Allerton House is the site of the IMACC Annual Conference. Built as a private home by Robert Allerton in 1900, it was developed into a conference center in 1946. It is located just west of Monticello, Illinois and is part of the University of Illinois system. More information, including directions and maps, can be found on their web site at http://www.continuinged.uiuc.edu/allerton/.
The Conference Center, which consists of the main house and three additional lodging facilities, is surrounded by a 1500-acre forest designated as a National Nature Landmark. Adjacent to the Conference Center are formal gardens, decorative ornaments and museum-quality sculptures. Miles of hiking trails are maintained in the woodlands, and the Sangamon River winds its way through the middle of the park. The Conference Center is designed as a place to get away from the pressures and responsibilities of everyday life to focus on teaching and learning mathematics, and to interact with colleagues from across the state. Plan on joining us April 12-14, 2007. You will not be disappointed in the experience.
Lodging rooms for the annual IMACC Conference are located in the Main House, the Evergreen Lodge, the Gate House and the Little House in the Woods. Room configurations have changed this year—we are still discovering those changes as of press time. Some rooms are double occupancy with two single beds, some have only king or queen beds in them, and some are dormitory style (4 – 7 beds) with limited bathroom space. In keeping with the educational atmosphere and rustic setting, some rooms are not equipped with telephones or televisions. There is wireless internet access for all of the first floor, and possibly all of the main house by conference time. A variety of recreational activities is available including pool and ping pong. You may even be able to find a card game or board game going on! Quarters are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. There is very limited space for spouses, and the conference is not designed for, nor do the facilities adequately accommodate children.
Conference meals are preplanned by the Conference Coordinator and deliciously prepared from scratch by the Allerton staff. Special dietary needs can be accommodated if you contact the Conference Coordinator in advance. Snacks are served throughout the day and evening, and publishers are present with textbooks on display for your perusal. Publishers also usually donate towards our evening social hours. All amenities are included in the registration fee.
In years past, when the number of registrants exceeds Allerton’s capacity, the overflow has been housed at either Foster Inn or the Best Western, both in downtown Monticello. If you prefer to stay off-site, you must make your own reservations from among our block of rooms at one of these two facilities. Please do so early as hotel rooms may be scarce due to scheduled events at U. of I. Please, indicate “no lodging” on your reservation form. Questions or concerns regarding Allerton House should be directed to Diane Martling at William Rainey Harper College by phone, 847-925-6337 or 815-356-5292 or e-mail at dmartlin@harpercollege.edu or wdmart49@juno.com.
Hope to see you in Allerton.
Diane Martling
Conference Coordinator
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