2015 National Grange Legislative Fly-In
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR Please join us for the NATIONAL GRANGE LEGISLATIVE FLY-IN May 17-20, 2015 Come to Washington and help us promote the policy that was initiated by your local Grange offices back home.The National Grange Building downtown will be headquarters for meetings, briefings, networking and social time. |
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Legislative Fly-In Schedule
Sunday, May 17, 2015 – Arrive in Washington, D.C.
| 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Hotel check-in |
| 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Dutch treat dinner at Black Fin Restaurant (1.5 blocks from the National Grange Building) |
| 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Mix and mingle dessert social at the Grange Building, 1616 H Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006 |
Monday, May 18, 2015 – Briefings and Speakers – Grange Building
| 8:00 AM | Coffee and breakfast at the Grange |
| 9:00 AM | Introductions, Fly-In overview, Tips for Capitol Hill |
| 9:15 AM | Speaker: Kim Love, PhRMA |
| 10:00 AM | Issues overview and discussions |
| 11:00 AM | Speaker: Former Congressman Rick Boucher (D-VA) |
| 11:45 AM | Wrap-up morning session |
| 12:00 Noon | Lunch at the Grange |
| 1:00 PM | Social media for business and advocacy: DCI Group |
| 2:00 PM | Speaker: (USDA) |
| 3:00 PM | Speaker: Mark Rubin, Sr. Executive for Government Affairs, TracFone |
| 4:00 PM | Issues discussions |
| 5:00 PM | Review and prepare for Capitol Hill |
| 5:30 PM | Dinner at the Grange |
Tuesday, May 19, 2015 – Capitol Hill
| 8:00 AM | Coffee and breakfast at the Grange |
| All day | Grange on Capitol Hill. Individual appointments with Representatives and Senators |
| 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Hill feedback and issues discussions with snacks at the Grange Building |
| Evening | Dinner on your own |
Wednesday, May 20, 2015 – Wrap up – Grange Building
| 8:30 AM | Coffee and rolls at the Grange |
| All day | Hill feedback and issues discussions |
| Explore Washington | |
| Return home |
Travel and Registration
All travel and hotel costs will be personal expense for Fly-In attendees. Please make your own travel plans and book your hotel stay directly. If you plan to attend the Fly-In, please contact Stephanie Tiller by email st*****@************ge.org, by phone 202-628-3507 x 113 to give her your arrival and departure details. Be sure to let us know of any dietary restrictions or other special needs during your stay in Washington.
Housing
Our hotel is the Comfort Inn, 1587 Spring Hill Road, Vienna, Virginia 22182, phone 703-448-8020. Our group rate is $91.99 + 12% sales tax per night. The cut-off date to make a reservation is April 16, 2015. All rooms have one queen bed. The Comfort Inn is located just northwest of the Capital Beltway (I-495) in Vienna, VA. The hotel provides free parking and is just a block from the Metro’s Silver Line for travel to downtown Washington. The hotel also provides a complimentary full breakfast Monday- Friday 6:30am – 9:30am and 7:00am-10:00am on Saturday and Sunday. ** Please note the hotel is sold out over these dates. Please be sure to make your reservations by the cut-off date to ensure you have a room.
Metro Transit System
The Washington area Metro subway system operates the Silver Line directly between the Tysons Corner Spring Hill Station, one block from the hotel, and Washington’s Farragut West Station, just one block north of the Grange Building at 1616 H Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20006. Reagan National Airport travelers can take the Blue Line to the Rosslyn Station and change to the Silver Line. If you are running late, continue on the Blue Line to the Farragut West Station and to the National Grange Building.
Recommended Dress
We recommend business casual for Sunday and Monday. Business attire (coat and tie) would be best on Tuesday. Wednesday is comfort of your choice.
Washington at Its Finest
May is a beautiful time in our nation’s capital. Take some extra time to enjoy the flowers, monuments, and museums. The Grange building is located in the heart of Washington so you can use it as your sightseeing base.
