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Emerging Leaders Council
Emerging Leaders Council Meeting
Americans for the Arts 2007 Winter Meetings
February 14–16, 2008
El Paso, Texas
Winter Council Meetings

Americans for the Arts Winter Meetings - United States Urban Arts Federation -
Emerging Leaders Council - Public Art Network Council


This meeting is by invitation onlyEmerging Leaders Council
At this Winter Meeting, the Emerging Leader Council will welcome 9 newly elected Council members and will focus on leveraging the skills and networks of the Council to galvanize greater and deeper participation of emerging leaders in all aspects of Americans for the Arts programming. This meeting will ultimately establish the ethic, vision, and frame for the Council for the rest of the year.

Agenda

Thursday, February 14, 2008
2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Council Meeting Camino Real Hotel
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Joint Reception El Paso Museum of Art
Friday, February 15, 2008
9:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m. Breakfast Camino Real Hotel
10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Council Meeting Camino Real Hotel
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m. Lunch Camino Real Hotel
1:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Council Meeting Camino Real Hotel

* Specific details will be provided by your program lead closer to the meetings—keep checking back for additional updates.

Hotel Information

Camino Real Hotel
101 S. El Paso St.
El Paso, TX 79901
T 915.534.3000

Room Rates at the Camino Real Hotel
$119.00 single/double

Americans for the Arts encourages you to confirm your hotel accommodations by Tuesday, January 22, 2008 to guarantee the discounted rate. You must mention Americans for the Arts to qualify for the group rate.

You can reserve your room by calling 1.800.769.4300.

All rooms are subject to 15 percent tax. Camino Real Hotel Reservation Policy: Reservations must be canceled 48 hours prior to arrival to avoid additional charges.

Air and Ground Transportation

Air
We have made it easier for you to come to the 2008 Winter Meetings by partnering with Diplomat Travel Services:

  • Call Diplomat Travel Services, our preferred travel agency, at 1.800.476.2333 or 703.318.9400
  • Be sure to identify yourself as an Americans for the Arts 2008 Winter Meetings attendee, and have your preferred arrival, departure, and payment information ready.
  • You can e-mail the same information to katies@diplomattravel.com.

Ground
The closest airport is El Paso International

  • The airport is approximately 10–15 minutes driving to the Camino Real Hotel
  • Taxis are approximately $15–$20 each way
  • There is a complimentary shuttle that runs from the airport to the Camino Real; call the hotel at 915.534.3000 as soon as you land and the concierge will send a shuttle to baggage claim
  • Parking is $8.00 per day for valet and $5.00 per day for self park.
  • Car rentals: to take advantage of special rates, call Diplomat Travel Services at 1.800.476.2333 or 703.318.9400.

Registration

Three Easy Ways to Register

  1. Register Online
  2. Register by mail
    Americans for the Arts
    Attn: Americans for the Arts Winter Meetings
    1000 Vermont Avenue, NW
    6th Floor
    Washington, DC 20005
    Download our printable PDF form (110KB)
  3. Register by fax
    F: 202.371.0424
    Download our printable PDF form (110KB)

For more information about this program or any Americans for the Arts programs and services, please contact us by e-mail or call us at 202.371.2830