2023 Annual Conference

Our 2023 Annual Conference at the beautiful Chileno Bay Resort was a sold-out event! We had more than 90 members and their families take advantage of the tranquil beach, exciting group activities and more.

During the Land’s End Tour, we boarded a catamaran for a cruise around the Baja peninsula and were treated to sights like Pelican Rock, the Sea Lion Colony and the famous Arch. A hungry sea lion even joined our deep-sea fishing excursion group! Three boats went out and caught several bonita and mahi mahi, which were grilled and served poolside for all SMACNA Greater Chicago guests. Other highlights included golfing, tortilla and salsa making during a cooking class at Flora Farms and our farewell dinner on the resort’s secluded private beach, La Playita.

 We were glad to see a number of new faces this year, and already look forward to planning next year’s event!