Countdown to the Cubs Convention: 15 Days

Today, as we enter the final day of 2009, we move a step closer to Cubs Convention 2010.
Yesterday, we took a look at the schedule
of sessions from last year's convention, so today let's take a look at the schedule of autograph signings and photograph lines from last year.

Photo from the "Game Day Experience" Session during the 2009 Convention. From left to right: Mike Fontenot, Joey Gathrigh, Kevin Hart, Koyie Hill, Ted Lilly.

Friday Photograph Stage
Ryan Theriot (6-6:45)

Saturday Photos
Mike Fontenot (9am-9:45)
Billy Williams (10-10:45)
Ernie Banks (11-11:45)
Sean Marshall (12-12:45
Carlos Marmol (1-1:45)
Reed Johnson (2-2:45)
Ted Lilly (3-3:45)
Lee Smith (4-4:45)

Sunday Photographs
Geovany Soto (9:30-10:15)- *Since he wasn't there I think Kevin Gregg replaced him
Jeff Samardzija (10:30-11:15)

Friday Autographs
Treasure Hunt Only
Description of Autograph Treasure Hunt-
Cubs autograph treasures await your discovery! Using your treasure map, follow the Cubs logo to hunt for autographs from your favorite Cubs. A Cubs celebrity can be found in every location. Discover who is waiting to be found! Cubs autograph treasure maps will be distributes following Opening Ceremonies and are available at the Cubs Information Area located in the NorthEast Hall, next to registration.

Saturday Autographs
Randy Hundley (9-9:45)
Jose Cardenal (9-9:45)
Billy Williams (9-9:45)
Joey Gathright (9:15-10, for kids only stage)
Ernie Banks (9-10, for lottery winners only)
Bill Buckner (10-10:45)
Jody Davis (10-10:45)
Leon Durham (10-10:45)
Ted Lilly (10:15-11, for kids only stage)
Alfonso Soriano (10:15-11:15, for lottery winners only)
Koyie Hill (11-11:45)
Ryan Dempster (11-11:45)
Bob Dernier (11-11:45)
Carlos Marmol (11:15-noon, for kids only stage)
Ryne Sandberg (11:30-12:30, for lottery winners only)
Neal Cotts (1-1:45)
Alan Tremmell (1-1:45)
Milton Bradley (1-1:45)
Sean Marshall (1:15-2, for kids only stage)
Carlos Zambrano (12:45-1:45, for lottery winners only)
Ted Lilly (2-2:45)
Leon Durham (2-2:45)
Jeff Samardzija (2-2:45)
Mike Fontenot (2:15-3, for kids only stage)
Lou Piniella (1:45-2:45, for lottery winners only)
Geovany Soto (3-4, for lotter winners only)* not sure what they did since he wasn't there
Carlos Marmol (4-4:45)
Randy Wells (4-4:45)
Ivan DeJesus (4-4:45)

Saturday Autographs at Vineline Booth
Glenn Beckert (10-10:45)
Doug Dasenzo (11-11:45)
Tim Stoddard (Noon-12:45)
Scott Sanderson (1-1:45)
Keith Moreland (2-2:45)
Dave Otto (3-3:45)

Sunday Autographs
Darwin Barney & Brandon Guyer (9-9:45)
Micah Hoffpauir (9-9:45)
Alan Trammell (9-9:45)
Lee Smith (9:45-10:15)
Rick Reuschel (9:45-10:15)
Kevine Hart (10-10:45)
Bob Dernier & Doug Glanville (10:45-11:30)
Aaron Miles (10:45-11:30)
Joey Gathright (10:45-11:30)
Doug Dascenzo & Steve Trout (11:30-12:15)
Mike Fontenot (11:30-12:15)
Sean Marshall (11:30-12:15

I didn't go for autographs, but last year I landed Lee Smith, Bill Buckner, Milton Bradley, Reed Johnson, Koyie Hill, Kevin Gregg, Aaron Miles, Steve Trout, Randy Hundley, Doug Dascenzo, Alan Tremmell, Brandon Guyer, Tim Stoddard, Randy Wells, Len Kasper, Pat Hughes, Larry Rothschild, Lester Strode, and more.

More posts to come on this New Year's Eve, and the countdown continues tomorrow...