Natural Products Day in Washington D.C.
Thank you for making Natural Products Day 2010 a great success!
News Release:
Industry Members Rally in Washington for 13th Annual Natural Products Day
| Did you attend? Please fax your evaluation forms to (202) 223-0250 or mail them to NPA Headquarters Congressional Meeting Evaluation Form (pdf) Please submit a form for each appointment you attended Event Evaluation Form (pdf) |
No matter what role you play in the broad natural products industry, there are issues being discussed right now in Congress that will affect you both at work and at home. And while some bills will improve our country, such as ensuring school children get proper nutrition, others will limit our choices in what we can buy and sell, such as restricting availability of dietary supplements.
That's why it's vital for you to show your legislators in Congress who you are, what you stand for and—perhaps most importantly—who you represent: thousands of natural businesses and millions of consumers.
Key Information
Industry Members Rally in Washington for 13th Annual Natural Products Day
2010 Natural Products Day Advocacy Packet [pdf]
Included in this valuable pack is materials to better educate your legislators about the natural products industry.
Please fax your evaluation forms to (202) 223-0250, or mail them to NPA Headquarters
- Congressional Meeting Evaluation Form (pdf) Please submit a form for each appointment you attended
- Event Evaluation Form (pdf)
Guide to Effective Grassroots Action [pdf]
Thank you for your interest. Registrations for Natural Products Day 2010 are closed.
| What | Natural Products Day is a fun and effective way to connect with those who represent you in the U.S. Congress. This full day offers you an opportunity to not only meet and mingle with your representatives and their staff during formal meetings and our evening reception, you'll also have plenty of time to network with your industry colleagues. So that you can relax and enjoy your day on Capitol Hill, NPA takes care of everything for you: breakfast before our lobbying workshops, transportation to Capitol Hill, pre-scheduled meetings with legislators, a gala evening reception and finally returning you to our host hotel. And because we value your time and effort to travel to Washington, there is no cost to attend Natural Products Day. |
| Where |
Washington, D.C. |
| When | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 |
| MORNING NEW - Featured Speaker Charlie Cook Charlie Cook, respected authority on U.S. elections and political trends, political analyst for NBC News, and publisher of the Cook Political Report, is the featured morning speaker. |
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| Legislative Workshop Political insiders will coach attendees on strategies for making the most of their visits, as well as thoroughly covering the issues you're discussing. When you arrive for breakfast you'll be provided with itineraries, maps and materials to leave behind after each visit. |
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| AFTERNOON Following the workshop, buses will take you to Capitol Hill for a group photo and lunch on your own. You will then go to your prearranged meetings in House and Senate offices. |
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| EVENING Congressional Champions Reception Join your colleagues, legislators and staff members on Capitol Hill in honoring those Members of Congress who have supported the natural products industry. At the reception's end, buses will return you to our host hotel. |
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Thank you for your interest. Registrations for Natural Products Day 2010 are closed.
Key Information
Industry Members Rally in Washington for 13th Annual Natural Products Day
"Webinar: What to Know Before You Go!" Listen here
2009 Natural Products Day Advocacy Packet [pdf]
Included in this valuable pack is materials to better educate your legislators about the natural products industry. New materials coming soon.
Guide to Effective Grassroots Action [pdf]
Important Dates and Information
Thursday, February 25
Deadline for hotel reservations at The Fairfax at Embassy Row Hotel
Monday, March 12
Deadline for registration for Natural Products Day
Tuesday, March 23
| 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. |
Check-in and Buffet Breakfast |
| 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Issues Overview and Featured Speaker |
| 12:00 p.m. |
Buses Depart for Capitol Hill |
| 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. |
Scheduled Appointments with Legislators |
| 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. | Congressional Champions Awards Reception, Capitol Hill |
Hotel
The Fairfax at Embassy Row
2100 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington DC 20008
Reservations: (888) 627-8439
www.fairfaxhoteldc.com
Room rate: $249 (plus tax) per night. This is a group rate on a limited number of rooms; when making reservations mention that you are with the Natural Products Association group to receive the special rate. Note: You must book your room by phone to receive this rate: (888) 627-8439. Rate is valid for reservations made by Thursday, February 25, 2010.
Appointments
Meetings with members of Congress will be scheduled on your behalf, so having an accurate list of attendees is important. If you need to cancel, we ask that you notify us at the earliest opportunity at (202) 223-0101 ext. 104 or at natural@NPAInfo.org. You will receive your afternoon appointment schedule when you attend the how-to-lobby workshop on the morning of March 23.
Transportation to and from Capitol Hill
On the afternoon of March 23, complimentary bus transportation will be provided to Capitol Hill from the group rate hotel to the afternoon congressional appointments. Following the evening reception, buses will return attendees to the hotel.
