Preparing the hub of the Auto Show

From Sheri McGill ‘09…

Tuesday was another busy day preparing the media center–the hub of the Auto Show. As interns, we organize, sort, and verify the credentials for the thousand or so journalists who come to the Auto Show. Here, they can find the information and assistance they need. We are their primary resource for computers, press kit information, updates, food, and drink. It is imperative that we are professional, knowledgeable and pleasant so that the coverage of the Auto Show is favorable.

We spent a lot of time getting familiar with the exhibit halls and the manufacturers. Aurora and I went down on Chevy’s showroom floor during the assembly of the official “Bumblebee II” Camaro from Transformers 2. The entire process took several hours, and the end result stands about 18 feet high. Check out the official photo gallery <http://www.chicagoautoshow.com/multimedia/gallery/images/index.asp?F_GALLERY_ID=188> to see its construction in progress.

After closing the media center, we all went to the Bridgestone media reception where we were able to let loose just a bit. The President and CEO of the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) Jerry H. Cizek III ‘68 was also there. He was very engaging and shared some stories about his own Bradley experience. Due to strict confidentiality (and fear of being sent home) I cannot reveal any information disclosed in this conversation…but I can say that he had some great stories!! LOL!