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Monday, October 7
President's Reception
7:00 - 9:00 pm at the Pere Marquette
Mediterranean display includes hummus with grilled pita, assorted olives, feta cheese, vegetable crudite
Cheese display includes domestic and imported cheeses, dried fruits and jams, and assorted crackers
Assorted Hor D'oeuvres including fig & goat cheese flatbread, veggie springrolls, boursin stuffed mushrooms, chili lime chicken kabobs, prosciutto and mascarpone on melons
Cash bar
Tuesday, October 8
Awards Luncheon
Noon - 1:15 pm at the Pere Marquette
Pre-registration and meal ticket required
Limoncello Chicken: seared chicken breast served with a lemon and caper butter sauce
All lunches are served with house salad or soup and bread.
Southwest Cobb Salad: chopped tender greens, roasted corn, diced tomato, red onion, black beans, fresh cilantro, avocado ranch (vegetarian and gluten free)
Leadership Workshop
1:30 - 5:30 pm at the Pere Marquette
Pre-registration required
Salty Snacks: pretzels, popcorn, potato chips, & onion dip
Seattle's best coffee and house made pink lemonade
Wednesday, October 9
Youth Services Forum Author Breakfast
8:00 - 10:00 am at the Pere Marquette
Pre-registration Required
Classic Breakfast Buffet with scrambled eggs, sausage, crispy breakfast potatoes, sliced melon, muffins, and individual yogurts. Served with orange juice, coffee and assorted hot teas.
Exhibits Opening Boxed Luncheon
Noon - 1:30 pm at the Peoria Civic Center Exhibit Hall C
All lunches are served with an individual bag of chips, bunch of grapes, and a freshly baked cookie and a bottle of water.
• California Turkey on Sundried Tomato Wrap
• Sliced Roast Beef with Cheddar on Flour Tortilla
• Chicken Caesar on Spinach Wrap
• Southwest Chicken on Sundried Tomato Wrap
• Vegetarian with Hummus on Spinach Wrap
IACRL Luncheon
Noon - 1:30 pm at the Pere Marquette
Pre-registration Required
Taco Buffet: southwest caesar salad, corn and flour tortilla, carne asada, shredded chicken.
Taco toppings: lettuce, tomato, onion, sour cream, guacamole, shredded cheese, jalapenos, beans,
Dessert: churros
Exhibits Afternoon Snack Break
4:00 - 5:00 pm at the Peoria Civic Center Exhibit Hall C
Trail Mix and Popcorn
Thursday, October 10
Trustee Day Breakfast
8:00 - 9:00 am at the Pere Marquette
Pre-registration Required
Classic Breakfast Buffet with scrambled eggs, sausage, crispy breakfast potatoes, sliced melon, muffins, and individual yogurts. Served with orange juice, coffee and assorted hot teas.
Trustee Day Luncheon
Noon - 1:30 at the Pere Marquette
Pre-registration Required
Classic Deli Buffet: soup of the day, house salad with mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, pepperoncini, ranch & house vinaigrette, and chef crafted pasta salad
Sandwich bar with honey ham, smoked turkey, or tuna salad, aged cheddar, dill havarti & smoked provolone, selection of artisan breads, leaf lettuce, sliced tomato, sliced red onion, pickle spears, mustard & mayonnaise including house made chips and assorted freshly baked cookies
Served with Seattle's best coffee, freshly brewed iced tea, iced water)
Exhibits Snack & Coffee Break
10:00 - 11:00 am at the Peoria Civic Center Exhibit Hall C
Assorted Granola Bars
Fresh Coffee, Decaf Coffee, Hot Tea
Exhibits Closing Boxed Luncheon
Noon - 1:30 pm at the Peoria Civic Center Exhibit Hall C
All lunches are served with an individual bag of chips, bunch of grapes, and a freshly baked cookie and a bottle of water.
• California Turkey on Sundried Tomato Wrap
• Sliced Roast Beef with Cheddar on Flour Tortilla
• Chicken Caesar on Spinach Wrap
• Southwest Chicken on Sundried Tomato Wrap
• Vegetarian with Hummus on Spinach Wrap
DiversiTEA Closing Keynote
1:30 - 3:00 pm at the Peoria Civic Center Exhibit Hall B
Assorted Cookies
Fresh Coffee, Decaf Coffee, Hot Tea
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