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The Midwest Gambian Association Conference 2011
Labor Day Conference in Chicago
September 03rd – 04th 2011.
The Midwest Gambian Association hereby invites you to our 10th annual conference.
September 03 - 04, 2011.
The theme of this year’s conference:
"Elections in the Gambia and Our Children’s Future"
The Midwest Gambian Associations are extending an invitation to all Gambians in the Midwest and across the United States to attend its 10th Annual Conference.
*Conference & Luncheon: Saturday September 03rd, 2011
Dominican University
7900 W. Division Street River Forest, IL 60305
Conference: 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Lunch: 2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Conference Speakers:
Introduction of Dominican University Faculty
Dr. Nkuzi: Will introduce Dominican University Faculty and Members from Elders Council.
Dr. Bradley: Will be speaking on the importance of College entry preparation for our children.
Gambian Election Panel
Ms. Sigga Jagne B.Sc., MPA
Dr. Baba Galleh Jallow
Dr. Abdoulaye Saine
Members of this panel will be presenting and taking questions relating to the upcoming Gambia elections.
Gala Night: Saturday September 03rd, 2011
2051 E. 79th Street
Chicago, IL 60649
10:00 P.M. until …
Soccer & BBQ: Sunday September 04th, 2008.
Jackson Park
6100 South Stony Island
10:00 A.M. to Sundown
*Soccer Starts promptly at 10:00 A.M. (Please Respect Start Time)
DIRECTIONS TO ACTIVITIES:
CONFERENCE: Dominican University – 7900 W. Division St. River Forest, IL.
FROM SOUTH SIDE
Take I-94 W / Dan Ryan Express Way. Take the I-290 W / Eisenhower Express way; Exit 51H- toward western suburbs. Take the Harlem Ave / IL-43 exit- EXIT 21B- on left side of express way. Turn right onto Harlem Ave to Division St. Make a left on Division St.
FROM NORTH SIDE OF DOWNTOWN CHICAGO
Take Lake Shore Drive South to the I-290 W / Eisenhower Express way toward western suburbs. Take the Harlem Ave / IL-43 exit- EXIT 21B- on left side of express way. Turn right onto Harlem Ave to Division St. Make a left on Division St.
EVENING GALA (2051 E. 79th Street)
FROM THE NORTH SIDE /WEST SIDE/SOUTH SIDE OF CHICAGO
Take 90/94 Express Way (DAN RYAN), exit at 87th St. Go east (that means make left if coming from Downtown and right if coming from South of 87th St). Go for about 3 miles to Jeffrey blvd and then make a left (going North). Go to 79th St. then make a right. Address (2051 East 79th St.) will be about 1 ˝ blocks on your right hand side.
*Jeffrey is about 4 blocks East of Stony Island. So once you get to Stony Island, start keeping an eye out for Jeffrey Blvd.
SOCCER FIELD/PICNIC: JACKSON PARK (61ST & STONY ISLAND)
FROM THE NORTH SIDE / WEST SIDE OR SOUTH SIDE OF CHICAGO
Take 90/94 Express Way (DAN RYAN), exit at 63RD. Go east (that means make left if coming from Downtown and right if coming from South Side) all the way to Stony Island. Make a left (go north) on Stony for about a block. You should see the park on your right. Cornell St. flanks the field to the east and Stony Island to the West. You can only park on Stony Island. Please obey parking regulations, as the police will be busy during that weekend ticketing folks found to be in violation.
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