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AIA Grassroots: 2012 Leadership and Legislative Conference

This annual meeting offers opportunities for leaders from nearly 280 state and local chapters to exchange programs, best practices, and share and discuss information and challenges that relate to their experiences.

SCHEDULE INFORMATION

An AIA Leadership Luncheon is scheduled on Wednesday, March 7, noon–1:30 p.m., for newcomers, component presidents-elect, member communities, and member group leaders. The luncheon offers an early opportunity to network with your colleagues and learn more about the Grassroots conference.

This year’s opening advocacy conference will begin on Wednesday, March 7, from 2:45 p.m-5:15 p.m., with keynote speaker, Dr. Richard Jackson, MD, MPH, Director of the National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

TRAVEL INFORMATION

PLANNING TO ATTEND?
The Grand Hyatt Washington is now accepting reservations for Grassroots attendees. Book, modify, or cancel your hotel reservations through their online reservations system. The service closes on Monday, February 6, 2012.

GRASSROOTS TRAVEL STIPEND AVAILABLE!
The AIA believes that the investment to support our leaders is a crucial part of its mission therefore the AIA will provide one-to-one matching funds, not to exceed $1,000 per person, for only one individual per component.

Due to budgetary constraints, assistance will not be afforded to all components but every effort will be made to help as many components as possible. First priority will be given to components that haven’t been able to send any of their leaders to Grassroots for the past two years. Consideration will also be given to components that can only afford to send one of their leaders.

Provide a copy of the completed application no later than 5 p.m. EST on Tuesday, January 31. You will be notified electronically or by telephone, no later than the close of business on Monday, February 13 as to whether your component will receive assistance. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

REGIONAL DINNER INFORMATION

Planning your regional Dinner? Here is a preliminary list of restaurants, contact information, and seating capacity for large groups.

Want some recommendations on where to eat around the Grand Hyatt; check out this list!

ADVOCACY INFORMATION

ADVOCACY365: CAPITOL HILL DAY IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER…
With the 2012 Capitol Hill Day fast approaching, we are providing some useful tips to help you and others from your component come prepared, whether you are a seasoned Grassroots Conference veteran or first-time attendee.

SPONSOR INFORMATION

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors!

Grassroots online registration is
NOW open!

Printable Registration Form (.PDF)

Registrants by State
as of February 17

Grand Hyatt Washington
1000 H Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20001

Book, modify, or cancel your
hotel reservations.

TRAVEL

American Airlines
800-433-1790
Promo Code 3932AW
Five percent discount on
coach/first class fares.
Reserve Online

Delta Airlines
800-328-1111
Promo Code GMT05
Two to seven percent discount
on coach/first class fares
Reserve Online

Amtrak
800-872-7245
Promo Code X73i-939
10 percent discount off best
available rail fare to
Washington between March 4
and March 13, 2012. Not
available on Acela or Auto
Train).

In order to receive
discount you must reserve via
phone at 800-872-7245.

AIA Travel Agency
Ovation Corporate Travel
800-925-4055

Contact Us

Telephone:
202-626-7351

E-mail:
componentrelations@aia.org