Washington, DC, conference for trade associations, membership organizations and labor organizations

The Commission will hold its annual conference in Washington, DC, on May 21-22, 2009, for trade associations, membership organizations, labor organizations and their political committees. Commissioners and staff will conduct a variety of technical workshops on the federal campaign finance law. Workshops are designed for those seeking an introduction to the basic provisions of the law as well as for those more experienced in campaign finance law. For additional information, to view the conference agenda or to register for the conference, please visit the conference web site at http://transition.fec.gov/info/conferences/2009/tradememberlabor09.shtml.

Hotel information

The conference will be held at the Omni Shoreham hotel in northwest Washington, DC, near the National Zoo and the Woodley-Park-National Zoo Metro subway station (Red Line). Attendees are responsible for making their own hotel reservations. To make hotel reservations call 800-545-8700 or visit the hotel web site (http://www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/WashingtonDCShoreham/MeetingFacilities/FederalElectionCommissionTradeAssociations5.aspx) and identify yourself as attending the Federal Election Commission conference. The hotel will also charge the prevailing sales tax, currently 14.5 percent. Valet parking is available for $28/day. The hotel is walking distance from the Metro subway; public transportation is recommended. The FEC recommends waiting to make hotel and air reservations until you have received confirmation of your conference registration from Sylvester Management Corporation.

FEC Conference Questions

Please direct all questions about conference registration and fees to Sylvester Management Corporation (Phone:1-800/246-7277; e-mail: toni@sylvestermanagement.com). For questions about the conferences and workshops in 2009, call the FEC’s Information Division at 1-800/424-1100), or send an e-mail to Conferences@fec.gov.