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HAC National Rural Housing Conference 2008 Working for Change: Building Our Future

Conference Information

• Hotel
• Roommates
• Payment
• Scholarships
• Refund Policy
• Travel
• Rural Housing Awards
• Exhibit Space
• Pre-Conference Meeting Space

Hotel

All attendees are responsible for arranging their own accommodations. A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill located at 400 New Jersey Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C., at the special conference rate of $150 (single room), excluding taxes. This is lower than the prevailing per diem rate and will be available for conference participants on or before November 4. Link to the map of the hotel area.

You can make a reservation at this rate by clicking here. If you prefer, you can make your reservation by calling 202-737-1230 or 1-800-233-1234 before November 4 and letting the agent know you are with the Housing Assistance Council.

After November 4, reservations will be accepted on a space- and rate-available basis only. This room block will sell out, so please reserve your room as soon as possible. All room cancellations must be made 72 hours in advance directly with the Hyatt Regency Hotel to avoid penalties.

Roommates

HAC is maintaining a roommate list to help participants reduce conference expenses. If you would like to have your name and contact information shared with other registrants, please check the appropriate box on the registration form. Conference attendees are responsible for making their own hotel arrangements.

Payment

Register by October 31 to save money and help secure your workshop choices. Registration includes all workshops and plenary sessions, all conference materials, three breakfasts, two lunches, all breaks, a networking reception, and the awards banquet. If you are requesting a scholarship, please send your scholarship application with your registration. For fast processing, submit registration with payment or credit card authorization. Registrations will not be processed until payment is received.

Scholarships

Scholarship funds are available for representatives of community-based organizations who would otherwise be unable to attend the conference. To apply, please complete and return the Scholarship Application Form to HAC by mail or fax along with a completed Registration Form. Scholarship applications must be received at HAC on or before October 31. HAC will cease awarding scholarships once funds are no longer available, so apply early. HAC will award multiple scholarships to staff from the same organization depending on the availability of funds. All applicants awarded scholarships will be notified a week after HAC receives the application.

Refund Policy

There is a $50 cancellation fee. Refunds will be granted if a written request is submitted and received by HAC on or before November 14. After November 14 no refunds will be granted but substitute registrants are welcome. There are no refunds for no-shows.

Travel

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (5.2 miles), Dulles International Airport (27.2 miles), and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (30.6 miles) service the Washington, D.C. area. The following transportation options are available.

From/To Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport:

Taxi - Taxis are available outside the baggage claim area; fare is approximately $20 (10-20 min.).

Metro Subway - Take the Yellow/Blue line from the airport to the Gallery Place/Chinatown stop. Transfer to the Red line to Union Station (2nd stop). The Union Station Metro stop is located three blocks from the hotel. Fare is approximately $1.35-$1.75 (20-25 min.).

Super Shuttle - Approximate fare is $14 one-way. Available 7 days a week. Shuttle vans make multiple stops and drop off directly at the hotel. Advance reservations for Super Shuttle may be made by calling 800-BlueVan (800-258-3826) or online at www.supershuttle.com.

From/To Dulles International Airport:

Taxi - Taxis are available on the lower level outside baggage claim. Fare is approximately $60-$80 one-way (50-60 min.).

Super Shuttle - Approximate fare is $29 one-way. Available 7 days a week. Shuttle vans make multiple stops and drop off directly at the hotel. Advance reservations for Super Shuttle may be made by calling 800-BlueVan (800-258-3826) or online at www.supershuttle.com.

From/To Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport:

Taxi - Taxis are available on the lower level outside baggage claim. Fare is approximately $79 (1 hour)

MARC Train - Travel via commuter train from BWI to Union Station, which is three blocks from the hotel. Approximate cost is $6 one-way. The MARC train runs weekdays only. For complete schedules and fares visit http://www.mtamaryland.com/services/marc/.

Super Shuttle - Approximate fare is $35 one-way. Available 7 days a week. Shuttle vans make multiple stops and drop off directly at the hotel. Advance reservations for Super Shuttle may be made by calling 800-BlueVan (800-258-3826) or online at www.supershuttle.com.

From/To Amtrak/Union Station
Hotel is located 3 blocks away. Follow exit signs to get to the front of Union Station. Take E Street (between the semi-circle of flags) to the intersection of E Street, N.W. and New Jersey Avenue, N.W. The hotel will be directly in front of you.

All travel arrangements are the full responsibility of the conference registrant.

Join us for the Rural Housing Awards

On Thursday, December 4, 2008, HAC will acknowledge rural housing leaders whose efforts have led to improved housing in rural America. The Clay Cochran Award for Distinguished Service in Housing for the Rural Poor honors individuals who have provided outstanding and enduring service, with national impact, for the betterment of housing conditions for the rural poor. The Skip Jason Community Service Award recognizes individuals whose efforts have improved the housing conditions of the rural poor in their communities. The Henry B. Gonzalez Award acknowledges elected officials who have significantly contributed to improving housing conditions for low-income rural Americans during their terms. There is still time to nominate someone who has made a difference in your work.

Nominations for the awards will be accepted until September 15. Access information and a nomination form here. For more information, contact Lilla Sutton at HAC, lilla@ruralhome.org, 202-842-8600 x 113.

Exhibit Space

Exhibit space is limited. Exhibitor fees are $250 for nonprofit organizations and $500 for all others. Exhibitors will be provided with a 6' x 2 ½' skirted table. To obtain exhibitor information and a registration form, please call 202-842-8600 ext. 108, email HACconference2008@ruralhome.org or access the exhibitor prospectus.

Pre-Conference Meeting Space

Groups wishing to convene meetings on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 should contact HAC conference staff by October 31 at 202-842-8600 ext.108 or HACconference2008@ruralhome.org regarding space availability. Space is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.