National Counter-Recruitment and Demilitarization Conference Info
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CONFERENCE DOCUMENTS:• Conference packet itemsThe conference packet contents are available for download here. • WorkshopsA workshop list and presenter biographies can be downloaded here. Documents distributed by workshop presenters are being posted as they become available: Click here to download the documents. |
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The National Network Opposing the Militarization of Youth (NNOMY)
NNOMY National Conference
Rick Jahnkow
Rick Jahnkow
For a list of all workshops and presenters with biographical information, click here.
IMPORTANT NOTES TO PRESENTERS:
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HANDOUTS: If you are planning to hand out hard copy materials or show a video or Power Point, please email us electronic copies of your documents (PDF, Word-compatible or Power Point files) and/or links to the video you plan to use. We can post a limited number of these on the NNOMY site so people can access them if they were not able to attend your workshop. Email documents and/or links to Project YANO, including your name and the workshop title: projyano(at)aol.com. PLEASE send us ONLY materials that are used in your workshop--not other materials or links.
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PHOTOCOPYING: If you are not able to photocopy handouts for workshops ahead of time, there are commercial copy shops in the vacinity of Roosevelt University. Ask for directions at the conference check-in table.
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EQUIPMENT: If you have special equipment needs for your workshop and have not already notified our host, Chicago AFSC, please do so immediately: 312-427-2533, DGramigna(at)afsc.org.
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LAPTOPS: If you are planning to bring your own laptop to connect to in-room projectors (good idea), please let AFSC know if it is a PC or Mac so the right connectors will be available.
NNOMY Administration
General Schedule for the Conference
Here is the general schedule for the weekend of the conference.
UPDATED 7/10/09
Download this schedule in PDF format here.
FRIDAY, JULY 17
Location: AFSC, 637 S. Dearborn, 312-427-2533
Noon -> Check-in & Registration
5-7 Dinner
7-8:30 Opening Plenary: Education, Militarism and C-R
Where we've come from and where we're going...
A panel of perspectives with:
Pauline Lipman-Professor of Educational Policy Studies at the University of Illinois and education activist, Chicago
Rick Jahnkow-Project YANO and COMD, San Diego
Tyler-Zabel- Conscientious Objector status from the Illinois National Guard, rural Donovan, Illinois
Denise Ferrusquia, graduated Kelly High School, Social Justice Club, family in Afghanistan, Chicago
David Morales- Education Not Arms Coalition, Project YANO, graduated from Mission Bay HS, San Diego
Moderated by: Arlene Inouye, educator, CAMS, Los Angeles
8:30-10 Social Gathering
Presenters: Youth from Ya-Ya & Other Youth Orgs
Topic: We will start out all together and then split into youth & adult activities.
SATURDAY, JULY 18
Location: Roosevelt University, 430 S Michigan
7:30-8:30 am Breakfast
8:30-9:15 am Welcome and orientation
9:30-11:00 Workshop Session A
11:15-12:45 Workshop Session B
12:45-2:15 Lunch in caucus meetings
2:30-4:00 Workshop Session C
4:15--5:45 Workshop Session D
6:00-6:30 Announcements and Check-in
Presenters: TBD
6:30 Dinner (Not Provided)
Also, 7pm National Poetry Slam Finals
Location: Off conference site
SUNDAY, JULY 19th
Location: Roosevelt
8-9 Breakfast
9-10:30 Future Organizing/Planning
Presenters: TBA
Topic: Brief explanation of NNOMY and Sunday conference goals. Summary of ideas that came from the Sat. workshops and caucuses; primary needs and recommendations that should be addressed.
10:45-12 Break-out Groups to Discuss Next Steps
Topic: Small groups meet around specific ideas identified in previous session; begin planning follow-up activities.
12-1 :30 Conference Wrap-up Combined with Lunch
Presenters: TBD
Topic: Report-backs of any plans, new projects, next steps.
NNOMY Administration
Transportation
Below you can download travel directions, a map of the conference area etc.
To find or share a ride, click here.
For Chicago bus and subway maps and information click here.
Public Transportation in Chicago
Greyhound Bus offers a 15% discount for any student who is at least 16 years old. To get this discount, sign up for a Student Advantage Discount card at www.greyhound.com
- *Chicago Transit Authority (CTA): From each airport follow signs to CTA’s trains, usually located in the basement. - CTA one way price: $2.25, one day pass - $5.75, 3 day pass - $14 and 7 day pass- $23.
- From Midway Airport to AFSC office/> – 637 S Dearborn -Friday night
Subway - Orange Line - Direction: Loop
Depart Midway -
Arrive Library stop
Walk to 637 S Dearborn St
1.Head west on W Van Buren St toward S Plymouth Ct
2.Turn left at S Dearborn St
Destination will be on the left
-From Midway Airport to Roosevelt University
– 430 S Michigan- Saturday and Sunday locations
Subway - Orange Line - Direction: Loop
Depart Midway -
Arrive Library
1.Head east on W Van Buren St toward S State St
2.Turn right at S Michigan Ave
Destination will be on the right
Walk to 430 S Michigan Ave
Roosevelt University: Chicago Campus
-From O’Hare Airport to AFSC office – 637 S Dearborn- Friday night location
Subway - Blue Line - Direction: Forest Park
Depart O'Hare
Arrive Jackson-Blue
Walk to 637 S Dearborn St
1.Head south on S Dearborn St toward W Van Buren St
Destination will be on the left
-From O’Hare Airport to Roosevelt University -430 S Michigan-Saturday and Sunday locations
Subway - Blue Line - Direction: Forest Park
Depart O'Hare
Arrive Jackson-Blue
1.Head east on W Jackson Blvd toward S Plymouth Ct
2.Turn right at S Michigan Ave
Destination will be on the right, Walk to 430 S Michigan Ave
Driving Directions
-Driving from the North or 90/94 or O’Hare Airport
Exit at 290/ Congress Pkwy stay in left lane and follow to Congress Pky.
Follow Congress east Turn right to Clark for parking
Or Right on Dearborn for AFSC office,
Or continue straight to Michigan for Roosevelt
-Driving Instructions from South or East
Take Lake Shore Drive North to Congress, Turn left onto Balbo, Right onto Michigan Left on Congress -Roosevelt is at the corner of Michigan and Congress. One block west on Congress is the HI Chicago Youth Hostel.
** It is very difficult to stop on Congress or Michigan to unload anything. They are very busy streets. Wabash St., one block to the east is easier.
Recommended Long term Parking is at the southwest corner of Clark and Polk.
To parking, follow Congress about 6 blocks turn left on Clark, follow 2 blocks to Clark and Polk, turn right on Polk to enter. Parking is one block south and west of the AFSC office. $14 per 12 hour period with in and out permitted. Credit cards accepted.
Short term Parking: There are several parking options to unload materials for Roosevelt or for the youth hostel if you turn south from Congress onto Wabash, one block west of Michigan.
NNOMY Administration
Housing
A housing map in the Chicago area of the conference area is available HERE.
If you live in Chicago, please consider offering a home-stay to a conference participant or two. Use our HOUSING BOARD to find or offer housing, arrange to share hotel rooms etc.
You may be able to get substantially cheaper hotel rates if you book through one of the commercial travel sites like travelocity.com, orbitz.com, expedia.com, priceline.com, etc.
Below is information provided by several lodging establishments relatively near the conference:
- Hostelling International Chicago Youth Hostel - 24 East Congress Parkway
(312) 360-0300
Counter-recruitment Conference rate is $40.39 per night, which includes taxes and breakfast. When reserving online use the promo code: AFSC. By phone indicate you are with AFSC.
A reservation guarantees a bed and separation by gender. If a conference participant wishes to room with his/her friends, he/she must indicate this upon making a reservation.
Payment is due upon arrival . HI Chicago accepts cash, Visa and Mastercard.
Payment is due upon arrival . HI Chicago accepts cash, Visa and Mastercard.
Located in the center of the city, HI-Chicago is a 500-bed hostel offering guests safe, clean, quality accommodations near major attractions and public transportation.
The hostel is within walking distance of the Sears Tower, Navy Pier, Lake Michigan, the Art Institute, most major museums, and Michigan Avenue. Staff and volunteers lead hostellers in city tours and outings to blues and jazz clubs, major festivals, and other popular local activities.
Hostelling International is a non-profit membership based organization, promoting peace through hostelling since 1909. Non-members pay a $3 non-membership fee per night upon check-in.
• 24 hour access, 365 days a year, NO CURFEW
• 24 hour luggage storage and 24 hour security
• Great knowledgeable staff and volunteers to assist you
• FREE maps of Chicago, and discounts to museums and attractions
• FREE guided tours of the city
• Recommendations on restaurants, clubs and events
• FREE linens, towels, pillows and blankets provided for all guests
• International standards for comfort, cleanliness and security
• Lockers in your room, please bring a lock with you
• Computers with internet access in the lobby, also wi-fi in lobby, $6 per hour
• Big self-service kitchen and self-service laundry
• Fully wheelchair accessible
• NO age restrictions, all ages welcome, under 18 must be accompanied by adult
- University Center
(dorm-like housing) 3 blocks from Roosevelt, 2 ½ blocks from AFSC
525 South State St.
(312)-924-8000
Rate - $78 per person
http://www.chicagosummerhousing.com
- Blake Hotel
4 blocks from Roosevelt, 1½ blocks from AFSC,
500 S Dearborn St
(312)-986-1234
http://www.hotelblake.com/
Rate - $189 -$334 per room
Group rates (10 rooms or more) – $159 per room
Transportation provided from Midway ($22) and O’Hare ($24) to hotel called “Airport Express”.
- Blackstone Hotel
2 blocks from Roosevelt, 5 blocks from AFSC
636 South Michigan Ave.
(312) 447-0955
Blackstone Hotel
Rate - $259 per room
Group rate (10 rooms or more) - $189 per room
- Palmer House
5 blocks from Roosevelt, 7 blocks from AFSC
17 East Monroe Street
312-726-7500
Palmer Houes
1 king or double bed $250 per room
Group rate (10 rooms or more) – $159 per room
We have reserved several rooms at a reduced rate. To book one of these, please contact Darlene at 312-427-2533 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Club Quarters
7 blocks from Roosevelt, 6 blocks from AFSC
111 W Adams St, Chicago –
(312) 214-6400
http://www.clubquarters.com/
Rate - $129 – $146 per room
Group rates (at least 10 rooms)- 1 double bed - $139 or Queen for $159
