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MARK YOUR CALENDAR <\/strong><\/p>\n

Please join us for the<\/strong><\/p>\n

NATIONAL GRANGE LEGISLATIVE FLY-IN<\/strong><\/p>\n

May 17-20, 2015
\nWashington, D.C.<\/p>\n

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.<\/td>\n

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\nLegislative Fly-In Schedule<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Sunday, May 17, 2015 \u2013 Arrive in Washington, D.C.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
3:00 PM \u2013 5:00 PM<\/td>\nHotel check-in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5:00 PM \u2013 7:00 PM<\/td>\nDutch treat dinner at Black Fin Restaurant (1.5 blocks from the National Grange Building)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7:00 PM \u2013 9:00 PM<\/td>\nMix and mingle dessert social at the Grange Building, 1616 H Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n


\nMonday, May 18, 2015 \u2013 Briefings and Speakers \u2013 Grange Building<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
8:00 AM<\/td>\nCoffee and breakfast at the Grange<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:00 AM<\/td>\nIntroductions, Fly-In overview, Tips for Capitol Hill<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:15 AM<\/td>\nSpeaker: Kim Love, PhRMA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:00 AM<\/td>\nIssues overview and discussions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11:00 AM<\/td>\nSpeaker: Former Congressman Rick Boucher (D-VA)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11:45 AM<\/td>\nWrap-up morning session<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:00 Noon<\/td>\nLunch at the Grange<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:00 PM<\/td>\nSocial media for business and advocacy: DCI Group<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2:00 PM<\/td>\nSpeaker: (USDA)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:00 PM<\/td>\nSpeaker: Mark Rubin, Sr. Executive for Government Affairs, TracFone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:00 PM<\/td>\nIssues discussions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5:00 PM<\/td>\nReview and prepare for Capitol Hill<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5:30 PM<\/td>\nDinner at the Grange<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n


\nTuesday, May 19, 2015 \u2013 Capitol Hill<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
8:00 AM<\/td>\nCoffee and breakfast at the Grange<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
All day<\/td>\nGrange on Capitol Hill.\u00a0 Individual appointments with Representatives and Senators<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:00 PM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/td>\nHill feedback and issues discussions with snacks at the Grange Building<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Evening<\/td>\nDinner on your own<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n


\nWednesday, May 20, 2015 \u2013 Wrap up \u2013 Grange Building<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
8:30 AM<\/td>\nCoffee and rolls at the Grange<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
All day<\/td>\nHill feedback and issues discussions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nExplore Washington<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nReturn home<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n


\nTravel and Registration<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

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*****<\/span>@************<\/span>ge.org<\/span><\/a>, 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.<\/p>\n

Housing<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Our hotel is the Comfort Inn, 1587 Spring Hill Road, Vienna, Virginia 22182, phone 703-448-8020.<\/strong> Our group rate is $91.99 + 12% sales tax per night. The cut-off date to make a reservation is April 16, 2015<\/strong>. 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\u2019s Silver Line for travel to downtown Washington. The hotel also provides a complimentary full breakfast<\/strong> Monday- Friday 6:30am \u2013 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.<\/p>\n

Metro Transit System<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

Recommended Dress<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

We recommend business casual for Sunday and Monday. Business attire (coat and tie) would be best on Tuesday. Wednesday is comfort of your choice.<\/p>\n

Washington at Its Finest<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

May is a beautiful time in our nation\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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