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event details
Thank you for joining us at In the Cellar! Please be sure to review this page for important event details to help make your event day seamless. If you have any questions, please email bschnabel@cfcu.org.
agenda at a glance
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
CEO ROUND TABLE
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
We invite any CEO who serves credit unions to engage with industry and academic thought-leaders at this exclusive session for In the Cellar.
We are excited to welcome our headlining keynote speaker, Will Guidara, alongside other distinguished speakers such as Terrance Williams, President & CEO of TruStage, and Chuck Fagan, President & CEO of PSCU. Additionally, joining us are special guests Evan Thomas and Keith Bynum from HGTV’s Bargain Block.
IN THE CELLAR
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Welcome Reception & Silent Auction
Grab a beverage of choice and place your bids on premium bottles of wine, unique experiences, and other goodies to support the children during the evening’s silent auction and welcome reception.
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Dinner & Live Auction!
Indulge in a gourmet dining experience and participate in the excitement of our live auction, raising funds for Children’s Miracle Network.
VIP RECEPTION
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Guests of Reserve level sponsors and above are invited to raise a glass and celebrate the amazing impact of their generous commitment to In the Cellar at this exclusive VIP Reception. You won’t want to miss the surprises in store for this year’s celebration!
Afterglow
10:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Join us for Afterglow, the can’t miss after party to celebrate your amazing generosity and impact for CU4Kids and our communities. Kick-off your shoes and meet us on the dance floor as we party the night away. Afterglow is open to all guests.
shuttle service
A shuttle service will be conveniently provided for transportation between JW Marriott and Union Station. Stay tuned for additional details.
parking
Below, you’ll find information about parking options for Union Station. Valet services will be offered for your convenience.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 | 6:00 – 10:00 PM
in the cellar
Community Financial Credit Union is proud to partner with Children’s Miracle Network and CU4Kids for In the Cellar, a night dedicated to championing for children to provide mental health resources in our communities.
LOCATION
Chicago Union Station 255 S Canal St Chicago, IL 60606
REGISTRATION
Check-in will open at 5:45 p.m. Upon arrival, please locate the registration desk.
DRESS CODE
The dress code for the In the Cellar is black tie/formal.
ATTENDEE LIST
The attendee list will be available closer to the event. Check back soon.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 | 5:30 – 6:30 PM
vip reception
Guests are invited to raise a glass and celebrate the amazing impact of their generous commitment to In the Cellar during the pre-dinner VIP Reception. Invitations to the VIP Reception are limited to Grand Reserve level sponsors and above.
LOCATION
Chicago Union Station 255 S Canal St Chicago, IL 60606
REGISTRATION
VIP Check-in will open at 5:15 p.m. Upon arrival, please locate the registration desk.
DRESS CODE
The dress code for the VIP Reception is black tie/formal.
SPECIAL GUEST
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SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 | 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
ceo round table
Engage with industry and academic thought-leaders during this exclusive session tied to the In the Cellar fundraiser. This session is exclusively for credit union-serving CEOs and guests of Founder level sponsors. Attendance requires registration for the In the Cellar event.
LOCATION
JW Marriott 151 W. Adams St. Chicago, IL 60603
REGISTRATION
Registration will open at 7:45 AM. Breakfast will be served from 8:00 - 9:00 AM.
DRESS CODE
The dress code for the CEO Roundtable is business casual.
ATTENDEE LIST
The attendee list will be available closer to the event. Check back soon.
WILL GUIDARA
SPECIAL GUEST
Will Guidara is the author of the National Bestseller Unreasonable Hospitality, which chronicles the lessons in service and leadership he has learned over the course of his career in restaurants. He is the former co-owner of Eleven Madison Park, which under his leadership received four stars from the New York Times, three Michelin stars, and in 2017 was named #1 on the list of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants. He is the host of the Welcome Conference, an annual hospitality symposium that brings together like minded people to share ideas, inspire one another, and connect to form community.
A graduate of the hospitality school at Cornell University, he has coauthored four cookbooks, was named one of Crain’s New York Business’s 40 Under 40, and is the recipient of WSJ Magazine’s Innovator Award.