2008 PPA D.C. Fly-In!
03-23-2008
, 11:42 PM
Last year's announcement (for reference):
The PPA Needs You in Washington, DC.
Go All In To Protect Poker
The Invitation
On behalf of the Poker Players Alliance, I am pleased to invite you to join some of the world's top poker professionals and your fellow PPA members for a Policy Conference and two days of citizen lobbying in Washington DC on October 22-24. You have been selected for invitation to this important event because we need the support of your Member of Congress to implement our strategic plan.
As you know, legislation passed during the last Congress threatens our pastime, our passion and for many of us, our livelihood. Momentum is building, and we need you to join a select group of players to tell Members of Congress that poker is not a crime! The Congress must pass legislation that protects our ability to play poker online, at tournaments and at private games. And your participation is a key part of sending this message.
The Conference
To keep the pressure on, the Poker Players Alliance will host a major Policy Conference in Washington on October 22-24. During this time you will have a chance to meet with Members of Congress who will vote on this important issue, and mingle with many of the best poker players and pros from across the United States.
In addition to a great conference, we will schedule a meeting with your Member of Congress and work with you to make sure they get the message that poker is a game of skill and that reasonable regulation is the best policy approach to Internet gaming.
Members of Congress need to hear from their constituents. Without you, the poker prohibitionists will continue to make the rules. With you, we can protect games of skill from unfair government interference.
If you plan to attend this historic event, send your name to wash-fly-in@pokerplayersalliance.org to get a registration form. We'll also send you information on reserving a hotel room at our PPA discounted rates.
Please read the pertinent travel information below. I look forward to seeing you at this important event.
Proud to Play Poker,
Senator Alfonse D'Amato
PPA Chairman
Please schedule your travel to plans to arrive in Washington by 6pm on October 22nd for a PPA member Welcome Reception. You should plan to depart Washington on the evening of October 24th or the morning of the 25th.
More details will follow in the coming days.
Getting to Washington
Convenient airports to Nation's Capitol include:
Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 20 minutes from Omni Shoreham Hotel
Washington/Dulles International Airport (IAD) - 45 minutes from Omni Shoreham Hotel
Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) - 1 hour from Omni Shoreham Hotel
AMTRAK station: Washington Union Station - 20 minutes from Omni Shoreham Hotel
PPA Conference Hotel
The PPA has reserved a block of rooms at the newly remodeled Omni Shoreham Hotel, about 15 minutes from the U.S. Capitol. The welcome reception and lobbying orientation will be at this hotel. We will also be providing transportation to Capitol Hill from the Omni. Make a reservation through our registration form to get the PPA discounted room rate. To get the registration form, simply send an email with your name to wash-fly-in@pokerplayersalliance.org.
REGISTER TODAY!!
Thank you for your support. Don't wait. Get the registration form today by sending an email with your name to wash-fly-in@pokerplayersalliance.org. Register early so we can schedule a meeting with your Member of Congress.
The PPA Needs You in Washington, DC.
Go All In To Protect Poker
The Invitation
On behalf of the Poker Players Alliance, I am pleased to invite you to join some of the world's top poker professionals and your fellow PPA members for a Policy Conference and two days of citizen lobbying in Washington DC on October 22-24. You have been selected for invitation to this important event because we need the support of your Member of Congress to implement our strategic plan.
As you know, legislation passed during the last Congress threatens our pastime, our passion and for many of us, our livelihood. Momentum is building, and we need you to join a select group of players to tell Members of Congress that poker is not a crime! The Congress must pass legislation that protects our ability to play poker online, at tournaments and at private games. And your participation is a key part of sending this message.
The Conference
To keep the pressure on, the Poker Players Alliance will host a major Policy Conference in Washington on October 22-24. During this time you will have a chance to meet with Members of Congress who will vote on this important issue, and mingle with many of the best poker players and pros from across the United States.
In addition to a great conference, we will schedule a meeting with your Member of Congress and work with you to make sure they get the message that poker is a game of skill and that reasonable regulation is the best policy approach to Internet gaming.
Members of Congress need to hear from their constituents. Without you, the poker prohibitionists will continue to make the rules. With you, we can protect games of skill from unfair government interference.
If you plan to attend this historic event, send your name to wash-fly-in@pokerplayersalliance.org to get a registration form. We'll also send you information on reserving a hotel room at our PPA discounted rates.
Please read the pertinent travel information below. I look forward to seeing you at this important event.
Proud to Play Poker,
Senator Alfonse D'Amato
PPA Chairman
Please schedule your travel to plans to arrive in Washington by 6pm on October 22nd for a PPA member Welcome Reception. You should plan to depart Washington on the evening of October 24th or the morning of the 25th.
More details will follow in the coming days.
Getting to Washington
Convenient airports to Nation's Capitol include:
Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 20 minutes from Omni Shoreham Hotel
Washington/Dulles International Airport (IAD) - 45 minutes from Omni Shoreham Hotel
Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) - 1 hour from Omni Shoreham Hotel
AMTRAK station: Washington Union Station - 20 minutes from Omni Shoreham Hotel
PPA Conference Hotel
The PPA has reserved a block of rooms at the newly remodeled Omni Shoreham Hotel, about 15 minutes from the U.S. Capitol. The welcome reception and lobbying orientation will be at this hotel. We will also be providing transportation to Capitol Hill from the Omni. Make a reservation through our registration form to get the PPA discounted room rate. To get the registration form, simply send an email with your name to wash-fly-in@pokerplayersalliance.org.
REGISTER TODAY!!
Thank you for your support. Don't wait. Get the registration form today by sending an email with your name to wash-fly-in@pokerplayersalliance.org. Register early so we can schedule a meeting with your Member of Congress.
03-24-2008
, 02:00 AM
