WHEN: Saturday, March 24, 2018 from 9-5
WHERE: Budlong Woods branch of the Chicago Public Library, 5630 N. Lincoln Ave. at Lincoln Ave. and Bryn Mawr. Parking is free along Lincoln Ave. Close to transit
The Spring Convention will be held Saturday, March 24th and Sunday March 25th, in the Chicago area. Our Featured Presenter for 2018 will be Troy LaRaviere, President of the Chicago Principals and Administrators Association (CPAA) and candidate for Mayor of Chicago! Troy has an amazing track record of speaking truth to power in Chicago, and is one of a very few high-profile candidates independent of the Chicago/Cook County Democrat machine.
PRELIMINARY AGENDA (subject to small changes)
Friday, March 23rd – Evening Social (7pm – 9pm)
Fireside Restaurant, & Lounge, 5739 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL
Casual drinks & discussion with your fellow Greens! No official business, just good times all ’round.
Saturday, March 24th – Morning (9:30am)
Budlong Woods Branch, Chicago Public Library, 5630 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
Free lot and street parking
9:00am – 9:30am: Library opens; setup
9:30am – 9:45am: Programming begins. Introductions & agenda.
9:45am – 12:00pm: Proposed Bylaws changes – discussion & voting
12:00pm – 1:15pm: Lunch Break
Numerous restaurants in walking distance for lunch
Saturday, March 24th – Afternoon
Budlong Woods Branch, Chicago Public Library, 5630 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
1:15pm – 1:30pm: Return from lunch; Featured Presentation introduction
1:30pm – 2:30pm: Featured Presentation: Troy LaRaviere
2:30pm – 3:00pm: Officer Elections: Explanation of positions & voting; nominations from the floor
3:00pm – 4:30pm: Officer Elections: Candidate speeches & Q&A
4:30pm – 5:00pm: Voting tabulation & cleanup
Please note: If you wish to nominate yourself or another member for a leadership position, you may use the 2018 Officer Nominations web form or email your nominations to secretary@ilgp.org.
Saturday Dinner (please RSVP on the dinner event page) (6pm – 8:30pm)
Fiesta Mexicana, 2423 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
– Announcement of ILGP officers for 2018
– ILGP candidate meet-and-greet
– Open taco bar!
– “Green Path Forward” — summary of the electoral landscape for 2018, 2019, and 2020
Sunday, March 25th (10am – 2pm)
Centro Autónomo de Albany Park, 3460 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL
9:45am – 10:00am: Space opens & setup
10:00am – 10:45am: Platform revisions
10:45am – 11:30am: Plenary session for upcoming party business (new Exec, dues if adopted, etc.)
11:30am – 2:00pm: Organizer & party leadership training/workshop (online tools, growth strategy, etc.)
