Networking & Special Events

SUNDAY, MARCH 27

Welcome Reception

6:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.

Renew acquaintances, make new friends and hone your agenda for the rest of the conference during the Welcome Reception.

MONDAY, MARCH 28

Rise & Shine Yoga

6:15 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.

Join your peers for an early morning stretch to get you off to a great start.  Limited complimentary tickets are available at the Registration Desk.

Mix & Mingle with Emerging Leaders

5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Are you interested in working alongside fellow NAHRO members to develop your leadership skills and contribute to the industry?  Do you want to enhance your career by serving on a chapter, regional, or national committee?  Getting involved in NAHRO will not only benefit the future of our industry, but will also help advance your career. Appointments will be made this spring to NAHRO committees at all levels. Join NAHRO Emerging Leaders to explore the benefits of participating in NAHRO leadership.

Moonlight Tour of DC

7:30p.m. – 10:00p.m.

Cost:    $25

There is no sight in Washington, DC greater than the monuments of our Nation's Capitol seen at night.  You won't want to miss the breathtaking views aboard our 2.5 hour tour. See our national monuments and federal buildings flooded in lights, from the illuminated dome of the U.S. Capitol to the Kennedy Center, Senate Office Buildings, Federal Triangle, Pennsylvania Avenue, The White House, Capitol Reflecting Pool, Georgetown, Marine Corps (Iwo Jima) Memorial, and the World War II Memorial. We will also make stops at the Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, Korean Memorial, and FDR Memorial. Be sure to bring your camera to capture the amazing sights and memories of our wonderful tour of Washington, DC after dark.

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TUESDAY, MARCH 29

Rise & Shine Yoga

6:15a a.m. – 7:00 a.m.

Hill Preparedness Briefing & Continental Breakfast

8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

NAHRO staff will prepare the membership for Advocacy Day meetings at a special preparedness briefing on Capitol Hill.  This is a critically important time—we will need to effectively educate and inform decision-makers about the programs we administer, and the resources necessary to administer them, to address ongoing needs in communities across the country. Attend this event to receive helpful suggestions on messaging and communications while on the Hill, tips on how to conduct a successful meeting with Hill staff, as well as additional program and policy information and points of emphasis that will help make your visits more productive.

Member Availabilities on the Hill

Don't miss this opportunity to hear directly from elected officials from Congress throughout the day.  Member availabilities will inform attendees about the FY 2011 Federal Budget and the issues affecting the FY 2011 appropriations for HUD and other government agencies.  A schedule for these individual events will be provided during the conference.  NOTE:  Member availability is subject to changes in the Congressional calendar.

Advocacy Day/Congressional Visits

9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Time has been set aside on Tuesday for you to visit Capitol Hill to discuss housing and community development issues.  Please contact your local representatives well in advance of coming to Washington, DC to set up appointments for this important day.  Once you have made your appointment with your representative’s office, please notify Cortney Watson at cwatson@nahro.org of the date and time in case she can assist you in making your meeting more productive.

Housing America “What Home Means to Me” Poster Contest Auction

5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Join us before the Washington Reception to bid on this year’s Housing America poster contest winning art. We are pleased to welcome back the nationally renowned Duke Ellington School for the Arts show chorus, which will provide an exciting and enjoyable backdrop to the bidding process and kick off our annual Washington Reception. These talented young people have performed across the country, including for President Barack Obama first lady Michelle Obama at the White House.  Please join us and be inspired by these talented youth.

Washington Reception

6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Washington, DC is home to the most famous and recognizable monuments and memorials of our great nation. Spend an evening enjoying them with your industry friends and colleagues.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30

Rise & Shine Yoga

6:15a a.m. – 7:00 a.m.