Why should you be there? here? Because we will continue to make history and crack the system that destroys families for the self-interests interests of government bureaucracies and lawyers over our children’s ’s lives lives.
Sponsoring Org: Families For Justice Parents Day Weekend; Upperr Senate Park; 200 New Jersey Ave NW; Washington, DC http://dcrallyforfamilyrights.com/
Topic Groups Include:
1. Legislative Reform at State and Federal Levels 2. Redirecting Title IVd Federal Family Destruction Incentives and Child “Support” Reform 3. Abuse of Domestic Violence laws 4. Judicial Reform and Accountability Efforts 5. CPS/DSS Reforms 6. Peaceful Actions and Demonstrations 7. Lawsuits for Constant Civil Rights Violations by Family Courts
Thursday 7/22 Theme = Legislative Contact 8:oo 10:00
WHAT
WHERE
Breakfast & Networking
Your Hotel Cafe
Friday 7/23 Theme = Leadership & Strategy WHAT
WHERE
8:oo Breakfast & Networking
Take your time, then get to the city by 10am each day
Your Venue
10:00 Mike McCormick, ACFC (25). Leon Koziol, JD (25)
11:00
Orientation for Rep Contact - Jim Semerad
Senate Office Park
11:00 Mike Jefferies, PA (25), Jim Semerad MC (20)
12:00
Lunch @ Senate Office Bld. Cafe
Cafeteria
12:00 Tribute to Nancy Schaefer (20) before Lunch
1:00
Senate Building Rounds
Senate Offices
2:00
House Office Building Rounds
House Offices
4:30
Legislative Regroup and Mingle
Tortilla Coast
2:00 David Levy, CRC – Two Parents
6:30
Networking Event - Arrivals
Chili’s 23rd Street, Crystal City
3:30
Mike Jefferies, Parental Alienation Workshop
8:00
Cocktail Meet ‘n’ Greet
TBA
5:00
Speed Dating For Leaders & Activists
1:00 Extended lunch for networking (see group/topic)
10:00
Various
Inside Lectures and Workshops 2:45 Strategies For Reform - Bob Norton 4:15 Panel on Judicial Accountability
6:00 VIP Dinner – Speakers, Leaders and Event Staff
8:oo
Upper Senate Park
Networking For All
Saturday 7/24 Theme = Networking Workshops
Sunday 7/25 = Taking Action & Next Steps
WHAT
WHERE
WHAT
Breakfast & Networking
Your Venue
Stephen Baskerville (25), Jim Semerad MC (15) Bike Trek & Awards (30), Bradley Hume, MCSE (20)
11:00
Greg Fischer – Organizing Locally For Politics (20)
12:00
Long Lunch – Network Groups By Topic
Upper Senate Park
See List Later
Inside Lectures and Workshops 2:00
Leon Koziol, J.D. - Civil Rights Suits: Status and Workshop (60)
3:00
Legislative Sharing and Strategies – Mike McCormick
4:00
Brainstorming, Strategy and Focus 2011 – 5 Subgroups by Topic ▼▼▼
6:00
Networking Dinners By Topic - Signup sheets posted during the day
9:00
Candlelight Vigil (Sunset 8:27pm)
Upper Senate Park
9:30
Campfire Pow-Wow
Green Belt Park
8:oo Breakfast & Networking 10:00 Van Wollley, Fundraising 10:30 Patrick Braden, Parental Abduction
WHERE Your Venue Upper Senate Park
12:00 Lunch or Non-Denominational Religious Service 2:00 F4J Parents March – From Upper Senate Park to the Whitehouse 3:00 Stuff Animals Delivery - Bessie Huggins
Upper Senate Park
TRAVEL TIME FOR RETURN HOME NOTES: Time slots subject to change. Videotaping in progress. Revisions will be posted and emailed regularly Upper Center Park is at the beginning of the National Mall between the Capital and Reflecting Pool.
Supporting Organizations
More Speakers Open microphone for people afternoons in Upper Senate Park
Other Guest Speakers (some unconfirmed): Ed Bartlett of MediaRadar Mike McManus, Marriage Savers Glen C. Schulz, Author, "Unlawful Flight: A Parental Kidnapping" – Balloons In Heaven Event TBD Ron Henry, Men’s Health Network Mary Johnson and her daughter Alyssa Cobbs - Sibling alienation Nancy Hey Chauncy Richards Alison Younes Kevin Moran Brian Hutchings Blakeley Jackson Guard Vince Flaherty Patrick Braden Robin Shultz Jill Egizii Parental Alienation Teri Wilson Family Court/Military/Lisa Bierly CPS
AKidsRight.org American Coalition for Fathers and Children BestInterestOfChildren.org Connecticut DCF Watch CPS Watch Legal Team FathersUnite.org Fathers & Families & Glenn Sacks Fathers 4 Justice Fathers4Justice-Pennsylvania Fight CPS Illinois Fathers N.J. Parents Against DYFS National Coalition for Child Protection Reform National Coalition For Men National Congress for Fathers and Children of New Hampshire National Foster Parent Coalition for Allegation Reform Parental Alienation Awareness Organization Parental Alienation Syndrome Maryland Support Group Parentalrights.org Pennsylvania Families Association The Center for Family and Justice Inc. The Family Defense Center
DC FPF Flyer Version 1.0 - 7/11/2010 - Updates will be published about weekly until 7/22 final. Please send any ideas, additions or corrections to bob@clevelenterprises.com.
WHERE TO STAY: Many people are staying near “Crystal City” Arlington, VA for evening activities Americana Hotel
www.americanahotel.com 1400 Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington, VA 22202-3230
(703) 979-3772 Get directions "This is an odd little hotel, a motel almost from the '60's, but very well run." Singles from $59-$75, Doubles from $100 Some of the staff of the event are staying here and the VIP events will be here. It is right on the metro near the Pentagon for an easy ride into town with no parking $$$ and hassles.
Greenbelt State Park Camping – Maryland http://www.nps.gov/gree/index.htm $16/night camping. Tents or Campers 20+ People expected here “roughing it”. Campfires and bar-b-ques ques Evenings Address: 6565 Greenbelt Roa Road Greenbelt, Maryland 20770. 20770 Off I-95 at Exit 23 Route 201 Kenilworth Avenue South If lost, please call one of the following: Park Headquarters 301-344 344-3948 301-344-3948 Mon. through Fri. Fri 8-4. Ranger Station 301-344-3944 3944 301-344-3944 Seven days a week 8 -4. U.S. Park Police Station at entrance of park open twenty fours a day 301-344-4250 301 301-344-4250
Economical Hotels Comfort Inn, Tysons
1587 Spring Hill Road Vienna, VA 22182 (703) 448-8020 Doubles $99 Suites Sleep 4 for $249 so that would be only $62.50 per person $79 Queen $89 king
Or Knock Yourself out at: www.Hotels.com www.Expedia.com www.Hotwire.com www.Travelocity.com www.Priceline.com More travel information at: http://www.officialdcrallyfest.com/Lodging.html
Easy to get to, conveniently located just off the Washington Beltway, I-66 and the Dulles Toll Road, just minutes from Washington, D.C. attractions and Dulles International Airport.
Quality Inn: 501 New York Ave NE. $102/night for double. Shuttle to Park. (202) 5437400
Car pools have already formed from many areas including California, Massachusetts, New Hampshire. More n nationwide caravans are being coordinated. To begin a caravan from your area. Call - 317-214-9787 317-214-9787 Florida: Robert Flields....(727) 768-5448 North Carolina.......Minister Carolina Matildia Grey.....(.214) 854 8519 Texas:. Mrs House. House.(580) 965 3201 Ohio:, Ray.....Nope Group.....(440) 281-5478 Indiana: Indiana TK..(812) 306-8303 Mass. (508) 616-5552 (Leaves Wed.12pm, 12pm, returns Sun.TBD) Sun CT:.CHERYL MARTONE..(860) 301-1274 PA:.Deb .Deb Young Young...(267) 463-8242
If you are planning on going to the DC EVENT AND COULD CARRY OTHER PEOPLE WI TH YOU...PLEASE CALL Jane Boyer AT 803 438 8119
4:30 Thursday - Movers & Shakers Mingle & Legislative Regroup - Tortilla Coast Tel: 202.546.6768 400 First Street SE
Capitol S. Metro - Take the Orange or Blue Line to Capitol South Metro Station
Restaurants at Union Station Food Court Near Afternoon Venue: 40 Mass. Ave NE: Cafes
Casual
Restaurants
Au Bon Pain Cafe - Street Level Au Bon Pain Cafe menu, soups, salads, sandwiches, take out and catering available
Corner Bakery Cafe - Street Level - West Hall Corner Bakery Cafe offers salads, baked goods and is open for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Catering available
America Restaurant - (202) 682-9555 (202) 682-9555 Street Level - Main Hall Varied American entrees, soups, salads, desserts, etc.
Center Cafe Restaurant Street Level - Main Hall Center Cafe is on upper level in Main Hall
East Street Cafe - Mezzanine Level Specialty oriental food selections in 'cafe' setting on Mezzanine Level of the Main Hall
B. Smiths Restaurant - (202) 289-6188 (202) 289-6188 Street Level - East Hall B. Smiths Restaurant - specialty menu southern cuisine
Flamers Charburgers - Lower Level - Food Court charbroiled bugers, chicken, hot dogs with variety of side dishes, fries
Center Cafe Restaurant - (202) 682-0143 (202) 682-0143 Street Level - Main Hall - Center Cafe is on upper level in Main Hall
Gourmet Station - Lower Level - Food Court assorted fast food selections; salads, chicken, beef, rice, specialities
Pizzeria Uno - (202) 842-0438 (202) 842-0438 Mezzanine Level Full service restaurant with pizza, soups, salads, pastas, burgers, sandwiches and more.
Corner Bakery Cafe Street Level - West Hall Corner Bakery Cafe offers salads, baked goods and is open for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Catering available East Street Cafe Mezzanine Level Specialty oriental food selections in 'cafe' setting on Mezzanine Level of the Main Hall Johnny Rockets Lower Level - Food Court 50’s style diner offering hamburgers, french fries, sandwiches, shakes, hot dogs and more. Starbucks - Street Level
========== CASUAL ========== Acropolis Lower Level - Food Court Greek specialities, salads - Gyros, Musaka Aditi Lower Level - Food Court Indian fast food Au Bon Pain Cafe Street Level Au Bon Pain Cafe menu, soups, salads, sandwiches, take out and catering available Cafe Renee Coffee Bar - Mezzanine Level Coffee bar snacks, specialty drinks, tea, coffees, pastries Cajun & Grill - Lower Level - Food Court Cajun recipe foods and side dishes
Great Steak & Fry Company - Lower Level - Food Court Steak sandwiches specialties, baked and french fty potatoes, stuffed baked potatoes, steak sandwiches with various toppings, beef & turkey 'steak' sandwiches Great Wraps - Lower Level - Food Court Wraps sandwiches of all types, salads and french fries, sodas and juices Jamaica Jamaica Island Grill - Lower Level - Food Court Jamaica specialities - chicken and beef, kabobs, etc Kabuki Sushi- Lower Level - Food Court Authentic-style Japanese restaurant offering sushi and related menu items. King BBQ - Lower Level - Food Court BBQ chicken and related menu items. Mamma Ilardo’s Pizzeria - Lower Level - Food Court Pizza, salads, pasta, calzones and related Italian foods. McDonald’s - Street Level Burgers, sandwiches, french fries and salads. Featuring kid’s meals and breakfast items.
Thunder Grill - (202) 898-0051 (202) 898-0051 Street Level - Main Hall Full service restaurant which is a visual and culinary celebration of the American Southwest.
Lockers & Baggage Storage - Please call (202) 898-1592 (202) 898-1592 for pricing and availability