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PAKISTANI AMERICAN DAY ON THE HILL - February 26
Join
PAL-C in a National Day of Advocacy
Bringing Our Voices to Our Leaders
The Pakistani American Leadership Center (PAL-C) is
organizing a National Pakistani American Community Advocacy Day on the Hill
in Washington, D.C. on February 26, 2009
in partnership with several other Pakistani-American organizations
including:
Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America (APPNA)
Pakistani American Public Affairs Committee (PAKPAC)
Pakistani American Congress (PAC)
Association of Pakistani Professionals (AOPP)
Association of Pakistani Scientists and Engineers of North America (APSENA)
Council of Pakistan American Affairs (COPAA )
Pakistan American Chamber of Commerce Council (PACCC)
Friends of Pakistan (FOP)
The Pakistani American Council of Texas (PACT)
Pakistani American Association of Connecticut (PAACT)
North American Pakistani Association (NAPA)
PAL-C believes it is important for our Members of Congress to have all
the facts, and to hear from Pakistani Americans their thoughts on the
issues.
Please review our Talking Points on:
1. U.S.-Pakistan Relations (click here)
2. U.S.-Pakistan-India Relations (click here)
The community meetings are over 2 days (See Full Program Below).
Registration is required and we request that you please register as
soon as possible so we have an accurate headcount for catering and other
purposes.
Community Dinner on 7:30 PM Feb 25th, 2009
Crystal City Marriott Courtyard
2899 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA, 22202, (703) 549-3434
Day on the Hill on 7:30 AM - 4PM Feb 26th, 2009
Room 2237 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Shuttles for Capitol Hill will leave at 7:00 AM from the Crystal City
Marriott.
(Shuttle is only for people staying at hotel. Local residents should come
directly).
Action Item: It is crucial to the
success of the National Day of Advocacy that after registering yourself,
you set up personal meetings with your two Senators and
your Congressional Representative during
the day (February 26) at their offices and to request that they attend
either the Breakfast or Lunch Reception where they will be able to address
the entire gathering.
You can set up these meetings by calling 202-224-3121
and the operator will connect you to your Representative. When you are
connected to your Representative's office, identify yourself as a
constituent and state your request. You will likely be directed to your
Representatives "Scheduler" (the office staff assistant who is in
charge of the Representative's schedule).
If the Member is unable to meet with you, you can then ask to meet with
the Chief of Staff or the Member's Foreign Affairs Legislative Aide.
Oftentimes, meetings with these staffers are just as important as meeting
with the Member themselves.
If you require further assistance with the process we would be happy to
assist you at the PAL-C office. You can reach us by phone at 202-675-2004
or by e-mail at
[log in to unmask].
We have already secured appointments with 35
Members of Congress and with your help we hope to reach over
75 Members. To borrow a phrase: Yes We Can!
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Program for Pakistan-American National Day of Advocacy -
February 26
MORNING SESSION:
7:30 : AM -9:30 AM Room 2237 Rayburn Building
Breakfast Reception
Discussion and methods to be effective with advocacy work.
Discussion regarding "The Day on the Hill" issues with guest
speakers.
Update and discussion on the 3 main talking points.
9:30 AM -12 Noon
Pre-Scheduled Congressional Visits.
Each Community Members should plan to have at least 2 Senatorial Visits and
2 Congressional Visits. Please make sure that you have made your
appointments in advance.
LUNCH RECEPTION
12 Noon- 2:30 PM Room 2237 Rayburn Building
Discussion regarding "The day on the Hill" issues with guest
speakers.
Congressperson address, followed by short Q&A.
Wrap-up & Discussion on the effectiveness of Day's efforts and planning
for future action and activities.
2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Continuation of pre-scheduled Congressional Visits.
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Information
for Guests arriving from out of town:
Travel to Washington DC:
Air: Its is recommended that you fly into Reagan Airport,
this will substantially save you on ground transportation costs from other
regional airports. Take shuttle to hotel from baggage claim 5 or 9 at Reagan
Airport.
Train: Take train to Union Station, then take metro to
Crystal City station (Yellow or Blue Line). Hotel is a mile from train
station, take a cab or ask for Hotel shuttle service by calling: (703)
549-3434
By Road: Look up directions to the Hotel listed below.
Hotel:
Crystal City Marriott Courtyard
2899 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA, 22202, (703) 549-3434
Dates Available: 2/25/09-2/26/09;
Room Rate: $199 per night per room plus 10.25% tax.
To get this rate use Code: PADPADA
The Crystal City Courtyard has a complementary airport shuttle from Reagan
National and they also have a complimentary shuttle to the metro.
Dinner Wednesday Night:
A planning and strategy dinner is planned for Wednesday Feb 25th night at
the above hotel. Dinner will be buffet style, and will start at 7:30 PM.
Transportation to/from Capitol Hill on Thursday Feb 26th:
Ground transportation will be provided for guest staying at above Hotel to
get to Capitol Hill. Ground transportation will leave from hotel at 7:00 AM
for Capitol Hill. In the afternoon ground transportation will be provided
to the hotel, and will leave Capitol Hill at 4 PM.
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