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Advocacy Day & Public Policy
Make your voice heard in Washington, D.C., on behalf of FM
Sept. 20-21, 2011
Embassy Suites Crystal City - National Airport | Arlington, Va.
IFMA is asking chapters to send representatives to Washington, D.C., this September. Members are also encouraged to participate.
This annual meeting has become an important forum for agency, congressional and industry leaders to exchange ideas and best practices regarding the future of our nation’s built environment and the integrated demands on our infrastructure. |
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Following last year’s Advocacy Day, those who participated were notified that the Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act of 2010 had passed through the house, and the senate was headed to President Obama’s desk. IFMA chapter leaders played an important role in educating Congress and their staff about the bill’s importance.
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Hotel Reservations
- Make your hotel reservation online or call +1-800-EMBASSY.
- Please request the group rate and mention IFMA’s Advocacy Day and Public Policy Forum.
- Rate: US$229/single or double
- Group Name: IFMA Advocacy Day and Public Policy Forum
Agenda
- Lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday are included; all other meals will be on your own.
- Your name badge and materials should be picked up on-site beginning at 12 p.m. on Tuesday.
- Dress is business.
Advocacy Day | Tuesday, September 20, 2011 | Begins at 1 p.m.
- Meet at the hotel for a general session followed by reception.
- Attendees are on their own for dinner.
Public Policy Day | Wednesday, September 21, 2011 | Begins at 8 a.m.
- Attendees will be transported from the hotel to Capitol Hill for a Public Policy Forum in the morning and appointments with congressmen and their staff in the afternoon.
- Lunch will be available in the congressional center.
- Attendees will return to the hotel by 5 p.m. and a reception is planned at that time to conclude the event.
- Attendees can depart and are on their own for dinner.
See Also:
Registration
Importance of Advocacy
Advocacy Tutorial: Making Government Work For You
IFMA Public Policy Paper (.pdf)
Contacting Your Elected Officials
Embassy Suites Crystal City - National Airport
