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Welcome to the planning page for the Fall 2017 MACTLAC (Midwest Association of Chemistry Teachers at Liberal Arts Colleges) meeting to be held at Monmouth College on October 13-14 (Fri, Sat), 2017. Hosted by the Chemistry Department. MACTLAC started at Monmouth College in 1952; see picture below and the C&EN announcement [[Media:Cen-v030.pdf|here]].
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[https://www.123contactform.com/form-2910304/MACTLAC-2017-Registration <big>'''ONLINE REGISTRATION'''</big>]...late registrations being accepted (official registration ended on Oct 1st)
  
'''General Info:''' This general meeting is held each fall at a small liberal arts college in the midwest. MACTLAC operates in 4 "regions" (East, West, North, and South) and the meeting rotates around the regions. There are state representatives as well as an executive committee. In the past years there have been ~100 attendees at this meeting. The "Duties of the Host Institution" can be found [[MACTLAC_DUTIES|here]].
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UPDATE: If above link is dead, you can view the registration pages in a non-live form here:
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| '''Welcome to MACTLAC 2017 - "Expanding the Curriculum" Program'''
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|Date: October 13-14, 2017
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|Location: Center for Science and Business, Monmouth College, Monmouth IL
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|[https://ou.monmouthcollege.edu/about/location/ Directions]
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|Host: [https://ou.monmouthcollege.edu/academics/chemistry/default.aspx Chemistry Department]
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:Bradley E. Sturgeon (main contact) besturgeon@monmouthcollege.edu, 309-457-2368
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:Laura Moore; lmooore@monmouthcollege.edu
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:Audra Sostarecz; asostarecz@monmouthcollege.edu
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:Michael Prinsell; mprinsell@monmouthcollege.edu
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=Schedule=
[[File:MACTLAC 1952 names.png|300px|thumb|none|Names]]
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''last updated 10/4/2017''
 
 
==Timeline==
 
:Aug 2016: Host institution (College President) sends letter of invitation to the MACTLAC President.
 
:Oct 2016: Attend the MACTLAC Executive Committee meeting at 2016 event at St. Joseph's. While at the meeting invite the membership to Monmouth College on October 13-14. Have some general idea of the meeting theme and potential speakers in order to entice membership.
 
:Nov 2016: Begin to secure speakers and sponsors. Make campus reservations for space needs.
 
:Feb 2017: Send out postcard reminder to membership with meeting dates and tentative program.
 
:Ap 2017: Solidify the program; confirm room reservations; block out hotel reservations; secure vendors/sponsors; arrange for meals; arrange for IT.
 
:Ap (late) 2017: send out tentative program via email to membership.
 
:May 2017: Send tentative program to MACTLAC Executive Council
 
:Mid Aug 2017: email reminder to MACTLAC membership.
 
:Sept 2017: Check on meal, refreshment, speaker, & vendor arrangements
 
:Sept (late) 2017: Identify discussion leaders and recorders & get directions  Arrange archivist, placement, etc
 
:Oct 13-14: Host Meeting. Attend Executive Council
 
:Nov 2017: Forward documents to Secretary-Treasurer & Archivist
 
:Dec 2017 Celebrate that it is all over!
 
 
 
=Meeting Site=
 
The meeting will take place during our Fall Break so all of CSB should be available for the event.
 
  
:Main meeting room: Mellinger Commons
 
:Event sponsors set up in coves in Mellinger Commons
 
:Dinner and evening "plenary" presentation at Stockdale Dining
 
:Discipline (concurrent) Breakout sessions (~15 per session, ~8 sessions): CSB XXX, etc...
 
 
=Schedule=
 
 
Friday, Oct 13th
 
Friday, Oct 13th
:10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Registration
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:9:30 am - 5:00 pm, Registration at main entrance to the Center for Science and Business (CSB).
  
:10:00 am - 12:30 pm Executive Council Meeting
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:10:00 am - 12:30 pm Executive Council Meeting (Moot Board Room - CSB 276). Lunch provided for attendees.
  
:1:00 pm – 2:10 pm General Session 1
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:1:00 pm – 2:10 pm General Session 1 - Mellinger Commons (CSB 196)
::Welcome and remarks,
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::Welcome (Brad Sturgeon and Dean David Timmerman)
:::Keynote
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::Plenary Lecture: Debra Shore, Board of Commissioners, The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago.
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:::[https://youtu.be/LHhJ--BNffw Introduction to MWRD.org]
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:::'''''From Sewage Treatment Plant to Power Center: A Chicago Sustainability Story in Two Parts.'''''
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:[[media:Monmouth 10.12.2017.pptx|slides]]
  
:2:10 – 2:40 pm Refreshments & Vendor Fair/Sponsor
 
  
:2:45 3:30 pm Breakout Session I
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:2:10 2:40 pm Refreshments & [[MACTLAC2017_Ventor_Fair|Vendor Fair]] Sponsored by [http://www.pineresearch.com Pine Research]
::Meet the speaker
 
::Alternative First-Year Chemistry Classes
 
::Alternative First-Year Labs
 
::3D Printing applications in Chemistry
 
::If I Could Change My Curriculum I Would…
 
::Introduction to the CSB/SJU Curriculum
 
  
:3:30 – 3:55 pm Refreshments & Vendor Fair/Sponsor
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:2:45 – 3:45 pm Breakout Session I (to be duplicated on Sat with exception of Debra Shore)
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::1: Meet Debra Shore (Mellinger Commons)
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::2: [[Integrating_Food_Chemistry_into_Curriculum|Integrating Food Chemistry into Curriculum]] (Leader: Sunil Malapati, Clarke University - CSB 278)
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::3: [[Coffee:_A_Science_-_Business_Entrepreneurial_Project|Coffee: A Science - Business Entrepreneurial Project]] (Leader: Brad Sturgeon, Monmouth College - CSB 201)
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::4: [[Essential_Oil_Extraction_Lab_Activity|Essential Oil Extraction Lab Activity]] (Leader Laura Parmentier, Beloit College - CSB 318)
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::5: [[3D_Printing/Laser_Cutting-Etching/Fabrication_Applications_in_Chemistry|3D Printing/Laser Cutting-Etching/Fabrication Applications in Chemistry]] (Leader: Lon Porter, Wabash College - CSB 323/373)
  
:4:00 5:00 pm Breakout Session II: Curricular Innovations (By Area)
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:3:45 4:15 pm Refreshments & [[MACTLAC2017_Ventor_Fair|Vendor Fair]] sponsored by [http://www.parrinst.com/ Parr Instrument Company]
::Analytical Chemistry
 
::Biochemistry
 
::Introductory Chemistry
 
::General, Organic, Biochemistry (GOB)
 
::Inorganic Chemistry
 
::Physical Chemistry
 
  
:5:00 6:10 pm Poster Session & Sponsor Demonstrations
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:4:20 5:20 pm Breakout Session II: Curricular Innovations (By discipline)
::Sponsor Demonstration
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:[[Leader_Recorder_Suggested_Agenda|Leader/Recorder Suggested Agenda]]
::Sponsor Demonstration
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::1: Analytical Chemistry - CSB 203 (Leader: Kyle Knust - Millikin / Recorder: Audra Sostarecz – Monmouth College)
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::2: Biochemistry - CSB 287 (Leader: _____ / Recorder: Laura Moore – Monmouth College)
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::3: Introductory Chemistry - low interest/cancelled.
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::4: General, Organic, Biochemistry (GOB) - CSB 246 (Leader: _____ / Recorder: ______ )
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::5: Inorganic Chemistry - CSB 303 (Leader: Paris Barnes - Millikin / Recorder: Andrew Axup - St. Ambrose University)
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::6: Organic Chemistry - CSB 281 (Leader: _____ / Recorder: Michael Prinsell – Monmouth College)
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::7: Physical Chemistry - CSB 277 (Leader: Craig Bieler - Albion College / Recorder: ______ )
  
:6:15 7:15 pm Banquet
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:5:20 6:30 pm [[Posters_MACTLAC2017|Poster Session]] & Sponsor Demonstration (hor'dourves) Sponsored by [http://www.pineresearch.com Pine Research], [http://www.parrinst.com/ Parr Instrument Company],  [http://www.teledyneisco.com/ Teledyne Isco]
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::[http://www.pineresearch.com Pine Research] Sponsor Demonstration/Presentation 2 (5:35 - 5:50)
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::Sponsor Demonstration/Presentation 4 (5:55 - 6:10)
  
:7:00 – 8:30 pm General Session II/Keynote
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:6:30 – 8:30 pm Banquet (Stockdale) with entertainment by [[Michael_Offutt|Michael Offutt]].
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:9-10 pm (optional) - Observe the Night (Adolphson Observatory and the Trubeck Telescope)
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:9-11 pm (optional) - Social Gathering - Danny's Tap and Grille - 120 S A St, Monmouth, IL)
  
 
Saturday, October 15
 
Saturday, October 15
:7:45 – 8:30 am Breakfast
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:7:45 – 8:30 am Light Breakfast
 
:8:30 – 9:30 am MACTLAC General Business Meeting
 
:8:30 – 9:30 am MACTLAC General Business Meeting
:9:30 – 10:30 am General Session III/Keynote
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:9:30 – 10:30 am '''The Launch of the MACTLAC Digital Archives''' (Sturgeon - MACTLAC Archivist and Lynn Daw - Monmouth College Archivist)
:11:00 am - 12:00 pm Breakout Session III
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:10:30 am – 11: am Refreshments & [[MACTLAC2017_Ventor_Fair|Vendor Fair]] Sponsored by [http://www.teledyneisco.com/ Teledyne Isco]
::One-Semester Introductory Class
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:11:00 am - 12:00 pm Breakout Session III (repeat of Session I)
::The Reactivity Classes
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::1: Met with Lynn Daw, Monmouth College Archivist
::Labs
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::2: [[Integrating_Food_Chemistry_into_Curriculum|Integrating food chemistry into curriculum]] (Leader: Sunil Malapati, Clarke University - CSB 278)
::Integrated Lab
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::3: [[Coffee:_A_Science_-_Business_Entrepreneurial_Project|Coffee: A Science - Business Entrepreneurial Project]] (Leader: Brad Sturgeon, Monmouth College - CSB 201)
::Upper Division Classes
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::4: [[Essential_Oil_Extraction_Lab_Activity|Essential Oil Extraction Lab Activity]] (Leader Laura Parmentier, Beloit College - CSB 318)
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::5: [[3D_Printing/Laser_Cutting-Etching/Fabrication_Applications_in_Chemistry|3D Printing/Laser Cutting-Etching/Fabrication Applications in Chemistry]] (Leader: Lon Porter, Wabash College - CSB 323/373)
 
:12:00 – 1:00 pm Executive Council Meeting
 
:12:00 – 1:00 pm Executive Council Meeting
  
==Potential Themes==
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=Accommodations=
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'''In Monmouth (recommended)'''
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:AMERICINN LODGE & SUITES MONMOUTH
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:1 AMERICINN WAY, MONMOUTH, IL 61462
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:Reservations 800-916-4339.
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:Local number: (309) 734-9958.
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::''Block of rooms reserved under '''MACTLAC''' until Sept 24th.''
  
*Food...
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'''In Galesburg (15 mins outside of Monmouth)'''
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:Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Galesburg, IL  
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:2284 Promenade Ct, Galesburg, IL
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:Reservations (309) 344-4444.
  
Food and Water
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'''In Galesburg (15 mins outside of Monmouth)'''
:WATER - Debra Shore? http://www.debrashore.org/bio.html
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:Fairfield Inn & Suites Galesburg
:FOOD - Monsanto?
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:901 W Carl Sandburg Dr, Galesburg, IL 61401
 
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:Reservations (309) 344-1911.
*Energy, food, and water...
 
 
 
==Special topics==
 
*integrating food into the science curriculum.
 
*Tours of Ed Garden/Farm
 
*Tour of Farmlands Food.
 
*3D Printing technology (invite Vendor and Wabash Chemistry Dept)
 
* The NEW MACTLAC archives
 
*cCWCS...Sunil (Clarke University???)
 
*New Science Buildings (a report on CSB to future builders)
 
*Chemistry Demonstrations with true curricular focus.
 
*breakout session(s) that will appeal to graduate students who might aspire to teach in the environment of a MACTLAC school
 
 
 
==Break Out Sessions==
 
*Chemistry Disciplines (General Chemistry, "Gen Ed"Chemistry, GOB, Analytical, Organic, Inorganic, Biochem, PChem) <-- always a part of the program
 
*The science of Coffee (???)
 
*The science of Beer (???)
 
*The science of Wine (???)
 
 
 
:Meet the Speaker
 
:Building a new Science Facility
 
:The Knox NMR
 
 
 
=Registration=
 
link to 2016 meeting: https://www.csbsju.edu/forms/4I4ZZQ4Q7A.aspx
 
 
 
=Accommodations=
 
*AmericInn
 

Latest revision as of 16:37, 4 September 2018

ONLINE REGISTRATION...late registrations being accepted (official registration ended on Oct 1st)

UPDATE: If above link is dead, you can view the registration pages in a non-live form here:

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Welcome to MACTLAC 2017 - "Expanding the Curriculum" Program
Date: October 13-14, 2017
Location: Center for Science and Business, Monmouth College, Monmouth IL
Directions
map
Host: Chemistry Department
Bradley E. Sturgeon (main contact) besturgeon@monmouthcollege.edu, 309-457-2368
Laura Moore; lmooore@monmouthcollege.edu
Audra Sostarecz; asostarecz@monmouthcollege.edu
Michael Prinsell; mprinsell@monmouthcollege.edu

Schedule

last updated 10/4/2017

Friday, Oct 13th

9:30 am - 5:00 pm, Registration at main entrance to the Center for Science and Business (CSB).
10:00 am - 12:30 pm Executive Council Meeting (Moot Board Room - CSB 276). Lunch provided for attendees.
1:00 pm – 2:10 pm General Session 1 - Mellinger Commons (CSB 196)
Welcome (Brad Sturgeon and Dean David Timmerman)
Plenary Lecture: Debra Shore, Board of Commissioners, The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago.
Introduction to MWRD.org
From Sewage Treatment Plant to Power Center: A Chicago Sustainability Story in Two Parts.
slides


2:10 – 2:40 pm Refreshments & Vendor Fair Sponsored by Pine Research
2:45 – 3:45 pm Breakout Session I (to be duplicated on Sat with exception of Debra Shore)
1: Meet Debra Shore (Mellinger Commons)
2: Integrating Food Chemistry into Curriculum (Leader: Sunil Malapati, Clarke University - CSB 278)
3: Coffee: A Science - Business Entrepreneurial Project (Leader: Brad Sturgeon, Monmouth College - CSB 201)
4: Essential Oil Extraction Lab Activity (Leader Laura Parmentier, Beloit College - CSB 318)
5: 3D Printing/Laser Cutting-Etching/Fabrication Applications in Chemistry (Leader: Lon Porter, Wabash College - CSB 323/373)
3:45 – 4:15 pm Refreshments & Vendor Fair sponsored by Parr Instrument Company
4:20 – 5:20 pm Breakout Session II: Curricular Innovations (By discipline)
Leader/Recorder Suggested Agenda
1: Analytical Chemistry - CSB 203 (Leader: Kyle Knust - Millikin / Recorder: Audra Sostarecz – Monmouth College)
2: Biochemistry - CSB 287 (Leader: _____ / Recorder: Laura Moore – Monmouth College)
3: Introductory Chemistry - low interest/cancelled.
4: General, Organic, Biochemistry (GOB) - CSB 246 (Leader: _____ / Recorder: ______ )
5: Inorganic Chemistry - CSB 303 (Leader: Paris Barnes - Millikin / Recorder: Andrew Axup - St. Ambrose University)
6: Organic Chemistry - CSB 281 (Leader: _____ / Recorder: Michael Prinsell – Monmouth College)
7: Physical Chemistry - CSB 277 (Leader: Craig Bieler - Albion College / Recorder: ______ )
5:20 – 6:30 pm Poster Session & Sponsor Demonstration (hor'dourves) Sponsored by Pine Research, Parr Instrument Company, Teledyne Isco
Pine Research Sponsor Demonstration/Presentation 2 (5:35 - 5:50)
Sponsor Demonstration/Presentation 4 (5:55 - 6:10)
6:30 – 8:30 pm Banquet (Stockdale) with entertainment by Michael Offutt.
9-10 pm (optional) - Observe the Night (Adolphson Observatory and the Trubeck Telescope)
9-11 pm (optional) - Social Gathering - Danny's Tap and Grille - 120 S A St, Monmouth, IL)

Saturday, October 15

7:45 – 8:30 am Light Breakfast
8:30 – 9:30 am MACTLAC General Business Meeting
9:30 – 10:30 am The Launch of the MACTLAC Digital Archives (Sturgeon - MACTLAC Archivist and Lynn Daw - Monmouth College Archivist)
10:30 am – 11: am Refreshments & Vendor Fair Sponsored by Teledyne Isco
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Breakout Session III (repeat of Session I)
1: Met with Lynn Daw, Monmouth College Archivist
2: Integrating food chemistry into curriculum (Leader: Sunil Malapati, Clarke University - CSB 278)
3: Coffee: A Science - Business Entrepreneurial Project (Leader: Brad Sturgeon, Monmouth College - CSB 201)
4: Essential Oil Extraction Lab Activity (Leader Laura Parmentier, Beloit College - CSB 318)
5: 3D Printing/Laser Cutting-Etching/Fabrication Applications in Chemistry (Leader: Lon Porter, Wabash College - CSB 323/373)
12:00 – 1:00 pm Executive Council Meeting

Accommodations

In Monmouth (recommended)

AMERICINN LODGE & SUITES MONMOUTH
1 AMERICINN WAY, MONMOUTH, IL 61462
Reservations 800-916-4339.
Local number: (309) 734-9958.
Block of rooms reserved under MACTLAC until Sept 24th.

In Galesburg (15 mins outside of Monmouth)

Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Galesburg, IL  
2284 Promenade Ct, Galesburg, IL
Reservations (309) 344-4444.

In Galesburg (15 mins outside of Monmouth)

Fairfield Inn & Suites Galesburg
901 W Carl Sandburg Dr, Galesburg, IL 61401
Reservations (309) 344-1911.