The 2012 Summer Conference in Chicago has arrived. Here is a view of the Chicago skyline Monday night shot by APSE President Michael Anastasi, who is already in town to begin preparations for the convention.
APSE Executive Director Jack Berninger offers the following information for those arriving in Chicago:
The cheapest way to go is to take the train (CTA). From O'Hare Blue Line to Red Line gets you downtown for about $2.50. From Midway Orange line to Red line for about $2.50.
A cab from O'Hare is about $36. Midway is $28.
No hotel shuttle service from hotel or from airport is available. Private shuttle services are available, but they are costly.
Here is a link to Anastasi's welcome column, which outlines some of the highlights for the convention as well as some of APSE's accomplishments of the past year.
Here is a link to the convention schedule.
Here is a link to our hotel, the Chicago Marriott Downtown located at 540 North Michigan Ave.
Here is a link to things to do in Chicago.
Here is a link to an article about Frank Deford, the winner of the 2012 Red Smith Award.
Here is a link to an article about former APSE president Sandy Rosenbush, who will be honored with the AWSM Pioneer Award.
Here is a link to the APSE Bulletin, produced by the Class of 2012 of the Sports Journalism Institute.
Here is a link to a story about our newly elected officers, 2nd Vice President-elect Mike Sherman of The Oklahoman and 3rd Vice President-elect Tommy Deas of The Tuscaloosa (Ala.) News.
Here is a link to recreational activies such as the Craig Stanke Memorial 5K, the inaugural APSE 3 on 3 basketball tournament and the White Sox baseball game.
Here is a link to the Association for Women in Sports Media website. For the first time, APSE and AWSM are partnered on a joint convention that will allow for more interaction and networking than ever before. Here is a link to the AWSM convention blog.
Here is a link to the APSE Facebook page, where you'll see photos and updates from the convention.
