IDFA's annual Washington Conference is designed to give you an insider's view of how Washington works and allow you to participate in the legislative process. This important policy meeting brings together key officials from Capitol Hill and the White House for informative briefings and provides an opportunity for you to meet one-on-one with your elected officials to share your concerns about current dairy policy issues.
Our representative form of government depends on your participation. Policy makers need to hear your voice!
| DAY ONE |
Wednesday, June 23 |
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| 8:30am - 5:00pm |
Registration & Information Desk |
| 10:00am - 11:00am |
PAC Steering Committee Meeting
Committee members only.
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| 11:30am - 1:00pm |
General Session & Group Luncheon
Issues Briefing - What issues are hot on this session's legislative agenda? What's the outlook for dairy legislation in the House and the Senate? IDFA's experts will prepare you for your individual congressional visits by outlining the issues most important to you and your company and giving you tips to help make your meetings productive.
| Speakers: |
Chip Kunde, Senior Vice President, Legislative Affairs
Kristin Wilcox, Senior Director, Legislative Affairs |
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| 1:30pm - 5:00pm |
Congressional Visits
One of the most important aspects of Washington Conference! At your appointments with Members of Congress (arranged by IDFA), you will help IDFA's legislative staff drive the dairy message home with lawmakers.
Please use your registration form to request specific meetings. |
| 5:30pm - 7:00pm |
Friends of Dairy Reception
Help us celebrate our friends on the Hill, as we socialize with Members of Congress in the beautiful House Agricultural Committee Room, in the Longworth House Office Building.
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| 7:00pm - 10:00pm |
PAC Tour & Dinner
Invitation only. Millennium and Apex Club PAC members ($2,000 and above). |
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| DAY TWO |
Thursday, June 24th |
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| 7:00am - 12:00pm |
Registration & Information Desk |
| 8:00am - 9:15am |
PAC Breakfast
Invitation only. PAC Pacesetters ($250) and above.
Ice Cream, Milk & Cheese PAC contributors are invited to attend this exclusive breakfast. Senator George Allen will brief attendees on the current Congressional agenda.
Speaker: Senator George Allen (R-VA)
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| 9:15am - 10:00am |
2004 Election Overview
The elections are just around the corner! A top political analyst will share his predictions and discuss how the 2004 election outcome will affect dairy lawmaking.
| Speaker: |
Dr. Larry J. Sabato
Election Analyst and Professor
University of Virginia's Center for Politics
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| 10:30am - 4:00pm |
Congressional Visits |
| 2:00pm - 3:00pm |
PAC Ice Cream Reception
Office of Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-TN), The Capitol Building
Invitation only. PAC President's Club ($500) and above.
PAC contributors will be treated to an exclusive reception in Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist's office. This is a unique opportunity to see one of the finest office suites in the Capitol building and experience an extraordinary view of the Mall. Numerous senators will stop by the reception. |
| 4:00pm - 6:30pm |
22nd Annual Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party
Join members of Congress, their staff and families, industry leaders, the media and other special guests in the Upper Senate Park for the coolest party in town. Every year, thousands enjoy ice cream, frozen yogurt, root bear floats and other refreshing dairy desserts donated by IICA members. Don't miss the perfect ending to a successful Washington Conference. |
Special Kids Programs!
Combine business with pleasure and bring the whole family to Washington in June! Two days of exciting activities found only in Washington will entertain the kids while you participate in conference events.
- One of the most popular events at the conference, the Kids Program this year will include the following fun-filled events:
- A very special insider tour of the Capitol Building
- A fun and exciting Imax movie at The Smithsonian Air and Space Museum
- Lunch at the ESPN Zone
- Tour the National Mall and see the newest monument, the World War II Memorial
- Dinner and a movie at historic Union Station
- Scooping at the 22nd Annual Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party
The Kids Program is open to children 10 years and older. Spouses are also welcome to join in on the fun of this exciting tour of Washington. The Kids Program is one of the most popular events at the conference. Space is limited - plan your family's trip today!
How To Register
Registration for IDFA's Washington Conference is complimentary. The kids program is priced at $100 per participant. To register:
- Click here to download the printable registration form.
Send the form by fax (202/331-7820) or mail to IDFA.
Mailing address: IDFA, 1250 H Street NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20005
Attn: IDFA Registration
Questions on registration can be directed to Tanika Manning at tmanning@idfa.org, 202/220-3557.
Hotel Information
The Washington Conference will be based at the Washington Court Hotel, 525 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C., 20001. Rooms have been blocked at the hotel in the name of IDFA's Washington Conference. To make your reservation and receive the special group rate of $239 single/double, please call the hotel directly at (202) 628-2100. A block of rooms is reserved until June 4, 2004. The rooms are available on a first come, first served basis, so please make your plans today.
Travel Information
EWA Travel in Washington, D.C., is the official travel agency for the Washington Conference. Registrants are welcome to use EWA's services to arrange their travel to the workshop. United Airlines offers 10% off unrestricted fares and 5% off all other fares; all rules and restrictions apply. You may call the following toll-free numbers for reservations:
EWA Travel:
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1-800-368-4055 |
| United Airlines: |
1-800-521-4041 (Tour Code: 514UY) |
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