March came in like a lion — both weather-wise and as we launched furiously into trainings and refreshers scheduled for this month. The following is a recap of where we are and where we’re headed this month.
It also includes a DEADLINE for changing times for trainings. We will no longer take changes after March 9. See below for details.
First, an update on where we are at this point:
1. Hotel Boom training is complete; 18 docents are certified for the tour.
2. Forty docents are enrolled in Art Deco Riverfront Favorites training, readying for certification;
3. Chicago Masterworks training has 37 docents working on certification;
4. Chicago Modern training is over; 32 docents are working toward certification.
Upcoming March trainings include:
1. Treasures of Cultural and Commerce (new name: Historic Treasures of Chicago’s Golden Age), training begins its first session March 3;
2. Evolution of the Skyscraper (new name: Chicago Architecture: A Walk Thorough Time), holds its first training session March 10 (session 1) and March 24 (2nd session)
3. Millennium Park, training is set for March 15
4. Must-See Chicago, training is on March 31.
As you can see, lots of docents, lots of classes, lots of progress.
On top of that, we have shifted docents who were scheduled to take Historic Skyscrapers training into either Treasures or Walk through Time. BUT:
1. Many of those who were asked to respond to Erin re which classes they want to continue with have not responded. Can those of you who are thinking you are enrolled in either Treasures or Walk through Time and have not responded to Erin please do so ASAP.
2. And, Erin has been making changes – lots and lots of changes to accommodate people. But the deadline for changes is approaching. WE WILL NO LONGER CHANGE CLASS ENROLLMENTS FOR TRAINING AFTER MARCH 9. If you want to change from one training session to another, now is the time to firm up your selection and make the arrangements with Erin.
Time marches on toward out deadline move of July 1, 2018. Once again, thanks for all your cooperation and for all the time and effort you are putting in that will make the Move successful.
Move Task Force