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…
Winter Weather Tour Policy
CAF will not offer outdoor walking or elevated tours on those days in which the high temperature is forecast to be five degrees Fahrenheit or below. (This is the…
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…
Enrichment Event for Docents, VEV and Guests – January 5, 2017 at 5:30 pm
Please join us on Thursday, January 5th, in the CAF Lecture Hall to hear from docent Patrick Pyszka (class of 2006). Patrick is the Principal Photographer for the City of Chicago and, as such,…
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…
Trivia – December 2016
By Hy Speck, 1995 ORDER IN THE COURT. Loop food courts are springing up faster than Starbucks in Lincoln Park. Above are three additions to the pack - click the…
Building Buzz – November 19, 1891-Superhero Architect Day
Submitted by Claudia Winkler, Class of 2007, who notes: Ken de Muth, great friend of CAF docents and a Pappageorge Haynes architect, sent this email. He told this story when…
Transitions and Milestones – November 2016
Contributed by Diane Wagner, Class of 2005 Two years ago Craig Wilbanks (2001) bought a mid-century ranch near downtown Iowa City. Two years and two architects later, it is ready…