Greetings!
Chicago (and Streeterville) will officially welcome the world during the May 20-21 NATO Summit. Formed in 1949 as a collective transatlantic security agreement among 12 member nations, NATO has since grown into a 28-member alliance which takes a more active role in the world's political and security operation. A great deal has gone into the planning of this event to showcase Chicago and our community, and to ensure smooth operation for the residents and visitors alike. This is your opportunity to come learn, in advance of the event, who will be attending, how logistics for the event will work, how you can participate, and more about the summit itself: "NATO Summit Essentials for Streeterville" Wednesday, May 2, 2012 Registration 5:30 pm, Program 6:00 pm Ritz Carlton Chicago (A Four Seasons Hotel), The Concorde Room, 12th Floor
Lori Healey, Executive Director of the NATO Host Committee will brief residents on the event. Larry McCracken will then present, exploring the reasons behind NATO and the goals for the May summit. A Q&A will follow.
Due to the expected popularity of this event, please reserve your seat today by contacting the SOAR office at wednesdays@soarchicago.org or 312.280.2596 no later than Monday, April 30 at 5:00 pm.
SOAR Members: No Charge
Non-Members*: $10 in advance. Pay Online ($15 day of)
*Non-member fees will be applied to your SOAR membership if you choose to join at the event.
SOAR member Larry McCracken, has been a resident of Streeterville since 2001. He retired in 1986 as a career officer in the USAF Air Force. He last served as the military assistant to the Defense Department spokesman in the Pentagon and he traveled internationally with Secretary Weinberger (1983-1986). He then worked in aerospace for Raytheon, McDonnell Douglas and Boeing. He moved to Chicago with Boeing and later retired as the vice president of communications in 2005.
Lori Healey, on loan from The John Buck Company, where she is a Principal, most recently served as President of Chicago 2016, the city's Olympic bid organization, a position she assumed in January 2009 after serving as Mayor Richard M. Daley's Chief of Staff. Prior to that role, she served as Commissioner of the City's Department of Planning and Development.
Thank you for supporting SOAR. We hope you are able to join us on May 2.
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