Greeting all! The Second Annual Illinois Community Technology Conference is almost upon us, but there is still time to register! We want you there.
What's it all about? The conference is our place to gather once a year to share resources and experiences. Be at the heart of the Community Technology Profession in the Midwest. This year, the Illinois Community Technology Conference (November 16-17, 2005) http://www.ctcnetchicago.org/conference Is being held in coordination with the Illinois Telecommunications Conference at the Public Affairs Center at the University of Illinois at Springfield. We have a full conference day on November 16, and a dedicated conference track on November 17th. Furthermore, there is a free reception on November 16th at the Abraham Lincoln Library on the "Future of Digital Literacy" http://www.communitydevelopment.uiuc.edu/Telecom2005/reception.html and plenty of room at the Share Fair to show what your CTC is made of! On the 16th we're offering sessions on Youth Programs, Spanish Language Resources, Refurbishing/Recycling hardware, Fundraising and Grantwriting, Collaboration and Evaluation. Luncheon Discussion will center on Volunteer and Community Based Organizations' Response in times of Crisis and Natural Disaster. We'll have special guests including Angela Stuber of CTCNet National. The November 17 conference features telecommunications innovations in Illinois communities and new options for development. Highlights include: Broadband access in rural Illinois, rural telehealth innovations and demonstrations, funding opportunities for technology projects and grant-writing, workshops designed for community technology centers, small community success stories, and collaboration building for communities as they strive to eliminate the digital divide in Illinois. What about the Share Fair? The Share Fair is a place to showcase what your CTC has to offer. What do you do right that might help other CTCs? To participate please visit http://www.ctcnetchicago.org/sharefair How do I register? Conference Registration is still open for both November 16 and November 17: https://webs.aces.uiuc.edu/telecom/ We want to bring Volunteers or Community Participants, is there a discounted rate? We can offer a limited number of discounted seats for (unpaid) Communiity Participants from your CTC. This is especially appropropriate if you are bringing students or volunteers to the Share Fair. Please call me at 773-456-7737. What is the best way to get there? Probably by car. Share a ride! Chicago->University of IL, Springfield campus: http://tinyurl.com/dlcrx Chicago -> Motel 6, Springfield: http://tinyurl.com/8qr2a If you need public transport Amtrak offers three daily trains between Chicago and Springfield, in each direction. Rates vary depending on when booked. Also, my experience is that service into Chicago has not been on time http://www.amtrak.com >From Chicago to Springfield Depart: 8:15 AM Arrive 11:35 AM Depart: 3:20 PM Arrive: 6:50 PM Depart: 5:15 PM Arrive: 8:40 PM >From Springfield to Chicago: Depart: 6:30 AM Arrive: 9:55 AM Depart: 10:28 AM Arrive: 2:14 PM Depart: 5:07 PM Arrive: 8:45 PM Can I share a ride? Is there organized transportation? Conference attendees may be staying for the full conference November 16 and 17, or for just one day, and some may be coming and attending for one of the conference days and the Reception at the Abraham Lincoln Library on November 16th. Therefore we are not coordinating a direct transport between Chicago and Springfield. However, we are interested in assisting coordination of a van or vans from Chicago for small groups. If your organization has access to a vehicle and can provide such transport, please contact me at 773-456-7737. Also, anyone willing to provide coordination for ride-sharing, please let us know! Where can I stay at a low price? There are some great hotel rates at Motel 6 in Springfield . Less than $45 for quadruple occupancy! Motel Six: *Springfield* #1189 6011 South 6th Street Road I-55 at Toronto Road, Exit #90 Springfield, IL, United States, 62712 Phone: (217) 529-1633 Fax: (217) 585-1271 Information, pictures, booking: http://www.motel6.com/reservations/motel_detail.asp?MotelId=1189&NOA=&aYr=&a Mo=&aDa=&dYr=&dMo=&dDa=&CP=&TA=&redi= Rate seems to vary from $37 (double occupancy) - $42 (quadruple occupancy), ~$5 cheaper if the reservation's made in advance online. As of Nov. 4th, they have 20 double rooms, ~5 more singles. Getting around Springfield? Directions from Motel 6 to Conference site at University of Illinois at Springfield: http://tinyurl.com/dmovf Is there any way I can help? Certainly! Aside from sharing rides or travel and lodging expenses with other attendees, we need people willing to capture video at the event, and generally to get the word out to drive attendance. If you are able to help us promote this event, contact me directly at 773-456-7737. We're looking for help in planning next years conference. Do you want to be on the planning committee? Let us know now! Please register soon so we are better able to accommodate you at the conference. Regards, Michael Maranda ____________________________________________________________________________ Michael Maranda President, The Association For Community Networking (AFCN) http://www.afcn.org Executive Director, CTCNet Chicago Chapter http://www.ctcnetchicago.org Co-Chair, Illinois Community Technology Coalition (ilCTC) http://www.ilctc.org Attend the Illinois Community Technology Conference, November 16-17, 2005. http://www.ctcnetchicago.org/conference _______________________________________________ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list DIGITALDIVIDE@mailman.edc.org http://mailman.edc.org/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide To unsubscribe, send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message.
