2019 Project Redwood Annual Meeting
October 18 – 19, 2019 – Chicago
Mark your calendars now for a 2-day gathering that will combine a perfect blend of work and play on the glorious shores of magnificent Lake Michigan. Reconnect with classmates and other GSB alumni. Actively participate in sustaining the positive momentum of Project Redwood.
See below for all of the details.
Hotels
We had reserved blocks of rooms at the JW Marriott Chicago and the La Quinta Inn and Suites hotels. Room blocks expired September 25th.
JW Marriott Chicago: Register online or by phone – 1-877-303-0104.
La Quinta Inn and Suites: Register online or by phone – 1-312-558-1020 OPTION 5.
Annual Meeting Weekend 2019
Friday October 18th
Afternoon: Arrive in time for a day of fun, culture and more. For those interested, there will be a chance to participate in an afternoon group activity – an Insider Guide to the Galleries at the Chicago Architecture Center located at 11 East Wacker Drive. The Insider Guide to the Galleries group tour is $16 per person, payable at the door, which includes admission to the CAC. We will book the tour once we know we have met the 12 person minimum for the group tour. So, if you are interested, please register for this Friday afternoon event on the registration page.
Evening: A Chicago style LPF kicks off our official activities with dinner to follow, hosted by GSB ’80 alum, PRW partner and restauranteur Larry Cerf at his Rittergut Wine Bar and Social Club. We’ll take over the entire space; it’s a generous, delicious offer you won’t want to miss. Spouses and family are welcome.
Saturday October 19th Annual Meeting
A full-day meeting is guaranteed to inspire and engage. Thanks to Bill Westwood, we’ll convene in the Korn Ferry offices located in the famous Willis Tower. We’ll hear and discuss what we’ve accomplished this year, and participate in breakout discussions that will shape our future. We’ll also hear from several grantees who will share firsthand how PRW support enables them to raise the living standards for thousands around the globe
Saturday Evening Dinner
Dinner at the Metropolitan Club, on the 66th Floor of the Willis Tower, will cap off a busy day. Spouses, Family and Friends and Grantees welcome.
Featured Speakers
On Saturday afternoon we will have an opportunity to hear from some of our grantees: Wesley Meier from EOS, Katy Kutzner from S.O.U.L., and Nancy Press from Child Aid will join us to speak about their goals, their grants and how Project Redwood has impacted the organization.
Wesley Meier
Founder and CEO, EOS
Katy Kutzner
Director of Development, S.O.U.L. Foundation
Nancy Press, Ph.D.
CEO, Child Aid
Hotel Options
Rooms have been blocked at two nearby hotels: The JW Marriott Chicago and the La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown. Reservations must be made prior to September 25th. Click on the image to book online or phone them directly.
La Quinta Inn and Suites: click on the image, fill in the dates and using drop-down under Special Rates…select Group Code and then enter: CGCGPJ . Or call the group reservations department at 1-866-527-1498 or the hotel directly at 312-558-1020 OPTION 5 – FRONT DESK to secure reservations. When doing so please refer to the GROUP BLOCK: Project Redwood Annual Meeting.
JW Marriott: click on the image to make your reservation with the special rate. Or call the reservation department at 877-303-0104. Refer to Project Redwood Board Meeting Room Block to receive the special rate
Chicago GSB Alumni Event Sponsored by Project Redwood
Thursday October 17th
Come early and join us at the Chicago GSB Alumni Event – Innovation in Social Venturing: A Panel Discussion from 6:30 to 9:00 PM. This will be a great lead-in to the Project Redwood gathering. These regional events have been presented in NYC and at Stanford and are a great way for folks to network and learn about Project Redwood.
We look forward to seeing YOU in Chicago
Please click through to our registration page. Although some events are free or pay at the door, please let us know if you will be attending. We look forward to seeing you in Chicago!