Meeting Information

Hotel & Meeting Venue
The 2013 Annual Member Meeting will be held at the The Ritz-Carlton, Washington DC, 1150 22nd Street, NW. Please contact the hotel to make your room reservation. The group code is: AHAAHAM. The room block expires Friday, April 5. The closest metro stop to the hotel is Foggy Bottom, the Blue Line, you may take a cab from there to the hotel or walk. It is about 5 blocks.

Registration
The registration fee is $800 for the first company registrant; the registration fee for additional company registrants is $450. The last day to cancel your meeting registration is Friday, April 12; after this date you may send an alternate in your place. Registration fees received after Friday, April 12, increase to $850 for the first company registrant; and $500 for additional company registrants.

There is a charge for the guest event of $22.00, to visit the Newseum.

You may pick up your registration packet at the following times:

Saturday, April 27 - 2:00 pm-5:00 pm
Sunday, April 28 - 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Monday, April 29 - 7:00 am-12:00 noon

Nearest Airport to Washington, DC
Washington Reagan Airport (DCA) is the nearest airport to the hotel. Other airports include Dulles (IAD), located in Virginia, about 30 miles from Washington; and Washington Baltimore (BWI), located in Maryland; about 35 miles from Washington. Public transportation is available from all the airports.

What to Wear
Business casual is suggested for all business and division meetings and Sunday's buffet dinner. Business attire is suggested for Monday's Annual Business Meeting Breakfast at the Embassy of Canada, Chairman's Dinner and Congressional visits. Business or Cocktail attire for women at the Chairman's Dinner is appropriate.

Things to see and do!
The Ritz-Carlton is close to metro service where visits to Washington DC attractions are easily managed. From the hotel, the Foggy Bottom Metro (the Blue Line) will bring you to all Washington DC Attractions. (It is about five blocks from the hotel)

Visit the Smithsonian
The Smithsonian museum and garden is world famous and well worth a visit. There is no charge to visit these museums and the garden surrounding the famous "castle" is a delight. The Smithsonian is comprised of multiple buildings, so pick just one to visit.

Take a Walk Through Georgetown
Georgetown is the capital’s historic waterfront that today is bustling with activity. The area is a shopper’s paradise and the streets are lined with restaurants of every nationality. Take a tour of historic sites, do some shopping and enjoy a meal at a local restaurant. From the hotel, a walk to Georgetown is about 5 blocks. Georgetown is home to unique stores and even more unique homes

The National Zoo
See more than 435 different species of animals at the National Zoo, Washington DC’s 163-acre zoological park set within the Rock Creek National Park.

U.S. Botanic Gardens
This is truly a slice of paradise in the middle of the city. This flowering haven is in bloom year-round and with the recent renovations and additions of the First Ladies Garden it is even more beautiful than ever. The U.S. Botanic Garden, established by Congress in 1820, is a living plant museum located on the National Mall across from the U.S. Capitol. The Conservatory reopened in December 2001 after a four-year renovation, showcasing an impressive state-of-the-art indoor garden with approximately 4,000 seasonal, tropical and subtropical plants. The U.S. Botanic Garden is administered by the Architect of the Capitol and offers special exhibits and educational programs throughout the year.

The Newseum
The Newseum — a 250,000-square-foot museum of news — offers visitors an experience that blends five centuries of news history with up-to-the-second technology and hands-on exhibits.  There are permanent displays including Pulitzer Prize Winning Photographs; and featured exhibits, including "Creating Camelot: The Kennedy Photography of Jacques Lowe." The Newseum marks the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy with new exhibits and an original documentary film chronicling the presidency, family life and death of America's 35th president.

Questions?
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