News from ASBO International 2017 Annual Meeting & Expo Conference Information, Events and Apparel September 22-25, 2017 (see below for Illinois ASBO's Member Only Pre-Conference Event on September 21) Denver, Colorado Registration Hotel & Transportation Program - Schedule of Events Illinois ASBO's Member Only Pre-Conference Event Thursday, September 21, 2017; 6:00pm - 10:00pm Viewhouse Eatery, Bar & Rooftop - Courtyard 2015 Market St., Denver, CO 80205; (303) 250-0054 The networking begins for Illinois ASBO members and their spouse/guest in the Courtyard of the Viewhouse Ballpark Eatery, Bar & Rooftop, 2015 Market St., Denver, CO. How do you get there? Simply take the 16th St. Mallride Shuttle to Market Street and then walk 4 blocks to the restaurant. Once you arrive, gather colleagues for some friendly team competition of bags, Giant Jenga, Giant Water Toss or relax in the cabanas and network! Food service will begin at 6:30pm and beverage service will be provided throughout the event. Don't delay, register today! "Rocky Mountain Spectacular" Joint ASBO Affiliate Hospitality Saturday, September 23, 2017; 8:00pm - 11:00pm The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (The Seawell Grand Ballroom) 14th and Curtis Sts., Denver, CO 80204; (720) 865-4220 Please join Alabama, Illinois, Ohio, Oregon, Washington & Wisconsin ASBOs at the Seawell Grand Ballroom for a spectacular joint affiliate event. Meet ASBO leadership candidates, see the sweeping panoramic view of the Rocky Mountains, and enjoy the music of Rock Slide! Just a few blocks from the Sheraton Denver Downtown. Attendees must be registered to attend the ASBO Annual Meeting and wear their conference badges to this event. Illinois ASBO Candidate Apparel As you may be aware, Susan Harkin was approved by the Board of Directors to be the Illinois ASBO nominee for ASBO International Director. The election will take place in Fall 2018, with the term beginning January 2019. If you are planning to attend ASBO's Annual Meeting, show your support for Susan by ordering a polo shirt with her candidate logo at no charge to you. Plan to wear the polo on Saturday to the First General Session (9:30am - 11:30am). We will all sit together as a group to show Illinois ASBO's support for Susan. The deadline date to order a polo online has passed. If you are interested in a polo, contact Julie Warner at jwarner@iasbo.org or (815) 753-9366. Quantities are limited! Questions Questions can be directed to Julie Warner at jwarner@iasbo.org or (815) 753-9366.