The Midwest Gambian Association Conference 2006
Labor Day Conference in Chicago
September 2nd-3rd 2006.
The Midwest Gambian Association hereby invites you to our 6th annual
conference.
September 2-3, 2006.
The theme of this year’s conference:
"Vote 2006 - Beginning of our Third Republic or Continuation of Our Second
Republic".
The Midwest Gambian Association has extended an invitation to all the
political parties in The Gambia to have a representative be available for a
conference call on Saturday September 2, 2006. During this call-in session,
the representatives from the various political parties will have an
opportunity to present their respective platforms as well as engage in a
dialogue with the audience.
*Conference & Luncheon: Saturday September 2, 2006
Majestic Star Casinos & Hotel
21 Buffington Harbor Dr
Gary, IN 46406-3000, US
For reservations: (219) 977-9999
*Same Place As The Past Few Years!
Continental Breakfast: 8:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M.
Conference: 10:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Lunch: 3:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Conference Speakers:
Dr. Michael Gomez:
“Great Leaders in The Gambia know that all change must start both at the top
and at the bottom: The Whole Human System Must Change”
Mr. Baba Galleh Jallow:
“Beyond Neocolonialism: Alternative Approaches to Understanding
Africa’s Underdevelopment”
Ms. Sigga Jagne:
"A Call to Action: Taking control of the issues that affect us and our
families."
Gala Night: Saturday September 2, 2006
2051 East 79th Street
Chicago, IL 60649
10:00 P.M. until …
Soccer & BBQ: Sunday September 3, 2006.
Jackson Park
6100 South Stony Island
10:00 A.M. to Sundown
*Soccer Starts promptly at 10:00 A.M. (Please Respect Start Time)
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
We have blocked or will block a number of rooms at Majestic Star Casinos &
Hotel (located at 21 Buffington Harbor, Gary, Indiana 46406) under the
Gambian Association of Chicago. The cut-off date for making reservations to
qualify for the special rate of $50:00/night plus $5.50 tax for double
occupancy is 09/01/2006. The reservation number is 219-977-9999. This is
where the conference will be held too. Also, see directions to hotel.
DIRECTIONS TO ACTIVITIES:
CONFERENCE:
FROM SOUTH SIDE / NORTH SIDE OF DOWNTOWN CHICAGO
Take 90/94 Express Way (east) to Indiana (do not take the skyway) and exit
on Cline Avenue North. Take Cline Avenue North to Industrial Blvd and make
a left at the "T" intersection at the end of the exit. You will see the
sign that leads you to the Trump Hotel and Casino. Alternatively, once on
Industrial Blvd., bear right and go to the stoplight (you will see a gas
station on your left). Make a right at the stoplight and you will be led
right into the hotel parking lot. If you somehow get lost please call the
hotel for directions.
EVENING GALA @ 2051 East 79th Street (DONATIONS APPRECIATED)
FROM THE NORTH SIDE /WEST SIDE/SOUTH SIDE OF CHICAGO
Take 90/94 Express Way (DAN RYAN), exit at 87th St. Go east (that means make
left if coming from Downtown and right if coming from South of 87th St). Go
for about 3 miles to Jeffrey blvd and then make a left (going North). Go to
79th St. then make a right. Address (2051 East 79th St.) will be about 1 ½
blocks on your right hand side.
*Jeffrey is about 4 blocks East of Stony Island. So once you get to Stony
Island, start keeping an eye out for Jeffrey Blvd.
SOCCER FIELD/PICNIC: JACKSON PARK (61ST & STONY ISLAND)
FROM THE NORTH SIDE / WEST SIDE OR SOUTH SIDE OF CHICAGO
Take 90/94 Express Way (DAN RYAN), exit at 63RD. Go east (that means make
left if coming from Downtown and right if coming from South Side) all the
way to Stony Island. Make a left (go north) on Stony for about a block. You
should see the park on your right. Cornell St. flanks the field to the east
and Stony Island to the West. You can only park on Stony Island. Please
obey parking regulations, as the police will be busy during that weekend
ticketing folks found to be in violation.
>From: Joe Sambou <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: The Gambia and related-issues mailing list
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>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: "Vote 2006 - Beginning of our Third Republic or Continuation of
>Our Second Republic
>Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2006 14:45:34 +0000
>
>All, attached is the Labor Day Conference flyer, in Chicago, Saturday,
>September 2, hosted by the Midwest Gambian Association Conference. This
>year's theme is: "Vote 2006 - Beginning of our Third Republic or
>Continuation of Our Second Republic". This is the last chance that
>Gambians in the diaspora (USA in particular) have to have direct dialogue
>with those that want to run their affairs after 2006. Please come ready to
>speak your mind and get informed about those that want your support. We
>invited NADD, UDP/NRP, and APRC for their candidate to represent them or a
>representative of their choice speak on their behalf.
>
>Also presenting are Dr. Michael Banutu Gomez, Associate Professor of
>Management, Rowan University, New Jersey, Baba Galleh Jallow, PhD.
>Candidate in History, University of California at Davis (UC Davis), and Ms.
>Sigga Jagne, HIV/AIDS PROGRAM BRANCH MANAGER, Cabinet for Health & Family
>Services, Division of Epidemiology, Kentucky Department for Public Health,
>Kentucky. See you at the conference on Saturday
>
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