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Travel Industry Award for Historic Treasures of Chicago’s Golden Age

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Post published:February 7, 2020
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Here’s some really good news on a cold winter’s day. Historic Treasures of Chicago’s Golden Age was awarded the 2019 “Best Tour on Two Feet” from Get Your Guide, a…

The Great CAC Trivia Contest, February 2020 – End of Year Trivia Clearance-

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End of Year Trivia Clearance What famous architect’s son created a very popular children’s toy? Name the inventor and the toy. What Chicago restaurant holds liquor license No.1? What Civil War…

Making an Impact – 2019 Education Programs in Review

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Post published:February 7, 2020
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By Lisa Ciota, Education Guide “Thanks so much for spending your morning with us last Friday. The kids learned so much and I did too! Your volunteer work is important,…

Transitions and Milestones – Docents Emeriti

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Post published:January 31, 2020
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By Diane Wagner, Class of 2005 Institutional memory---it’s what keeps organizations moving forward and prevents us from making the same mistakes over and over. And each time a docent resigns,…

The Third Saturday in May

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Post published:January 31, 2020
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By Susan Frost, Class of 2015 I’ve got an alibi for the last 25 third Saturdays in May, and hopefully for the next 25. Should someone need to know where…

Kudos – December 2019 – January 2020

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John Blackburn, 2017 We chose the Art Deco Skyscrapers tour as it fit with our itinerary but would have taken any tour based on reviews and CAC's reputation. John, our…

Walking Tours – Six Ways to Engage Your Guests

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Post published:January 31, 2020
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by Tom Carmichael, Class of 2007 (Note: This is the second in two articles about the Chicago walking tour market and how we as CAC docents can respond. The first…

Carol Muskin, Education Guide – Involved

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Post published:January 24, 2020
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Tell me and I’ll forget. Show me, and I may not remember. Involve me, and I’ll understand. – Native American Proverb …. In a word, that’s what education guide Carol…

Let’s Give Iowa a Try (Looking for Louis, Part 2)

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Post published:January 24, 2020
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By Mary Jo Hoag, Class of 2007 Last month I shared my magical trip through Iowa, Looking for Louis. Little did I know that as I searched Iowa for LHS,…

President’s Message, January 2020 – Hello, CAC Docent Nation

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Post published:January 17, 2020
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Hello! It is my honor and privilege to pen my first monthly letter to “CAC docent nation” after having recently been elected Docent Council president. It is a weighty responsibility,…