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Conference Registration Deadline: March 24, 2006
Hotel Reservation Deadline: March 24, 2006
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Potomac Grange Fly-In 2006 Scholarship Application Deadline: March 10, 2006
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Registration for the National Grange's Legislative Fly-In 2006 is currently under way. The 2006 Fly-In will take place from May 22 nd through May 23 rd, in Washington, DC. With 9-years of experience, the National Grange Legislative Department proudly invites you to participate in the 2006 Legislative Fly-In program.

National Master Bill Steel recently explained the importance of the Fly-In. “Our legislative Fly-In is a demonstration of grassroots advocacy. We are proud that we are able to give our members a unique, behind the scenes, adventure into politics. We will continue to provide our members with as much knowledge as possible about political processes so that knowledge can better serve rural America,” said the National Grange President

Fly-In 2006 will be an exciting two-day event. The 109 th Congress will be in full session, considering important issues of the day. The 2006 Fly-In agenda will include informative workshops, congressional visits, and effective networking opportunities with Grange political activists from across the nation. Grange members will have a chance to bring their issues of concern to their U.S. Senators and U.S. Representatives. As in the past, many of the conversations between Grange members and their congressional representatives will cover priority Grange policy issues developed through the National Grange’s extensive grassroots resolution process. However, other ideas for talking points for these productive meetings that reflect Grange members’ local concerns on important issues are encouraged as well.

A participant in last year’s Fly-In, Karen Heckman (CA), described her experience when she wrote, “I felt the appointments with our legislative leaders were positive and they truly listened to what we were saying. Thank you for arranging those meetings for us. I feel the House and the Senate are aware that the Grange is still a very powerful voice in our society and we can make a difference”.

In order to participate this year, you must first register. Please read these instructions carefully.

Fly-In 2006 Conference Registration (required): All participants must complete a basic conference registration form to attend Fly-In 2006. Grange members who will be part of one of the organized bus group attending Fly-In 2006 may submit their conference registration information via their State Grange tour leaders. All other Fly-In 2006 participants must complete the basic conference registration form, including their congressional appointment requests and submit it directly to the National Grange legislative department via e-mail, fax or regular mail by March 24, 2006.

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Fly-In 2006 Hotel Registration (optional): For Grange members who will need a convenient place to stay while they are attending Fly-In 2006, the National Grange has reserved a block of rooms at the Club Quarters Hotel at 839 17 th Street, NW in Washington DC, just 1.5 blocks from the National Grange headquarters building. Please refer to the group code NG0521 when reserving your room. It is not necessary to stay at Club Quarters in order to attend Fly-In 2006. Grange members are free to make alternative lodging arrangements. Space at the Club Quarters is limited and will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Grange members must contact Club Quarters Hotel directly to make their reservations. Reservations at the Club Quarters must be made by March 24, 2006.

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Fly In 2006 Scholarship Application (optional): Potomac Grange #1 in Washington, DC is expected to once again be offering a limited number of scholarships for Grange members to attend the National Grange Legislative Fly-In. Any Grange member interested in attending Fly-In 2006 is eligible to apply, including participants in State Grange Fly-In 2006 bus tours. However, all Potomac Grange scholarship applications must be submitted by the individual Grange member who is applying for the scholarship. Potomac Grange scholarship applications may not be submitted via State Grange tour leaders. Potomac Grange Fly-In 2006 scholarships will reimburse the scholarship recipients for their travel and lodging costs associated with attending Fly-In 2006. Additional meal costs, entertainment or sightseeing expenses will be the responsibility of the scholarship recipients.

Potomac Grange #1 Fly In 2006 scholarship awards will be made on the basis of four priority criteria and an informative essay that each applicant must write and submit with their application. Potomac Grange #1, and not the National Grange, is solely responsible for evaluating the applications and awarding Fly-In 2006 scholarships. The decision of the Potomac Grange regarding the award of Fly-In 2006 scholarships is final. The deadline to apply is March 10, 2006.

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If you have questions regarding the 2006 National Grange Legislative Fly In, please contact National Grange Legislative Program Assistant Peter Banks by phone at 202-628-3507 ext. 105, by fax at 202 347-1091, or by e-mail to pbanks@nationalgrange.org

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