2009 Winning Ideas Weekend
June 18 - 21, 2009
Chicago, IL
Free To Choose Network hosted its second annual Winning Ideas Weekend in Chicago on June 18-21, 2009. The event was held at the Courtyard Chicago/River North, just a few steps from Chicago's finest dining, entertainment and culture. Activities included a trip to the Shedd Aquarium, a workshop for students to make their own film, and opportunities everyday to learn about personal, economic and political freedom in a fun and relaxed setting.
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| Thursday, June 18, 2009 |
| 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Chicago River Boat Cruise
Chicago’s “First Lady” |
| 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Welcome Dinner
Fulton’s on the River |
| Friday, June 19, 2009 |
| 7:30 - 8:30 am |
Breakfast and Opening Comments |
| 8:30 - 9:30 am |
“Freedom’s Sound”
Chicago area teacher and students |
| 9:30 am - 10:00 am |
Break |
| 10:00 am - 11:00 am |
“How Drake's Well Saved the Whales” - Fishery and Whaling Rights - Barbara Zolli, Director of the Drake Well Museum, Eric Jay Dolin, PhD., Author |
| 11:00 am |
Students depart for Video Workshop at Shedd Aquarium |
| 11:00 am |
Adult Break |
| 12:00 pm |
Adult Luncheon with guest speaker
Leo Melamed - CME Group |
| 2:00 pm |
Adult Tour - University of Chicago |
| 6:00 pm |
Chicago Style Dinner and Karaoke |
| Saturday, June 20, 2009 |
| 8:00 am - 9:00 am |
Breakfast |
| 9:00 am - 9:15 am |
Video Workshop Report
Jim Taylor / Barbara Potter
The student producers |
| 9:15 am - 10:00 am |
“Candy and Free Trade” - Todd Nesbit, Ph.D, Professor of Economics, Penn State Behrend |
| 10:00 am - 10:15 am |
Break |
| 10:15 am - 11:00 am |
Max Borders - “Beholder's Eye” Trading Game
Break |
| 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm |
Lunch
Indrek Laul, Estonia Piano Company
Concert pianist |
| 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm |
Video Workshop Edit and/or Family Time |
| 6:00 pm |
David and Annette Jorgensen
Teacher of the Year Awards Banquet |
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Guest Speaker - Dr. Walter E. Williams, Author and Professor of Economics at George Mason University |
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