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For additional information regarding any upcoming event, contact the State Coordinator, Judy Alden @ 847-289-1945 or statecoordinator@illinoisabc.com

Payments for all meetings ... unless otherwise noted... should be as follows:
     Make check payable to:  ABC-IL
Send all payments to: 
         Judy Alden, ABC Illinois State Coordinator
         5475 Mallard Lane
         Hoffman Estates, IL 60192

Additional Information:
Checks received in payment for meetings after specified dates will incur a $10 late fee.  Credit Cards are not accepted. 

If you RSVP for a meeting that you will be attending and are a "no show", you will be invoiced for the meeting.

1st Quarter Meetings – 2011
  January None  
  February
None
 
  March = 13th

ABC Branch Joint Meeting of Illinois and Indiana
Time:  11:00am -- 2:00 pm

Horseshoe Casino
777 Casino Center Drive
Hammond, Indiana

Presentation:  "Fabric and Lighting for a Range of Budgets" by Michaelangelo The Event Company

Cost:
$25 prior to March 5th  -- $30 after March 5th

Make Check Payable to ABC/IN
Send checks to:
Gloria Boyden, ABC-Indiana State Coordinator
14066 Song Court
Carmel, Indiana 46032
 
2nd Quarter Meetings – 2011
  April 12 -- Tuesday

ABC-IL Monthly Meeting
Time:  6:00pm - 9:00pm

Royal Fox Country Club
4405 Royal and Ancient Drive
St. Charles, Illinois

The following arrangements have been made for the meeting:
During Cocktails -- A Classical/jazz guitarist will play.
There will be a "Meet and Greet" with local vendors to include:  4 Country Clubs, Linens, Florist, Photographer, DJ, Hair Stylist,Make Up Artist, Bridal Salon, Invitations, Bakery and Chocolates.

Dinner will be a customized menu by the Executive Chef.

Presentation will be a detailed explanation of the ABC Points System.  There will also be round table discussions, if time allows.

The cost of the meeting by April 7th is
Members = $25    Non-Members = $30
 
  May 9-- Monday

ABC-IL Monthly Meeting
Time:  6:00pm - 9:00pm

The Mid-America Club
200 E. Randolph Street - 80th Floor
Chicago, IL  60601

The Executive Chef will do an interactive cooking class with the attendees.

The cost of the meeting by May 5th  is
Members = $25    Non-Members = $30

 
  June 14 -- Tuesday

ABC-IL Monthly Meeting
Time:  6:00pm - 9:00pm

Location:  TBD

 
   June 29 -- Wednesday

ABC New Horizons Seminar
 Time:  8:30am - 5:00pm

The Mid-America Club
200 E. Randolph Street - 80th Floor
Chicago, IL  60601

Details to follow
 
   
3rd Quarter Meetings – 2011
  July TBD Time:  6:00pm - 9:00pm  
  August TBD Time:  6:00pm - 9:00pm  
  September TBD Time:  6:00pm - 9:00pm  
4th Quarter Meetings – 2011
  October TBD Time:  6:00pm - 9:00pm   
  November 6-8
NO MONTHLY MEETING
ABC Business of Brides Annual Conference

"Be Dazzled, Be Charmed"
Baltimore, MD
 
  December TBD