REGISTRATION 
Registration for this event is now full!  We also encourage you to register instead for our upcoming conferences in Greenville (April 30-May 2) or Seattle (May 14-16).

Join us at the historic Drake Hotel in Chicago, Illinois for the 2018 North Central National Service Training Conference hosted by Serve Illinois. Come together with national service program colleagues, state service commission staff, CNCS and volunteer management partners for an educational and inspiring training opportunity.

Registration for the conference is $300 per attendee.

However, the following discount codes may apply:
  • $250 registration fee for AmeriCorps State programs of the following states: Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Wisconsin (check with your commission for the discount code)
  • $150 registration fee for commission staff and commissioner of the following states Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Wisconsin (discount code emailed separately)
  • $150 registration fee for Peer Presenters (discount code emailed separately)

Registration for this event is now full!  Please click here to sign up for our waitlist. In the event space becomes available, we will notify you by March 9th. We also encourage you to register instead for our upcoming conferences in Greenville (April 30-May 2) or Seattle (May 14-16).

AGENDA:
The 2018 North Central National Service Training Conference agenda is now available for viewing/download. Click here to view the detailed agenda.

  • Conference Start Time: Monday, March 19 at 9:00 a.m. 
  • Conference End Time: Wednesday, March 21 at 12:45 p.m.
Sponsored by:
Event Location:
The Drake, a Hilton Hotel
140 East Walton Place
Chicago, IL 60611
LODGING:
The Drake, a Hilton Hotel was built as the nation’s first urban resort located at the top of The Magnificent Mile and Oak Street Park & Beach.  The Historic Hotel of America has been welcoming guests, since opening on New Years' Eve 1920, offering amenities and services synonymous with Gold Coast living.

Conference attendees are responsible for booking their own lodging and travel to the event. A group rate of $139/night has been made available at the conference hotel, The Drake, a Hilton Hotel. To receive the group rate, reservations must be made by February 26.

Rate options:
  • Queen (1 bed): $139/night + taxes
  • King (1 bed): $139/night + taxes
  • Note: The hotel charges a one night room and tax deposit at the time of the reservation. This deposit will be refunded if the room is cancelled prior to March 13.

To make a reservation online click here or call 1-800-55-DRAKE and refer to group code "AMS" to receive the special rate.

Reservations must be made by February 26 to receive the group rate. Learn more about the conference hotel at www.thedrakehotel.com.

TRAVEL INFORMATION:
Attendees are responsible for their own transportation to and from the event.
  • Airport: There are two airports nearby to choose from:
    • Chicago-O'Hare International Airport : 14 miles from hotel, 45 minute drive
      • Transport Options to Hotel (estimated cost):
        • Bus Service GO Airport Express ($35)
        • Subway/Rail ($5)
        • Taxi (Approx. $45 + tip)
    • Chicago Midway Airport: 17 miles from hotel, 25 minute drive
      • Transport Options to Hotel (estimated cost):
        • Bus Service GO Airport Express ($27)
        • Subway/Rail ($5)
        • Taxi (approx. $40 + tip)
  • Parking at event: Self-park @ $24.50; Valet parking @ $70
  • WiFi: Complimentary internet access in guest rooms
  • For additional transportation information and driving directions to the hotel, click here.

ACCOMMODATIONS:
If you have an accommodation request or special need (e.g., dietary restrictions, service animal relief area, interpreter, or Braille) for the conference, please indicate so when you register in the space provided. For accommodation requests that are related to your hotel room, please speak with the hotel directly. 
We will make every reasonable effort to provide effective accommodations for conference participants. Accommodation requests including dietary requests must be made at the time of registration.

CANCELLATIONS:
Cancellations may be made at anytime, however refunds will not be processed after March 2. If you have not cancelled by March 2 you are still responsible for your registration payment.

​QUESTIONS:
After reviewing all the information available, if you still have questions please email us at statecommissions@gmail.com. 

W-9 Form. Download a completed W9 for the Association of State Service Commissions.

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