of Chicago River |
| Thursday, November 12 |
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Chicago Cultural Center, nominations of new officers |
| Wednesday, December 9 |
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Home of CTPA Member Millie Kirsch, to discuss election results |
| Saturday, December 19 |
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Board Meeting |
| 1993 |
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| Tuesday, January 12 |
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Christopher's Restaurant, with performance of "Lost in Yonkers"
at the Royal George Theater |
| Saturday, January 30 |
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Board Meeting at the home of Dennis
McAllister in Norridge |
| Thursday, February 25 |
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Shedd Aquarium/Oceanarium w/refreshments in Sounding Restaurant |
| Saturday, February 27 |
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Board Meeting at the home of Rita
Sargen-Simon |
| Tuesday, March 23 |
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Bella Vista Restaurant and performance of "The Fourth Wall" at Briar Street Theater |
| Saturday, March 27 |
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Board Meeting |
| Tuesday, April 27 |
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O'Brien's Pub w/theatrical presentation of "Chicago Women in the Gay 90's" by Grace Mark |
| Wednesday, June 9 |
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Sulzer Library site visit w/speakers from Destination Management International and Cardinal Coaches |
| Wednesday, June 23 |
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Capone's Chicago - invitation see this new multimedia presentation |
| 1994 |
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| Tuesday, February 22 |
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Behind the Scene's Tour of Marshall Field's State Street Store |
| Saturday, October 22 |
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Tour of Graceland Cemetery by CTPA
Member and CAF Docent Marguerite Bailey |
| Saturday, November 12 |
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Mexican Fine Arts Center, "Day of the Dead" exhibit |
| Tuesday, December 6 |
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The West Egg Restaurant, business meeting
to discuss the CTPA certification test and bylaws |
| 1995 |
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| Monday, March 20 |
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Jeweler's Center, lecture about diamonds and jewelry manufacture |
| Monday, August 7 |
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Board Meeting |
| Monday, October 16 |
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Navy Pier, Crystal Garden |
| Tuesday, December 12 |
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Columbia Yacht Club, tour of ship and social (cash) dinner |
| 1996 |
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| Tuesday, February 13 |
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Chicago Athenaeum, viewing of current exhibits at this museum of culture and design |
| Tuesday, April 9 |
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The Peace Museum, viewing of the exhibits |
| Tuesday, June 4 |
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Palmer House Hotel Behind-the-Scenes Tour and presentation about Films Made in Chicago |
| Wednesday, July 10 |
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Museum of Science and Industry, "Movies,
Magic and Monsters" Preview |
| Saturday, July 20 |
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Museum of Science and Industry, Tourism Preview of the OmniMax film, "Special Effects" |
| Thursday, October 3 |
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Home of Certified Guide Jeanne Elledge, condo party room, Program on "Employee vs. Independent Contractor" |
| 1997 |
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| Monday, February 3 |
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Auditorium Building, Tour of Auditorium Building & Theater |
| Tuesday, March 25 |
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House of Blues, Tour of facility & Induction of Charlotte Kirshbaum as first Honorary Member of the CTPA |
| Tuesday, April 22 |
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Sears Tower SkyDeck, 100th Floor, Program: Company & Guide input to improve services |
| Tuesday, June 10 |
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Marshall Field's Visitor Center, Tour Field's Department Store and presentation by the State Street Council |
| Thursday, August 14 |
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Washington Library/Beyond Words Café, Discussion of Tour Bus Parking Problems
with Commissioner Schoenberger |
| Thursday, October 23 |
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Drexel Kenwood Mansion/Greatway Transport, Tour of Drexel Historic District & Mansion |
| Tuesday, November 18 |
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John Hancock Observatory, Enjoy new exhibit on display |
| 1998 |
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| Tuesday, January 13 |
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Cité Restaurant at Lake Point Tower, with a session of "Ask the Experts"
discussion of problems on tour |
| Sunday, February 15 |
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Full day (fee) Chicago Black History Tour of the South Side including lunch at Army & Lou's |
| Monday, March 9 |
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Upstairs/Downstairs, Women's History at Glessner House
Rescheduled: Monday, March 30 (due to heavy snow fall on March 9) |
| Monday, April 13 |
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Jazz at Joe's BeBop Café at Navy Pier, plus with viewing of "Into the Deep," a 3-D film shown at the Pier's Imax Theater |
| Wednesday, May 20 or Thursday, May 21 |
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Invitation to take a complimentary Chicago Duck Tour on their new boat/vehicles |
| Tuesday, June 30 |
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Newberry Library, including a Tour of the Library and viewing the Chicago Metro History Center Presentation |
| Sunday, July 26 |
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Ugly Duck Dinner Cruise - Complimentary Orientation Cruise for this new venue |
| Monday, August 17 |
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The New O'Hare Airport Procedures with Tour of Transportation Parking areas, refreshments at Skybird meeting/banquet facilities (off T2) |
| Tuesday, September 8 or Wednesday, September 9 |
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Reception for Tour Companies, Drivers and Guides at the Chicago Cultural Center (Sponsored by Chicago Dept. of Cultural Affairs) |
| Tuesday, September 15 |
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Board Meeting at MSI Space Center Café
prior to regular meeting |
| Tuesday, September 15 |
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OmniMax Preview & Reception at the
Museum of Science and Industry |
| Monday, October 19 |
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Planet Hollywood, Invitation to view the locale & enjoy refreshments |
| Tuesday, November 10 |
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The Chicago Athenaeum cultural exhibits & The Big Downtown Restaurant at the Palmer House |
| 1999 |
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| Wednesday, January 6 |
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Board Meeting |
| Tuesday, January 26 |
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Yvette's Wintergarden Restaurant |
| Tuesday, January 26 |
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Invitation to view new OmniMax movie at Museum of Science and Industry |
| Wednesday, February 24 |
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Tour of the Museum of Contemporary Art with refreshments at the M Café |
| Tuesday, March 30 |
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Merchandise Mart (Sponsored by Tours at the Mart) & refreshments at Armando's Restaurant, Eleanor Woods inducted as Honorary Member of the CTPA |
| Thursday, April 22 |
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Ernest Hemingway's Home/Museum in Oak Park |
| Wednesday, May 5 |
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Invitation to Museum of Science & Industry OmniMax Movie, "Amazon" |
| Wednesday, May 19 |
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O'Leary's Fire Engine Tour, Sponsored by Chicago Trolley Co. |
| Tuesday, June 22 |
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Refreshments and meeting space provided by Tucci Benuch, presentation by meeting sponsors: 900 North Avenue Shops & Water Tower Place |
Thursday through
Sunday, July 8-11 |
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CTPA Hosted the National Federation of Tourist Guide Assn.
Meeting with many social events and tours including (Harold Washington Library/Roosevelt U./Palmer House Hotel/Berghoff Restaurant/Joe's BeBop Restaurant/river cruise) |
| Wednesday, August 18 |
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Visit to Charnely-Persky House (an Adler/Sullivan/Wright collaboration), 1385 N. Astor Street, refreshments by CTPA |
| Tuesday, September 21 |
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Quincy Grill (200 S. Wacker), discussed ethics and professionalism in guiding |
| Wednesday, September 29 |
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Museum of Science & Industry, Preview of OmniMax "Olympic Glory" |
| 2000 |
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| Tuesday, January 18 |
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Chicago Office of Tourism Visitors Center presentation at Water Tower Pumping Station with refreshments provided by Flat Sammies |
| Tuesday, February 15 |
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Museum of Science & Industry, "Titanic" Exhibit Opening with refreshments |
| Tuesday, February 29 |
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Museum of Science & Industry, Tour Operator Appreciation Luncheon in Columbian Room |
| Wednesday, March 1 |
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Museum of Science & Industry, Preview of OmniMax "Dolphins" |
| Wednesday, April 5 |
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Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 Cannon Drive, visit collection & special exhibits |
| Friday, April 28 |
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Museum of Science & Industry, Preview of OmniMax "Michael Jordan to the Max" |
| Sunday, May 21 |
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Bahai Temple, tour of house of worship and gardens, Marlene Kiesler inducted as Honorary Member of the CTPA |
| Friday, June 16 |
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Shedd Aquarium, "Amazon Rising" Exhibit Open House |
| Saturday, June 24 |
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Grant Park Music Festival Concert Series, complimentary seating at Rachmaninoff concert |
| Thursday, July 20 |
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Field Museum "Field Night" and entry to new exhibit - Star Wars: The Magic of Myth |
| Thursday, July 27 |
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Adler Planetarium, presentation on special exhibits, with SkyShow and exhibit
viewing |
| Sunday, August 13 |
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Tour Cuneo Mansion, Museum & Gardens (Libertyville, IL) with complimentary seating at play, The Misanthrope |
| Thursday, August 17 |
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Jazzin' at the Shedd, Trolley tours & Amazon related art exhibit with reception |
| Monday, October 16 |
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Vietnam Veteran's Art Museum (1801 S. Indiana), view collection, enjoy refreshments and hold nominations for CTPA officers |
| Saturday, October 21 |
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Hosteling International, Sneak Preview Celebration (24 E. Congress Parkway) |
| Tuesday, October 24 |
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Field Museum, sneak preview & reception of "Kremlin Gold" Exhibit |
| Thursday, November 2 |
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Spertus Museum (618 S. Michigan), Tour of Collection with provided refreshments |
| Wednesday, November 15 |
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View 3-D film "Time Escape" at Navy Pier Imax Theater |
| 2001 |
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| Saturday, January 13 |
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Afternoon tour including visit to PGI Offices. Lunch at Bice. Downtown Motorcoach and Walking Tours, with tour commentary by five (5) Certified guides |
| Wednesday, February 21 |
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International Tourist Guide Day celebration with CTPA representatives posted at the John Hancock and Sears Tower Observatories, Water Tower Pump Station & Chicago Cultural Center |
| Wednesday, February 21 |
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Meeting at House of Fortune Restaurant in Chinatown, with a presentation by Chinatown Chamber & multi-course (cash) dinner |
| Thursday, March 8 |
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American Girl Place, tour of store and complimentary tickets to attend the theater production. CTPA directory distribution. |
| Tuesday, April 17 |
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Part One - Norwood Park Historical Society &Noble-Seymour-Crippen Home) visit & presentation |
| Tuesday, April 17 |
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Part Two - Wine Tasting at nearby Victorian home of CTPA Certified member, Beverly Livingston. |
| Monday, July 30 |
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Goodman Theater, Behind the Scenes Tour and presentation about upcoming events and refreshments by Taste America |
| Monday, August 20 |
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McCormick Place, tour of convention center and meeting with members of the CCVB |
| Wednesday, August 29 |
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Nordstrom & North Bridge Shops presentation with refreshments sponsored by the Food Court venues, also tour of new Le Meridien Hotel |
| Tuesday, September 18 |
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Chicago Historical Society Museum, after hours tour of the Chicago History Gallery with refreshments provided by the Big Shoulders Café |
| Tuesday, September 18 |
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Board Meeting after the regular meeting at nearby restaurant |
| Thursday, October 4 |
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Museum of Science and Industry, Special Tourism Preview "Human Body" |
| Wednesday, October 10 |
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Odyssey Cruise Ship, Complimentary Dinner Cruise (Limited to 30 people) (cash bar & tip) |
| Tuesday, October 30 |
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Field Museum, reception and sneak preview of "Cleopatra of Egypt" exhibit |
| Wednesday, November 14 |
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Illinois Institute of Technology, Tour of Campus and presentation on architectural significance of area |
| 2002 |
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| Tuesday, January 29 |
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Harold Washington Library, "Resources for Guides" tour of Chicago collection by librarian William Provis and CTPA Certified Guides presentation entitltled "Places with Stories" |
| Thursday, February 21 |
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International Tour Guide Day, free Loop walking tours given by CTPA members, tours of "City Space", the Chicago Architectural Foundation exhibit in the Santa Fe building |
| Thursday, February 21 |
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(Cash) Dinner at Tufano's Vernon Park Tap, 1073 West Vernon Park Place (near UIC) |
| Tuesday, March 5 |
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Gene Siskel Film Center tour and presentation on "When Hollywood Comes to Chicago" featuring speakers: Joseph Amari, of the IL Film Office, and Arnie Bernstein, author of Holly wood by Lake Michigan: 100 years of Chicago and the Movies. CTPA Directory distribution. |
| Saturday, March 16 |
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Full day Annual Education Event: Sponsored by In the Loop Chicago. Theme: "Making the 'A' List - A DMC's Wish List" |
| Tuesday, April 30 |
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Art Institute of Chicago, tours the collections led by CTPA Certified Guides |
| Thursday, June 27 |
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Museum of Science and Industry, sneak preview of The New Exhibition |
| Monday, June 30 |
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Come See the New Cité (restaurant) on the 70th floor of Lake Point Towers, refreshments provided, cash bar |
| Thursday, July 11 |
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Board Meeting prior to regular meeting
at the Adler Planetarium
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| Thursday, July 11 |
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Adler Planetarium, See the new SkyShow
"Sky Watchers of Africa," enjoy a guided tour "Bringing the Heavens
to Earth: Cultural Astronomies Around the World," and (optionally)
stay on to listen to Latin music or dance at Luna Cabana |
| Wednesday, September 4 |
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Lincoln Park Conservatory, a tour of the botanic collections by horticulturist Steve Meyer and a presentation by park historian Julia Bachrach. |
| Thursday, October 3 |
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Garfield Park Conservatory with private tour of the glass exhibit, "Chihuly in the Park: A Garden of Glass." Tours led by park historian Julia Bachrach and the curator of the collections, Dr. Thomas Antonio. CTPA Nominations |
| Wednesday, October 16 |
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Tour of the Interior of Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece, Robie House, and the nearby Oriental Institute |
| Wednesday, October 30 |
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"Tracking Your Income and Expenses: A Primer for Tour Guides" and "Independent Contractor or Employee?" (presented by Wilhelm Franz, CPA and CTG, and Donna Primas, CTG) |
| Tuesday, November 19 |
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Museum of Science & Industry, The Great Train Story |
| 2003 |
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| Wednesday, January 8 |
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Park District Fieldhouse, annual business meeting |
| Tuesday, February 25 |
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Sears Tower Sky Deck Orientation, including refreshments |
| Tuesday, March 11 |
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Park District Fieldhouse, “All About Certification” & 2003 CTPA Directory Distribution |
| Tuesday, April 15 |
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Family Style Dinner w/Cash Bar at Joey Buona’s Pizzeria Grille |
| Saturday, May 3 |
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Annual Educational Event: “Focus on Safety,” sponsored by Accenting Chicago Events & Tours,
presented by Esther Banike, CTG; and Donna Primas, CTG |
| Wednesday, May 21 |
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Chicago From The Lake – Complimentary Lake Michigan Cruise |
| Tuesday, June 24 |
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Visit to the Polish American Museum - an after hours
private tour, followed by optional (fee) dinner at Red Apple, a Polish
restaurant |
| Monday, July 14 |
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Park District Fieldhouse quarterly meeting, “Show &
Tell: Getting to Know You” including “CTPA Member Bingo” |
| Tuesday, August 26 |
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Board Meeting at Lisle Library |
| Monday, September 29 |
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Northwestern Memorial Hospital's new
facilities - a tour of the latest additions to the NU Streeterville
complex |
| Tuesday, October 7 |
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Park District Fieldhouse quarterly meeting -
"Cross-Cultural Communication & Diversity Issues," presented by Donna
Primas, CTG |
| Tuesday, November 11 |
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Marshall Field's Holiday Party & Tour,
with complimentary wine and appetizers |
| 2004 |
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| Tuesday, January 6 |
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Board Meeting at Joey Buona’s Pizzeria Grill (prior to
general meeting) |
| Tuesday, January 6 |
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Park District Fieldhouse, general meeting presentation
about health insurance for Independent contractors/tour guides with a
presentation by the Alliance for Affordable Services |
| Tuesday, February 24 |
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Thyme Restaurant networking cocktail party, hosted by
chef/owner John Bubala. CTPA Bylaws changes
vote passed. |
| Friday, February 27 |
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Board Meeting at Lisle Library |
| Wednesday, March 17 |
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Park District Fieldhouse quarterly meeting, 2004 CTPA
Directory Distribution & discussion on “Terms of Employment” |
Thursday, March 25 &
Tuesday, March 30 |
|
Field of Natural History Museum, Special Member Preview:
Splendors of
China: the Forbidden City |
| Saturday, April 17 |
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Annual Educational Event: “Wars In Chicago,” including
the Elks Memorial, organized by Sherry Meyer, CTG, with
special appearance and lecture by author Arnie Bernstein |
| Tuesday, May 11 |
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Complimentary buffet dinner hosted by the Sears Tower
Skydeck in their special party/banquet space. Ursula Jacobius,
CTG, named as an Honorary CTPA Member for life. |
| Tuesday, May 25 |
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Complimentary cocktail party and meal provided by
Giordano's Pizza at two of their Loop locations. Walking tours
between the locales given by CTPA members Herb Eiseman, CTG, and
Michael Corcoran, CTG. |
| June 2, 8, 17 & 21 |
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The CTPA Certification Test was updated at several
committee meetings held at a variety of member homes (Jacobius,
Brumund, Livingston & Mandel hosts respectively). |
| Tuesday, June 15 |
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Park District Fieldhouse quarterly meeting.
HawkGlides, Inc. (IIT student group) demonstrated the futuristic
Segway Human Transporter, now being used to give "gliding" tours in
several cities of the world. |
| Tuesday, June 24 |
|
Everything You Want to Read About Chicago: CTPA
& Claremont Press Book Fair hosted at the publishing company's
offices by Sharon Woodhouse, the founder of Lake Claremont.
Optional dinner immediately following at Rockwell's Neighborhood Grill |
| Monday, July 12 |
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Private, after-hours tour of the Hellenic Museum &
Cultural Center with an optional dinner immediately following at the
Greek Islands Restaurant. |
| Sunday August 1 & Thursday
August 5 |
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90-minute Tours of Millennium Park, led by architect
Mary Beth Herr, Director of Special Projects for the City of Chicago.
Optional pre-tour picnics in the park. |
| Tuesday, September 21 |
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Appetizers, wine and an evening of comedy hosted by
the Improv Kitchen, a unique dinner-theater venue. CTPA Officer
Nominations were opened using their “virtual” TV technology. |
| Thursday, September 23 |
|
IIT Campus Tour including the new McCormick Tribune
Campus Center and State Street Village dormitories. Officer
Nominations continued. |
| Tuesday, October 5 |
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Park District Fieldhouse quarterly meeting. Two
speakers: Brian Read, Columbia College professor and photographer of
nearly all the faces used in the Crown Fountain, and Elaine Coorens,
author of a new book on the Wicker Park Neighborhood. Nominations
Closed. |
| Tuesday, October 19 &
Thursday, October 28 |
|
Special Member Preview including docent-led tours of
the Field Museum of Natural History special exhibit on Machu
Picchu: Unveiling the Mystery of the Incas. |
| Monday, November 22 &
Tuesday, November 23 |
|
Special Member Preview (complimentary entrance) to the
Field Museum of Natural History special exhibit on Jacqueline
Kennedy: The White House Years |
| Tuesday, November 16 |
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Holiday Party with a complimentary meal and wine
hosted by The Melting Pot, a fondue restaurant. |
| November |
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Mail-in vote for CTPA officers to serve February 2005
through January 2007 |
| 2005 |
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| Wednesday, January 12 |
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Board Meeting at Northwestern Hospital Cafeteria prior to
the general meeting |
| Wednesday, January 12 |
|
Park District Fieldhouse quarterly meeting.
Introduction of new officers, farewell to retiring officers, and
“Places with Stories” presentations. |
| Wednesday, February 23 |
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Familiarization trip to the John G. Shedd Aquarium |
| Tuesday, March 22 |
|
Park District Fieldhouse quarterly meeting, 2005 CTPA
Directory Distribution and a panel discussion, “Touring Millennium
Park: What Works?” |
| Tuesday, March 29 |
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Spotlight Event: hosted by Capi's Italian Kitchen on
Navy Pier |
| Saturday, April 9 |
|
Annual Education Event – Pilsen. A full day tour with
lunch, exploring the history and resources of this ethnic
neighborhood. |
| Tuesday, June 14 |
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Pre-Meeting Special Session: Demystifying (Questions
and Answers about) the CTPA Certified Tour-Guide Test, Northwestern
Hospital Cafeteria |
| Tuesday, June 14 |
|
Park District Fieldhouse quarterly meeting. “Places
with Stories” presentations continued from the January meeting plus
a recap of the WFTGA Conference in Australia (attended by two CTPA
members). |
| Wednesday, July 20 |
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Special Session: CTPA Certified Tour-Guide Slide Test
Study at Giordano’s Pizza |
| Tuesday, July 26 |
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Hosted reception and tour of the Chicago Federal
Reserve Bank Visitor’s Center. |
| Sunday, August 21 |
|
“Show Us Your Neighborhood” Chinatown Walking Tour
with CTPA Candidate Member Z.J. Tong. Optional lunch at Lao Sze
Chuan Restaurant. |
| Tuesday, August 30 |
|
A Dog Day Afternoon on the Calumet: Wolf Lake and
Pullman. With visits to Wolf Lake State Park, The Historic Pullman
Foundation, The Hotel Florence and Pullman State Historic Site (the
old factory). |
| Thursday, September 8 |
|
“Show Us Your Neighborhood” Beyond Streeterville
Familiarization Tour with CTPA Candidate Member Phoebe Medow. |
| Thursday, September 15 |
|
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Unity Temple Restoration
Foundation Tourism Appreciation Night in Oak Park, IL. |
| Saturday, September 24 |
|
“Show Us Your Neighborhood” Graceland Cemetery walking
tour with CTPA Candidate Member Albert Walavich. |
| Wednesday, October 5 |
|
Board Meeting at the home of CTPA Secretary Gail Gill. |
| Wednesday, October 5 |
|
Park District Fieldhouse quarterly meeting and
presentation: “Building on the Basics: Creating a Firm Foundation.” |
Friday, October 21 &
Tuesday, October 25 |
|
Special Member preview and complimentary entrance into
“Pompeii: Stories of an Eruption” at the Field Museum of Natural
History. |
| Monday, November 7 |
|
Fall Holiday Party at Bubba Gump’s Shrimp Company. |
| Tuesday, November 15 |
|
Fall Reception in the Walnut Room hosted by Marshall
Field’s Department Store. |
| 2006 |
|
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| Wednesday, January 11 |
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Board Meeting, Water Tower Pump Station |
| Wednesday, January 11 |
|
Park District Fieldhouse, general meeting
& “To Tell the Truth” |
| Tuesday,
February 28 |
|
Mardi Grs Celebration at the Hilton Garden
of Hoffman Estates |
| Tuesday, March 14
&
Wednesday, March 15 |
|
Special Field Museum Previews–“Evolving
Planet” & “The Auschwitz Album: The Story of a Transport” |
| Tuesday, March 21 |
|
Park District Fieldhouse, 2006 Directory Distribution
plus member “Show & Tell” |
| Saturday, March 25 |
|
Annual Education Day Trip To Springfield, IL |
| Tuesday, April 4; Friday,
April 14; Sunday, April 16 |
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Complimentary entrance to a Blue Man Group performance |
| Thursday, April 6 |
|
Tourism Industry Open House breakfast at the McCormick
Tribune Freedom Center |
| Tuesday, April 6 &
Wednesday, April 7 |
|
Invitation to see "Back of the Throat," a
complimentary play performance at the Silk Road Theater |
| Tuesday, April 11 |
|
Reception/Open House to celebrate the opening of the
Silk Road Theater |
| Thursday, April 20 |
|
Spring "Tour Season Kick-off" Dessert Reception at Marshall
Field’s |
| Tuesday, April 25 & Thursday,
April 27 |
|
Shedd Aquarium Special Preview of “Lizards & the
Komodo King” |
| Thursday, May 11 |
|
Tour Group Information Meeting at the McCormick
Tribune Freedom Museum |
| Thursday, May 25 |
|
Dinner Cruise aboard the Mystic Blue |
| Tuesday, May 30 |
|
Field Museum Special Preview of "Tutankhamun and the
Golden Age of the Pharaohs" |
| Wednesday, May 31 |
|
Sears Tower Skydeck Orientation and Dinner |
| Monday, June 5 |
|
Field Museum Special Preview of "Tutankhamun and the
Golden Age of the Pharaohs" |
| Tuesday, June 6 |
|
Park District Fieldhouse, general meeting – “Tricks of
the Trade” |
| Friday, June 23 |
|
Orientation and a special screening of "Deep Sea 3D"
at the Navy Pier IMAX Theater |
| Thursday, July 6 |
|
CTPA Board Meeting at the Chicago Cultural Center |
| Wednesday, August 2 |
|
"Show Us Your Neighborhood" walking tour of Little
Italy by Judith Randall, CTG |
| Wednesday, August 16 &
Thursday, August 17 |
|
Field Museum special entrance to a new exhibit on
Inuits |
| Saturday, August 19 |
|
"Show Us Your Neighborhood" waling tour of "The Glen,"
the revamped Glenview Air Force Base, by Howard Silver, CTG |
| Tuesday, September 12 |
|
"Show Us Your Neighborhood" walking tour of Uptown
with Candidtate Guide Albert Walavich |
| Tuesday, September 12 |
|
Chicago Federal Reserve Bank tourism networking event |
| Tuesday, September 19 &
Wednesday, September 20 |
|
Field Museum special entrance to a new exhibit on
Genetics |
| Tuesday, September 26 |
|
"Show Us Your Neighborhood" walking tour of the
downdown Pedway system with Candidate Guide Phoebe Medow |
| Tuesday, September 26 |
|
Frank Lloyd Wright's Unity Temple Open House for
Tourism and Hospitality Professionals |
| Wednesday, October 11 |
|
Park District Fieldhouse, general meeting |
| November |
|
CTPA Officer Elections (by mail) |
| 2007 |
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| January |
|
Dues deadline is January 31 each
year! |
| Wednesday,
January 17 |
|
Board Meeting followed by Quarterly
Meeting at Lawry's The Prime Rib, Author's Presentation by Candidate
Guide William R. Host and Brooke Ahne Portmann about Early
Chicago Hotels. |
| January 22 - 26 |
|
WFTGA 12th Biennial conference in Cairo,
Egypt - 12 members and guests from Chicago attended! |
| Monday, March 19 |
|
Directory assembly followed by a Quarterly Meeting at
Lawry's The Prime Rib – Directory Distribution and reports of the
WFTGA Conference in Cairo, Egypt. |
| Wednesday, March 28 &
Thursday, March 29 |
|
Special Field Museum Previews - Treasures of the
Titans |
| Tuesday, April 24 |
|
Special Field Museum Previews -
Dinosaurs-Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries |
| Wednesday, May 2 |
|
New Member Orientation "Fireside Chat" with CTPA
President Donna Primas, CTG |
| Tuesday, May 29 |
|
Lecture and tour of the Field Museum’s Egyptology
collections with visiting Egyptian guide, Aladdin Khalifa, the
current WFTGA Vice President. |
| Tuesday, May 29 |
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Reception at Buca di Beppo to socialize with guest
lecturer, Aladdin Khalifa. |
| Wednesday, June 6 |
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Board Meeting followed by a Quarterly Meeting at
Lawry’s The Prime Rib – “I want to know” interactive learning. |
| Tuesday, June 12 |
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McCormick Tribune Freedom Museum tour guide open
house. |
Tuesday, June 26 &
Wednesday June 27 |
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Field Museum Special Previews-Darwin |
| Friday, July 13 |
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Certification Test study session. |
| July 19 - 22 |
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NFTGA-USA Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana – six
CTPA members attended. |
| Wednesday, July 25 |
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“Show Us Your Neighborhood” walking tour of the
Chicago Theater District led by Candidate Guide Chuck Sussman. |
| Thursday, August 23 |
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“Show Us Your Neighborhood” River Walk Tour by
Candidate Guide Hy Speck |
| Tuesday, September 11 |
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The Federal Reserve Bank Money Museum annual reception
and tour |
| Monday, October 1 |
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Board Meeting followed by Quarterly Meeting at Lawry’s
The Prime Rib – “Show and Tell.” |
| Wednesday, November 7 &
Thursday, November 8 |
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Field Museum Special Previews-Maps: Finding Our
Place in the World |
| Wednesday, November 14 |
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Macy’s Holiday Reception in the Walnut Room |
| Monday, December 10 |
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Holiday Party at Lawry’s The Prime Rib |
| Tuesday, December 20 |
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Griffin Funeral Home Tour to learn about Chicago’s
Camp Douglas (a Civil War internment camp), plus a tour of the
nearby Bronzeville Visitors’ Center. |
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| Tuesday, January 15 |
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Routing test for certification of guides; Board
Meeting |
| Thursday, January 31 |
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Dues deadline is January 31 each year! |
| Thursday, February 7 |
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Museum of Science and Industry – Special OmniMax film
screening of Dinosaurs 3D |
| Thursday, February 21 |
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International Tourist Guide Day, an annual event
sponsored by the WFTGA |
| Tuesday, March 4 |
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Friends of Historic 2nd Presbyterian Church
Reception and tour |
| Monday, March 10 |
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Lake Claremont Press Open House Event |
| Wednesday, March 26 |
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Quarterly Meeting at Lawry’s, including 2008 Directory
Distribution and a presentation about “Green (ecologically friendly)
Chicago” by Art Myren, CTG |
| Sunday, April 27 |
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“Show Us Your Neighborhood” tour of the South Loop and
Bronzeville, conducted by Dennis McClendon CTG and Candidate Guide
Cheryl Colbert. |
| Tuesday, May 27 |
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Reception and tour of the newly renovated and reopened
Blackstone Marriott Renaissance Hotel |
Monday, June 16 &
Tuesday June 17 |
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Study sessions for the CTPA Certified Tour Guide test,
led by Donna Primas CTG. |
| Monday, June 16 |
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Quarterly Meeting – “Frankly Speaking,” a discussion
of two books about Frank Lloyd Wright: “Loving Frank” by Nancy Horan
and “Wright 3” by Blue Balliet. Program leaders: Holly Jensen and
Sharon Sylvester CTG, with contributions by Susie Schemmel CTG. |
| Wednesday, June 18 |
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Special visit and virtual tour of the White City (the
1893 Columbian Exposition) at the Museum of Science and Industry. |
Wednesday, July 16 &
Thursday, July 17 |
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Field Museum of Natural History special entrance to
three exhibits: Nature Unleashed: Inside Natural Disasters,
plus Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns and Mermaids and
Celebrating Women. |
| Wednesday, August 27 |
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A full day (paid) tour to Frank Lloyd Wright designed
Muirhead Farmhouse and other attractions in the north and west
suburbs of Chicago. |
| Tuesday, September 16 |
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Federal Reserve reception |
| Tuesday, October 7 |
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Quarterly Meeting – Dr. Dennis Cremin speaks about
“Grant Park: From Lakeshore to Landfill to Millennium Park” |
| November |
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In 2008, ballots for the election of CTPA
officers to serve from February 1, 2009, until January 31, 2011,
will be mailed and counted. |
| Friday, November 7 |
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Annual Educational Day: An all day Frank Lloyd
Wright themed Field Trip to the Racine area of Wisconsin aboard a
luxury motorcoach. Sponsored by CTPA Associate Member About Tours.
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| December |
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