ASA-Illinois Mechanical Division: Calendar of Events

ASA-Illinois Mechanical Division and ASA-National sponsor several events during the year. The following are upcoming events sponsored by the association.

ASA-Illinois Sixth Annual Lake Michigan Cruise & Fireworks
Aug. 26, 2009
Join us for our annual night out!

• When: Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009
7-10:30 p.m. (All hands must arrive at the dock no later than 6:45)
• Where: Burnham Harbor Gate J #24, Free Spirit Yacht
(Lake Shore Drive, Exit 18th Street). Click here for a map and directions.

Register online by Aug. 4 for Early-Bird Pricing!

The Chicago Automotive Networking (C.A.N.) Conference
Oct. 17-19, 2009
Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare Hotel and Conference Center, Chicago.
For more information, download the event flyer.

Online registration - Coming Soon!

Visit the Crowne Plaza Web site for lodging information for this event.

Interested in exhibiting at the C.A.N. conference? Contact Jim Patton, ASA-Illinois executive director, via e-mail.

Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS)
Nov. 4-7, 2009
Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev.
For more information, visit www.CARSevent.com.

International Autobody Congress and Exposition (NACE)
Nov. 4-7, 2009
Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev.
For more information, visit www.NACEexpo.com.

2009 Schedule of Meetings

June 17: Rockford Chapter Meeting - 7 p.m. at Lino's Restaurant, 5611 E. State St., Rockford, Ill. Click here for a map.

Aug. 4: Board of Directors Meeting - 6:30 p.m. at Casey's Restaurant, 415 E. North Ave., Lombard, Ill. Click here for a map.

Aug. 26: Annual Lake Michigan Cruise - 7 p.m. at Navy Pier, Chicago, Ill. Click here for the Free Spirit Web site.

Sept. 1: Board of Directors Meeting - 6:30 p.m. at Casey's Restaurant, 415 E. North Ave., Lombard, Ill. Click here for a map.

Oct. 6: Board of Directors Meeting - 6:30 p.m. at Casey's Restaurant, 415 E. North Ave., Lombard, Ill. Click here for a map.

Oct. 17-19: The Chicago Automotive Networking (C.A.N.) Conference - Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare Hotel and Conference Center, Chicago. Click here for the event flyer.

Nov. 10: Board of Directors Meeting - 6:30 p.m. at Casey's Restaurant, 415 E. North Ave., Lombard, Ill. Click here for a map.

Dec. 1: Board of Directors Meeting - 6:30 p.m. at Casey's Restaurant, 415 E. North Ave., Lombard, Ill. Click here for a map.

Chapter Meetings

ROCKFORD: Meetings on the third Wednesday of each month at Lino's Restaurant, 5611 E. State St., Rockford, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Contact Tim Javurek at (815) 399-2886 or via e-mail at tnpjavurek@cs.com.

The individuals offering these meetings are volunteers. They give their time, facility and efforts to bring you timely topics, education and a chance to "round table." Please give them a call, attend the meetings and offer your input. $10 admission includes dinner (usually pizza) and pop.