Mid-America Spring Soaring & Safety Seminar

2011 Midwest Spring Soaring & Safety Seminar

Hosted by: ChicagoLand Glider Council

Date: Saturday, February 12th, 2011

8:00am - 5:00pm

Established 1937

Pre-registration is now closed.

Day of registrations will be accepted at the venue.

Registration Form Download

Hotel Information

Maps & Directions

Overview

The ChicagoLand Glider Council is sponsoring a day long spring soaring and safety seminar open to anyone. Safety, medicine, racing, competition, gear, gliders and gab will be on the agenda. Click here to download the registration form.

The ChicagoLand Glider Council is a non-profit organization of over 200 members which was formed in 1937 and has a long history of dedication to the advancement and safety of soaring flight. The Council hosts off-season (October through April) meetings with scheduled speakers at a local venue. The Council also provides youth grants and helps underwrite local soaring events.

The cost of this Seminar is being underwritten by the ChicagoLand Glider Council and is being kept as reasonably priced as possible to allow as many pilots as possible to attend.

Date and Times

Dates

Saturday, February 5th, 2011 - Pre-registration deadline

Saturday, February 12th, 2011 - Seminar

Seminar Times

8AM - Doors open for registration
8AM-9AM - Continental Breakfast buffet
9AM - Seminar begins SHARP!
12 Noon - Lunch provided
1PM - Seminar Restarts
5PM - Seminar Ends

Location

The location of the seminar is Elgin, Illinois (northwest of Chicago) at the Business Conference Center of Elgin Community College’s impressive and modern Seigle Auditorium (see picture below). For more details on the Seigle Auditorium, click here. See Maps and Directions for driving directions.

Confirmed Speaker List

John Cochrane - Contests
Richard Kellerman - Weather for Soaring Pilots
Jim Short - Soaring 100 - 100th Anniversary of Wright Brothers Soaring Record
Gerry Molidor Jr. - Survival Aerodynamics for Soaring
Paul Remde - Soaring Instruments and Software

Costs

Cost of the seminar is $50 with a $10 DISCOUNT for ChicagoLand Glider Council members. The cost includes a breakfast buffet, lunch, and afternoon break refreshments. Non-member cost will include a free one year membership in the ChicagoLand Glider Council which entitles you to attend Council functions and receive our newsletter.

CLGC Members: $40
Non-Members: $50
CLGC Members Day of registrations (after deadline): $45
Non-Members Day of registrations (after deadline): $55

There is a $5 fee for "Day of" registrations after the registration deadline. So, please get your reservations in early! Thank you.

Registration

Registration is limited to 200 participants. Registration is via surface mail only. Please fill out the registration form and return with payment to the address indicated on the form. Payment must be via check or money order payable to ChicagoLand Glider Council. Please completed and returned the registration form as early as possible so that we can get an accurate head count.

Registration Deadlines

The registration deadline is February 5th, 2011 - This will allow the ChicagoLand Glider Council the necessary time to email a confirmation to you. An event package will be provided to you on the day of the Seminar.

Optional "Dutch Treat" Dinner Information"

A dinner with the speakers is scheduled for 6:30PM (drinks at 6PM) following the Seminar. This dinner will be held at the Jimmy's Charhouse in Elgin, IL. This dinner will be "dutch treat" (except for the speakers, of course!). All are welcome but we will have to limit the total number of participants to 25. Directions to Jimmy's Charhouse can be found here and below.

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Vendor and Club Tables (FREE by Request)

There will be several FREE tables of vendors with aviation and soaring related products. The vendor Cumulus Soaring (http://cumulus-soaring.com) is confirmed.

There will also be space available for local club oriented information available. So, bring information from your club along!

If you are interested is using one of these free tables, please contact john@derosaweb.com.

Hotel Information

The Country Inn & Suites hotel located in Elgin, IL, is preferred for Seminar participants as it is the most conveniently located hotel to the Elgin Community College business conference center. There is one restaurant within walking distance of the hotel and many others a short drive away. See Maps and Directions below for more details on the location of this hotel.

Country Inn & Suites Reservation Web Site

Country Inn & Suites by Carlson

2270 Point Boulevard

Elgin, IL 60123

847-426-6400

Alternate Hotels In Local Area

The hotels listed below are located near the intersection of route 90 (Northwest Tollway) and route 31 and approximately 5.5 miles from the Seminar venue. See maps for general location information. All hotels are modern and well run. There are restaurants within walking distance of these hotels.

Crowne Plaza / Holiday Inn
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com
Address: 495 Airport Rd, Elgin, IL 60123
Toll Free Number 1-800-465-4329
Local Number 1-847-488-9000

Hampton Inn / Hilton
http://hamptoninn.hilton.com
Address 405 Airport Rd, Elgin, IL 60123
Toll Free Number 1-800-HAMPTON
Local Number 1-847-931-1940

Super 8
http://super8.com
Address 435 Airport Rd., Elgin, IL 60123
Toll Free Number 1-800-800-8000
Local Number 847-697-8828

Baymont Inn
http://Baymontinns.com
Address 500 Tollgate Rd, Elgin, IL 60123
Toll Free Number 800-932-2198
Local Number 847-931-4800

Marriott Courtyard
http://marriott.com
Address 2175 Marriott Dr, Dundee, IL 60118
Toll Free Number 800-932-2198
Local Number 1-847-429-0300

Marriott Townplace Suites
Address 2175 Marriott Dr, Dundee, IL 60118
http://marriott.com
Toll Free Number 800-932-2198
Local Number 1-847-608-6320

Entertainment in the Area

http://www.grandvictoria-elgin.com

Click here for Maps and Directions

For more seminar information, or comments/questions, please contact the CLGC Secretary or call 224-848-2063.