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IACP 2011 Special Events 

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The Chicago Police Department and Motorola's 2011 Ride for the Memorial 

Saturday, October 22

8:30AM

 

Join us on an autumn ride from Chicago’s North Shore to the Harley-Davison Museum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A continental breakfast will be served before departure and lunch will be provided at the Museum.  A tour of the museum will be available for the participants of the ride.  Limited to 250 participants, the ride will depart from Chicago Harley-Davidson at 8:30AM on Saturday, October 22. The registration fee is $40. Bike rentals are available through Chicago Harley-Davidson at a discounted rate. All proceeds from the ride will benefit the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation which is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing assistance to the families of our fallen heroes, as well as providing assistance to catastrophically injured officers. For more information and to register for the ride go to: http://www.cpdmemorial.org/iacp.


 

Opening Ceremony

Saturday, October 22

3:30PM -4:30PM

Skyline Ballroom

 

The Chicago Police Department, along with city and state dignitaries, will welcome IACP members to the 118th Annual IACP Conference and Exposition.  Music, characters, and a colorful display of police ceremonial pageantry will mark the beginning of the conference.  The opening ceremony and all keynote addresses will be held in the Skyline Ballroom of the McCormick Place West Convention Center.

 

Fifth Annual IACP Foundation Fundraising Gala

Saturday, October 22
Reception: 6:30PM - 7:30PM

Dinner: 7:30PM -10:00PM
Location: Chicago Hilton, Grand Ballroom

 

Corporate tables of 10 available at $3,000; $5,000; and $10,000
Individual tickets:  $200 each


Just Announced!  Special Guest Speaker for the Foundation Gala!
Retired Chief Warrant Officer Four Michael J. Durant
Master Pilot and Inspiration for the movie Black Hawk Down

 

An inspirational speaker, Durant illustrates the power of teamwork, leadership, and change through awe- inspiring stories, captivating visuals, and heart-racing accounts of life in the line of fire.  
 

Held each year in conjunction with the IACP's Annual Conference, the Foundation Fundraising Gala is an opportunity to combine philanthropy with a little bit of fun.  Since 2007, the Foundation Gala has become one of the premier events at conference  and this year’s guest speaker brings an incredible and touching story to our audience.  All proceeds from the event benefit the programs and initiatives of the Foundation.

 

Black-tie optional...hosted reception...silent auction...guest speaker... and a wonderful dinner make for a spectacular and lively evening for individual guests and corporate sponsors alike.

 

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The Chicago Police Department and Motorola's Golf Invitational 

Sunday, October 23

Tee Time: 8:00AM 

 

The Motorola Invitational will be held at Cog Hill Golf and Country Club. Cog Hill is currently the home of the PGA BMW Championship and promises a spectacular round of golf. This year’s golf outing will include a continental breakfast, pre-round range balls, scramble-style golf tournament  followed by a banquet at the Country Club. The registration fee is $160 and transportation will be provided from selected IACP hotels. All proceeds will benefit the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation which is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing assistance to the families of our fallen heroes, as well as providing assistance to catastrophically injured officers. Go to http://www.cpdmemorial.org/iacp for more information and to register.


 

The Chicago Police Department and Motorola's 5K Foot Chase 

Sunday, October 23

8:00AM 

 

The Motorola and Chicago Police Department 5K Foot Chase is a 5 K Run and Walk that will be held on Sunday October 23 at 8:00AM.   The 5K Foot Chase begins and ends at Gold Star Families Memorial and Park.  The park is located just east of historic Soldier Field along the shore of Lake Michigan in the Museum Campus.  Participants will head north with Lake Michigan on your east and the beautiful Chicago Skyline on your west.   All proceeds will benefit the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation which is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing assistance to the families of our fallen heroes, as well as providing assistance to catastrophically injured officers.

 

The Course – Timing

The USATF sanctioned and certified (IL09035JW) chrono-timed 5k run course begins on Museum Campus Drive, heads north along the lakefront path, loops back on the harbor walk, and finishes at Gold Star Park. Digital clocks with mile splits will be posted at mile 1, 2, and the finish line. Water is provided on the course. Course will duplicate the annual Run to Remember Race route.


Information and Registration 

The 5K Foot Chase is open to the public and the first 1000 registrants will receive a Chicago Police Memorial tee shirt.  Transportation will be provided from selected IACP hotels.  Registration fee is $35.00.  For additional information and registration, go to http://www.cpdmemorial.org/iacp.

 

First General Assembly and Uniform Day

Monday, October 24
10:00AM - 11:30AM

Skyline Ballroom


All police are asked to wear their department's uniform on Uniform Day, Monday, October 24. The cap or hat is optional and wearing firearms and other weapons is discouraged. Uniform Day celebrates the association's diversity and internationalism by creating a spectacular visual display of uniforms from around the world.

 

IACP's Host Chief's Night at the Museum of Science and Industry

Monday, October 24

7:00PM -11:00PM
Location: Museum of Science and Industry

 

You don’t want to miss this night at this Museum!  Join your fellow IACP members for a truly memorable evening of sights, sounds and hands-on exhibits in the largest Museum east of the Mississippi.  Housed in the one remaining building from the 1893 World’s Fair, you will be able to board a German submarine, go down a mine shaft, be in the midst of stormy weather, be dwarfed by a locomotive and see outer space displays that will truly amaze you.  And that is just part of your evening!  Other exhibits will keep you busy but save time for food, beer, wine, soda and music which will be throughout the Museum during the event.  Roundtrip transportation will be provided from all official IACP hotels.

 

www.msichicago.org


Transportation provided from/to official conference hotels - routes and times to be announced soon!  Tickets are included in full-conference registration. 

 

Second General Assembly

Tuesday, October 25
10:00AM - 11:30AM

Skyline Ballroom


The general assemblies provide keynote addresses from top law enforcement officials around the world.  Major announcements and speeches are part of the pageantry associated with the IACP general assemblies.

 

Annual Banquet

Wednesday, October 26

7:00PM -11:00PM
Location: Chicago Hilton

 

Join us for the IACP Annual Banquet featuring the formal swearing-in of the president and board of officers.  This is a black-tie-optional event (business suits are appropriate). Seats are sold on a first-come, first-served basis and are limited.  Tickets are $85 per person.

 

Purchase your tickets today!

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