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Plan to attend this summer’s ground-breaking event on June 16-17, 2009 that will bring over 100 advocates from across the nation to Washington, DC to educate Members of Congress about the importance of pro-pharmacy policy and the need for healthcare reform!

Whether you are a CEO, CFO, pharmacy operator, pharmacist, pharmacy school Dean, student pharmacist or executive representing front or back end interests, it is important you consider participating in RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill. This event reviews the secrets of influential communication, explains how an “issue of the day” impacts the pharmacy community, and provides the unique opportunity to meet with Members of Congress and their staff to discuss important issues.

Your involvement demonstrates the community is dedicated to advancing pharmacy and quality patient services. The more you participate in this annual event, the more Capitol Hill will understand pharmacy and welcome our positions on important health policy issues.

After participating in a morning legislative briefing attended by lawmakers supportive of our industry, advocates who are briefed before the event will be paired with others from their state to attend RxIMPACT-scheduled meetings with Members of Congress and their staff. Because the mandatory breakfast briefing starts early on June 17, participants are encouraged to arrive the night before to participate in the June 16th Welcome Dinner.

To date, already 60 leaders from over 20 states have committed to attend the First Annual RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill. Register today as there is limited space for this complementary event!

Program

Tuesday, June 16, 2009
(Dress is Business Casual)

     
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.  

RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill Pioneer Celebration Reception
Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Ballroom A & B Foyer, 2799 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA

Nearly 60 leaders from over 20 states showcased their place in history when they stepped forward to say being involved is so important they committed before all others! All event participants are invited to attend this reception that celebrates the leadership of RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill Pioneers who blazed the way for others to participate in this annual event!
     
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.  

RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill Welcome Dinner
Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Ballroom A & B, 2799 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA

Join us at our event Welcome Dinner that brings participants from across the states together for a dinner and speaker. You won’t want to miss this unique gathering and the opportunity to network with like-minded advocates from across the nation.
     
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
(Dress is Business, Comfortable Shoes)
     
7:00 a.m. - 7:15 a.m.  

Transportation Departs Hyatt Regency Crystal City to go to Capitol Hill
Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Main Entrance, 2799 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA

Please be prepared to depart from the main entrance of the Hyatt at 7:00a.m. with the final bus leaving promptly at 7:15 a.m. We will arrive at the Capitol Hill security perimeter cross streets of Maryland and Constitution, where participants will walk 1 block to the Reserve Officers Association.
     
7:40 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.  

Breakfast Briefing Registration
Reserve Officers Association (ROA), Entrance Lobby, One Constitution Avenue, NE, Washington, DC

Participants check in at the registration table and report to the briefing room for their table assignments, where registrants will sit with their assigned team (with whom they will travel to various “team” meetings) for breakfast. Participants will have the ability to check luggage.
     
8:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.  

MANDATORY Breakfast Briefing
Reserve Officers Association (ROA), Minuteman Ballroom A&B, One Constitution Avenue, NE, Washington, DC

This structured and formal one-hour briefing educates participants about effective communication, what to expect from the event, and provides a detailed review on how to talk about the issues.

     
9:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  

RxIMPACT-Scheduled Hill Appointments
Various Capitol Hill Offices within Walking Distance of the Reserve Officers Association (ROA)

See individual schedules for room/time locations. Participants are grouped with others from their state and travel to meetings 9:45am-5pm. An experienced guide will escort attendees to/from meetings.
     
11:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m.   Lunch
Reserve Officers Association (ROA), Minuteman Ballroom A&B, One Constitution Avenue, NE, Washington, DC

Participants visit the ROA to enjoy box lunches, to relax, and to continue networking with advocates.
     
2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.  

Afternoon Debriefing
Reserve Officers Association (ROA), Minuteman Ballroom A&B, One Constitution Avenue, NE, Washington, DC

In between appointments, participants can visit the ROA to have snacks, to relax, to write meeting thank you notes, to share personal experiences, to learn how to leverage new relationships and to learn how to build on contacts once home.
     
5:00 p.m.   Meeting adjourned.

Register Now

If you are interested in participating in the RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill, please complete the registration form and return to Heidi Ecker of NACDS.

Registration Form (Fillable PDF)

Registration Deadline: May 1, 2009

Hotel Information

NACDS has secured a limited block of rooms at the special rate of $265.00 per night, single or double occupancy. Please make your reservation as soon as possible; the hotel cut-off date is 5:00 p.m. EST Tuesday, May 26, 2009.

Hyatt Regency Crystal City
2799 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA 22202

Main Phone Number: (703) 418-1234
Hyatt General Reservation Number: (800) 233-1234
Website: www.crystalcity.hyatt.com

NACDS Room Rate: $265.00 per night
Rate Cut-off Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Hotel reservations can be made directly with the Hyatt Regency Crystal City by calling the hotel’s reservation department at (703) 418-1234 or Hyatt’s main reservation office at (800) 233-1234. Be sure to mention NACDS when booking your reservation.

Event Founders

Nearly 60 leaders from over 20 states showcased their place in history when they stepped forward, before all others, to say being involved in the policymaking process is so important they’ve already committed to flying to the Nation’s Capitol to participate in the RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill on June 16-17, 2009. The leadership of these RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill Pioneers trailblaze the way for others to become involved as Founders of this exciting annual event that brings over 100 advocates from across the nation to Washington, DC to educate Members of Congress about the importance of pro-pharmacy policy and the need for healthcare reform. These Pioneers await the help of pharmacists, student pharmacists, patients, CEOs, CFOs, pharmacy operators, and executive representing front and back end interests.

View the list of Event Founders

Questions

Please direct all questions and return completed event registration form to:

Heidi Ecker
NACDS Director of Government Affairs and Grassroots Programs
Phone: (703) 837-4121
Fax: (703) 838-2182
E-mail: Hecker@nacds.org

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