PNWA 2012 Regional Meetings and Mission to Washington, DC - Online registration opens December 15
Our 2012 Regional Meetings are a key part of ensuring PNWA is aware of your issues and projects as we prepare for the upcoming Mission to Washington and the legislative year ahead. These meetings solidify our key messages and are a great opportunity for you to provide updates on individual priorities and projects, as well as hear from PNWA staff on the latest happenings from around the region. Please note that you do not need to register for the Mission to Washington to attend our Regional Meetings - these are free and provide great value for all who attend.
Puget Sound Regional Meeting
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
11:30am-2:00pm
Moffatt & Nichol
One Union Square
600 University Street, Suite 610
Seattle, WA 98101
Eastern Washington/Northern Idaho Regional Meeting
Friday, February 17, 2012
11:30am-2:00pm
Port of Pasco
Board Room
1110 Osprey Pointe Blvd
Pasco, WA 99301
Lower Columbia River/Oregon Coast Regional Meeting
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
12:00pm-3:00pm
Port of Portland
Chinook Room
7200 NE Airport Way
Portland, OR 97218
2012 Mission to Washington
Join us on Capitol Hill at the beautiful Madison Hotel for PNWA's 2012 Mission to Washington. This annual gathering is a highly anticipated event featuring valuable general sessions with national industry leaders and federal agency staff, as well as one-on-one meetings with our entire Congressional delegation. PNWA is the only organization that is able to deliver these convenient, coordinated meetings with every member of Congress from the Northwest! It is a truly unique advocacy effort and a rare opportunity - make your plans to attend today!
2012 Mission to Washington, DC
March 4-8, 2012
The Madison Hotel
1177 15th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
www.loewshotels.com
PNWA Room Block: To qualify for PNWA's discounted rate of $249/night, your reservation must be made no later than February 10, 2012. Reservations are accepted by the hotel on a first come, first served basis, and the PNWA room block may become sold out before February 10th. To guarantee your room, make your reservation *today* by calling 866-563-9792!
Our signature reception on Capitol Hill - Taste the Northwest: The PNWA Mission to Washington "Taste the Northwest" Reception on Capitol Hill is a great opportunity for Members of Congress, Congressional staff, federal agency officials, and industry leaders to meet with each other and with the PNWA membership. As always, we will feature specialty foods and beverages from the Pacific Northwest and we need your help! If you would like to donate foods or beverages from the Northwest, please contact Heather Stebbings by email or at 503-234-8553.
Twilight Monument Tour:Washington DC's spectacular monuments at night are not to be missed on this 3 1/2 hour fully narrated tour. We will board the tour bus on Monday, March 5th at 7pm at Union Station and will make stops at the MLK, FDR, Iwo Jima, Lincoln, Korean War Veteran's and Vietnam Veteran's Memorials. This is a beautiful way to see DC's top attractions - we hope you can join us! There is no additional cost for this tour - it is complimentary for each PNWA registrant and their guest! A limited number of seats are available, so be sure to sign up when you register for the meeting.
For an example of PNWA's Mission to Washington, take a look at the tremendous program that was presented in 2011!
For more information log onto our website or contact Heather Stebbings at [email protected].