Trails Advocacy Week brings together trails enthusiasts and leaders to Washington, D.C., to inform our congressional representatives and their staff of the great work taking place on the National Trails System and to encourage their continued financial support for the national scenic and historic trails. During the week, hikers and trails advocates from across the nation will share experiences and advice, learn grassroots lobbying skills and strategies, and advocate for increased funding, promotion, and protection of our national system of trails and our natural, cultural, and historic heritage.
This year, the registration process has CHANGED, so PLEASE READ the information below CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING.
CLICK HERE to Register for the PNTS Trails Advocacy Week Program
Traditionally, the PNTS and American Hiking Society have co-hosted one Trails Advocacy Week event- with a shared registration. This year the PNTS will have a separate program and separate registration tailored directly to our trails partners to maximize opportunities for congressional and agency leader meetings. The AHS program focuses on involving a wider audience in congressional advocacy only. The schedule below outlines the events of the week and what type of registration is needed. It is not necessary to register for both programs. If you have any questions about which program is more likely to fit your needs, please contact PNTSCommunications@gmail.com.
About the PNTS Registration Process
- There is one base registration of $65 for the general PNTS Trails Advocacy Week Program, including: Welcome reception on the evening of Sunday, February 12, Advocacy topic briefings, NTS materials for distribution during your congressional meetings, Participation in agency & congressional budget meetings (space limited).
- Leadership Council and Board Members have separate registration items to add to their base registration to cover additional food and meeting costs.A list of anticipated agency and congressional meetings is included on the registration; your registration allows you to identify which meetings you are interested in joining. Space is limited for these meetings and the PNTS cannot guarantee any particular meeting availability.
HOTEL RESERVATIONS INFORMATION:
Trails Advocacy Week Programming will be at the:
Washington Plaza Hotel
Ten Thomas Circle, NW – Washington, DC 20005 – Phone: 202.842.1300 www.washingtonplazahotel.com
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TRAILS ADVOCACY WEEK – 2012 SCHEDULE
Trails Advocacy Week Schedule
NOTE:
- Items in Black are included in general PNTS program registration ($65)
- Items in Red are for PNTS Board and/or Leadership Council Members only and require add-on components in the registration process
- Green comments indicate a need to express desired participation in certain meetings during your registration. Some meetings will be by invitation only.
- Items in Purple are part of the programming by American Hiking Society and require a separate registration with that organization at the AHS Hike the Hill Registration Page
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2012
- AM – PNTS Committee Meetings LC & BOD
- PM - PNTS Board of Directors Meeting 1-5 pm – Monroe Room
- PM – HTH Issues Briefings and/or New Advocates Lobby Training
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2012
- 8:30 -11:30 am – PNTS Organizational Assessment Meeting with Sounds Governance consultant (Leadership Council, Board, and federal partners welcome)
- Noon- Lunch – provided for Registered Leadership Council Meeting Attendees
- 1-5 PM PNTS Leadership Council Meeting (LC & Partners) (Includes briefing on Advocacy issues for PNTS leaders)
- 6-8 pm – PNTS Welcoming Reception (All PNTS Registrants)
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2012
- 2:00 pm AHS 3rd Annual Hike on the the Mall (This hike is open to everyone and there is NO registration fee. The Hike will begin at the base of the Lincoln Memorial and will last from 2:00-4:00pm.)
- PM – Interagency Trail Land Protection Meeting PNTS Registrants by Invitation
- 4:00 – 6:00 pm AHS Opening Reception and Post-Hike ‘Trails Mixer’ at nearby local establishment “Top of the Hill” (cash bar) 4:00 -6pm. 319 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington D.C. — “Gather with your fellow trail advocates and hikers for a bit of networking at this venerable watering hole on the House side of Capitol Hill. Staffers of the members of the Congressional Trails Caucus have also been invited to attend.”
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2012
- AM – AHS Issue Briefings (AHS Registrants Only)
- AM & PM – Congressional meetings and group meetings with agency leaders, Appropriations Committee staff, and OMB staff. (Must indicate interest on your registration for these meetings – require sign up and/or invitation)
- 5-7 pm – Debriefing – Washington Plaza Hotel -Senate/Cabinet Room
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012
- AM & PM- Congressional meetings and group meetings with agency leaders, Appropriations Committee staff, and OMB staff. (Must indicate interest on your registration for these meetings – require sign up and/or invitation)
- 5-7 pm – AHS Congressional Trails Caucus Reception B-338 Rayburn House Office Building Open to all HTH participants, there is a separate charge of $35 for the Congressional Trails Caucus Reception. Separate registration for this reception is is available at the AHS registration site.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012
- AM & PM Congressional meetings and group meetings with agency leaders, Appropriations Committee staff, and OMB staff. (Must indicate interest on your registration for these meetings – require sign up and/or invitation)
- 5-7 pm – Debriefing – Washington Plaza Hotel -Senate/Cabinet Room