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The 80th convention of the American Federation of Teachers is hereby called to convene at the Navy Pier, Chicago, Ill., July 11, 2008, at the hour of 2:30 p.m. and will remain in session until such time as it has given full consideration to such matters as legally may be brought before it. Note that convention committees and divisional meetings will convene at 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. respectively on July 11.

Edward J. McElroy, President
Nat LaCour, Secretary-Treasurer
Antonia Cortese, Executive Vice President

CONVENTION CHAIRS:
Marilyn Stewart, AFT Vice President; President, Chicago Teachers Union; Secretary-Treasurer, Illinois Federation of Teachers
Ed Geppert, President, Illinois Federation of Teachers


REGISTRATION SCHEDULE – Navy Pier, Hall A
Thursday, July 10, 2008 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday, July 11, 2008 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 12, 2008 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.*
Sunday, July 13, 2008 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

HOUSING & MEETING SPACE
Links to housing information and forms are at right. Meeting space for state federations and locals in hotels and at the Navy Pier should be requested through Kitty Owens at 202/879-4514 or kowens@aft.org.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
The American Federation of Teachers will make every effort to assist in ensuring that accommodations in the Chicago hotels and the facilities at the Navy Pier are in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If a delegate anticipates a special need ensuing from a disability, the delegate should contact Kitty Owens at 202/879-4514 in the AFT Conventions, Meetings and Travel Department by May 30, 2008. The AFT will attempt to accommodate any special needs to ensure that delegates can participate fully in convention activities. Early notice is necessary because some accommodations may require significant advance preparation.

IMPORTANT 2008 DEADLINES
Saturday, March 15 Deadline for submission of proposed constitutional amendments
Friday, May 30 Deadline for submission of proposed resolutions
Friday, June 6 Housing deadline
Wednesday, June 11* Credential lists and committee choices must be submitted
Wednesday, June 11* All remaining good-standing requirements must be met
Monday, June 30 Per capita must be paid through May 2008
(*Note earlier deadline, new for 2008, approved at the 2006 AFT convention.)

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VOTING

To be eligible to vote in the election of officers on Sunday, July 13, 2008, delegates must be registered by 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, 2008.

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