The Electrical Workers Minority Caucus will hold its 21st Annual National Meeting on January 13-16, 2011, in Washington D.C.at the Capital Hilton Hotel. Please join the EWMC in the nation's capitol for an interactive, informative, and exciting conference. We hope you will come and share your insights, gather new perspectives, network and take advantage of the opportunity to visit historical landmarks and the beautiful sites of Washington D.C.
The Conference Registration Fee is $190, which includes your 2011 membership dues of $40.00. Article IV, Section 4, requires payment of the current year's membership dues before admission to the meeting. Please make reservations at the Capital Hilton Hotel, by calling 1 (800) HILTONS or 1 (202)393-1000. The EWMC discount room rate is $139.00/single and $149.00/double.
A special tour of the IBEW International Office is tentatively scheduled for 3:00 p.m., Friday, January 14, 2011. If you plan to attend please RSVP by November 15, to email ibew-ewmc@yahoo.com or call (510) 848-6714.

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One of the most rewarding conference activities is the Community Service Project. By contributing our skills and talents to the surrounding community, we strive to leave it better than when we came.
Our members take great pride in their work. In January, let's show D.C. what brotherhood truly means.
Look for better organization of transportation and other logistics. Help us by registering early.
All members are encouraged to participate. You may also contact EWMC at ewmc2@yahoo.com for additional information.
Join in the Giving on Thursday, January 14, at 6:30 a.m.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011
4:00 p.m. - Executive Committee Meeting
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. - Registration for Community Service Project
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. - Chapter Presidents Meeting
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. - Meet, Greet and Network

Thursday, January 13, 2011
6:30 a.m. – Breakfast for Community Service Volunteers
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. - Lunch for Community Service Volunteers
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. - Conference Registration
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Youth Caucus

Friday, January 14, 2010
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. - Conference Registration
7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. - New Member Orientation
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. - Opening Session, Caucuses, Workshops
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. - International IBEW Office Tour (optional)
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - EWMC Night Out

Saturday, January 15, 2011
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. - Conference Registration
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. - General Session and Workshops
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Lunch (on your own)
6:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. - Reception, Awards and Scholarship Dinner Dance (dressy attire)

Sunday, January 16, 2011
8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. - Closing Session, EWMC Business
2:00 p.m. Adjournment

NOTE: Plenary sessions, workshops, panel discussions, and formal EWMC business will be conducted Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Please make reservations at the Capital Hilton Hotel, by calling 1 (800) HILTONS or 1 (202) 393-1000. The EWMC discount room rate is $139.00/single and $149.00/double. The hotel's discount rate cutoff date is Thursday, December 20, 2010. After the cutoff date rooms will be provided based on hotel availability and at the hotel's prevailing rate. Guests wishing to avoid an early checkout fee should advise the Capital Hilton at or before check-in of any change planned length of stay. The check-in time is 3:00 p.m. and check-out time is 12:00 noon.

The hotel represents that the facilities will be in substantial compliance with applicable public accommodation obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require any auxiliary aids you must let us know by contacting ibew-ewmc@yahoo.com no later than January 3, 2011.

In accordance with the provisions of Article IX, Section 1, proposed Bylaws Amendments and proposed resolutions must be received no later than December 30, 2010, at P. O. Box 642, El Cerrito, California, 94530.

The EWMC will award a scholarship to the child of a member in good standing of the National EWMC at the 21st Annual Meeting in Washington, DC.

A scholarship candidate must be the child of a National EWMC member and a high school student who graduated in 2010. A copy of the diploma or a letter from the high school confirming graduation must be attached to the scholarship request. Scholarships are approved for enrollment in a state certified trade school or a college certified by the Department of Education and accredited by the local accrediting association.

Only those scholarship request letters mailed to the EWMC at P. O. Box 642, El Cerrito, CA 94530 by certified, return receipt mail and postmarked no later than January 3, 2011, will be eligible for consideration.

Members interested in serving on any of the committees described in Article VI (Registration; Rules and Order of Business; Resolutions/Bylaws Amendments; and Sergeant-At-Arms) should submit a written request to President Robbie Sparks no later than December 1, 2010, c/o Secretary/Treasurer at P. O. Box 642, El Cerrito, CA 94530.

The ddedline for pre-registered delegates to request a specific shirt size is November 15, 2010. (See Conference Registration Form)

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