In October, Gleaner members can attend the 61st Biennial Convention at Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel in Rosemont, Illinois. In addition to the business portion of the weekend, Gleaner has some fun entertainment planned! We hope you will join us to experience an unforgettable weekend during Gleaner’s 61st Biennial Convention. View some of the details below.
Registration closes Sept. 1, 2023.
Registration, Charity Auctions and Treasure Tote Collection, Meet and Greets, entertainment with Sidney Friedman, the “Musical Mentalist”
Join us Friday afternoon for a full schedule to kick off our 61st Biennial Convention. Check in for convention at the Gleaner registration booth anytime after 1 p.m., and check in to the hotel anytime after 3 p.m. From there, please enjoy our afternoon activities:
The Chicago-based Friedman specializes in guessing your musical favorites. Performing tunes on a piano, he’s also known as the “Kreskin of the keyboard.” In addition to his three decades of uplifting performances, Friedman is the author of a best-selling book, “Your Mind Knows More Than You Do: The Subconscious Secrets of Success.”
Business Meeting, Kids’ Club, Saturday Afternoon Entertainment
Business meeting
As a member-owned not-for-profit life insurance organization, Gleaner is accountable to and governed by its members. The business meeting is at the very heart of the convention. It’s where delegates elect board members and vote on changes to Gleaner’s Constitution and By-Laws.
Kids’ Club
We have something for the kids, too. While Gleaner members are away at the business meeting and evening events, feel free to drop your children at the Kids’ Club for time to play.
Amenities at Loews Rosemont include shuttle service, its Art Museo featuring local artists, a fitness center, and a special pet program for guests traveling with their pets.
Although Rosemont is one of the smaller communities in metro Chicago with just 4,000 residents, it boasts about four dozen restaurants, 15 hotels, Allstate Arena, minor league sports teams and much more.
President’s Reception, Evening Entertainment:
Wedding reception for “Tony and Tina’s Wedding”, Saturday Night Kids’ Club
Wedding reception for "Tony and Tina's Wedding"
This improvisational comedy debuted in 1985 in Manhattan and since then has been presented in more than 150 cities worldwide. It is “environmental/immersive theatre” that treats the audience as guests at a mock Italian-American wedding and reception. Members will enjoy the warm stereotypes brought to life by the Chicago cast. The Chicago Tribune has described it as, “Just like a real wedding … only funnier.”
Saturday Night Kids’ Club (ages 5-12)
Children are welcome to evening Kids' Club where they will enjoy fun activities.
Charity Auction Pick-Up, Afterglow Program
After picking up your auction items, help us wrap up our convention weekend at the Afterglow Program. Join us as we present our arbors’ Treasure Totes to local organizations.