"NEW VOICES, NEW VISIONS: 
Young Feminists Taking Action for the 21st Century"

1997 YOUNG FEMINIST SKILLS BUILDING SUMMIT
National Organization for Women Foundation
April 11 - 13, 1997 Renaissance Hotel
Washington, D.C.

FACT SHEET

SUMMIT MISSION:

To unify a diverse group of young feminists to empower themselves with the skills and strategies to effect change in their communities. This Summit is for self-determined young feminists and anyone interested in the young feminist perspective. Workshops will provide issues education and skills building. Working Groups will provide a forum for the development of strategies and plans of action.

WHEN: 

Friday April 11, 1997 9:00 am through Sunday April 13, 1997 2:00 pm

WHERE: 

Renaissance Washington D.C. Hotel 
999 9th Street, N.W. Washington D.C. 20001

REGISTRATION:

Registration forms are available from the NOW Foundation at the address below. The fee for the Summit is $35.00. Registrations will be accepted on site, and pre-registrations must be postmarked by April 6th.

ACCOMMODATIONS:

The Renaissance Washington D.C. Hotel will provide reduced rates for Young Feminist Summit attendees: $105 Single/Double, $115 Triple/Quad. Deadline for summit rates is March 14, 1997. You must mention the NOW Foundation Summit for these rates. For reservations call the hotel at: 800 468-3571/202 898-9000

TRAVEL:

Please call International Travel, our official travel agency at 800-741-4384 (fax 813-393-8052) for special airfares.

TRANSPORTATION:

The hotel is located at the corner of 9th and K Streets, N.W. in downtown Washington D.C. 

From National Airport take the free shuttle to the Metro Station. Take the Yellow Line Metro (going in the direction of the Mt. Vernon-Sq-UDC/U St. stop) to the Gallery Place stop. To exit the station, follow the arrow that points to 9th & G St. Walk three blocks north on 9th St. to the hotel which is on the corner of 9th & K St. 

From Union Station take the Red Line Metro to Gallery Place (the metro needs to be going in the direction of the Wheaton stop) and follow directions above.

CHILDCARE: 

Childcare will be available at no charge to conference attendees. Please register your child/children by March 14 to assure quality care.

For additional information contact: 1997 Young Feminist Summit 
Attn: Conference Manager, NOW Foundation 
1000 16th Street N.W. #700 
Washington D.C. 20036 
202 331-0066 ext. 362 fax: 202 785-8576 email: conference@now.org


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