Building Buzz, January, 2017: What’s in a Name?
By Leslie Clark Lewis, Class of 2009 Northwest - Coyote - Robey The Northwest Tower, the 12-story Art Deco office building by Perkins, Chatten and Hammond, has stood sentry at…
President’s Message, January 2017
Happy New Year to all docents from the 2017 Docent Council and from me, its president. I would like to start my term in office with deep and heartfelt gratitude…
Harvey Goldman, VEV – World-Traveling Volunteer
By Brent Hoffmann, Class of 2005 “I talked with a young Italian woman who was admiring the Chicago model in the lobby,” says Harvey Goldman, a VEV (Visitor Experience Volunteer).…
Trivia – January 2017
THE GUARDSMEN. These figures stand guard protecting our buildings. Where are they located, what are their names, and who are the artists that created these works of art? Please send…
Mies’s Gas Station for the Ages
By Bill Shapiro, Class of 2000 On a recent trip to Montreal, my wife and I paid a visit to what is probably the most unusual work connected with Mies…
Transitions and Milestones – December 2016
By Diane Wagner, 2005 Party, party, party!! Graceland Cemetery docents held their annual get together at the home of Karen Dimond. While the popular view is that nothing much happens…
President’s Message – December 2016
Dear Docents, This is the last time I will address you as president of Docent Council. Elections were held on Saturday, November 12, and I congratulate everyone who was elected…
Thank You, Internet!
By Bobbi Pinkert, Class of 1999 “Aha! That’s how/why that happened!” is the golden moment for author, editor, and publisher of “Connecting the Windy City," a research blog written by…
Kudos – December 2016
Satisfied guests and tourees scribble notes, compose letters, send emails, and report on-line in praise of docents, VEVs and CAF staff members. Here are the latest compliments. Emily Clott, 2012…
VEV Chair Message – December 2016
Greetings, fellow volunteers, The holiday season is in full swing, including the CAF shop and out on the streets of our beautiful city. As 2016 is winding down and our…