Women of Color and Allies Summit:
LINKING ARMS IN DANGEROUS TIMES

February 20 -22, 1998
Washington National Airport Hilton Hotel

FACT SHEET

SUMMIT MISSION: To bring together women of color and supportive allies from across the country to discuss current concerns and future strategies. This Summit will celebrate our common- ality, share our ideas, and create a framework to ensure the values, vision and inclusion of women of color in the feminist movement.
SUMMIT SPONSORS: The Summit is being sponsored by over 50 organizations (as of 11/27/97). The National Organization for Women is organizing the event.
WHEN: Friday, February 20, 1998 9:00 a.m. through Sunday February 22, 1998 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Washington National Airport Hilton Hotel, 2399 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, Virginia 22202 Phone: 703 418-6800
AGENDA: Friday, 9 a.m. - 9:30 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. plus entertainment, Sunday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. (subject to change)
REGISTRATION: Registration forms are available from the NOW office at the address below and in the October and January issues of the National NOW Times. Fees: $75.00 - $110.00, sliding scale to $35.00. Contact the NOW Conference Manager for scholarship information. Registration will be accepted on site, and forms are online at the web address below.
ACCOMMODATIONS: The Washington National Airport Hilton will provide reduced rates for Summit attendees. $99.00 Single/Double/Triple, $109.00 - Quads. The deadline for Summit rates is January 20, 1998. You must mention NOW or the Women of Color Summit for the Summit rates. For reservations call the hotel at: 800 445-8667 or 703 418-6800.
TRAVEL: Please call Gallery of Travel, our official travel agency at
(800) 837-3829. For special airfares, be sure to mention NOW. Using the official travel agency helps earn free airfares for guests and speakers.
TRANSPORTATION: From Downtown Washington, DC: take 14th Street Bridge South, follow Rte. 395 to Crystal City exit, or Rt. 1. Stay on Rt. 1 approximately one mile. The Hilton is on the left hand side at the intersection of 23rd St. and Rt. 1.

From Crystal City Metro Station: come up escalators to street level. Turn left and cross street to the island. Walk along South Clark Place, past the Marriott Hotel on your right. At the corner cross 20th Street and turn right. Turn left on South Clark Street (at American Bank) and proceed along South Clark Street. The Hilton is directly ahead of you at the intersection of 23rd Street. From National Airport, take the complimentary hotel shuttle.

For directions from I-95, Rte. 66 and Rte. 270: please contact the NOW Conference Manager at the number listed below.

CHILD CARE: Provided free for Summit attendees who register for child care before 2/1/98. Child care will be available during all scheduled Summit events. Contact the NOW Conference Manager for child care registration forms.

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