2010 ERA Government Affairs Fly-In

2010 ERA Government Affairs Fly-In
May 18-19, 2010 | Hotel George, Washington, D.C.

About the 2010 GA Fly-In

On May 18 and 19, 80 leaders in the direct response industry gathered in Washington, DC for the 2010 ERA Government Affairs Fly-In.

Participants enjoyed fantastic networking at two receptions - one held at the Venable LLP offices and the other at the Hotel George. The Congressional Insights Game, a new addition to the GA Fly-In, received rave reviews and provided attendees with a fun and interactive way to learn about what goes on in Congress. Participants attended more than 40 Hill meetings, including a record number of meetings with members of Congress. Most importantly, GA Fly-In attendees helped to shape the outcome of two pending legislative proposals.

Check out the attendee testimonials from the 2010 ERA Government Affairs Fly-In:

For more information, please contact Tomi Turner at tturner@retailing.org or 703-908-1022.

Check out the photos from the 2010 GA Fly-In on Flickr.

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Attendee Post-Event Follow Up

ERA is actively working to follow up on the legislative aspects of the GA Fly-In meetings. However, attendees are strongly encouraged to follow up with their members of Congress. If you attended the GA Fly-In, please feel free to contact the staff person you met with from your representative's office. A good follow up includes: a thank you, a reminder of your connection to the district, a note on the issues we worked on, and an invitation to contact you in the future. If you have any questions, please contact Tomi Turner at tturner@retailing.org or at 703-908-1022.

Take the post-event survey! We'd love to hear how we can approve the event to better meet your needs. The survey is only eight questions and will take you just a few minutes to complete. www.surveymonkey.com/s/ERAGAFlyIn

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Registration is Fast, Easy and Simple

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

If you have attended an ERA event in the past, simply type in the e-mail address that you used to register and your customer profile will automatically appear. Update any information, fill out the payment portion and you are registered!

COST: ERA members: $249 / Non-members: $349 / Sponsors: E-mail Christy Hopkins at chopkins@retailing.org

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2010 GA Fly-In Schedule* Tuesday, May 11
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.	*NEW* Live Online Webinar - Prepare for the 2010 Fly-In!
Tuesday, May 18
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.	*NEW* Congressional Insights Interactive Game (optional) - Hotel George - Leader C
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.	Opening Reception at the Offices of Venable LLP Note: Bus transportation from the Hotel George lobby leaves at 5:30pm and 6:00pm.
Wednesday, May 19	(All activities at the Hotel George except for appointments with Representatives)
9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.	Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.	Welcome and Introduction
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.	*NEW* 2010 Electoral Predictions
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	Senator Klobuchar Keynote Address (D-MN)
12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.	Lunch Break
12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.	Q&A Session
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Appointments With Representatives on the Hill
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.	Closing Reception
Schedule is subject to change. Click here for the ERA Board and Strategic Planning Committee meeting schedule. Please download the event packet and leave behind. Back to top*

Keynote Speaker: Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)

ERA is honored and proud to announce that Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar will be delivering a keynote address at the 2010 ERA Government Affairs Fly-In at noon on Wednesday, May 19.

In 2006, Amy Klobuchar became the first woman elected to represent the State of Minnesota in the U. S. Senate. Senator Klobuchar quickly established herself as a leader determined to get results. The Washington Post has described Klobuchar as "a rising star". Klobuchar currently serves on the Senate Commerce and Judiciary Committees – two of the most important for the direct response industry.

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Hotel George Information

The luxurious Hotel George is adjacent to the U.S. Capitol and just a few blocks from Union Station in Washington, DC.

Hotel George
15 E Street NW
Washington, DC 20001 (map it!)
202-347-4200

The Hotel George is SOLD OUT! To reserve a room at the Hotel Monaco, please do so by 11:59 p.m. EST Monday, May 10. Reference the Electronic Retailing Association and contact Belinda Hayes at 202-449-7036 or Belinda.Hayes@hotelmonaco.com to reserve your room.

For additional assistance, please contact Christy Hopkins at chopkins@retailing.org or 703-908-1037 for other hotel options.
ERA has secured special room rates for GA Fly-In attendees. ERA rates are $309 for single or double occupancy. Reserve your rooms by Friday, April 23 under the ERA 2010 Government Fly-In room block to secure this rate.

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