2014 Fall Board Meeting

Event Information | Tentative Schedule | Hotel Information | Transportation | Ladies Day

:: Event Information ::

Location: Washington DC | Capital Hilton
Group Rate: $229.00 (Cut-off date for special pricing was August 27th)

The Fall Board Meeting will be held in Washington, DC,  September 19-20, 2014.

By attending an ACPA board meeting, you have the opportunity to participate on ACPA committees and voice your opinion on association activities. Your involvement can be professionally and personally rewarding with the knowledge you receive and the relationships you foster.

All ACPA members are encouraged to attend!

:: Tentative Schedule ::

Thursday:

• Capitol Building Tour  |  8:15am
  Cabs available in front of hotel
  Taylor Luczak will meet you on Constitution Ave & First St NW - Capitol side of the street
• Hill Visits  |  10:00am
  There will be a welcome luncheon with Congressman Roger Williams in Longworth 1540 (HOB) prior to Hill visits
  Bring a valid form of ID
• Dinner at hotel  |  7:00am - 9:30pm
  Cash Bar

Friday:

• Continental Breakfast  |  7:00am
• General Meeting | 7:30am - 9:15am
• Ladies Day  |  9:45am - 3:00pm
  Cabs will be available in front of hotel
• Committee Meetings  |  9:30am – 4:15pm
• Dinner off property  |  Tony & Joe's  |  6:00pm - 10:00pm
  Cabs will be available in front of hotel
  Guest Speaker: Economist Anirban Basu

Saturday:

• Continental Breakfast  |  7:00am
• General Board Meeting  |  8:00am - 12:00pm
• Lunch  |  12:00pm - 1:00pm
  Guests are welcome to attend

:: Hotel Information ::

CAPITAL HILTON
1001 16th Street NW
Washington,  DC,  20036
202-393-1000
Hotel Website

Located just two blocks from the White House and three Metro stations, the Capital Hilton hotel is only five miles from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Set in the heart of the US capital, this downtown Washington, DC hotel serves as a convenient base when sightseeing in this historically rich city. Walk to attractions such as National Mall, the Washington Monument and memorials.

Amenities

• Automated Teller (ATM)
• Baggage Storage
• Concierge Desk
• Foreign Currency Exchange
• Gift Shop
• Laundry/Valet Service
• Local Area Transportation
• Lounge
• News Stand
• Room Service
• Safety Deposit Box
• Health Club
• Fitness Room
• Spa

Please click here for a full list of hotel amenities.

LOCAL POINTS OF INTEREST

• Arlington Cemetary
• Capitol Building
• Georgetown
• Holocaust Museum
• Kennedy Center
• Pentagon
• Smithsonian Museums
• Washington Harbour
• Washington Monument
• White House

:: Transportation ::

Parking:
Hotel offers valet parking only - $47.20/self-parking garages located nearby

Directions:

Washington National Airport
DCA - Follow signs to Washington. Take first exit to I-395 N, which becomes 14th St Bridge. Move to left lane and go north on Route 1 (14th St). Turn left on I St. Turn right on 16th St. Go north one block. Hotel is on corner of 16th and K.

Washington Dulles International Airport
IAD – Take Dulles Toll Road to I-66 East. Follow signs to Washington. Take Constitution Ave exit. Turn left on 18th. Turn right on H St and then left on 16th. Go north two blocks. Hotel is on corner of 16th and K.

Baltimore/Washington International
BWI – Take Balt-Wash Pkwy (I-295 S) to Route 50 W (will become New York Ave). Cross over N Capitol St into Northwest DC. At Mt Vernon Sq, turn left on 10th St and right on K St. Turn right on 16th St. Hotel is on corner of 16th and K.

:: Ladies Day :: 

Event: Old Town Alexandria Food Tour
Who: Guests of Fall Board Meeting attendees
When: Friday, September 19
Cost: $69.00 (includes all food & drink) *
Meet: 9:45 am in front lobby of hotel **
Tour:  Begins at 11:00 am near City Hall in Old Town Alexandria
What to wear:  Comfortable clothing and shoes

Description: Situated less than six miles from downtown Washington D.C., Old Town Alexandria, the district’s original Southwest neighborhood, was annexed in the mid-1800s and has prospered for over two hundred sixty years. This tour will guide you through a town of stately mansions, charming row houses and tree-lined streets. Come see what makes this former port town so charming and explore parts of this historic and architecturally unique town that was home to both George Washington and Robert E. Lee and pre-dates Washington D.C. as a former British colony.  On this guided, narrated walking tour, you will experience and learn about Old Town Alexandria’s significance throughout the history of our country.

During the tour, you will also discover locally owned and operated restaurants off the beaten path, and have the opportunity to stop and sample specially made dishes at long standing family-owned restaurants.  The food choices will pay homage to the city’s colonial roots, as well as its recently evolved food scene, as you partake in both colonial and modern indigenous cuisine. After finishing, you will be able to truly appreciate the heritage, history and local food in Old Town Alexandria.  All dishes are served sitting down so you can enjoy the ambiance of each restaurant while trying their specialties and hearing their stories. The restaurants and dishes have been meticulously chosen to showcase the culinary variety that exists within Old Town. The different meals will complement each other as you progress throughout the tour.  At each stop, you will feel like a guest of honor, as you speak with the owners or their families and enjoy their specialties.  This will be a truly unforgettable experience and after the tour, you will have the confidence to navigate the colonial streets and enjoy Old Town like a local.

Historic landmarks may include:
•    Torpedo Factory and waterfront
•    Carlyle House and Gardens
•    William Ramsey House
•    Christ Church
•    John Douglas Brown Home

Restaurants:
•    Virtue Feed & Grain
•    Overwood Wood Fired American Kitchen
•    Columbia Firehouse
•    Bittersweet Cafe

To RSVP, contact Sue Schumacher.
Visit www.dcmetrofoodtours.com/old_town_1.html for more info.

* Taxis will be available in front of hotel
** Note: Anyone wishing to hear Rep. Earl Blumenauer speak may do so during the General Session beginning at 8:00 am