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

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.

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