Int'l Assoc of Culinary Professionals - Volunteers Needed

2007 IACP CHICAGO CONFERENCE
April 11-14, 2007 Chicago Hilton & Towers

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) is a not-for-profit professional association which provides continuing education for its members who are engaged in various areas of the food industry—from food preparation, product manufacturing, to culinary education, food writing and food promotion. The worldwide membership of nearly 4,000 encompasses more than 35 countries and is literally a “Who’s Who” of the world of food.

More than 1,200 attendees are expected at the 2007 IACP conference April 11-14 at the Chicago Hilton & Towers. Volunteers from the local community provide invaluable assistance in a variety of ways, from helping to greet conference participants and providing information about things to do in Chicago, to taking tickets and assisting at seminars and workshops.

If you have an interest is the culinary world, this is a great opportunity to rub elbows with noted professionals and learn a few new things while assisting at a seminar. Please review the following schedule of activities to determine where you might be able to volunteer. Then contact Dot Vartan with the day and times that work for you. Thanks so much for helping to make our conference a success.

To volunteer, contact Dot Vartan: vartan@rcn.com or 847/676-1391

Schedule of Events

Wednesday, April 11

8:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m. Hospitality Room
Volunteers will answer questions about things to do in Chicago; pass out literature.
Choose a shift: 8–11am; 11–2pm; 2–6pm
TOTAL VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED: 3

8:00–Noon Optional Sessions
1:30–5:30 p.m. Optional Sessions
One volunteer will be in each session to distribute handouts and assist presenter if necessary.
TOTAL VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED: 4

12:15–1:30 p.m. Luncheon
Volunteers will be stationed at each entrance door to take tickets.
TOTAL VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED: 4

4:00–5:15 p.m. First Time Attendee/New Member Orientation
TOTAL VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED: 2

Thursday, April 12

8:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m. Hospitality Room
Volunteers will answer questions about things to do in Chicago; pass out literature.
Choose a shift: 8–11am; 11–2pm; 2–6pm
TOTAL VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED: 3

10:30 a.m. – Noon Concurrent Seminars - Session I
One volunteer will be in each session to distribute handouts and assist presenter if necessary.
TOTAL VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED: 12-16

2:00– 3:30 pm–Concurrent Seminars - Session II
One volunteer will be in each session to distribute handouts and assist presenter if necessary.
After the sessions, volunteers should direct attendees to coffee break.
TOTAL VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED: 12-16


Friday, April 13

8:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m. Hospitality Room
Volunteers will answer questions about things to do in Chicago; pass out literature.
Choose a shift: 8–11am; 11–2pm; 2–6pm
TOTAL VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED: 3

10:30 – Noon Concurrent Workshops - Session III
One volunteer will be in each session to distribute handouts and assist presenter if necessary.
TOTAL VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED: 12-16

Noon – 4:00 p.m. Culinary Showcase
The Culinary Showcase will be held in the Southwest and Southeast Exhibit Halls on the lower level of the hotel. Volunteers should be stationed at the doors to collect tickets from guests and day-pass participants.
TOTAL VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED: 6

4:00–6:00 pm Cookbook Expo
Beginning at 3:00, four volunteers will be stationed at the entrance to the function to restrict access to the space until the event begins at 4:00. Once the event is open, volunteers stationed at the entrance will place removable stickers on books that have been previously purchased and are being brought into the Expo to have them autographed.
TOTAL VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED: 6

Saturday, April 14

8:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m. Hospitality Room
Volunteers will answer questions about things to do in Chicago; pass out literature.
Choose a shift: 8–11am; 11–2pm; 2–5pm
TOTAL VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED: 3

10:30 – Noon Concurrent Workshops - Session IV
One volunteer will be in each session to distribute handouts and assist presenter if necessary.
TOTAL VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED: 12-16

1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Concurrent Workshops - Session V
One volunteer will be in each session to distribute handouts and assist presenter if necessary.
TOTAL VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED: 12-16

Cathy, do you know if there is any kind of rebate on the conference price for volunteers?

HI,

None was offered, though it doesn't hurt to ask.

I volunteered to assist at lectures I thought I might attend if I was a attendee. I don't mind passing out literature, making the sure the microphones work and be a gopher for the speaker. As long as I get to hear what they have to say.

Regards,

Volunteers are needed to work whole or half days in the
tasting/demostration classes, THURSDAY, FRIDAY , SATURDAY. They will
direct student volunteers in the tastings presentations. Anyone
interested should contact me with the day they want to work and I will
assign them. Thanks for your efforts.

Charie
Phone - 847.256.3979
chariemacdonald@aol.com

IACP needs volunteers to collect keynote speakers at O’Hare and escort them back to the Hilton on April 10-13. It’s a chance for volunteers to meet and greet some of the most substantial and influential and nicest people in the food world. Volunteers can e-mail or PM Cathy2 including your name, phone number and e-mail address. She will forward this to the IACP Volunteer coordinator.

Regards,

I just wanted to say a BIG thank you to the many LTHers -- and most especially Cathy2 -- who contributed to the success of the IACP convention.

The event was amazing, and even more so because of the knowledgeable and enthusiastic volunteers.

Thank you so much for your time.