NEWS

CADS PRESIDENT JOHNSON STEPS DOWN
On February 25, 2007 at the CADS Annual Meeting, Bennett Johnson passed the baton on to Joe Loundy as president of the Chicago Art Deco Society. We honor Bennett Johnson on the conclusion of his 6th year as President of the CADS Board. Bennett played a key role in organizing and implementing many successful events during his time in office. Starting in 2001 Bennett organized a successful post-conference tour to Chicago following the International Congress of Art Deco Societies Meeting in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Concluding in 2006 Bennett oversaw an extraordinary series of events celebrating CADS 25th Anniversary. In between there was an impressive list of lectures, tours of collectors' homes and points of interest in nearby areas. In addition, Bennett, along with Kristan McKinsey brought new standards of excellence to the Chicago Art Deco Society Magazine. We salute Bennett Johnson as he moves on to new challenges. Well done!

Outgoing President Bennett Johnson receives a placque of appreciation from incoming President Joe Loundy.

Sharon Darling speaking on Art Deco terra cotta at the annual meeting.

OCT 7th GALA EVENT 2006
Approximately 80 guests showed up for the CADS 25th Anniversary Gala Event at theTavern Club. Most were dressed to the nines in vintage fashions or black tie and tails.

(L. to R.) Madam Lowy, Marjean Cosenza, John Walker

Delphine Sodini (L) and Carleen Lorys

Ruth Dearborn and Kristan McKinsey

Gary T. Johnson, President of the Chicago History Museum (L) is with hosts of the Gala, Janet Conner & John A. Holabird, Jr.

A view from the Tavern Club

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	CADS PRESIDENT JOHNSON STEPS DOWN On February 25, 2007 at the CADS Annual Meeting, Bennett Johnson passed the baton on to Joe Loundy as president of the Chicago Art Deco Society. We honor Bennett Johnson on the conclusion of his 6th year as President of the CADS Board. Bennett played a key role in organizing and implementing many successful events during his time in office. Starting in 2001 Bennett organized a successful post-conference tour to Chicago following the International Congress of Art Deco Societies Meeting in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Concluding in 2006 Bennett oversaw an extraordinary series of events celebrating CADS 25th Anniversary. In between there was an impressive list of lectures, tours of collectors' homes and points of interest in nearby areas. In addition, Bennett, along with Kristan McKinsey brought new standards of excellence to the Chicago Art Deco Society Magazine. We salute Bennett Johnson as he moves on to new challenges. Well done! Outgoing President Bennett Johnson receives a placque of appreciation from incoming President Joe Loundy. Sharon Darling speaking on Art Deco terra cotta at the annual meeting. OCT 7th GALA EVENT 2006 Approximately 80 guests showed up for the CADS 25th Anniversary Gala Event at theTavern Club. Most were dressed to the nines in vintage fashions or black tie and tails. (L. to R.) Madam Lowy, Marjean Cosenza, John Walker Delphine Sodini (L) and Carleen Lorys Ruth Dearborn and Kristan McKinsey Gary T. Johnson, President of the Chicago History Museum (L) is with hosts of the Gala, Janet Conner & John A. Holabird, Jr. A view from the Tavern Club Page (1) (2) (3)		8th ICADS CONVENTION 2005 SUMMARY 16 CADS members attended the International Art Deco Society Congress in N.Y., N.Y. We wish to thank ADSNY for a fabulous deco experience. Washington DC's pre-Congress was also well planned and memorable. The next Congress will be in Melbourne, Australia April 2007. Conrad Miczko and Kristan McKinsey dancing at an evening event during the International Art Deco Society Congress in New York, NY. Chanel exhibit at New York's Metropolitan Museum, currently at the Metropolitan Museum in New York. Jim DeBickero on the 80th floor of the Empire State Building jazzing it up. Hecht Warehouse, Washington, DC. Pre-Congress Donald Deskey's son, Michael Deskey picnicking with Kristan McKinsey at Rye Playland Park, a 1928 deco amusement park. CADS T-SHIRT! DISCOUNTED. Now $10.00 CELEBRATE OUR 20TH ANNIVERSARY. Original tee shirt design by James Romano in dark gray with silver and black. Available in M,L, XL, all cotton. Price: $10 each + $4 s & h. Contact Ruth Dearborn to order at rools@comcast.net or 630-495-7887. Help support Deco in Chicago for our next 20 years.