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.
The National Network Opposing the Militarization of Youth (NNOMY)
NNOMY National Conference
FRIDAY, JULY 17
A panel of perspectives with:
Presenters: Youth from Ya-Ya & Other Youth Orgs
Presenters: TBD
Location: Off conference site
Presenters: TBA
Topic: Small groups meet around specific ideas identified in previous session; begin planning follow-up activities.
Presenters: TBD
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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.
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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
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Conference Logistics
Check back here often as we will continue to add new information as it becomes available.
Meals:
Friday night dinner will be at the Chicago AFSC office located at 637 S Dearborn.
Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided on Saturday and Sunday at Roosevelt University at 430 S Michigan.
Saturday dinner will be on your own (but by Saturday night you will have met lots of folks to go out to dinner with. We will provide a list of affordable restaurants in the area (average cost $15).
There will be a social/networking event Friday evening.
Vegetarian meals are available. If you plan to eat the food offered for the vegetarians, please notify Darlene at 312-427-2533 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. so she can get a head count.
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National Counter-Recruitment and Demilitarization Conference Info
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Register Online: Click hereCONFERENCE DOCUMENTS:• Conference packet itemsThe conference packet contents are available for download here so that you can print it out before the conference and bring it with you. Hard copy packets will also be available at the conference • WorkshopsA workshop list and presenter biographies can be downloaded here. Documents that will be distributed by workshop presenters will be posted as they become available: Click here to download the documents. PLEASE NOTE: Workshop session times are in the conference schedule. • Conference PresentersImportant notices for all conference presenters: Click here |
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