A Benefit for Hostelling International – Chicago

BE SEDUCED BY THE SOUNDS OF SANTIAGO • LUXURIATE IN LUXOR • MAKE MERRY IN MINSK • TRIP THE LIGHT FANTASTIC IN TIERRA DEL FUEGO

Saturday, February 22, 2003
J. Ira & Nicki Harris Family Hostel
24 East Congress Parkway • Chicago, Illinois, USA

The Dinner 7:00 pm — 9:00 pm
Step into the Casbah. Sip Laurent-Perrier Champagne and feast on cuisine under Moroccan stars.

The Party 8:30 pm — 1:00 am
Delight in libations of the bluest kind including Galvanina Blú Water and Pepsi Blue, nibble on international fare, revel in the wonders of global entertainment and dance to a world beat.

The Overnight 1:05 am — sunrise
Gather your friends for a pajama party — rooms available at the Hostel. Come adorned with blue accents and international flair. Discounted parking on Wabash north of Congress.

Ways to Join in the Fun of Blue Rendezvous!

• Make your reservations online with our secure reservation form. Click here to access the form.
• Download the Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) Reservation Form
• Download the MSWord (.doc) Reservation Form
• Keep reading all of the details about the event on this page
• Call to make a reservation or ask a question: 312-225-2215

Hostelling brings the world to Chicago

MIX IT UP IN MADAGASCAR • RENDEZVOUS IN RANGOON • SIP CHAMPAGNE IN SOMOA • TOAST THE WORLD IN TOURS-SUR-MARNE

Opportunities for Participation

Caring World Citizen $5,000
Name a room at the hostel, Designate a welcome flag, the country of your choice, in the hostel lobby for one year, Laurent-Perrier Champagne reception, Table for ten at the Dinner, Ten tickets for the Party, Recognition of your support the night of the Benefit

Intercultural Patron $2,500
Designate a welcome flag, the country of your choice, in the hostel lobby for one year, Laurent-Perrier Champagne reception, Table for ten at the Dinner, Ten tickets for the Party, Recognition of your support the night of the Benefit

Steward of the Earth $300
Laurent-Perrier Champagne reception One seat at the Dinner One ticket for the Party, Recognition of your support the night of the Benefit

World Traveler $95
One ticket for the Party

Overnight $25
Experience the Hostel first hand with the option to spend the night with friends. Breakfast will be provided.

Dormitory-style accommodations sleeping up to eight people per room — most with in-suite bathrooms. Rooms are not co-ed unless prearranged. To reserve a co-ed room please call 312.225.2215.

Ways to Join in the Fun of Blue Rendezvous!

• Make your reservations online with our secure reservation form. Click here to access the form.
• Download the Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) Reservation Form
• Download the MSWord (.doc) Reservation Form
• Keep reading all of the details about the event on this page
• Call to make a reservation or ask a question: 312-225-2215

Hostelling fosters intercultural exchange

KICK UP YOUR HEALS IN KYOTO • DANCE DAKAR • BE SEDUCED BY THE SOUNDS OF SANTIAGO • LUXURIATE IN LUXOR

RAFFLE AND SUPER RAFFLE TICKETS
Raffle tickets are $5 each or 6 tickets for $20. A purchase of 6 raffle tickets includes one entry in the super raffle. You do not need to be present to win.

SUPER RAFFLE PRIZES

Travel Planet Earth
Plan your next great journey through Orbtiz.com with up to $1,000 toward coach class airline tickets. Restrictions and blackout dates apply.

Blue Bayou
Take a trip to New Orleans with two round trip coach class airline tickets on Southwest Airlines and a two-night weekday stay for two at the Hotel Monteleone in the French Quarter. Enjoy coffee and beignets at the historic Café Du Monde.

Taste the World
Experience the world through your taste buds with gift certificates from Chicago’s hottest ethnic restaurants.

RAFFLE PRIZES

• Toast to hostelling with Laurent-Perrier Champagne
• “Arco de Avila” framed photograph from Gregory Gaymont Studio
• View blue skies from the Hancock Observatory
• T-shirts courtesy of Blue Chicago
• Cruise blue waters on the Spirit of Chicago
• Lyric Opera of Chicago opening day dress rehearsal
• Blue not your color? Get a makeover at Charles Ifergan Salon
• Quench your thirst with Pepsi Blue
• Take in a play by Lookingglass Theatre Company
• Chase away the blues at Salon and Spa Blue
• Locate your next getaway on your Rand McNally wall map
• Crème Brulee or Chocolate en Poudre—French delicacies
• A collection of international and Blues music CDs
• Globe decanter with vintage reserve bourbon whiskey
• Shop in Lincoln Park for European designer clothing at Blake
• Cheesecakes from Eli’s Cheesecake World
• Galvanina Blú Sparkling Natural Mineral Water from Italy
• An overnight stay at the Chicago Marriott Downtown
• Beautiful Asian artifact from Decoro
  ….and more international and blue inspired prizes

Ways to Join in the Fun of Blue Rendezvous!

• Make your reservations online with our secure reservation form. Click here to access the form.
• Download the Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) Reservation Form
• Download the MSWord (.doc) Reservation Form
• Keep reading all of the details about the event on this page
• Call to make a reservation or ask a question: 312-225-2215

Hostelling builds caring world citizens

BE SEDUCED BY THE SOUNDS OF SANTIAGO • LUXURIATE IN LUXOR • MAKE MERRY IN MINSK • TRIP THE LIGHT FANTASTIC IN TIERRA DEL FUEGO

BLUE RENDEZVOUS COMMITTEE

Dinner Co-Chairs
Mark Skender, Marie Gaudette

Party Co-Chairs
Susan E. Lawler, Mike Heffernan, Mary Zuccarello

Thomas Applegate Koula Berlin Gail Carey Athene Carras Debra Chesnin James Condon Sara Dell Joan Fortman Toni Hiatt David Ijaz Peter K. Jenkel John Kenney Claudine Klimek Suzy Krohn Courtney Thomas Christine Tozzi

Thomas Lindberg Irina Lobo Brian Lynch Barbara Lynch Teri Maki Beth McCormack Kate O’Malley Amy T. Oster Laura Perry Ann Ross Thomas D. Sallas Shreya Shah Roxanne Skender Keith Ann Stiverson Katy Tyrell Carolyn M.Weyrich

METROPOLITAN CHICAGO COUNCIL OF HOSTELLING INTERNATIONAL
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President
Mark Skender

Katey Assem Debra Chesnin James Condon Sara Dell James Frederick Marie Gaudette Robert Gerber

Peter K. Jenkel Susan E. Lawler Thomas Lindberg Brian Lynch Thomas D. Sallas Sanjiv D. Sarwate Carolyn M.Weyrich

Hostelling can change your life

TOAST THE WORLD IN TOURS-SUR-MARNE • KICK UP YOUR HEALS IN KYOTO • DANCE IN DAKAR • BE SEDUCED BY THE SOUNDS OF SANTIAGO

HOSTELLING INTERNATIONAL – CHICAGO

Enhancing Chicago’s International Image 365 Days a Year!
The mission of Hostelling International is “to help all, especially the young, gain a greater understanding of the world and its people through hostelling.” This mission for greater understanding has seldom been more vital to the future of the United States of America and the world we live in then it is today. By facilitating and inspiring exploration of the world, its peoples and its cultures,we build the foundation for a more peaceful future.

In its first two years the 500 bed J.Ira & Nicki Harris Family Hostel hosted over 110,000 overnight stays for only $25 per night.With your support Hostelling International can continue to bring travelers from around the world and around the country to Chicago and continue its educational community outreach programs. For more information about hostelling in Chicago visit the rest of our website:www.hichicago.org

RENDEZVOUS IN RANGOON • SIP CHAMPAGNE IN SOMOA • TOAST THE WORLD IN TOURS-SUR-MARNE • KICK UP YOUR HEALS IN KYOTO

Ways to Join in the Fun of Blue Rendezvous!

• Make your reservations online with our secure reservation form. Click here to access the form.
• Download the Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) Reservation Form
• Download the MSWord (.doc) Reservation Form
• Keep reading all of the details about the event on this page
• Call to make a reservation or ask a question: 312-225-2215