Alliance for Retired Americans - 2007 Legislative Conference  

The Alliance for Retired Americans invites members to attend its Legislative Conference in Washington, DC, September 4-7, 2007, and help us in Building for America’s Future.

The major focus of the speakers, workshops and training sessions will be honing our work with our growing State Alliances and educating our Federal elected officials about our priorities for building a safe and secure future for all Americans.  Past speakers include: Senators Harry Reid, Paul Sarbanes, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Debbie Stabenow, Sherrod Brown, and Bernie Sanders and Representatives Nancy Pelosi, John Dingell, Charlie Rangel, Maxine Waters, Jan Schakowsky, and Xavier Becerra, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Helen Thomas, Mark Shields, and Paul Begala. 

Our Lobby Day will highlight our power with Congress.  Our members will meet with their Members of Congress on the issues that will ensure a secure future for America and all Americans, including the prescription drugs, Medicare, and Social Security.  Other scheduled events include a gala banquet and awards to persons making outstanding contributions on behalf of older Americans.

In just 6 years, the Alliance has grown to 3.4 million members.  By September 2007, we will have chartered 30 State Alliances.  Join us to set the course for the Alliance for Retired Americans and for a country that cares workers, retirees and their families.  Your voice and energy in Washington make a huge difference.

George J. Kourpias    Ruben Burks              Edward F. Coyle 
President                  Secretary-Treasurer   Executive Director

Registration Information

2007 Legislative Conference
September 4-7, 2007
Hilton Washington and Towers | Washington, DC

BUILDING FOR AMERICA’S FUTURE

Convention

Send your registration by July 20, 2007, to take advantage of the early bird rate.  The registration fee is $80.00; after July 20th the registration fee is $95.00. Checks, money orders or credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express only) will be accepted.

When registering several attendees, please copy the official form and fill it out completely for each person.  To obtain additional copies of the official registration form call 1-888-373-6497, email jjones@retiredamericans.org or visit our website at www.retiredamericans.org

Banquet

The Banquet is scheduled for September 6, 2007, at 6:00 p.m.  Banquet tickets are $70.00 per person and should be ordered with the attached registration form.  Tickets will be issued on a first-come, first-serve basis.  You will receive your banquet tickets with your registration kit when you arrive at the conference.

Hotel

The conference will be held at:

Hilton Washington and Towers
1919 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-483-3000
1-888-324-4586 (Hotel Registrations)

Conveniently located near Dupont Circle, the hotel is accessible to Embassy Row, the National Zoo, the Smithsonian Museums, the National Mall and many excellent shops and restaurants. 

Hotel reservations must be made by calling the Hilton and Towers directly at 1-888-324-4586. Be sure to ask for the Alliance for Retired Americans National Convention attendee rate.  The discounted room rates are $146 a night (plus tax) and are guaranteed until July 20, 2007.  Check-in time is 3:00 p.m.; check-out time is 12:00 p.m.

The opening session is scheduled to begin Tuesday, September 4, at 1:30 p.m., and the last event will conclude by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, September 7.