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Mark Your Calendar!
28th ANNUAL ATAA CONVENTION
PEACE IN THE WORLD
MAY 15-17, 2008
SHERATON NATIONAL HOTEL
WASHINGTON, D.C.
"Peace at Home, Peace in the World"
 The wise words of the founder of the Turkish Republic, Mustafa Kemal Atat¨¹rk, resonate to this day, and inspire the theme of the 2008 ATAA Annual Convention: "Peace in the World". Join us, along with other Turkish Americans and Friends of Turkey on May 15-17, 2008 in the nation's capital, as we educate ourselves on the issues that concern us. Register now to build relationships with others who are dedicated to realizing Atat¨¹rk's vision of "Peace at Home, Peace in the World."
PROGRAM
May 15, 2008: Advocacy Day
¡ñ An opportunity to learn more about advocating for Turkish American issues and communicating with key audiences
¡ñ Luncheon with members of the Turkish Caucus
¡ñ Visits to Congressional Offices
¡ñ Turkish Press Interactive Panel
May 16-17, 2008: ATAA Annual Convention
High-level panelists speaking on subjects such as:
¡ñ Turkey as a Key Heritage Community
¡ñ PKK Terrorism and Iraq
¡ñ Turkey Today
¡ñ Anti-Turkish Defamation
¡ñ "Armenian Cause" Today
¡ñ A concurrent segment for Youth
ACCOMMODATION
The Sheraton National Hotel is located very close to Reagan National Airport (DCA) at 900 S. Orme Street Arlington, Virginia 22204. Free shuttles to the hotel from the Airport. We are pleased to confirm room rates at a discounted rate of $129.00 per night and parking at $8.00 per 24 hour period. You can make your reservations for sleeping rooms by dialing 1.888.627.8210. You must identify yourself as member of ATAA Convention group. Deadline for reservations is April 15, 2008 to take advantage of this special rate so reserve NOW! For information program updates and registration call 202-483-9090 or visit www.ataa.org.
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The objective of the Assembly is to coordinate the activities of member Turkish American associations and individual members of the Assembly for the purpose of presenting a more balanced view of Turkey and of the Turkish people, and emphasizing the importance of enhanced understanding between Turkey and the United States. To learn more, click here.
By becoming a member you will be part of a network of Turkish-Americans and friends of Turkey who care about the historic relationship between the two peoples and who are aware of the crucial role each one of us plays in strengthening the relationship and promoting an accurate and fair picture of Turkey and Turks. To join ATAA, click here.
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