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. |