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• Taste of the Nation

  Fine dining and tasting events that help make sure no kid in America grows up hungry.

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• Great American Bake Sale

  A national campaign that mobilizes Americans to end childhood hunger by holding bake sales in their communities.

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• Great American Dine Out

  When you eat; they eat. Join us September 20-26, 2009 for the 2nd annual Great American Dine Out! Learn how you can get involved.

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• A Tasteful Pursuit

  A national touring dinner series that features the nation's top chefs taking their talents to the nation’s top culinary cities.

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• Operation Frontline

  A groundbreaking cooking-based nutrition education program that teaches families how to prepare healthy, tasty meals on a limited budget.

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Conference of Leaders

Join us in DC this November

Conference of Leaders is back in full strength, November 7-9, 2009 at The Fairmont Washington DC

Register today for three action-packed days of learning, friendship, inspiration and fun!

Official 2009 Conference of Leaders Hotel:

The Fairmont Washington DC

2401 M St NW
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 429-2400

All hotel requests must be arranged directly through the FAIRMONT no later than Monday, October 12, 2009. Please make your hotel reservation online or call (202) 429-2400 and ask for Share Our Strength group room rates:

• Fairmont: $219 (singles and doubles*)
• Deluxe: $289
• Fairmont Gold: $389
• Capital Corner Suite: $389

*Each additional person sharing a double room will be charged $30.

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Travel

There are three airports within the Washington, D.C. area:

Washington National Airport - DCA

• 4.5 miles from the Fairmont
• Accessible via metro (Blue Line from National Airport to Foggy Bottom/GWU)
• Via cab for approximately $15.00 one way

Washington Dulles International Airport - IAD

• 26 miles from the Fairmont
• Via cab for approximately $50.00 one way
• Via Super Shuttle for approximately $30 one way

Baltimore/Washington International Airport - BWI

• 35 miles from the Fairmont
• Via cab for approximately $60.00 one way
• Via Super Shuttle for approximately $35.00 one way

Metro

The closest metro stops to the Fairmont Washington, D.C. are Foggy Bottom/GWU (Blue/Orange Line) located at 23rd and I Streets NW; and Dupont Circle (Red Line), located at 20th and P Streets NW.

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Attire

• General Conference Attire: Business casual
• Service Day (Sunday, November 8th): Casual (wear your conference t-shirt!)
• Awards Dinner (Sunday, November 8th): Business attire.

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Weather

Temperatures in Washington, D.C. in early November can range from 36-58°F; we suggest that you bring clothes that can be easily layered. Check the local weather.

Learn More About Washington, DC

Outside the conference, Washington, D.C. dishes up an exciting menu of options - many of them free. From restaurants, museums to farmers markets, D.C. is truly a city to explore.

For restaurant reservations, visit OpenTable. For additional information on all that D.C. has to offer, visit www.washingtondc.com or www.washington.org.

View the schedule of events.

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