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ILASFAA Conference - Charity Event
This year at the ILASFAA Conference, we are once again hosting a Charity Event to support two deserving organizations. Individual ILASFAA members and some ILASFAA committees have donated amazing baskets to be raffled at the conference. Raffle items and baskets will be available for viewing in the Conference Exhibit area. Proceeds from the raffle items and baskets will be split between the McClernand Elementary school in Springfield and The Hope Institute for Children and Families.

McClernand Elementary school sits right in the heart of the Enos Park Neighborhood. Many of you might remember the Enos school that we supported at 2008 ILASFAA conference. The McClernand School is extremely high need with a low-income rate of 90.9% and 58.9% turnover rate. Many parents cannot afford to provide the very basic educational supplies needed, let alone to provide the proper shoes for their children. We are asking you and/or your organization to donate new or gently used Children's shoes or boots in child (boy or girl) sizes 1-5. Gift certificates for shoes are also welcome. Members of the Facilities and Registration Committees will be available throughout the conference to collect shoes or gift certificate donations.

In addition to the shoe drive, it is our goal to provide the McClernand Elementary school with 5 VCR combos (VCR and DVD) and 6 digital cameras. This will provide much needed classroom equipment for each grade level to support class activities and projects.

The Hope Institute for Children and Families is a nonprofit center providing educational, residential and health services to children ages 5-21 with multiple developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorders, and their families. Founded in 1957 by the Jordans, a Springfield, Illinois family who could not find specialized services for their disabled daughter, The Hope School was created to provide more than custodial care for children. At the time, a private group facility that served children with multiple disabilities was virtually unheard of. The Jordan family changed that, and since then The Hope School has grown into a total of six centers now called The Hope Institute for Children and Families.

Thursday Night Entertainment/ILASFAA After Hours - 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
ILASFAA after hours is a great place to meet friends and colleagues to end the conference day to network for just have some fun. You can enjoy the music provided by Schroeder's DJ Service, or sing a tune of your own via karaoke. Cash bar and snacks will be available.

Whether you want to dance and sing, play games, or just relax and enjoy the company of your colleagues...this is the place to be on Thursday evening.

President's Challenge

Prize: Evening stay at the Embassy Suites in Peoria, IL including a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast and Manager’s Reception in the evening.

Rules: Each person has a President’s Challenge card included with their name badge. At various events, you will have the opportunity to have your card punched. Keep your punch card with you in your name badge throughout the ILASFAA conference. Look for the ILASFAA staff with red aprons to assist you. When you have all "U R ILASFAA" punched out, put your name on the card and submit it at the ILASFAA booth, no later than the bunch meal event, Friday morning. A collection box will be available to submit your completed card as you enter the Ballroom.

How to qualify: Attend the events or participate in conference activities listed below. Still want to qualify but not able to attend all activities, there is still an option for you! Purchase additional punches, $5.00 each and support the ILASFAA Conference charities. All proceeds raised will support the charity fund and you get a chance for a weekend getaway!

Winner will be announced Friday at brunch.

Earn your card punch by:

Have fun playing! We appreciate your support of the ILASFAA Charities, McClernand Elementary and the Hope Institute.