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2007 VOR Positions Presented to Congress ("Leave Behind Materials")THANK YOU 2007 SPONSORSVOR 2007 Annual Meeting and Washington InitiativeJune 8 -12, 2007 JOIN VOICES AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE! PLEASE JOIN US!
Program Agenda
Friday, June 8, 2007 1 – 3 pm VOR Annual Board Meeting – Open to Members
Friday June 8, 2007 6 – 8 pm Reports from the States Participate in reports on news from your state. This more casual session, moderated by VOR Board Members, will be a time for sharing and participating. Appetizers and beverages will be provided.
Saturday June 9, 2007 9 am – 4 pm Annual Meeting
“Policymaking from Governors to Congress: A focus on the issues and the role of advocates”
Speakers: Matt Salo, Director, Health and Human Services Committee, National Governors Association; Eileen Elias, M.Ed., Deputy Director, U.S. HHS Office of Disability (re: Call to Action/Access to Health Care); and Greg Giordano, Chief Legislative Assistant to Florida State Senator Mike Fasano (R-11), Majority Whip. Saturday June 9, 2007 Networking Dinner 6:30 pm Optional. Located at the Hyatt Regency (across the street from the Holiday Inn).
Additional cost about $25.
Details will provided to all attendees. Sunday, June 10, 2007 3 – 7 pm Initiative Briefing Learn what to do, what to say, and receive folders for distribution to Congress. Complete instructions will be provided and you will learn from experienced attendees. Keynote Speaker: Kenni Gill, Senior Legislative Counsel, Senate Rules Committee (invited).
Begins Monday, June 11, 2007 The Washington Initiative If possible, please plan to spend at least Monday and Tuesday visiting as many Senators and Representatives as possible. The more workers, the lighter the burden.
Monday, June 11 and Tuesday, June 12, 2007 Social: 6 – 6:30 pm Informal De-briefings, networking, reporting Reports: 6:30 – 8 pm Appetizers and beverages will be provided on Monday evening prior to de-briefing reports by state spokespersons (identified in advance of the meeting).
Hotel Information
Holiday Inn on the Hill 415 New Jersey Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20001 202-434-0125 Marcia Hopkins (preferred) Reservations due by May 13, 2007 800-638-1116 (call center)
Group rate: $159 for single or double, plus tax, per night. Mention VOR for group rate. All meetings will be held at the Holiday Inn on the Hill. Take advantage of networking with other VOR members by staying here. Please let us know if you would like to be paired with a roommate if possible.
Transportation Information
Ground TransportationTaxi cabs and “Super Shuttle” are available at Reagan International Airport. “Super Shuttle” is $13 per person from Reagan. At the airport follow signs to “Ground Transportation.” Super Shuttle reservations are required only from the hotel to the airport (800-258-3826). Union Train Station is just 3 blocks from the hotel.
For more information please contact Tamie Hopp at 605-399-1624 or tamie327@hotmail.com. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Registration FormI want to personally tell Congress how important choice is for people with mental retardation. I’ll be there!
Send form to Voice of the Retarded 5005 Newport Dr. #108, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 Fax: 847-253-6054 vor@compuserve.com * Phone: 847-253-6020 * A non-profit 501(c)(3) organization
Name(s) Address City, State, Zip Home Phone Work Phone Family/professional org/company (if applicable)
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Mark all that apply:
___$50 per person for member registration at the Annual Meeting on Saturday, June 9 if paid by 5/31. <2007 WASH-REG>
___$60 per person for member registration after 5/31. <2007 WASH-REG>
___$75 per person for non-member registration at the Annual Meeting on Saturday, June 9 includes one-year membership if paid by 5/31. <2007 WASH-REG>
___$85 per person for non-member registration after 5/31. Membership included. <2007 WASH-REG>
___A donation of $_________is enclosed. <2007 WASH-DONA>
___ I/We will attend the Washington Initiative only, and will be able to make Congressional visits through __________ (specify date). |
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