Adam's Alliance Crop Events FAQ

About Adam's Alliance

Adam's Alliance is a fundraising organization that donates all money raised to the Greater Illinois Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. For every $1 donated to the NMSS:

• 55 cents is used for research efforts (as there is currently no cure for Multiple Sclerosis)
• 34 cents is used for programs and education
• 11 cents is used for fundraising and management

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Spring Crop Event

Location & Venue

Holiday Inn
226 17th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201

Registration & Pricing

• Registration Options: Attendees may choose to partake in the meals offered or not, which affects pricing
• Payment Methods: Credit Card, Personal Check, or Cash
• Advance Registration Required: You cannot just show up - registration and payment are required ahead of the event
• No Seat Reservations: Seats are not reserved until registration form and payment have been received
• No Partial Day Discounts: Full day attendance required - no discounted price for partial attendance

Dining & Dietary Accommodations

• Special Dietary Needs: No special requests accommodated
• Menu: Posted in advance to help you decide
• Alternative Options:
  • Hotel restaurant on-site
  • Several restaurants in the area
  • Delivery options available to the hotel

Facilities & Amenities

• WiFi: Available
• Power: Outlets/Power Bars provided near all tables (bring your own extension cord to guarantee reach)
• Parking: Hotel parking lot, on-street parking, and parking lot across the street available
• Lodging: No requirement to stay overnight at the hotel

Beverages & Snacks

• Drinks Provided: Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Root Beer, Bottled Water, Iced Tea, and Coffee
• Personal Beverages: Welcome to bring your own
• Snacks: Community snack table available in the Retreat Room
• Table Snacks: If you bring snacks for your group only, keep them at your table (not for community sharing)

Seating & Tables

• Seating Requests: Can be made but preference given to full weekend attendees
• Limited Premium Spots: Only so many seats along walls or near bathrooms available
• Extra Tables: Allowed as long as they don't block aisles (safety requirement)

Vendor & Promotional Opportunities

• Information Distribution: May place materials at attendees' seats
• Facebook Promotion: Contact Leanne Stortz about listing your event on her personal Facebook page
• Vendor Fair: Available on Saturday - contact Leanne Stortz (spots fill up fast)
• Donations Welcome: Raffle table and door prize donations accepted

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Fall Crop Event

Location & Venue

Wild Rose Casino & Resort
777 Wild Rose Drive, Clinton, IA 52732

Registration & Pricing

• Registration Options:
  • Friday and Saturday option
  • Saturday only option (discounted $10 less than both days)
• Payment Methods: Credit Card, Personal Check, or Cash
• Advance Registration Required: You cannot just show up - registration and payment are required ahead of the event or ticket purchased online
• No Seat Reservations: Seats are not reserved until registration form and payment have been received or ticket purchased online

Dining & Meal Information

• Friday: No food offered
• Saturday Breakfast: Breakfast is provided by generous donors
• Saturday Lunch: Food trucks located outside the ballroom doors
• Saturday Dinner: Chicken Lasagna with vegetable, roll and dessert
• Special Dietary Needs: Not accommodated due to event size (170+ people)
• Alternative Options:
  • Another restaurant within the casino
  • Delivery options available in the area
  • Fast-food options in the area

Facilities & Amenities

• WiFi: Available
• Power: Outlets/Power Bars provided near all tables (bring your own extension cord to guarantee reach)
• Parking:
  • May unload at Ballroom doors from Valley West Drive entrance
  • Park in guest lot (NOT employee lot)
  • Follow side road from first parking lot to guest lot
• Lodging: No requirement to stay overnight at the hotel

Beverages & Snacks

• Drinks Provided: Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Root Beer, Bottled Water, Iced Tea, and Coffee
• Personal Beverages: Welcome to bring your own
• Snacks: Community snack table available
• Table Snacks: If you bring snacks for your group only, keep them at your table (not for community sharing)

Seating & Tables

• Seating Requests: Can be made and organizers will try to accommodate
• Limited Premium Spots: Only so many seats along walls or near bathrooms available
• Extra Tables: Allowed as long as they don't block aisles (safety requirement)

Vendor & Promotional Opportunities

• Information Distribution: May place materials at attendees' seats
• Facebook Promotion: Contact Leanne Stortz about listing your event on her personal Facebook page
• Vendor Fair: Available on Saturday - contact Leanne Stortz (spots fill up fast)
• Donations Welcome: Raffle table and door prize donations accepted

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Contact Information

For vendor opportunities, Facebook promotion, or other inquiries, contact Leanne Stortz.